Two year olds on HAL? Babysitting?

[Sigyn]

We are trying to determine which cruise line we will book for a 2010 cruise to Alaska. HAL has great quality food and service, from the reviews I read, but what about the options for children age 2? My son will be too young for their children's club. So are there valid babysitting options? I have read about employees babysitting in their off time and that seems kind of questionable to me.

 

Any thoughts? Would you cruise HAL with a two year old, or opt for NCL instead? Thanks.

[6rugrats]

We are trying to determine which cruise line we will book for a 2010 cruise to Alaska. HAL has great quality food and service, from the reviews I read, but what about the options for children age 2? My son will be too young for their children's club. So are there valid babysitting options? I have read about employees babysitting in their off time and that seems kind of questionable to me.

 

Any thoughts? Would you cruise HAL with a two year old, or opt for NCL instead? Thanks.

 

Your son is too young for group babysitting on HAL; as you've found out, he must be at least three years old. It's somewhat unclear on HAL's webpage if they offer babysitting services for a two year old. If so, it's on a voluntary and limited basis, as a crew member must be available to do so. A thread with some information:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1045833&highlight=babysitting+hal