8 Days and counting to our Cruise

[KittenLittle]

Going on Carvinal's Victory leaving a week from Sun. First cruise since we had our son. He is now 3 years old. Experience with Camp Carinval and advice on cruising with young children appreciated.

[cruising rays]

KittenLittle...

 

Are you going on April 13?? If so we have a good roll call going for that with lots of folks. It is under Carnival Roll Call...Carnival Victory...April 13,2008.

 

If that is your cruise date we would love to have you join us and our roll call. We also have a M&M planned.

 

Sorry didn't answer your question but we have lots of cruisers with us with kids of all ages.

 

Kim:)

[ncmomof2]

Well, we cruised when DD was 3.5 and when DS was 1 mo short of 3, so we have BTDT. So, here's a brain dump...

 

-- we convinced our DD to go to Camp Carnival by telling her we were going to sit in the cabin and read books -- she was afraid she'd miss something :rolleyes:, she had a great time after she was there, though, see...

 

-- DS was happy to go since his sister was, but he'd get mad when her group was in a different room -- again, afraid he'd miss something! Luckily, we were with friends who had a child his age, so they were usually happy to go together -- he still (9 mos later) talks about Funship Freddie coming out of the bathroom!

 

-- both kids loved being able to pick multiple courses in the dining room

 

-- don't bring many toys with you, you won't need them -- some cheap beach toys can be a good idea

 

-- bringing a sippy cup, a nightlight, and a clock is very helpful

 

--remember that Camp Carnival doesn't have a naptime, so if your DS still needs a nap, you'll have to bring him back to your cabin

 

-- whether it's in the pool, Camp Carnival, or in port, you and he will have a great time

 

The first 2 pics are in Grand Cayman, 2nd at the Turtle Farm, she also enjoyed swimming with stingrays :O (no pics, since digital cameras and swimming don't mix...), so don't underestimate a little one!