Leaving child on ship while in Havana

[Cruisegirl6]

The child is allowed to be left on the ship I have done it years ago with my two children. They do know your off the ship because when you get off the ship you have to put in your sea pass card in the machine and when you board back you do the same so they do know when you get off the ship and when you get back on.

[JinxyB]

The child is allowed to be left on the ship I have done it years ago with my two children. They do know your off the ship because when you get off the ship you have to put in your sea pass card in the machine and when you board back you do the same so they do know when you get off the ship and when you get back on.

The 'they' I'm referring to is the staff at Adventure Ocean. I don't think they keep a running tally of which childrens' parents/guardians are on or off the ship. If they have access to the security info I'd be really surprised. When checking in my child in the past they only wanted to know if I was leaving the ship and/or if my child would be there for lunch ( on port days).

[Ashland]

The child is allowed to be left on the ship I have done it years ago with my two children. They do know your off the ship because when you get off the ship you have to put in your sea pass card in the machine and when you board back you do the same so they do know when you get off the ship and when you get back on.

Correct...We have given the Nursery or Adventure Ocean staff our cell phone # when off the ship.

[Cruisegirl6]

No I am certain they don't unless you tell them. Everything be fine do what you feel is right fo your family, I had no problems leaving my children, and enjoy your tour, it could be once in a lifetime thing to do.

[OCruisers]

My kids are grown now, but I agreed with your line of reasoning when they were younger. If they prefered to stay onboard in the club (or on their own as teens) I figured that in the highly unlikely event that we had a problem while out touring they were better of safe on the ship than in that bus accident or whatnot with us

 

Good post above! Totally Agree! (y)

[Cruise for vacation]

Sounds like the family vacation was selected for the adults and not the family. I have done plenty of cruises with my kids and would never consider leaving them on the ship. That's why it is called a family vacation to enjoy the destinations together and expose them to things.

[ArchMom]

europeans have not stopped visiting cuba. just because americans do not visit does not mean that there is any difference in 'safety' as a poster seemed to indicate. it looks like they do have a kids' club, and if so in our experience on RCI's ships with a kids' club, there are different hours for port days precisely so that children can stay on ship all day, including lunch. i'd call to confirm. depending on what time of the year, your child may or may not have other kids' joining him, but that is usually not a problem. Sounds like there are other ports that you all can enjoy together ;)

And I'd love to hear your experience - this is a port we are interested in visiting as well. thanks!

[Langley Cruisers]

The real question and the only one that matters is does this ship offer this service? One person said no (post 14). I would go from there.

[jamesr3939]

This is simply not true, and I speak from experience. Besides, how would they know you were on or off the ship, unless they check with security? They don’t give you a phone unless your child is younger or had special needs.

 

Maybe things are different for older than three. But I clearly recall the waiver said we couldn't leave the granddaughter behind if all the adult's left the ship.

 

How would they know? No way I can tell you. Plus, it's not just what might happen to you while off the ship. But, what if something happens to the kids on the ship and you're on an excursion with limited or no cel service?

 

Bottom line: if you're comfortable leaving them on board "go for it".

Edited March 23, 2018 by jamesr3939

[racheltineo]

Oh wow, look at all the perfect parents who wouldn't dare leave their child in the care of another person. Because that makes you a bad parent or something. It takes a village.. would much rather have my child safe and sound on the ship than in that dreaded bus accident.. Also have two sons, and neither would be happy on a sight- seeing tour. Enjoy your cruise, and especially enjoy Havana. We parents do deserve a break at times, after all. Also sorry I can't be of more assistance to the actual question that was asked, just had to leave my two sense about the perfect parents.

[racheltineo]

Sounds like the family vacation was selected for the adults and not the family. I have done plenty of cruises with my kids and would never consider leaving them on the ship. That's why it is called a family vacation to enjoy the destinations together and expose them to things.

 

There is so much judgement, negativity and righteousness in this comment, it is painful to read. Heres a pat on the back ------> Do you feel proud that you would NEVER consider leaving them on the ship? Because honestly, no one here really cares what you would consider or not. Your comment has no relation to what the OP originally asked, except for being judgmental and attention seeking.

 

Also, you seem to be a psychic on top of it all. You seem to know exactly what this person, via internet, had in mind when planning his/her vacation, her morals and perspective on life.. wow.. that is a lot to know about a person you've never actually met. Let me ask you this. in your mind, does it mean that the whole family vacation goes to crap because the adults want to enjoy one excursion together for a few hours, without children? Does it make you weak to admit that sometimes, you need and/or want help? Does it make you a terrible, selfish, narcissistic fool because you would rather your child be in his happy place, than hot, cranky and bored on an adult themed tour?

 

I bet you're one of those people on board that complains a lot and has a negative attitude...

[jamesr3939]

just had to leave my two sense

 

 

Hearing, smell or common?

 

Just kidding, I totally agree that parents need time away. It just has to be within reason and common cents.

[LH25]

Oh wow, look at all the perfect parents who wouldn't dare leave their child in the care of another person. Because that makes you a bad parent or something. It takes a village.. would much rather have my child safe and sound on the ship than in that dreaded bus accident.. Also have two sons, and neither would be happy on a sight- seeing tour. Enjoy your cruise, and especially enjoy Havana. We parents do deserve a break at times, after all. Also sorry I can't be of more assistance to the actual question that was asked, just had to leave my two sense about the perfect parents.

 

I see a big difference between leaving a child in the care of another person, like a babysitter at home or a family member, and doing so on a boat that might have to sail away without said parent. And it doesn't have to be the parents got in some horrible accident. A flat tire, someone else having an accident that blocks the road, all kinds of non-crisis things can happen.

 

I'm not judging either parents that would, or would not, leave their kids on the ship, but I wouldn't. My choice.

[JinxyB]

There is so much judgement, negativity and righteousness in this comment, it is painful to read. Heres a pat on the back ------> Do you feel proud that you would NEVER consider leaving them on the ship? Because honestly, no one here really cares what you would consider or not. Your comment has no relation to what the OP originally asked, except for being judgmental and attention seeking.

 

Also, you seem to be a psychic on top of it all. You seem to know exactly what this person, via internet, had in mind when planning his/her vacation, her morals and perspective on life.. wow.. that is a lot to know about a person you've never actually met. Let me ask you this. in your mind, does it mean that the whole family vacation goes to crap because the adults want to enjoy one excursion together for a few hours, without children? Does it make you weak to admit that sometimes, you need and/or want help? Does it make you a terrible, selfish, narcissistic fool because you would rather your child be in his happy place, than hot, cranky and bored on an adult themed tour?

 

I bet you're one of those people on board that complains a lot and has a negative attitude...

 

Racheltineo, I 💙 your post. You get it.

[caribbean1004]

My family was just on Anthem last week. We left our 2 kids, 5 and 2, with no adults on board in Aquanauts and the nursery, respectively. We were only off the ship very briefly to buy some things across the street.

 

Neither Aquanauts nor the nursery cared that we left the kids on the ship with no adults. The nursery jotted down our cell number, but only after we gave it to them and assured us all would be fine. Aquanauts wondered why we were bothering to even tell them, and they would not take a phone number.

 

We have done this before previously as well, for a similar situation (for only a few minutes, within walking distance), with no issues.

[Cruise for vacation]

There is so much judgement, negativity and righteousness in this comment, it is painful to read. Heres a pat on the back ------> Do you feel proud that you would NEVER consider leaving them on the ship? Because honestly, no one here really cares what you would consider or not. Your comment has no relation to what the OP originally asked, except for being judgmental and attention seeking.

 

Also, you seem to be a psychic on top of it all. You seem to know exactly what this person, via internet, had in mind when planning his/her vacation, her morals and perspective on life.. wow.. that is a lot to know about a person you've never actually met. Let me ask you this. in your mind, does it mean that the whole family vacation goes to crap because the adults want to enjoy one excursion together for a few hours, without children? Does it make you weak to admit that sometimes, you need and/or want help? Does it make you a terrible, selfish, narcissistic fool because you would rather your child be in his happy place, than hot, cranky and bored on an adult themed tour?

 

I bet you're one of those people on board that complains a lot and has a negative attitude...

 

 

Hahhahahaha:'):(:(:(

[kalliekae]

OP, I can't answer your original question, but I applaud you for knowing your child would be unhappy on that excursion and wanting to leave him on the ship where he would enjoy himself and be perfectly safe. I think we've all been on excursions with small children who were hot, tired, and bored and made the parents just as miserable as the kid was feeling. So I hope you do what you think is best for your child and ignore the posts here that seem to disagree with your decision.

[KmomChicago]

Agree with everyone who says it’s fine to leave kids with the sitter if the ship says so. Also no secret that everyone in any family does not necessarily enjoy doing exactly the same thing at all times. Half the time parents can’t drag their littles out of the kids club. You are setting up a win-win plan with very little risk of anything going amiss.

 

 

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[Jasukkie]

One of the things that makes cruising a great family vacation is that you can do different things to individual interests and then still be together at other times of the day. This is no different. My kids are grown now but I have left them on board, and that includes doing non-ship sponsored activities in port. If something really bad happened to us, I trust RCI would take care of my kids til they could be brought back to family in the US. They won't be put off the ship in a foreign land.

 

I'm actually curious now, are there families who cruise without every being apart from one another? No going to the casino for dad? No spa time for mom? My kids loved going to the kids club, including the late night parties. We did plenty of things together, they loved formal night dinners and all that, but we thought it was great that we could also go our separate ways too.

[1025cruise]

I agree. The OP realizes her child will be happier staying on the ship. And she is trying to make sure that can happen. The only concern I raised is that since the ship is going to be in Cuba, there might be an issue solely due to that thanks to the travel requirements for Cuba.

 

Regardless, I hope the OP and family have a great trip.