Christmas surprise?

[Mamaof6Blessings]

I am thinking of taking just my 3 oldest kids (ages 14, 13, and 11) on a short 4 day cruise in January. I would LOVE to surprise them on Christmas. What are some fun things I can wrap for them to open on Christmas so they can find out we are going on a cruise?

[mamasmurfette]

Hello! We are also surprising our kids with a cruise for Christmas! We were told, since it was cooler winter time, to gift them a wet suit, either short or long. That way, they could still play in the pool and on the water slides and not freeze. I was told they may even be the only kids there, so no lines! 

 

I'm going to think of other ideas as well, but will be watching this thread. 

[Itchy&Scratchy]

16 hours ago, mamasmurfette said:

I was told they may even be the only kids there, so no lines!  a cruise for Christmas

when and where are you sailing? If it's still within the winter break, there will be MANY kids.

[Mamaof6Blessings]

We are going Jan 26-Jan 30. Since it is a weekend I figure there will be some kids, but since it's right after Christmas break but before spring break I am hoping for lower crowd levels 

[mamasmurfette]

On 9/26/2022 at 8:07 AM, Itchy&Scratchy said:

when and where are you sailing? If it's still within the winter break, there will be MANY kids.

We're sailing over New year, Dec 30 - Jan 7th, Mexican Riviera. My kids will be missing a few days of school. They might be glad there's lots of kids!