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We're taking our 13 month old to Alaska in September. Leaving dinner or coming back to the ship early is small price to pay IMO. I can't wait to see the look on my daughters face when she's watching whales breach or we're passing by massive glaciers.

She's already flown cross country twice. It's definitely work, but we had great vacations with her. I think it's a huge misconception that it's more work than it's worth to travel with small children (then again, my partner and I are in it 50/50. Neither of us get stuck with the brunt of caring for her; we both do our share and that makes it easier. And on this cruise we're going with two other couples who are crazy about our baby and they've already agreed to do some babysitting ;)

Sailing on the Pearl to Alaska on 9/3. can't wait!

Loving this review, we'll be on the Freedom doing the same itinerary in 1.5 months. I cannot wait!!

I'm torn between doing the Swim with the Stingrays excursion or the Turtle Farm. Hmmmm

I expected some rude replies, but I also needed to know so I went for it. To the many of you that were helpful, thanks :)

I give Carnival plenty of money so I have no issue with getting off the ship as late as we can. I seriously doubt that is going to effect the enjoyment of the next passengers, btw. (Have been on 2 other cruises but had early flights both times)

I also see no reason to be up super early if I can get the later disembarkation time. We may do a FL excursion, or just do brunch somewhere. It will be nice not to be in a huge rush at the airport like I usually am while traveling. Ha.

My boyfriend and I had to choose between a cutting it close flight or a late flight, and we chose late. We don't have anything planned for Ft Lauderdale that day. How long can we hang out on the ship, ha? What time is everyone usually off by?

Also, do they serve lunch this day, or only bfast?

Great review!! Doing this in about 2 months, can't wait.