Which cruise line is best for small children?

[lorasmom]

We are looking at a cruise for us and our 3 kids, aged 9, 7, and 21 months. We will probably be sailing next spring (spring break, of course). I am heavily leaning towards Carnival, because they take children as young as 2 yo, and will change diapers.

 

Any thoughts from moms or dads who have BTDT?

[dolphinwyo]

I have only sailed Carnival, but did so with my 2 year old. I assume your 21 month old will be 2 when you sail? They will give you a cell phone, change diapers, and take good care of your kids. However, I can't compare the other cruiselines, there may be some more suitable for you. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend Carnival though.

[CruizinMom2c]

i have only sailed carnival....so I am not sure about the other lines...

 

 

 

but I think is a good choice...based on price, activities...staff. The camp carnival staff is awesome! They are so nice, we used them for the 2 hour times frame that they babysit during the afternoons...and he had a blast in there playing with them. I cant wait for him to be 2, so he can participate in the programs more...cause I know he will have fun

[Fenn4Him@comcast.net]

Hi. When our 2 boys were 6 and 9 we were able to cruise with Disney. They had an amazing time. Disney is really the best line for small kids, but unfortunately, also expensive. We were lucky to have gotten a huge military discount (don't do that now :( ). If you can afford it, I would highly recommend them. If not, Carnival did a great job with our 3rd son who is now 3. He had a blast!

 

Happy Cruising!

[lagbunch8]

Hi. When our 2 boys were 6 and 9 we were able to cruise with Disney. They had an amazing time. Disney is really the best line for small kids, but unfortunately, also expensive. We were lucky to have gotten a huge military discount (don't do that now :( ). If you can afford it, I would highly recommend them. If not, Carnival did a great job with our 3rd son who is now 3. He had a blast!

 

Happy Cruising!

 

I think they still have the military discount. It's only on select sailings though. I saw something on the allseasons web site. My brother is Army so I was looking for him.

 

I would also give my vote to Disney. Have a great cruise!

[lorasmom]

Thanks for the replies.

 

My concern with Disney, is we live in Central FL, and have annual passes. I think I've extended my husband's good will enough with those - he just might snap if I force 3-4 days of non-stop Disney on him :p. Plus, I believe there's no casino on Disney ships? That's kind of a deal breaker. We both love black jack :p

 

The baby will be 2-1/2 when we cruise.

[chrystine]

I have sailed on most of the major cruiselines and for young children, my vote would be for Carnival.

[crusinmama06]

I agree with Chrystine - for that age - go with Carnival.