ramled99

Thanks for the advice. I didn't intend to sound harsh when describing the ships. But I've certainly read multiple reviews on here of not so great ships with odor issues and poor water pressure in the bathroom.

I'm going to start with the RC Adventure of the Seas ship as a start. If anyone has any personal favorites for others, let me know!

Thanks again!

We want to sail this summary anytime in july or early August. We want to sail out of anywhere in the States, but I am assuming the two choices are Florida or Texas, both are fine with us. Are there are options in the States?

We want two separate cabins, my spouse and I in one cabin and my mom and kid in another cabin anywhere on the same floor. Need not be connected.

I want to cruise for 7 or 8 days.

Family of 4, me, my spouse, our active 5 year old, and my mom (in her 70s). We did Disney and LOVED it. But we want to try something different this time for a variety of reasons. Any recommendations or personal stories of non-Disney cruise lines that travel the Carribean? I saw Adventure of the Seas with Royal Carribean, but the ship seems pretty old. I hate travellin on a ship when everyone is bragging about the series of newer fleets with all the new bells and whistles. But I can be flexible on the ship as long as its not too dated, or too small or too old, or smelly.

If I had to list my main wishes, I'd say:

1. plenty of kids activities and a good, well-staffed kids club

2. a casino for my mom

3. some night adult clubs or bars or shows after mom and kid are sleep

4. newer ship (not a huge deal but no ship with old smelly carpet and horrible water pressure, etc.)

Ports don't matter to me. I can make any of the excusions work. I really don't know the differences or pros/cons of the other non-Disney cruise lines.

IM SURE this has been covered before. But I'm getting a headache scrolling through these titles. I figured I would just ask in a new thread. Thanks in advance for your insights!

Thanks for the responses folks. We are looking to go in June.

Hi Everyone:

I hope I am posting in the correct forum. I am interested in taking a multigenerational family cruise that includes my spouse, my Mom (in her 70s) and my kid (4 years old). I am looking for a cruise that leaves out of any of the southern California ports (LA, Long Beach or San Diego). The key things I am looking for are:

1. no longer than 3 or 4 nights

2. a casino

3. family friendly and kid friendly (for a 4-5 year old)

4. good food options

5. decent entertainment and activities for both kids and adults to do, both together and/or separately

Any recommendations on which cruise/cruise line would be best? We did the Disney 7 Day Carribean Cruise a couple of years ago, when our kid was 2. Loved it. But we do not expect to duplicate that experience, nor pay that much! LOL. But we would rather not "slum it" either. Any recommendations, dos/donts, success stories, etc., would be much appreciated. We are looking to take the cruise in the spring or early summer.

Thanks. Happy Cruising!!

RAMLED