B2B with kids???

[kabenov]

My husband and I are considering doing a B2B on Allure (so both Eastern and Western itineraries)...with our kids, ages 8 and 10. Are we crazy? We took the kids on Allure several years ago when they were 4 and 6 and they LOVED it. We usually take a land based vacation with the kids each year and take a cruise for our anniversary without the kids. I guess I'm worried they'll get tired of it and we'll be stuck. Of course, counting the change over day in Ft. Lauderdale, we would have 8 port days with 5 sea days. It's a good ratio. If anyone has ever done a B2B or a 10+ day cruise with kids I would appreciate your insight. Thanks.

 

P.S. We're booked in a Jr Suite on the "hump" with the extra deep balcony. So space really isn't a concern for me, I think we'll be comfortable. Also, my parents are booked in a balcony room by our room.

[Kevin]

Did a 14 day cruise with a 2 year old. We had my wife’s parents with us so we got a break every once and a while.

 

I wouldn’t hesitate to do a B2B with the age kids you mentioned.

 

We did a B2B on Disney but it was a 3/4 day. We had our kids and three extra. Everyone had a blast. The kids really enjoyed feeling like big shots being on the ship and having access to their room before everyone else.

[frank808]

Have been doing b2b with my 12 year old son for the past 2 years. He loves it as the servers, bartenders and counselors get to know him. He just wishes a friend he has met the first week will also be on a b2b.

 

On oasis class you need 2 weeks to enjoy everything the ship has to offer at a nice pace. If it is your first time on Oasis class 7 days will just fly by and you realize that there is so much more to do.

 

Warning, once you try b2b you will want to do it more often!

 

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[ustasmom]

We did a B2B on DCL, so 11 nights. The kids loved it. We had to change staterooms but we kept our same servers at dinner.

[gerif]

I think with a ship like that they are not going to get bored. Go for it.

[moopetguy]

On oasis class you need 2 weeks to enjoy everything the ship has to offer at a nice pace. If it is your first time on Oasis class 7 days will just fly by and you realize that there is so much more to do.

 

Warning, once you try b2b you will want to do it more often!

 

100% agreed on this! My family sailed 7 nights on Oasis in 2014 when DD was 3 and we felt it wasn't long enough.

 

We did our first B2B on Navigator late last year (5 + 9 = 14 nights) after DD turned 6, and it was a blast -- best cruise to date given the length, itinerary, and fellow CC members!

 

We enjoyed the B2B so much, we have a B2B booked on Allure for later this year. Can hardly bear the wait! :D

 

DD never got bored with the 14 nights on Navigator, which has fewer amenities than the Oasis class. She really enjoys the Adventure Ocean program, though. She will have turned 7 by the time we board Allure.

 

In short OP, you're not crazy, don't hesitate to do it! :)