Baby Play Facility on Koningsdam?

[MissyF3486]

Cross-posting here, also posted on HAL board...

 

Hi all --

 

We are looking to book a summer Europe cruise on the Koningsdam in 2017, and we will have two babies -- 8 months and 15 months -- in our extended family group. I know that Club Hal does not take kids until they are 3 years old, but does anyone know if there is a room on the ship where parents/grandparents can take the babies to play? We have been on other ships that also did not have official programming for infants/toddlers, but there was a room with age-specific toys and games that you could use independently. Hoping there is something like that on Koningsdam, but can't find any info about it!

 

Thanks so much!

[rebeccalouiseagain]

I've yet to sail on Koningsdam, but there was no baby play areas on any of the Holland America cruises I've been on. The whole ship will feel like a giant play area for the little ones. Don't worry. I sailed with an eight month old once and he was crawling and was more interested in holding on to the furniture and exploring. A 15 month old is going to be really busy. That Mom will never sit for long. I know when I traveled with my then 13 month he was constantly moving. We went from room to room on the cruise ship and I never sat down the entire trip. Except at nap time. My advice to you is to get the largest cabin you can and bring new toys with you that the child has never seen. They have DVD's in the cabins- so bring some age appropriate DVD's with you to keep them entertained. At meal time- do it in shifts- one couple can watch the bambinos while the other's dine. This is SO much more relaxing than trying to shovel food in two antsy kids.

Edited June 1, 2016 by rebeccalouiseagain