Bring your own floating ring for little one?

[mkkao924]

Hi,

 

We have a little one (4 yr old) cruising with us this time. I am wondering should we bring our own floating device (floating vest, inflatable floating ring, and etc.)?

 

We plan to use H2O zone quite a bit, and also in Labadee. Do people usually bring their own device for the little one, or use the one provided by RCCL? What does RCCL provide at H2O (I imagine they won't provide anything at Labadee)?

[DragonOfTheSeas]

They rent floating mats at Labadee for ~$15 each. They are nice for an adult--but, too big for a small child. I have seen parents use a blow up ring at Labadee. FYI-- There is also, an Adventure Ocean program on Labadee.

[BillOh]

I have seen little ones using their own floaty arm thingy's on the ship wiht no problem.

[mkkao924]

FYI-- There is also, an Adventure Ocean program on Labadee.

 

 

Thank you for the information. We didn't know adventure ocean is available on Labadee. We will definitely look into it. We have a cabana this time so we will have two floating mats, but just like you said, it's way too big for kids and not really safe to use them with kids.

 

 

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[Flatbush Flyer]

I have seen little ones using their own floaty arm thingy's on the ship wiht no problem.

 

 

Arm floats: so unsafe! 4 y.o. should have swim lessons by now. Worst case scenario: use USCG approved small child life vest.

[cb at sea]

You may bring your floating things for beaches...but the only thing allowed in the pools will be the arm floaties or a life vest...some come as part of swimsuits, nowadays! No floats or rings or balls, etc...in the pool. Barely room for all the people!

Edited October 26, 2015 by cb at sea

[sportmorgan]

My 6 year old wore arm floaties on Freedom this summer. She was a novice swimmer at the time, but it is sometimes so crowded on the pool deck that it gave me peace of mind for her to have them on, when she was flitting from whirlpool to regular pool. With two kids it's hard to keep your eyes on everyone at once!

 

You can also buy those nice soft vests like they use at Disney on Amazon for about 50 bucks. For a true non swimmer I would be more comfortable with that.

[WineDown17]

We brought vest when ours was that small. There are some great thin vests available now. More for precaution than lack of skill... And we watched him every. Single. Moment.... Nothing replaces supervision... Not that you were suggesting that to be certain!!! .. But so many parents ignore their kids while at the pool...it just floors me.

[BlueSkiesTX]

I am bringing 2 Puddle Jumpers, one for my 3 year old and one for my skinny 5 year old. I am also bringing a bigger vest for my 7 year old when we go snorkeling. All of these devices are US Coast Guard approved. Have fun!

[melski]

We packed our Puddle Jumper for our almost 4 year old last cruise. The Puddle jumper has the arm floats and goes around the child's chest and snaps in the back. It is Coast Guard approved. I was really happy to have it for shore excursions as most of their life vests are too big.

[BlueSkiesTX]

On a side note, I would not count on Royal Caribbean providing anything. I am used to hauling beach items so this cruise will not be any different. :D