BethCarp Posted August 8, 2007 #1 Share Posted August 8, 2007 Do you all bring sand toys for your kids? We're planning on doing Paradise Beach in Cozumel and then we'll have a day in Coco Cay. I think my kids (3 and 6) will like sand toys but I don't know if I want to pack them. Does anyone know if they sell them near the peir in Cozumel or maybe even on the ship? Maybe even someplace in Key West, since we're stopping there first. I'd hate to have to pack a big bucket only to find it breaks in transit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musik07 Posted August 9, 2007 #2 Share Posted August 9, 2007 buy some cheap ones at walmart or hte dollar store before you leave and pack stuff into the buckets (socks, rolled shirts, shoes whatever) and then after your two days at the beach just throw them away and dont worry about cleaning thime off. we have done this with a cheap floating mat so we didnt have to rent one and an innertube from walmart it was really nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebr.cruiser Posted August 9, 2007 #3 Share Posted August 9, 2007 We didn't when we took our grandkids on a cruise, but I wished we had. They were 5,5,4 & 3 and really enjoyed the beach. They spent as much time digging in the sand as they did in the water, and next time I'll visit the dollar store, buy a small shovel for each one and a pail or two. I don't remember if there were sand toys available right off the ship in Cozumel, but I wouldn't be surprised. Like the other poster said, a few small toys won't take up much room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted August 9, 2007 #4 Share Posted August 9, 2007 When our kids were young we did exactly that. We either purchased them right before we got on the cruise ship or at one of the stops. Key West would be fine for that. Then at the end of the cruise, we didn't bring the toys back with us. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eh2zed Posted August 9, 2007 #5 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Ditto for us for the grandkids. We got them at the first beach day for next to nothing and then left them. Blow up rings, etc. we did transport but they up into nothing.:) :D :) :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merela Posted August 9, 2007 #6 Share Posted August 9, 2007 I packed 2 small sand pails and 2 shovels. The 2 pails stacked onto each other, then I stuffed them with socks and underwear. It wasn't difficult to pack. The key was these were not the standard sized sand pails, but smaller sized ones. My kids (3 and 5) didn't care what size they were. They had fun carry water to and from their sand dunes and building sand piles with these pails. This was at Princess Cays. I believe they were selling the sand toys (pail and shovels) for $5+. Even at Walmart in St. Thomas, sandtoys were also $5+. It's just more convenient to bring the sand toys with you than to find a place that sells them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmgaritty Posted August 10, 2007 #7 Share Posted August 10, 2007 You might want to checl out whether or not your cruise sells "buckets" of beer. The bucket makes a great beach bucket.... THis only works if someone likes to drink beer! Have a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howdyall Posted August 10, 2007 #8 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Paradise Beach sells them for $10. I bough a cute little backpack set so the kids (2 & 6) could carry them. Toy's r us has them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted August 10, 2007 #9 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Beach and sand toys are on clearance at Target and WalMart right now. So are water bottles and such. We've been picking up stuff and sticking it in a box marked "cruise." Now is a great time to buy things like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethCarp Posted August 10, 2007 Author #10 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Paradise Beach sells them for $10. I bough a cute little backpack set so the kids (2 & 6) could carry them. Toy's r us has them That would be perfect. I've seen lots of sets out there, but I'm trying to avoid bringing them from home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinmama06 Posted August 11, 2007 #11 Share Posted August 11, 2007 Buy them before you go. I paid $16.99 in Cozumel for a bucket/shovel combo that I could have gotten at the dollar store for a dollar. ;) This time, I got beach bags from Disney (they had them on sale for $6.99) and buckets from the dollar store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethCarp Posted August 11, 2007 Author #12 Share Posted August 11, 2007 Well, PB was a bust, they don't carry them anymore. Cruisinmama, where did you see them in Cozumel? I might be willing to shell out the bucks just to not have to pack them. The buckets we have are so cheap and crack easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajrs Posted August 12, 2007 #13 Share Posted August 12, 2007 we have, in teh past, bought a cheap set of tupperware-like containers. usually we get 10-15 for like 4.99-6.99.a set has a bunch of sizes. most of them "nest". and i just toss them rather than bring them home. they are available year round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethCarp Posted August 12, 2007 Author #14 Share Posted August 12, 2007 we have, in teh past, bought a cheap set of tupperware-like containers. usually we get 10-15 for like 4.99-6.99.a set has a bunch of sizes. most of them "nest". and i just toss them rather than bring them home. they are available year round. Oh that's a good idea! Those would be more durable than the cheap buckets too. Thanks I'll keep that in mind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoBell Posted August 16, 2007 #15 Share Posted August 16, 2007 As I was reading through this, I realized that I had two side walk chalk buckets that would be great for small sand buckets! Thanks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinmama06 Posted August 16, 2007 #16 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Well, PB was a bust, they don't carry them anymore. Cruisinmama, where did you see them in Cozumel? I might be willing to shell out the bucks just to not have to pack them. The buckets we have are so cheap and crack easily. They have them everywhere as soon as you get off the ship at the port stores. We ended up waiting and bought them at Playa Mia (our excursion) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinFinsUp Posted August 21, 2007 #17 Share Posted August 21, 2007 PLUS they are fun to use onboard ship in the splash pools. My kids LOVE to use their small buckets and little trucks in the kiddie splash pools (I don't bring big ones - just little ones) - even my "you'd thinks she's too old for that but really isn't" dd!! They are also great around the edges of the regular pools - they can sit in the couple of inches of water that comes up as the ship is moving, and play without going into the deep pool itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxuriate Posted August 22, 2007 #18 Share Posted August 22, 2007 We have been vacationing at a condo in Maui the last couple of years. We don't bring toys but one of the first days on the Island we hit the Salvation Army and clean 'em out! Then we leave the toys in the condo for the next kid or to be donated back. Cheryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethCarp Posted August 22, 2007 Author #19 Share Posted August 22, 2007 PLUS they are fun to use onboard ship in the splash pools. My kids LOVE to use their small buckets and little trucks in the kiddie splash pools (I don't bring big ones - just little ones) - even my "you'd thinks she's too old for that but really isn't" dd!! They are also great around the edges of the regular pools - they can sit in the couple of inches of water that comes up as the ship is moving, and play without going into the deep pool itself. Oh yeah! My 3yo totally loved the crappy little plastic truck that he found at the pool last time we were there. I'll totally have to get one of those. I'll see if there's a walgreens or similar near our hotel in FLL. If not, it looks like there's a CVS right near the peir in Key West. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.