Jump to content

First time cruising with kids- a few questions


ZoeyBarkow
 Share

Recommended Posts

Hi all! I’m new to this forum. 

 

We are cruising on Carnival breeze at the end of July with our two year old and 4 year old. We have cruised before by ourselves but it has been a while and this is the first time we’ve taken the kids. 

 

A couple of questions: 

-We are interested in in the kon-tiki party boat excursion in St. Thomas. Do they have life vests on board? 

-do they have life vests on board the shuttle boats? 

 

And any other tips/tricks/advice for this particular boat would be fantastic! 

 

Thanks in advance. 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I believe any vessel over a certain length (I think 15 feet) should have enough life vests for the amount of passengers on board.  Coast guard used to do random checks when we would be out on wave runners and friends boats.  

Edited by Mr. Candyman
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Huh, where I come from any vessel, whether private or for hire must, have a PFD for each passenger.  And, if the passenger is a child the PFD must be appropriate.  Those >16' must also have a throwable PFD.  

Link to comment
Share on other sites

3 hours ago, ZoeyBarkow said:

Hi all! I’m new to this forum. 

 

We are cruising on Carnival breeze at the end of July with our two year old and 4 year old. We have cruised before by ourselves but it has been a while and this is the first time we’ve taken the kids. 

 

A couple of questions: 

-We are interested in in the kon-tiki party boat excursion in St. Thomas. Do they have life vests on board? 

-do they have life vests on board the shuttle boats? 

 

And any other tips/tricks/advice for this particular boat would be fantastic! 

 

Not to be negative, but want to make sure you are aware of the following description of the excursion you mention (from a travel website):

 

"If I was between 18 and 25 and wanted to party with young girls at a cheap price, this would be the ideal excursion. Going as a family with two young girls, it was a waste of St. Thomas and not family-friendly. Age limit should be 18+ for this excursion and clearly labeled booze cruise. The tour, glass-bottom boat, and beach visit is nothing more than filler for the description of the excursion."

Link to comment
Share on other sites

17 hours ago, ZoeyBarkow said:

Hi all! I’m new to this forum. 

 

We are cruising on Carnival breeze at the end of July with our two year old and 4 year old. We have cruised before by ourselves but it has been a while and this is the first time we’ve taken the kids. 

 

A couple of questions: 

-We are interested in in the kon-tiki party boat excursion in St. Thomas. Do they have life vests on board? 

-do they have life vests on board the shuttle boats? 

 

And any other tips/tricks/advice for this particular boat would be fantastic! 

 

Thanks in advance. 

 

Any vessel that you go on will have appropriate life vests.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

On 6/15/2019 at 1:31 AM, Silver Sweethearts said:

 

Not to be negative, but want to make sure you are aware of the following description of the excursion you mention (from a travel website):

 

"If I was between 18 and 25 and wanted to party with young girls at a cheap price, this would be the ideal excursion. Going as a family with two young girls, it was a waste of St. Thomas and not family-friendly. Age limit should be 18+ for this excursion and clearly labeled booze cruise. The tour, glass-bottom boat, and beach visit is nothing more than filler for the description of the excursion."

I think you’re right. If it says party boat, especially on Carnival, I wouldn’t expect it to be child friendly at all. But, yes, they would have life preservers. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Please sign in to comment

You will be able to leave a comment after signing in



Sign In Now
 Share

  • Forum Jump
    • Categories
      • Welcome to Cruise Critic
      • New Cruisers
      • Cruise Lines “A – O”
      • Cruise Lines “P – Z”
      • River Cruising
      • ROLL CALLS
      • Digital Photography & Cruise Technology
      • Special Interest Cruising
      • Cruise Discussion Topics
      • UK Cruising
      • Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
      • Canadian Cruisers
      • North American Homeports
      • Ports of Call
      • Cruise Conversations
×
×
  • Create New...