crib or pack n' play?

[Shaylot]

We'll be cruising on the NCL Sky with a toddler and I was wondering if anyone had any insight as to which was better, their cribs or the pack n' play they offer. Any tips about this or how to get the little one to bed on a cruise would be appreciated...

Thanks!

[bigpuma]

I don't know about NCL but on RCI their cribs are pack'n'plays so I would just use theirs.

[Shaylot]

Thanks bigpuma.

I was told that on the NCL I had a choice of a crib or pack n' play, so I'm not sure which is better...

[rossbabsy]

My daughter is traveling with us and her 1 year old son on NCL GEM. She was told that if she opted for the crib, they also give a hight chair (its a set). She has chosen the crib.

 

Hope this helps.

[KerCar]

We'll be cruising on the NCL Sky with a toddler and I was wondering if anyone had any insight as to which was better, their cribs or the pack n' play they offer. Any tips about this or how to get the little one to bed on a cruise would be appreciated...

Thanks!

 

I've used both on the Spirit. We used the crib in 2007 when my DD was 15 months. It was actually a mini crib. In 2008, since she was a little older, we used the pack n play. I liked the PnP because we were able to break it down during the day and hide it under the bed. Whatever you decide, be sure to bring a crib sheet and blanket from home. The ones they provide are way too big! Good luck:)

[Shaylot]

Thanks for the replies! I hadn't thought of that...

I have read that the PnP was kind of filthy - was that your experiemce?

[KerCar]

Thanks for the replies! I hadn't thought of that...

I have read that the PnP was kind of filthy - was that your experiemce?

 

The one we had was slightly worn looking, but clean. Before putting DD in it, I made sure to wipe it down with some anti bacterial wipes. If you do get one that's dirty looking don't hesitate to ask your room steward for a new one:)

[Shaylot]

The one we had was slightly worn looking, but clean. Before putting DD in it, I made sure to wipe it down with some anti bacterial wipes. If you do get one that's dirty looking don't hesitate to ask your room steward for a new one:)

 

That's my plan (re: wipes) and I suppose it can't hurt to ask for a better one if the one I get looks too yuck.

Thanks for putting my mind at ease!

[gtalum]

How old is your toddler? You may consider letting him (her?) sleep on a convertible sofa if it's available. Our just-turned-two-year-old did fine on the convertible sofa on Carnival Glory in September.