I think my bf's family is going to join us on our cruise!

[luckyprincess]

No, they're not paying for the cruise - we are. But your tone sucks - not sure if you were trying to come off like a nasty old school marm, but you did.... If you didn't then fine but thought you might like to know.:)

[ziggypup]

Hi all,

 

We were at my bf's parents house for Mother's Day yesterday. We told everyone how we had booked our Freedom cruise for Jan. (we all sail RCCL) and his mom mentioned that she wanted to do a big family cruise for her husband for his 60th birthday. So she asked me about it and I told her what we're going on, where its going, that kind of thing. After one of the brothers said 'are you paying?' she said she was going to offer to pay everyone's airfare (there would be 8 adults and 1 baby!). They have the means to do this and it would help all....

My question is - has anyone done this type of family cruise with the in-laws before? We've been together 6 years and we even lived with them for almost a year, our dog knows them as Grandma and Grandpa and I adore his siblings - we all get along. Buuuut, my bf and I want to do anytime dining and also want them to realize we aren't all going to want to hang out and do the same things the whole time. I'm not sure if she would agree with that...:cool:. We did say last year after our cruise that it would be cool to have other people on board - but we had been thinking of a few of my bf's buddies that we hang out with alot...

What do you think? Should we share our cruise?!?

 

I would not share the cruise. If you wanted them to come I would expect that you would have invited them?

[luckyprincess]

So I took everyone's advice and mentioned to her that were some excursions we wanted to do and some shows we didn't want to do and was wondering what her take on the amount of time we should do family stuff and she said everyone should just do the stuff they want to and then we'll join up when we want to - so sounds awesome to me! Can't wait for new memories with the bfs family! Thanks everyone for the advice!

[scottishwee35]

Hi all,

 

We were at my bf's parents house for Mother's Day yesterday. We told everyone how we had booked our Freedom cruise for Jan. (we all sail RCCL) and his mom mentioned that she wanted to do a big family cruise for her husband for his 60th birthday. So she asked me about it and I told her what we're going on, where its going, that kind of thing. After one of the brothers said 'are you paying?' she said she was going to offer to pay everyone's airfare (there would be 8 adults and 1 baby!). They have the means to do this and it would help all....

My question is - has anyone done this type of family cruise with the in-laws before? We've been together 6 years and we even lived with them for almost a year, our dog knows them as Grandma and Grandpa and I adore his siblings - we all get along. Buuuut, my bf and I want to do anytime dining and also want them to realize we aren't all going to want to hang out and do the same things the whole time. I'm not sure if she would agree with that...:cool:. We did say last year after our cruise that it would be cool to have other people on board - but we had been thinking of a few of my bf's buddies that we hang out with alot...

What do you think? Should we share our cruise?!?

 

My mother and father in law were joining with us last mins at Disney cruise but when we were on the cruise, ,we were doing on own things and excursions too... only one excursions we went together... seem working well... we met up at meals at evening...

 

At first, I was not happy but things work out okay then we are going to Dover to Barcelona with disney cruise next year... Again, they told us recently that they are coming with us... I just want us only... I said nothing cos mother in law will be retiring next year... But they find out too expensive to book it now as they are waiting next year...

 

I am sure you will do your own things with boyfriend and meet them at dinning etc..?

 

Try not worry too much and I am sure you will have a great times....

 

Another things we booked FOS and we are not telling them lol we keep quiet as I want just 4 of us for my special brithday.... lol

 

Scottishwee35

[Happy ks]

So I took everyone's advice and mentioned to her that were some excursions we wanted to do and some shows we didn't want to do and was wondering what her take on the amount of time we should do family stuff and she said everyone should just do the stuff they want to and then we'll join up when we want to - so sounds awesome to me! Can't wait for new memories with the bfs family! Thanks everyone for the advice!

 

 

I think you all will have a marvelous time!

[klfhngr]

You might also want to mention to them 'if it's rockin', don't bother knockin''!

[luckyprincess]

You might also want to mention to them 'if it's rockin', don't bother knockin''!

Lol!! :D Thanks for the tip!

[barbie5401]

a large family cruise twice. When I say large I mean 50 people, it was great and the memories last forever. Our rooms were all on the same side, same floor it was great. In the casino at night you had company of a cousin or aunt or you could hide in a corner. Dinner was set every night but that was the only thing. The kids had a great time and so did the adults. We are taking my parents (80 and 85) on the Liberty in October and are sharing balconies - I for one can't get even of being with family. The 4 of us also did the Solistice! I wish they would join us on all cruises.

