greenfroggie Posted July 26, 2016 #1 Share Posted July 26, 2016 We're planning a Pacific coastal cruise in the fall and the two real choices are Princess - Crown Princess and RCI - Explorer of the Seas. We've both sailed plenty on our own, before kids, and thus we have good Princess "points" and I do like the itinerary better, but it seems Princess does not have baby sitting for our 1yo. RCI seems like it would be better for our daughter (seems more kid friendly) and they do have baby sitting, but the itinerary is less desirable (though very similar!) and less desirable departure date. Only one of us has been with RCI before and 20 years ago. It might be the more 'new' experience? Any help would be much appreciated! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavenlysea Posted July 27, 2016 #2 Share Posted July 27, 2016 You might help readers with an answer if you give more of an idea of the age of your daughter, what you might like to on the ship, differences in ports, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spurschick Posted July 27, 2016 #3 Share Posted July 27, 2016 You might help readers with an answer if you give more of an idea of the age of your daughter, what you might like to on the ship, differences in ports, etc. They state she is 1:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spurschick Posted July 27, 2016 #4 Share Posted July 27, 2016 We're planning a Pacific coastal cruise in the fall and the two real choices are Princess - Crown Princess and RCI - Explorer of the Seas. We've both sailed plenty on our own, before kids, and thus we have good Princess "points" and I do like the itinerary better, but it seems Princess does not have baby sitting for our 1yo. RCI seems like it would be better for our daughter (seems more kid friendly) and they do have baby sitting, but the itinerary is less desirable (though very similar!) and less desirable departure date. Only one of us has been with RCI before and 20 years ago. It might be the more 'new' experience? Any help would be much appreciated! Thanks! Have not sailed Princess, however have sailed with daughter on RCL since she was very young. We always had good experiences with babysitting in cabin. First night is hard to get someone and I recommend booking as soon as you get on board for the other nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsanTom Posted July 27, 2016 #5 Share Posted July 27, 2016 RCCL would be much better for a 1 year old. They have a climbing wall for you when you need a time-out! Bon Voyage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mcatmcat Posted July 27, 2016 #6 Share Posted July 27, 2016 I don't have any experience with Princess, but if you are telling me they don't have a place for a 1yr old it tells me that Princess is not really focused in kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenfroggie Posted July 27, 2016 Author #7 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Thanks we decided to stick with the much better itinerary and go for Princess. We'll just figure out evenings or take turns watching or just crashing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Cruizers Posted July 27, 2016 #8 Share Posted July 27, 2016 I see you have chosen Princess. Having sailed with Princess 3 times, Overall, we prefer Royal. I generally compare Itineraries, price and the times in each port when finalizing which cruise we will do as well as the ship.We have also seen the rooms on Royal to be larger especially the balconies since Princess includes the balcony with their room sizes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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