Shuttle seating for children

[pjgoodx2]

Bought air thru RCCL which includes transport from/to airport/ship. Will have 4 year old with us. Do shuttles have appropriate safety harness seating or must we bring our own (hassle!!!:( ).

 

Did a search on Cr. Crit. and can't find anything so hoping someone has been in a similar situation and can answer. We have a couple weeks to get things together, just trying to be proactive :)

 

Thank you!!

[pickleo]

I have taken the shuttle many times, and I'm almost positive that they don't have the proper seating for a 4 yr. old. It is simply a chartered bus. I would bring your own just to be safe. Can you check with RCCL prior to leaveing for your cruise?

[jimbug]

I'm pretty sure that charter buses don't even have seat belts of any kind, except maybe for the driver. (Think Greyhound-type buses). Would a harness even work without a seatbelt? Please forgive my ignorance, as I'm not a parent yet, but just curious...

 

On the plus side, it's a relatively short ride to the port (yes, I know accidents can happen anywhere).

[pjgoodx2]

Talked to the business where we bought our 5-pt harness seats and they indicated that obviously if there aren't any belts, bringing a seat was pointless ;)

 

Also said that while accidents do happen, that traditionally, safety seats aren't as crucia on a shuttle/bus.

 

The responses are interesting though, the shuttle from Miami airport or from the ship to Ft. Lauderdale will be a chartered bus (Greyhound)???? Guess I was thinking more like the short bus size or van....

 

Thanks for the input. No additional replies necessary :)

[jimbug]

Yes, they are usually the large Greyhound-type buses. You will see them pulling up to the air and cruise ports in droves.