[klfhngr]

a large family cruise twice. When I say large I mean 50 people, it was great and the memories last forever. Our rooms were all on the same side, same floor it was great. In the casino at night you had company of a cousin or aunt or you could hide in a corner. Dinner was set every night but that was the only thing. The kids had a great time and so did the adults. We are taking my parents (80 and 85) on the Liberty in October and are sharing balconies - I for one can't get even of being with family. The 4 of us also did the Solistice! I wish they would join us on all cruises.

 

I agree 100%! In my opinion, in regards to cruises, the more the merrier... I started cruising in the 80's as a teen and have so many memories... So many friends and family have sailed with us and some have even passed on, however, the memories of the great times we had on the ship brings a smile to my face...

[luckyprincess]

Thanks - I'm getting so excited now to have everyone on board! It will be especially cute to see how the baby likes it! I know I'm definietly getting his family together to do that bobblehead music video thing - how funny!! The only thing is - I dont' want his parent around to see Quest!:o We were the runners for our group on the last cruise and things got pretty out. of. control. :D

[cruisefanatic01]

I went on a family cruise 2 years ago and about 10 of my friends ended up joining us. We had a blast. I saw my family on the ship every now and again during the day and we all met up to eat dinner together. So everyone pretty much did their own thing (even my group of friends did different things throughout the day) and we would meet up at dinner to catch up and see how everyone's day went. But why is it that you don't think that your MIL would be cool with that? Is she overbearing and will think that because she paid for everyone's airfare that you all should spend your entire vacation with her? If so, you may want to reconsider her paying for your airfare. If she's not overbearing, I think that she'll be okay with it. Go and have a good time.:)

[LisaH]

Ditto! I suggest going your own way during the day, and then meeting up for dinner.

 

PS - We did not get staterooms near each other. That way, we felt we had the privacy needed.

 

We did the same when we cruise with my parents or friends. It is out there up front...

[luckyprincess]

I went on a family cruise 2 years ago and about 10 of my friends ended up joining us. We had a blast. I saw my family on the ship every now and again during the day and we all met up to eat dinner together. So everyone pretty much did their own thing (even my group of friends did different things throughout the day) and we would meet up at dinner to catch up and see how everyone's day went. But why is it that you don't think that your MIL would be cool with that? Is she overbearing and will think that because she paid for everyone's airfare that you all should spend your entire vacation with her? If so, you may want to reconsider her paying for your airfare. If she's not overbearing, I think that she'll be okay with it. Go and have a good time.:)

Hi cruisefanantic! She's not overbearing at all - but I know she loves her family and with all the kids being grown and living out of the house now I figured she would want to have us all together the whole time! actually, my bf thought it more than me - but turns out she's totally cool with everyone doing their own thing. I told my bf we will probably have to scrap MTD to dinner with everyone but thats okay - its not like there isn't food available all the time on board!:D

[klfhngr]

The only thing is - I dont' want his parent around to see Quest!:

 

If one of your ports is Mexico, get some roofies!! ha!! They'll sleep real good for the night ;)

[pcur]

Ditto! I suggest going your own way during the day, and then meeting up for dinner.

 

PS - We did not get staterooms near each other. That way, we felt we had the privacy needed.

 

This is what we are doing this December on the Independence. We are paying for everyone, including any airfare that isn't free with Southwest, and I got a screamin' deal on a hotel in Ft. Lauderdale, too.

 

We're putting Grandma next to us to make sure she doesn't have any problems (she will be just shy of her 85th bd), and put one son on the other side of the deck, and the other son and his (BRAND NEW AS OF LAST FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!) fiance waaaay down the hallway.

 

We are only asking for everyone to have dinner together. Otherwise, they are on their own, and DH and I will take Grandma to see the sites.

[relaxandenjoy]

Thanks - I'm getting so excited now to have everyone on board! It will be especially cute to see how the baby likes it! I know I'm definietly getting his family together to do that bobblehead music video thing - how funny!! The only thing is - I dont' want his parent around to see Quest!:o We were the runners for our group on the last cruise and things got pretty out. of. control. :D

 

A couple of years back, my parents were the oldest couple on the "Love and Marriage" game. So many things I never wanted to know :eek:

My brothers and I joke that there's just not enough therapy for that. Honestly though, I think they had a great time and were treated like rock stars for the rest of the cruise.

[pcur]

A couple of years back, my parents were the oldest couple on the "Love and Marriage" game. So many things I never wanted to know :eek:

My brothers and I joke that there's just not enough therapy for that. Honestly though, I think they had a great time and were treated like rock stars for the rest of the cruise.

 

Reminds of the time my husband was kidding around with me and gave me a "zerbit". According to Bill Cosby this is the noise made when blowing hard on someone's skin and making that air bubble sound. Well, DH was doing this on my tummy (imagine the position he was in :eek::eek:), and our then 14 year old son walked in to ask a question. He shouted, "Oh, geez, I'm scarred for LIFE!!!!", and walked out again!