CDN2

Dear Maggielou362, Some traditions are worth preserving! This is a more of a Daddy-Daughter adventure (and Grandpa, Grandma, and a rather large extended family in the UK experience), but I'm sure it will make the same kind of lasting impression I was left with when my own folks treated me to the same. The Australian experience sounds amazing, especially the stop in Tasmania! If there behaviour is not 'Cunardish', never forget, parents have an instinctual talent to embarrass their progeny into line that children do not realize until it's too late. 😄 Cheers, -CDN2

Dear Victoria2, You had me at treasure hunts and pirates :D. Heck, I may just try and join in the fun! Cheers, -CDN2

Dear TacticalBanjo (full marks for the handle!), You bring up a very interesting point. My daughter will be a few months over 7. Perhaps it might be best to ask she joins the 8-12 group in the Kid's Club? It sounds like your daughter had an amazing time, and that helps sooth a lot of pre-crossing jitters for someone introducing a kid to her first ocean-liner! Cheers, -CDN2

Dear Sue B, I was very fortunate to have a Grandpa who served in the RCNVR and a Grandma who didn't trust airplanes (heck, they were both born before the Wright Brothers did their thing :P). The last crossing I took was to move to London for graduate school - there were many a raised eyebrow at someone under the age of 30 with a Gold pin, hehe. Pictures much appreciated, and I had no idea about Starlink! It's really that reliable now?! Between that, the pool, Tea, and exploring the ship, it sounds like I'll be able to keep the wee-one from ever being bored. Much obliged for all the insight! Cheers, -CDN2

Dear vieux-carre, Indeed, we will be crossing together! Feel free to send me a PM, we'll grab a tea (alas, I no longer drink anything stronger than coffee these days). As for my last crossing as a child, that would have been around 1986. Me-thinks offerings have changed slightly since then. They did let me have a turn with the oars, IIRC... 😉 Cheers, -CDN2

Hi All, Huge thank you to everyone for their insights! I'll reply individually, too. 🙂 Cheers, -CDN2

Hi All, In what is now becoming a family tradition, my parents took me on my first TA crossing on the QE2 when I was young, and now I'm about to do the same with my daughter on QM2 in a few weeks time (Eastbound)! Looking for insight on how to keep a seven year-old entertained. Would anyone be able to comment on what kind of activities are available in the Children's Club, and child-friendly things to do outside of those times? Any and all suggestions would be most welcome. Cheers, CDN2