ashley0826 Posted November 30, 2010 #1 Share Posted November 30, 2010 I have been hearing different things about day care and babysitting for the Liberty of the seas. I know they have baby sitting in rooms for children 6months-3 but I have also been told there is a group day care service. I'm trying to figure out what is true. Apparently customer service doesn't know. Also if you have used the sitting service how did you like it? Did you feel you could trust those people that were sitting for you. I'm just concerned about my toddler. Thanks so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted November 30, 2010 #2 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Right now, they only have the "daycare" thing on Oasis/Allure....babysitting is in-cabin at night on the other ships, when they have sitters available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerin Posted November 30, 2010 #3 Share Posted November 30, 2010 In room sitting is for children 12 months old and up. Most ships have this, though availability can change from time to time, depending on staffing issues. It's $12 per hour, and they send two sitters, per company policy. Oasis and Allure currently have nurseries for 6 mo-3 years at $8/hour -- you need to sign up for hours at Guest Services after boarding. Depending on how many babies are on board, there may be a limit to the hours available to any one child. Liberty will add this in late January, Freedom will add it in late March, and Radiance and Splendour will get nurseries later next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlajla Posted November 30, 2010 #4 Share Posted November 30, 2010 I'll come be your Nanny and take VERY good care of your little one. ;) I have never taken my kiddos on a cruise (much to their dismay), so I can't help much other than to offer my services. Heck, I'll even watch 'em for free... just get me onboard. lol Enjoy your trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashley0826 Posted December 1, 2010 Author #5 Share Posted December 1, 2010 I'll come be your Nanny and take VERY good care of your little one. ;) I have never taken my kiddos on a cruise (much to their dismay), so I can't help much other than to offer my services. Heck, I'll even watch 'em for free... just get me onboard. lol Enjoy your trip. My mom said the same thing...wish we had the cash. No we really won't to involve him as much as possible being that this is a family vacation but daddy and I need a bit of us time as well. I'm just paranoid about a stranger coming into my room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G&TQ Posted December 1, 2010 #6 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Just be prepared. There was a thread a while back that the op said the was no sitting availible at all on her cruise and she was vary upset about it. Happy Cruising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andawayigo Posted December 1, 2010 #7 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Make sure you sign up early. My daughter didn't and was unable to get anybody. Of course, this was in July when the ship was full of families with small children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seraphine Posted December 1, 2010 #8 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Just be prepared. There was a thread a while back that the op said the was no sitting availible at all on her cruise and she was vary upset about it. Happy Cruising. I was one of them. Here's my thread: http://cruiseforums.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1291638&highlight=babysitting and this one is from the Family board (my resolution is posted here): http://cruiseforums.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1211168 And one other: http://cruiseforums.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1301317&highlight=babysitting We sailed on the Explorer and were okay, but I don't know if anyone has a recent report on the Liberty for you. I much would have preferred a service that did not involve staying in our cabin, but the staff were fine and we did what we could. If you are looking for service in the daytime, it might be harder to secure a reservation as the staff are all working already in the daytime. You would also need to decide ahead of time if you want to allow staff to take your child outside of the room - I would not have felt comfortable about that, and although we just used the service at night and it wasn't an issue, I would stipulate that if you don't feel comfortable. Get a stroller and start encouraging your little one to nap in it - that way you can get an extra few hours during the day when you can relax a bit. Also, make sure you come check out the family boards for ideas for on the ship. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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