travel.light Posted February 6, 2014 #1 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Hi everyone: I'm loooking for a kid friendly cruise for Spring break in April 2015 from NYC area. We are a bunch of families from CT. Our kids will range from 6 - 13 yerars old. I'm looking at putting together a cruise for a group of families with elementary kids.. need to cut on costs so that's why I'm looking at the NYC / NJ area to sail out of -- no need for airfare :-) Thanks in advance!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookwife Posted February 6, 2014 #2 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Stay away from anything under 7 days. The shorter cruises will attract the college set looking to party hard. All the mainstream lines have solid kids programming. Sent from my Kindle Fire using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njhorseman Posted February 6, 2014 #3 Share Posted February 6, 2014 NCL and Carnival sail from the Manhattan cruise terminal. Royal Caribbean sails from nearby Cape Liberty in Bayonne, NJ. Any of the three lines offer kid-friendly cruises. You can choose one based on your tastes and budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted February 6, 2014 #4 Share Posted February 6, 2014 http://www.cruisetimetables.com/fromnewyorkcitynewyork-apr2015.html Not a lot to choose from, maybe some more will be added in the next month or so. EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserking Posted February 6, 2014 #5 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Hi everyone:I'm loooking for a kid friendly cruise for Spring break in April 2015 from NYC area. We are a bunch of families from CT. Our kids will range from 6 - 13 yerars old. I'm looking at putting together a cruise for a group of families with elementary kids.. need to cut on costs so that's why I'm looking at the NYC / NJ area to sail out of -- no need for airfare :-) Thanks in advance!! Welcome to Cruise Critic Travel.light, The most reasonably priced will be the Carnival Splendor sailing out New York. Royal Caribbean will be featuring its brand new ship Quantum and prices will be rather expensive. The Norwegian Cruise Line's Breakaway also features 7-day cruises to Orlando and the Bahamas slightly more than Carnival but, cheaper than Quantum. I would suggest contacting the Group Sales department for the various cruise lines and see who can offer you the best group rate. Good Luck. Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted February 6, 2014 #6 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Welcome to Cruise Critic Travel.light, The most reasonably priced will be the Carnival Splendor sailing out New York. Royal Caribbean will be featuring its brand new ship Quantum and prices will be rather expensive. The Norwegian Cruise Line's Breakaway also features 7-day cruises to Orlando and the Bahamas slightly more than Carnival but, cheaper than Quantum. I would suggest contacting the Group Sales department for the various cruise lines and see who can offer you the best group rate. Good Luck. Jonathan Not true. In October 2014, Splendor leaves NYC, repositioning to Miami. she is there at least through April 2015. EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in Maine Posted February 8, 2014 #7 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Head to Bermuda. We did this last year and had a great time. Nice island, plenty if beaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted February 8, 2014 #8 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Head to Bermuda. We did this last year and had a great time. Nice island, plenty if beaches. Bad choice for April...Too cold for the beach. Plus, only ships (so far) calling in Bermuda in April 2015: Oceania Riviera on the way to Europe, and NCL Breakaway on April 29. EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCAT48 Posted February 9, 2014 #9 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Which weeks are you looking at that really changes the price. The prices on breakaway range from around 6-700 for and inside but the week of the 13th an inside is over $1000. Sailed on the breakaway and it does have a lot for kids. Water slides a separate children's pool ropes course mini golf kids club basketball court. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travel.light Posted February 10, 2014 Author #10 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I won't know exactly which week in April until the new teacher contract is voted on.... It's most likely the EXPENSIVE week:( Sent from my DROID RAZR using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCAT48 Posted February 10, 2014 #11 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I won't know exactly which week in April until the new teacher contract is voted on.... It's most likely the EXPENSIVE week:( Sent from my DROID RAZR using Forums mobile app Well that does stink :( but if you goto sites like expedia or an online type cruise Travel agency you can do mock bookings for the month of April to get ideas of costs and the different ships/lines sailing that time frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMerritt Posted February 10, 2014 #12 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Which weeks are you looking at that really changes the price. The prices on breakaway range from around 6-700 for and inside but the week of the 13th an inside is over $1000. Sailed on the breakaway and it does have a lot for kids. Water slides a separate children's pool ropes course mini golf kids club basketball court. The Breakaway has something for everyone, especially the younger children. There is also a beach and park at Dockyard (the port) for members of your family that do not want to travel around the island a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSLeesburg Posted February 16, 2014 #13 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Which weeks are you looking at that really changes the price. The prices on breakaway range from around 6-700 for and inside but the week of the 13th an inside is over $1000. Sailed on the breakaway and it does have a lot for kids. Water slides a separate children's pool ropes course mini golf kids club basketball court. What about Gem? She seems cheaper - is there enough to do for kids on her? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travel.light Posted February 22, 2014 Author #14 Share Posted February 22, 2014 The biggest unknown is the school vacation week.... Once that us made public, I'll be able to really start working on this. Thanks for all the ideas comments and help so far!! Sent from my DROID RAZR using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted February 22, 2014 #15 Share Posted February 22, 2014 We looked at the various options, and if you can spare the time/money, we think the 12 day April 12, 2015, Quantum of the Seas would be a great choice. This is the newest class of RCI ships, departs out of Bayonne, has some great ports far enough south that it should be nice and warm, and RCI does have an excellent kids and teens program (for those who want to participate). We are not big fans of any of the 7 day cruise itineraries since they are really limited to their port because of time. Probably the best combination of value and ports is the 9 night April 15 Norwegian Gem cruise. Although we are not big fans of that cruise line, they do have their admirers and its hard to argue with the value. Since the Gem is a bit older and not quite as glitzy as their newer Breakaway....there are often some very good deals on the Gem. Hank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travel.light Posted February 22, 2014 Author #16 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Thanks Hank, but we are limited to a 7 day since the kids will have a week off and I'm a teacher Sent from my DROID RAZR using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeyer418 Posted February 22, 2014 #17 Share Posted February 22, 2014 (edited) What about Gem? She seems cheaper - is there enough to do for kids on her? Yes they have Nickelodeon characters Sponge bob etc...and a good kids program and a water slide. I haven't updated my signature but I booked for President's week 2015...The picture above is the grand kids on the Gem... Edited February 22, 2014 by smeyer418 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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