7777777 Posted March 8, 2005 #1 Share Posted March 8, 2005 When in August or September are most kids back in school? I would like to cruise kid free as early as possible. thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caviargal Posted March 8, 2005 #2 Share Posted March 8, 2005 I would definitely wait until late September or early October. I, too, do not like cruising with kids and try to avoid them whenever possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savvyria Posted March 8, 2005 #3 Share Posted March 8, 2005 I would not book early Oct then because some school have a break then. No matter what now you will be on a ship with children because they are becoming more and more family friendly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARGIN Posted March 8, 2005 #4 Share Posted March 8, 2005 Remember, during non holidays and non school vacations, the longer the cruise, the less kids.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glr068 Posted March 9, 2005 #5 Share Posted March 9, 2005 The only way to cruise.....I would never take kids on a cruise. I don't have any to take. This is my time and I don't feel I would want to babysit. It's also a time for a husband and wife to reconnect and rekindle what may have become routine. With kids, you'd be better off staying home and take them to a park. $1000 (by the time you pay for ticket and tours and everything else they would want) and you have to worry where the kid is 24-7 is not worth it. Leave em home and enjoy the time. It'll be memories you'll never forget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfan05 Posted March 11, 2005 #6 Share Posted March 11, 2005 You might want to check into a cruise line that is not so family oriented if you want to go kid free. I think it goes without saying, lines like Carnival and Royal Caribbean are known for their kid programs so you're more likely to encounter kids year round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy ks Posted March 12, 2005 #7 Share Posted March 12, 2005 Instead of cruising Carnival, look into Celebrity, far fewer kids on that line. Usually the weeks following Labor day are the least expensive because most schools are starting late August, early September. Don't forget, it is also hurricane season too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caviargal Posted March 12, 2005 #8 Share Posted March 12, 2005 I agree that Celebrity would be a great choice. Princess restrict the number of kids allowed per sailing but still markets more to families than X. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folgy Posted March 13, 2005 #9 Share Posted March 13, 2005 I am afraid it is almost futile trying to find a (lesser time) cruise to avoid babies/toddlers/kids. Parents yank them out of school anyways , or bring the diaper gang with them . I have since given up on trying to find a more appropriate (childfree) cruise time. I pick the ship and Itinerary that suits me.(and bite the bullet) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfan05 Posted March 14, 2005 #10 Share Posted March 14, 2005 Have you looked into any of the all inclusives that are adult only? That might fit your need. The Palace has some great locations as does Sandals. You are right about no "no kid" vacation times. We vacation with our kids in December before school break and it always surprises me the number of other families who are vacationing as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tef43 Posted March 29, 2005 #11 Share Posted March 29, 2005 I am afraid it is almost futile trying to find a (lesser time) cruise to avoid babies/toddlers/kids. Parents yank them out of school anyways , or bring the diaper gang with them . I have since given up on trying to find a more appropriate (childfree) cruise time. I pick the ship and Itinerary that suits me.(and bite the bullet) Folgy, We're in the initial stages of planning an adults-only CC group cruise for sometime in '06. Interested? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margie1983us Posted March 31, 2005 #12 Share Posted March 31, 2005 Folgy, We're in the initial stages of planning an adults-only CC group cruise for sometime in '06. Interested? I have kids and love cruising with them, but we are interested in going without them. Can I join? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy ks Posted March 31, 2005 #13 Share Posted March 31, 2005 Folgy, (and any others) Just curious, have you ever considered Oceania? They have no kids programs onboard, therefore, do not attract many kids. I have looked at their itineraries and pricing and it all looks pretty good to me. Of course, the smaller ships also attract me, less flash, silly games and attractions, more upscale and adult ambience. Something we will look into as soon as we no longer have to take our kids along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imsulin Posted April 1, 2005 #14 Share Posted April 1, 2005 tef43- I would be very interested in that cruise! Please keep me/us updated! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingee Posted April 1, 2005 #15 Share Posted April 1, 2005 Keep me updated also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catnip Posted April 1, 2005 #16 Share Posted April 1, 2005 Me, too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptData Posted April 1, 2005 #17 Share Posted April 1, 2005 The week after Labour Day most Canadian Schools are back in session. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacationhappy Posted April 3, 2005 #18 Share Posted April 3, 2005 I think that the begining of September (after Labor Day) is a good time to take a childless cruise. Most kids are just going back to school and parents are less likely to take them out during this time becasue they are aclimating to a new grade/environment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catnip Posted April 3, 2005 #19 Share Posted April 3, 2005 That is a great idea! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tef43 Posted April 7, 2005 #20 Share Posted April 7, 2005 tef43- I would be very interested in that cruise! Please keep me/us updated! Thanks. Here's the "official" thread. The date is set, we're just waiting on pricing. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=158569 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tef43 Posted May 13, 2005 #21 Share Posted May 13, 2005 Despite having Carnival tell us previously that our proposed sail date was a "go," they have now decided to reposition the Liberty back to Europe during that week. :mad: We're now looking at a Plan B for the Adults-Only CC Group Cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boltnut55 Posted May 13, 2005 #22 Share Posted May 13, 2005 They have year-round school now with one month breaks several times a year, so it's really hard to tell when's a good time; however, I'm guessing you minimize it by not going during those traditional time off, such as 6/1 - 9/15, the week before, during, and after Thanksgiving, the week before and after the two weeks of Christmas break, and the week of Easter and the week after. That's my strategy anyway. I have an 8 year old, and she's always travelled well, but I don't want to face other people's misbehaving kids and the parents who let their kids do whatever they want... I'm sure we all don't mind travelling with well-mannered children... they are sometimes better than the adults! Therefore, I am one of those parents who pull her child out of school for the sake of a vacation, but I go out of my way to make it educational. She will have her schoolwork that she would have missed (it won't count but more for practice), books to read about Alaska, and daily journaling. When we visit sites, I read out of my travel guides but would explain it so that she understands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tef43 Posted May 14, 2005 #23 Share Posted May 14, 2005 We've resceduled for the 8-day Eastern Caribbean sailing on the new Carnival Liberty, departing FLL on April 1, 2006. Pricing to follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folgy Posted May 15, 2005 #24 Share Posted May 15, 2005 We've resceduled for the 8-day Eastern Caribbean sailing on the new Carnival Liberty, departing FLL on April 1, 2006. Pricing to follow. I persume this is plan B ? I was very interested in seeing how this adult only cruise was going to unfold. My wife and I have not booked a cruise as of yet which is very unusual for us as we like to cruise twice a year. I just cannot endure other peoples babies/kids and refuse to subject myself to this type of family cruising experience anylonger. We are just watching and waiting to see if anything materializes for people without kids or people that wish to cruise in peace without their own children. note* I have tried longer cruises and supposedly school times that might eleviate the child traffic onboard ship to NO avail. I probably would complain less if I could bring my children Toby and Micheal.(my fur babies) ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catnip Posted May 15, 2005 #25 Share Posted May 15, 2005 Hey, Folgy! I was thinking about you the other day and wondering if another kitty had come into your lives yet............How are ya'll doing? Denise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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