We got just word that my hubby got 10 days off of work at the end of next month (July 21-30) so we are planning our first cruise! I always thought I would have several months to research and decide the best ship, itinerary, cabin, excursions, etc., but now everything is rushed and I am in a bit of a panic. Important to us: kids entertainment, great food, nice room with balcony/view.
We are interested in visiting Alaska (but open to other destinations) and have found a couple of cruises that may work for us. The first is Disney Wonder (7 nights), but they only have interior rooms and we would really like a balcony room to fully enjoy scenery, or at least a window. Another cruise I found would be Celebrity Infinity (Alaska Hubbard Glacier Cruise, 7 nights). There are only two balcony rooms left on Celebrity and they are all the way in the back/aft on Deck 9. They also do not have 6pm dinner seating available, only anytime seating (I'm not sure if that's bad).
I was really hoping Disney would work since our children are 4 and 6, but hear that Celebrity is really nice too and has delicious food, although I worry about kids' entertainment options. We don't need to drop them off all day, but my husband and I surely would love at least a little time alone at some point. Is this all too rushed and I should just plan a cruise for another time when we have better selection? Or should I seize the opportunity and book one of these?! Or is there another cruise line that may work for our needs that is recommended I should look into?!
Alaska - First Time Cruisers with kids (4&6)
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We got just word that my hubby got 10 days off of work at the end of next month (July 21-30) so we are planning our first cruise! I always thought I would have several months to research and decide the best ship, itinerary, cabin, excursions, etc., but now everything is rushed and I am in a bit of a panic. Important to us: kids entertainment, great food, nice room with balcony/view.
We are interested in visiting Alaska (but open to other destinations) and have found a couple of cruises that may work for us. The first is Disney Wonder (7 nights), but they only have interior rooms and we would really like a balcony room to fully enjoy scenery, or at least a window. Another cruise I found would be Celebrity Infinity (Alaska Hubbard Glacier Cruise, 7 nights). There are only two balcony rooms left on Celebrity and they are all the way in the back/aft on Deck 9. They also do not have 6pm dinner seating available, only anytime seating (I'm not sure if that's bad).
I was really hoping Disney would work since our children are 4 and 6, but hear that Celebrity is really nice too and has delicious food, although I worry about kids' entertainment options. We don't need to drop them off all day, but my husband and I surely would love at least a little time alone at some point. Is this all too rushed and I should just plan a cruise for another time when we have better selection? Or should I seize the opportunity and book one of these?! Or is there another cruise line that may work for our needs that is recommended I should look into?!
Appreciate your experienced input :)