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That's the tough part with me, Airfare, I currently have 11 one way Flights already purchased for May-Oct with 3 more to get for Nov-Dec

Lucky you. For a Decade did Boston-Florida, doing reverse this Sept. But no starting 20+ yrs ago started taking my then 2-8 yr olds for yrs. Kool thing at time was Royal gave a pager while my Kids were in the program incase I was needed. Was good thing as a Single Parent with 3 Kids onboard. But yeah been since at least 90's was on a 100% Full ship and at least 20+ yrs had more then 50 Kids onboard

The old saying Cruiser's are the Newlywed's and Nearly Deads. My sailings typically have 10-50 Kids at most. Last 10yrs me at 47-57 usually only 30% younger then me onboard. This as my Cruises are 10+ niters, Repo's, PC, and Fall-mid Dec Cruises on Radiance Class. Haven't been even on a Ship near 100% Capacity or over like most Royal Ships average in at least 20+ yrs.

Agree. Staff even said, "Sure you don't want to use the Elevator" When they were getting on I made sure I wasn't below them, grateful I did

Was on Jewel last yr out of Miami where Family decided Carry Luggage on the Escalator. After rolling over top each other they ended up riding in an Ambulance to the Hospital

Yes, does Mariner even have a Splash Pad for Swim Diapered Kids, list I read said Ship does not. Anyone confirm? Sign lists standing water at 1.5 inch's deep on Ships that do have Pad.

Yup, that's our experience, Grand Daughters Pullman stayed down whole Cruise over top my Daughter/SIL double bed. Now when my Kids were young 20-25yrs ago we'd stay in an OV, split the Double Bed into Singles and with Pullmans down Cabin was set up like 2 sets of Bunk Beds. Helped with space also with 5 of us in a Vision Class OV Cabin

Ships that have a splash pad for babies in diapers: Oasis Class Wonder of the Seas Oasis of the Seas Harmony of the Seas Symphony of the Seas Allure of the Seas (this ship has an H20 zone, not the updated Splashaway Bay with slides. Depending on your child needs, this may be perfectly fine) Freedom Class Freedom of the Seas Independence of the Seas Liberty of the Seas Quantum Class Ovation of the Seas Anthem of the Seas Odyssey of the Seas Spectrum of the Seas Quantum of the Seas Majesty of the Seas Navigator of the Seas

If actual Navigator Pic then yes and its the smallest Triangle Front. No Spray Toys like other sections, tall glassed in from other sections and water 1.5 inchs deep. Just enough sit, crawl in safely. Only kids in Diapers in it, no older Siblings and must be accompanied by Adult.

Hope having a Great Cruise/Cruises. Almost Booked your same B3B on her. But Building new House and est Date completion was 1Apr-1May. Did Jewel for B4B last March-April. At time was one the Cleanest Ships ever been on. Older or Dated I can live with, long as everything is Clean...no complaints

Yup, 13 Sailings on 3 Ships last 11 Months, all but 3 were 2pm on the Door, one was 1pm and others were 130. Though several sailings they said 2 but announcement was made Cabins ready early, this between 125-145. That said even Pre-CV seems like I always had the Sailing where they were doing Deep Clean, Inspections or replacing Mattresses or Balcony Chairs. These would cause late 130-2pm on about half my Cruises. Furniture replacement took all 3-4 legs my Cruises, this as they'd do couple Decks each week

Thank you for continued service. Many of us achieve much due to at least one Great Teacher.

True, though many 11-12yr olds look like 17-18yr olds but still can act like 2yr olds. 20yrs ago took my 12, 7 and 4yr olds on Cruise. Many onboard thought my 12yr old Daughter was my Wife! Kids/Teens look lot older then when I was growing up. My Kids started Cruising back there was no KSF and over 1/3 the yr it cost more for 3rd-4th passengers then first and second

Some places offer Senior Discounts young as 50, many more at 55. Turned 57 and I'm not shy or ever embarrassed to ask for anything that could save me $$$. Did get 2 Senior Discounts from 2 other Cruise Lines, but seem to do lot better scoring Military Discounts with Royal. Funny thing is get Carded lot of the time as workers guess I'm only in my early 40's. I can live with that!.. Was very Lucky with my Kids/Teens, never an issue on Cruises or outside the house even with me not looking over their Shoulder. Though we had some serious heated discussions this was always at Home. Can't Win them all

When I was a Kid some Hotels ran hourly rates. They went away and Hot Tub rentals came along, rented by hr or even 1/2 hr for "Nooners"

Stepmother loved Teaching, was late bloomer starting at 36. She was assigned 3-4 Special issue Kids every yr, was trained dealing with them. But got her 30yrs in and was to the point she needed to Retire, not only the Kids but also the new Teachers who are not same political Views as hers(Why cant we all get along) She Retired 5 months before CV.

It's nice though feel for those don't have ability walk further or just the convenience being by Elevators/stairs

One reason I enjoy my Aft/Corner Cabin, always been light sleeper, its quiet and nobody walks by my Door in that corner.

Agree, Cruises I'm on 10-50 Kids at most. The 50 was crew bringing Family onboard end of a Repo where lot Senior Staff was ending their tour. Last fight I witnessed was 2016 and was between 2 Waiters. That was interesting!

Yeah, thanks for report. On my 11 Booked Cruises still list it at $8,99. It was either $10.50 or $10.99 right as CV started on the new released Dates but then all dropped back down within weeks. Now if we could get it back down to $4.50 -$5 like was few yrs ago I'd be really happy. But that isnt going happen

Everyone can have off nite once in a while 😁

Agree. Then when my Kds were in School and me in the Military our Cruises and Orlando Trips were always week around Fed Holidays. Though I heard of the Yeshiva week yrs ago here on CC

When some Cruises were released right before start of Covid prices were over $10. At least post CV this is one the few that is lower now

That was my thought, Families all ages and save where you can... Funny thing happened first Cruise we took after my Wife passed. It was me, my 4yr old, 7yr old and my 12yr old. A least 2 dozen onboard thought my 12yr old Daughter was my Wife, Mother of her Siblings

Classic! My Aunt took me to this, she 18, I was 12yrs old. First non-Disney type Movie I saw. Was at a 1927 Palace type theater, had a stage, sat 1500, though rare have 100 for new movies. Dad took us there every weekend for Saturday Matinee. As was with my Aunt for Animal House(Rated R) and not a Parent the Theater MGR called my Dad to OK me watch it. One his questions I heard, "So you will take full responsibility your Son watching this Movie?"... Some this isnt a Joke, every Cruise observe Passengers lick fingers as they load their plates and even putting food back with bare hands! Then a couple walked in WJ week Masking ended, guy sneezed into his hands and said to his girl,"I almost need wash my hands again" this as he wiped hands on his pants while he continued on to serve himself Dinner