huneymoonerz Posted February 9, 2012 #1 Share Posted February 9, 2012 This will be our 4th cruise (2nd with kids). We are horrible OVER-PACKERS. Should I bring our own beach/sand toys? The kids are almost 4 and almost 2 when we'll take the cruise. Ports are St. Maarten, Grand Turk, San Juan and St. Thomas. Also, I'm sending DH ziplining one day. I'll leave my son at babysitting and take DD to the beach with me. Anything within walking distance? I don't want to carry a carseat to the beach! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Kat Posted February 9, 2012 #2 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I would bring some sand toys, if you can fit them in. Even I like playing with sand toys on the beach. For Grand Turk, there is a wonderful beach just where you get off the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huneymoonerz Posted February 10, 2012 Author #3 Share Posted February 10, 2012 That's perfect! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted February 10, 2012 #4 Share Posted February 10, 2012 At that age, they can "make do" with plastic cups and spoons, so don't bring too many beach toys! You can pack stuff into the pail...socks, underwear, etc....so that it's not just "empty" space! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted February 11, 2012 #5 Share Posted February 11, 2012 I would bring some. We took our 3 year old daughter on her first cruise in September and she loved playing with all the sand toys we brought along. This time around, I am going to make it a little simpler than last time and just bring a pail, shovel and maybe 1 of her things you fill to make a starfish out of sand (the shape). Not as many as before, but either way, she will be happy. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silly3mom Posted February 11, 2012 #6 Share Posted February 11, 2012 we leave next week for the bahamas w/ 3 lil ones and I am going to pack in some sand toys as well and grabbed a laundry bag to tote them in from the ship. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinreunion Posted February 11, 2012 #7 Share Posted February 11, 2012 we always bring along blow up floats or swim tubes...and are the envy of all the kids and parents on the beach..love that dollar store-also look for really cheap beach toys that you can just leave behind for the way home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldne Posted February 12, 2012 #8 Share Posted February 12, 2012 At that age, they can "make do" with plastic cups and spoons, so don't bring too many beach toys! You can pack stuff into the pail...socks, underwear, etc....so that it's not just "empty" space! Even though I always bring sand toys for our kids, they also love playing with plastic cups on the beach. Plus they love looking for shells and sea critters, playing in the waves...lots of fun to be had at the beach! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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