Looking for info from parents that have cruised with an infant.

[AandBmom]

DH is heading to Florida for business and I am going to tag along with our infant son. I love cruising and really want to take a short Bahamas cruise while we're in the area. Our son will be around 8 or 9 months when we'll be there (around Nov. Dec.). He's a fantastic natured baby so far. He doesn't currently move around too much, but by then could very well be crawling. We've cruised before a few times but never with our children. We know what to expect somewhat from our infant as we have two other young children (they won't come on the cruise). We however are sure that there are things about cruising with an infant that we're not considering. Can those with experience in this area please help us out.

 

I'd like to know: where would a crib go in the cabin? Are there a few cabins that tend to be better suited for an infant?

 

What costs are associated with an infant ie. daily service fee/tip thing (I forget what that is called), ticket to cruise in the first place, etc.?

 

How difficult is it to navigate with a stroller on board?

 

Are there many other babies on cruises?

 

How receptive do you think the other cruisers are to discreet but public breastfeeding?

 

Anything else I'm forgetting?

 

Please share your advice/experiences.

[AandBmom]

Sorry, I also forgot to ask, does Carnival do anything in particular to make traveling with an infant easier/harder?

[uppitycats]

DH is heading to Florida for business and I am going to tag along with our infant son. I love cruising and really want to take a short Bahamas cruise while we're in the area. Our son will be around 8 or 9 months when we'll be there (around Nov. Dec.). He's a fantastic natured baby so far. He doesn't currently move around too much, but by then could very well be crawling. We've cruised before a few times but never with our children. We know what to expect somewhat from our infant as we have two other young children (they won't come on the cruise). We however are sure that there are things about cruising with an infant that we're not considering. Can those with experience in this area please help us out.

 

I'd like to know: where would a crib go in the cabin? Are there a few cabins that tend to be better suited for an infant?

 

What costs are associated with an infant ie. daily service fee/tip thing (I forget what that is called), ticket to cruise in the first place, etc.?

 

How difficult is it to navigate with a stroller on board?

 

Are there many other babies on cruises?

 

How receptive do you think the other cruisers are to discreet but public breastfeeding?

 

Anything else I'm forgetting?

 

Please share your advice/experiences.

 

You're likely to find answers to all your questions here:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=49