roveer Posted November 18, 2010 #1 Share Posted November 18, 2010 We are on the Jewel this weekend. The kids are 12, 9, 6 & 4. My wife is asking if we should bring the rubberized life jackets that we've had for the young kids for years. Either that or swimmies? I read a post where most said the jackets were overkill, but I also know that it takes the burden off of us just a bit. Do people bring these kind of jackets on the boat? Do they allow swimmies? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilltoppermom Posted November 18, 2010 #2 Share Posted November 18, 2010 We just arrived back from the jewel this past Sunday. We had our 12 year old and 9 year old with us. We barely used the pool because of the weather - too cold and windy to swim. It didn't warm up until we were in FL and then we were busy at the ports. On our trip home the pool was closed as the water came out of the pool due to the rocky ride. My 9 year old is very small for his age - 48" and not a good swimmer. He did ok but the pool is deep in the middle There were some other children swimming that did have life jacket type suits on as well as swimmies. There was a younger children swim area but I didn't check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russianmom Posted November 18, 2010 #3 Share Posted November 18, 2010 On my past 2 cruises I brought my son's lifejacket.It's a small one I got at Walmart- doesn't take up much room in the suitcase. Makes me feel better when he is wearing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baitman19 Posted November 18, 2010 #4 Share Posted November 18, 2010 We are on the Jewel this weekend. The kids are 12, 9, 6 & 4. My wife is asking if we should bring the rubberized life jackets that we've had for the young kids for years. Either that or swimmies? I read a post where most said the jackets were overkill, but I also know that it takes the burden off of us just a bit. Do people bring these kind of jackets on the boat? Do they allow swimmies? Thanks. Our 3 1/2 year old GD wore swimmies in the big pool & down the slide and in the Courtyard pool & GV hot tub. No problem. The pool water is salt water and she was very bouyant with them on. She wore them at the private island and had a blast. There reallys isn't anyone assigned to watch them in the pool but YOU. There was someone from NCL controlling the slide at times but not all the time. The pool by the slide (adult/kids) is deep Have a great cruise, we did:) Happy Cruising, Monty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lkcossmfr Posted November 18, 2010 #5 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Are inflateable small tubes for kids allowed in the pool ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raventhebouv Posted November 18, 2010 #6 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Bring whichever makes you the most comfortable. I have seen kids in life jackets and with swimmies. LOL...on our Jewel cruise last May there was an older gentleman who swam every morning with swimmies on! Hey, whatever floats your boat....errrrr body! Enjoy your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msescada Posted November 19, 2010 #7 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Are inflateable small tubes for kids allowed in the pool ? That's funny, you'd think after 30 NCL cruises, I'd remember seeing a tube or float just once in the big pool. I'm not sure if it would be allowed, tho, because when there are waves, the pool water sloshes and someone could be knocked under and stay under a float or a heavy tube. On the other hand, there isn't a lifeguard and there doesn't seem to be anyone enforcing 'rules;' except atop the slide. OP: I have seen plenty of swimmies and little kids in life-vest floaties. but remember that child life preservers, the real kind, are available from your cabin steward. Make sure you have ones that are the right size on the first day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russianmom Posted November 19, 2010 #8 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Are inflateable small tubes for kids allowed in the pool ? When we were on the Jewel in March my son went in the large pool every day in one of the inflatible "life rings" we bought at the gift shop. The pool was not very crowded and no one ever said he couldn't. In August the pool was packed so he didn't use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silkhair1 Posted November 20, 2010 #9 Share Posted November 20, 2010 We used to bring floaties for the boys and we bring blow up beach balls, tubes whatever they can play with. Even those dive thingys. No one has ever said amything to us. We usually are cruising when there are not many kids on board though. That could make a difference. I would bring whatever makes you feel the most comfortable for safety on the ship. Have a fun trip!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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