Comments on: Family Cruises: What to Know Before You Go

By: To Cruise or not to Cruise? — Pitstops for Kids | Pitstops for Kids

To Cruise or not to Cruise? — Pitstops for Kids | Pitstops for Kids — Thu, 06 May 2010 01:54:16 +0000

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By: Cindy

Cindy — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:47:10 +0000

We took 3 kids (7-10-13) on our first cruise last year abourd NCL’s Jewel. Loved it! Took one shore excursion, but at the next stop we stayed onboard- and it was really nice to have way fewer people onboard, especially in the pool area. My only regret- I took the kids to play bingo in the lounge and ended up spending a small fortune- don’t do it! There’s so much onboard to do that you’ve already paid for, don’t pay for extras. And we laughed at the overpriced perfume, handbags and “art” for sale. Also… tip your servers in cash. I was told when you put a tip on your credit card, the cruise line keeps some of it.

By: Bibiana Bailey

Bibiana Bailey — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:29:22 +0000

This is a great article. I am a cruise virgin with two boys ages 6 and 12. I’ve been thinking about cruise for few years now, but somehow I never went for it.First I was paranoid about my kids falling overboard and then I kept hearing horror stories about the whole ships getting sick. Also the idea about formal dining and sharing table didn’t appeal to me. But I think we just might be ready to embark on a new adventure.

By: Finding More Fun, 04/01/2009 | Travels with Children

Finding More Fun, 04/01/2009 | Travels with Children — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:18:41 +0000

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By: Lorraine Akemann

Lorraine Akemann — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 03:48:30 +0000

I had to get over my cruise-phobia last summer when we took Norwegian to Alaska. If you can take the mental leap, as you did so well Jamie, just to say “hey, I know there are 2000 people from Vegas on board and I’m just not going to worry about it”, then it’s all good. By the time our cruise was over, my kids were doing the electric slide on the Lido Deck and feeling no pain. And it was a fantastic and relaxing way to see the inside passage of Southeast Alaska, and I’m sure many other places in the world. Thank you for the great review.

By: Lisa H

Lisa H — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 02:44:57 +0000

Forget all the medications that will make you sleepy for seasickness. Try the motion sickness acupressure wristbands. They are sold in most drug stores and work great for adults and kids.

By: Clive @ FH4U

Clive @ FH4U — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:18:34 +0000

I was never really sure about cruises with a young family but you’ve removed some of my preconceptions.

By: Carolina

Carolina — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:21:05 +0000

Hmmm, I think I could probably deal with not being captain for a while, it’s the seasickness that keeps me away. