mmmatthew84

Here's how I would probably do it:

Tell your kids that the cruise is the gift you're giving to each other. Then tell your kids that Santa knows you're traveling and that you can't take a lot of gifts home in your luggage.

Alternatively, give them token gifts from Santa on Christmas day, and have gifts waiting for you when you get home.

Can you post the link to the post your found? I'm looking for similar info and couldn't find anything.

We just booked a 3-night Disney Cruise leaving from Port Canaveral in April and are so excited! There will be 3 adults (mom, dad, grandma) and 2 babies (8.5mo b/g twins).

 

By the time they are 8.5 months, they should be eating a good mix of solids/purees and formula. Anyone have any advice on how to bring/prepare food for the babies? Did you just bring a bunch of pouches and powdered formula? What is the dining room situation like with babies that young?

 

Also, we have a City Select tandem stroller that we were thinking of bringing (for ease of traveling through the airport) along with their infant carseats. We don't own any umbrella strollers, but aren't opposed to purchasing them. Does anyone know if a City Select will fit through doorways and elevators on the ship? Or do you strongly recommend 2 separate umbrella strollers?

 

Any other advice on cruising with twin infants? =)

 

Thank you in advance!

I'm glad to see you're cruising and traveling with kids. I also have twins.

On the stroller advice, I strongly recommend ditching the double stroller and getting a couple of umbrella strollers. I don't know if the cheap $20 kind will offer the support you need, but the doubles would be a major pain in the behind, I would imagine.

enjoy your cruise.

Does anyone have any advice on which cruise lines / boats offer cabins for 5 (3 kids, 2 adults) where you don't have to rent a suite? I did a bit of research on this and found that the price really bumps up when you go from 4 guests to 5.

Stay away unless you're desperate! They're basically for people that want an easy hookup and can't find a date or hookup in their city. I was on a cruise that had a singles group and they were a rough looking group to say the least.

I'm 42, fit and attractive. I am not desperate. I like the idea of a singles cruise because it's filled with like-minded people. If I go to a bar or any other place to meet women, they may or may not be single / looking for a partner. At least at a singles event (be it a cruise or other), everyone knows you're single and you know they're single too.

My biggest hesitation has to do with the fact that I no longer drink alcohol. I don't want to be on a boat stuck with a bunch of drunk people. I can party and have fun without booze... but don't want everyone to be hammered all the time.

I'm a single dad of 3 girls. Haven't booked anything yet, but doing my research and we hope to be cruising soon.

Can anyone direct me to some information on what to expect on a singles cruise?

I've been on a couple of cruises before. Ironically, I was married on a cruise.

Now that I'm single, I'm wondering what to expect? Age of cruisers? Is there a lot of hooking up / partying going on? Or is it more people who are looking for a permanent relationship? Mingling events and opportunities? Male to female ratio, etc, etc.

Thanks.

You don't want to stay out near the airport unless it's amazingly cheap. Stay downtown near Canada place. If you're not too picky, just book something on Priceline in that area. Put in a low-ball bid and see what you get. The closest hotels (Fairmont Waterfront and Pan Pacific) are a little on the expensive side but plenty of other options within a $10 cab ride.

Thanks for the tips so far. I don't drink alcohol but do love my lattes and fine dining.

I'm wondering if anyone can point me in the direction of some resources to help me save money as I plan out my first cruise. I'm interested in saving money while on the cruise, finding the best cruise deal, location, etc.

Thanks for your help. This looks like a great community. Looking forward to it.