Choosing a fun ship for a 5 year old???

[Pirate927]

Hey everyone,

 

I am actively trying to plan a cruise for Summer 2018 and having trouble settling on one choice. My wife and I will be sailing with our daughter who will have just turned 5 when we sail. She LOVES the pool and water slides, so finding one that will be most fun for her is a priority. In the past we did a couple Disney cruises and loved those but are looking at a smaller budget now.

 

I think I have narrowed it down to three at this point:

1. Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas (Splashaway Bay looks great!)

2. Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas

3. Norwegian Getaway

 

For a little extra info, she is 42" now and probably 45" by July when we hope to sail... since height restrictions factor in. Also, we do not use the kids clubs where you drop them off. Since we are so busy during our normal life we try to focus on the things we can do together while on vacation or cruising. She is just in that tricky spot where she gets bored with kids play areas that are "too little" and wants a bigger pool, bigger slide, etc but is not ready for the full size fun just yet.

 

If anyone has any thoughts on what ship will be most entertaining for her... or if you want to point me to another one that I may have not considered yet... I appreciate any feedback. Thanks!

[easyboy]

You may also find other suggestions on the Family Cruisers board under Special Interest Cruising.

 

 

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[Grandma Dazzles]

As far as Royal Caribbean if water slides are important you might want to consider Harmony instead of Oasis. Oasis class ships have a carousel which she might enjoy. Aqua theater shows are very entertaining for kids and adults. Usual ship board activities like mini golf, table tennis, sports court, shuffleboard are good family fun.

 

Keep in mind age as well as size when checking activities. I know rock climbing wall is 6 years and up. They do check Seapass cards.

 

Ice skating is also a fun family activity.