Savaann Posted May 21, 2016 #1 Share Posted May 21, 2016 (edited) We just got off the GEM this morning! My husband and I were traveling with our 2 kids, ages 7 and 5. We both had the UBP and my kids did not. Any time I asked for a soda the waiters would automatically say, would you like 3? So no need to buy a soda package for your children. Also, the posted height requirement is 48" and 12 years old to go down the water slide. My son is shorter than 48" and both were allowed to go down by themselves, no questions asked! Sylvia Edited May 21, 2016 by Savaann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triptolemus Posted May 21, 2016 #2 Share Posted May 21, 2016 So, basically, to hell with the rules! Rock on, sista! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdcl Posted May 21, 2016 #3 Share Posted May 21, 2016 we are taking the gem in august with my 5 year old ( she will be six week a week after the cruise. i was wondering about the splash academy -- did you use ? did your kids like it?? i assume they were is separate groups because of the age difference?? Any comments suggestions are welcome.. also not sure if you have the weekly calendar of events for the turtles ( 3-5 year olds) that you could share? thx bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savaann Posted May 21, 2016 Author #4 Share Posted May 21, 2016 My son is also one week before turning 6, so he was in the turtles. He only went to the Splash Academy only once for an hour but he did really like it. The ship had a lot of children in that age range and I would often see the sign up that the Turtles program was full. I have the weekly schedule and will post it as soon as I can figure out how to post a picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bobdcl Posted May 21, 2016 #7 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Thanks Sylvia for taking the time to post the schedule. I already have the dallies from that trip and there looks like a bunch of family activities which should be fun,but also wanted to see if anything in the splash academy that would be of interest to her. Thanks again! Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusin6 Posted May 22, 2016 #8 Share Posted May 22, 2016 So, basically, to hell with the rules! Rock on, sista! As for the 3 sodas.....do you really think it's breaking the rules if the bartender asks how many? Perhaps it's just good customer service on their part and know it easier to serve 3 at once for the customer It's a 2 cent soda !!!!! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savaann Posted May 22, 2016 Author #9 Share Posted May 22, 2016 You are very welcome! Just to add, when we ordered off the children's menu at the specialty restaurants it took a long time for the food to arrive. At one restaurant we were finished eating and the kids food hadn't come yet! We did the cupcake decorating and the line was 30 minutes long to get in. If the ship is full, arrive early :) Have a wonderful trip! Sylvia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savaann Posted May 22, 2016 Author #10 Share Posted May 22, 2016 About the sodas - I never asked to get my kids soda, it was offered, which I declined anyway. I know I would have been mad if I bought the package in advance and then saw people getting soda for free. I read every board that I could before my trip which was incredibly helpful. Someone else who is considering getting the soda package for their children may be interested to know. Also, this only happened while seated in a restaurant not at a bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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