11 year old with Broken Leg. - IDEAS Please??

[NDCruisers]

My 11 year old just broke his leg two days ago. We are scheduled on the Conquest for a December 8th departure. I am really looking for input on what kind of things might be fun for him, including any ideas for shore excursions in Nassau, Grand Turk, St. John's, and Puerto Rico. He loves the beach. Any ideas would be appreciated.

[cruisecritiquer]

My 11 year old just broke his leg two days ago. We are scheduled on the Conquest for a December 8th departure. I am really looking for input on what kind of things might be fun for him, including any ideas for shore excursions in Nassau, Grand Turk, St. John's, and Puerto Rico. He loves the beach. Any ideas would be appreciated.

 

I would suggest that you try to find a cast cover for the cruise to start off.

http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/sealtight-original-cast/bandage-protector-adult-long-leg/ID=prod3400232-product

 

How much of his leg is in a cast?

[RuthlessBoss]

Broke his leg, that covers little information as to what type, where etc. Recovery times are various. Is he expected to be in a cast, a soft cast?

 

Kids recover quickly compared to adults.

[cruisecritiquer]

OP, I had many of the same questions. If you could give us more information we might be able to help. :)

[Colorado Kat]

I would find a cast cover. We used one for my daughter's broken arm.

 

 

In Grand Turk, you can rent golf carts to explore the island. I believe Nathan's Golf Carts?

[pyrotaz]

Ask for a waterproof cast they have them now!!

[FireMedT]

Like the previous poster mentioned, look into a waterproof cast and padding like on the link. The problem with a cast cover is that if the cast gets wet it's going to get funky and grow bacteria.

 

http://orthotape.com/gore_procel_cast_liner_waterproof_padding.asp

[2 cruzen]

To answer your question, for excursions, in PR, there is a free trolley that will take you all over. As there are many steps at the fort, you may just want to pick a level and explore that instead of negotiating stairs. Or, buy a kite, and once it's up, let him fly it while sitting down.

 

In Grand Turk, if he can't play in the water, if you can get down to Jacks shack they have a dog that is quite entertaining. To watch dig in the sand.

 

In Nassau, maybe an excursion to Atlantis to see "The Dig" I believe it's called.

 

Can't help with St. John's, but if you mean St. Thomas, a van tour or Coral World could be interesting. Many of these attractions can be googled.

 

Of course, on the ship, there is always Camp Carnival or whatever program that is appropriate for his age.

 

Good luck and sorry your son broke his leg.

[jimbo5544]

To answer your question, for excursions, in PR, there is a free trolley that will take you all over. As there are many steps at the fort, you may just want to pick a level and explore that instead of negotiating stairs. Or, buy a kite, and once it's up, let him fly it while sitting down.

 

In Grand Turk, if he can't play in the water, if you can get down to Jacks shack they have a dog that is quite entertaining. To watch dig in the sand.

 

In Nassau, maybe an excursion to Atlantis to see "The Dig" I believe it's called.

 

Can't help with St. John's, but if you mean St. Thomas, a van tour or Coral World could be interesting. Many of these attractions can be googled.

 

Of course, on the ship, there is always Camp Carnival or whatever program that is appropriate for his age.

 

Good luck and sorry your son broke his leg.

You have a bunch of good ideas. I do have to say going down to Jack's Shack and watching a dog dig in the sand made me laugh out loud. :D