Back from family cruise with 6 kids. Any questions?

[2910car]

We just got off the Carnival Freedom with our children and 6 grandchildren ages 2-7. They had a great time. Anyone have any questions?

[busymom29]

was there anything that you didn't bring for the kids that you wish you had brought?

[2910car]

We could have used some sippy cups for the 2 year old. They did give the kids plastic cups with lids for dinner but not available for breakfast or lunch.

 

Other than that I think we did pretty well - got alot of help fromt his board.

 

Some things we did have that were very useful -

 

DVD player for dinner. I did not like the idea at first but it sure helped keep the kids happy waiting for dinner

 

Umbrella stroller - even for kids that may not use it anymore at home - especially for shore excursions. Sometimes the distances are long and the kids are tired. For sure no one wants to carry them!

 

Small toys and games to keep them busy while their parents are dressing for dinner.

 

Lots of sunscreen. They are always in and out of the pool and you need to keep spraying them because of the strong Caribbean sun.

[BBigfoot613]

We just got off the Carnival Freedom with our children and 6 grandchildren ages 2-7. They had a great time. Anyone have any questions?

 

Sure do!! Did you have help? lol if not you must have patience made of steel!

 

Also from your other post I liked all the suggestions you used but would like to add that a few crayons for smaller kids or a pencil/colored pencils for older kids adn a small notebook are a great way to pass the time between ordering and food or between courses.

[calikak]

How did they like Camp Carnival?

[2910car]

The six children are actually our grandchildren and their parents (my children and their spouses) were there to take care of them. So for us it was just pure fun!

 

They do give the children coloring books (the childs menu is on the back) and crayons at dinner. I acutally brought my own but did not need them.

 

The children loved camp carnival - could never get the boys to come out! The girls liked to do karaoke (sorry if we bored the other passengers but they loved being "rock stars") and they liked to dance together. We took some great video.

 

We could never get the youngest (2 yrs) to try the camp. I was a little disappointed because I wanted my daughter to have more relaxing time, but she said as long as she wasn't doing laundry or cooking she was happy. (We did spend some time in the casino together when her husband stayed in with the kids. Also I had a fun time with her in the hot tub while her husband watched the baby)