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Our daughter (who will turn 6 next month) started cruising with us when she was 3. She absolutely LOVES the kids club. We usually leave her 1 night (during the after hours...which after 10:30pm, you have to pay $6/hr each child and they close at 1:30am) while we do the "white hot" (or now "neon" party on the newer ships) and she loves that as well. They always have activities planned (just like they do during the day) and every time we have dropped her off there for late night sitting, there were tons of kids her age. They usually always have some type of bean bag or something for them to lay on if they get tired prior to you picking them up. But she loves it. :)

Awesome-- thanks so much for sharing!!

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Seraphine, Rebeccalouiseagain & RSLeesburg- Thanks for the responses and great tips! Glad to hear the positive experiences.

MommieJaxx & Prinycesa07- we sail the Getaway in two weeks (4/5), will let you know how it goes and what to expect :)

Awesome! THANK YOU :)

Is the only opportunity to see Dora and the other characters at the PJ breakfast? Or do they have any Meet and Greet type of activities on the ship at other times?

Also, I've seen Sponge Bob and Dora, are there any other characters at the breakfast?

Curious about your experiences leaving a toddler age child in the late night programs? Were there quite a few younger kids.... or was it mostly older? Do the kids wear their jammies and have a comfy place to sleep?

We're sailing the NCL Getaway with a 3 year old and will be using a cruise line's children's program for the first time. My hubby and I are contemplating one "us" night to catch a show or few drinks, but I am hesitant about leaving my son in the evening. Quite honestly, I doubt he'll even go for it since I still have to lay down with him so he falls asleep! :) But if it's a "fun" sleepover kind of situation with movies and other younger kids, maybe he'll go for it.

While each child is different, would be very helpful to hear how it went for others.

Thanks!

So excited - just booked Getaway again for a March sailing for a much-needed escape from the NYC winter. Going with a friend who has only sailed on the Jade before, so think she will be really impressed!

Thank you SO much for taking the time to post all the photos and to write a review, us future cruisers truly appreciate it.! We're leaving on the Getaway 4/5, can't wait!!

We've been on the Epic 3 times - LOVE it! I think it would definitely be best for a 3 yr old. There is a splash pool with tiny slides - mostly shaded. The Nic characters are also lots of fun. My DD loves the kids club. We also like Princess - just not as much for kids or adults to do - just my opinion. The entertainment on the Epic is fabulous!

Thanks to all who responded! We booked the NCL Getaway (was actually cheaper than the Epic!) These forums are so helpful, appreciate everybody's time.

Any recommendations as to which has a better kids program for a 3 yr old toddler? Seems like NCL has the bells and whistles with Nickelodeon, but I'm more concerned with the quality of kids program activities and accessibility. Thanks in advance!

Love this thread... but how are you guys finding all of these great deals! I'm in search of a great deal for my first cruise. Any advice would be most appreciated :)