P&o or RCCL with an 18 month old?

[ellsbells3032]

P&o

- slightly cheaper by the time you add tips 

- more options out of Southampton so more flexibility on dates 

- cabins are a bit bigger 

- food is prob more English so more to our taste 

- nursery is free 

 

However 

- nursery hours are more limited and no entirely sure if it's offered on every ship esp post covid and out of school holidays 

 

RCCL 

- more options of ships with splash pools 

- nurseries most of the dat

- classes and big play area for toddlers with parents present 

- a bit more buzzy

- more dining options 

We aren't really into using the rock climbing, bumper cars etc 

 

We previously went celebrity with her at 9 months and they were wonderful with her but she'd just started crawling and was getting frustrated at sitting all the time and I felt constantly self concious about her making noise. 

 

Any thoughts please 

[ellsbells3032]

Oh and to add on RCCL to book your own cabin is another £1500-3000. Guaretee cabin could end up in awful position in noisy area which is dreadful with baby 5 4

[donswife]

Do you already have a sailing date in mind?  A P&O agent should be able to tell you if they expect the nursery to be open.  They definitely sound more cost effective and flexible for your needs.