First Timers-3 day cruise with DH & 8 yr old.

[kkosch]

Alright Folks, need some help and appreciate any I can get! We are newbies and we will be in Ft. Lauderdale/Miami area from May 18-23rd. The only options I see for that time frame would be a short 3 day Bahamas cruise. Thought this might be a good idea to "get our feet wet". I believe CCL,NCL, and RCL are the only options during this time. Are the 3-day cruises "booze cruises" or are they kid friendly? This forum has answered a lot of questions already, but really wondering which cruise line offers the best option for a family for short cruises. Any input would be great...thanks already!

[crusinmama06]

Yes, the shorter the cruise, the more alcohol fueled action you are going to see. It's not like spring break gone wild -- the cruise line security will still be controlling the situation. But it will have a different traveler than a longer cruise.

 

Well -- if you really wanted to go kid friendly, the new Disney Dream is doing a 3 day during the time you are in FLA (but its in Port Canaveral, not FLL or Miami). But the prices are much higher of course because it is a new ship.

 

I've done lots of 4 day cruises -- are they an option?

[cb at sea]

Just because there will be some "partiers" onboard does NOT mean you have to partake. A cruise is what YOU make of it...and there are a ton of options. You can party or not. You can rise early or late...you can do the "formal" thing, or not...it's up to you.

 

While I think a 3 or 4 day is too short...if that's what you want...try it...you will be back for a longer trip...guaranteed!