stevenanto

Wow again lots of insightful advice! We definately will be trying to do Europe, organized tours won't work with us that's why we turned towards a cruise. Now for the streets not being stroller friendly I don't mind carrying the baby in my arms or in the carrier, I've done this my nephew many times when we went camping and he is a big boy! But we will wait to book until later this sumner once we see how temperamental he will be.

I don't want people to start causing fights because of this topic, like it was mentioned before, people have different viewpoints, and if they regret their trip or decision then it's tough on them.

The way I see it is that no matter where we are with a child, whether it's a road trip, airplane, resort, ship, at home or the park you still have to care for your child. The only thing that I would feel bad is if the child cries on the plane ride, I don't like to disturb others.

Just so you are aware, most drinks are not included in the cruise fare, so it makes little difference if the infant drinks or not. Also, food is a small portion of the total per diem cruise cost.

 

Ships can only carry a finite number of passengers per voyage. Unless you find a special deal, you will have to pay something for him/her -- for the transportation cost and a place to sleep, if for nothing else. (Not to mention that infants can sometimes cause messes that require extra cleaning in cabins or dining rooms...!)

yeah i get all that, it actually good that my wife and i dont drink lol.

When considering a spring TA, know that you will be losing an hour six times during your cruise. Also, west to east TAs are port intensive at the end.

 

With east to west TAs in the fall, they're port intensive at the beginning, but offer many relaxing sea days on the crossing...you'll also gain hours. A fall cruise will also allow you to bring your child who will be more than 12 months old.

 

I know the baby will be more than twelve months but it because my work will be giving me five weeks off during the first twelve months so we are mostly looking at the spring right now. i cant believe how some would charge for 12 month old, they barely eat anything and they dont drink (neither do we) lol

Oh wow thanks for all the useful tips! Some of you seem to have lots of experience cruising. Pi have looked at the princess cruises, they are a little pricier than celebrity but now that I just found out the child has to be 12 months I don't think the celebrity is an option, dang.

I was thinking maybe a transatlantic cruise then another in Europe as I will be getting five weeks off. I have definately noticed that April and may are best. We don't neccessarily need the hot hot weather.

Thanks again for your advice

Good morning everyone,

I have been reading on this board for a quite a while and I am absolutely amazed by the amount of information there is on here. There are a few thing I wanted to ask to everyone, im not even sure if i am posting in the right area.

My wife will be giving birth this august (2016) and she will be off of work for one year and she wanted to go to Europe for a cruise in 2017 whenever the prices are cheapest, when is that by the way? So I did some research and i think (correct me if im wrong) that celebrity cruises are the way to go. I was looking at the eastern Mediterranean, we were more interested in Italy and Greece but dont mind some other regions as well.

Are there additional fees for children under 12 months?

I have read that the best time to book is actually as soon as they release the cruise and you will have the price protection. Is there other theories out there?

Are there any other cruise lines that others may recommend?

Is it best to fly in a few days before we live port?

Thanks in advance for your advice and help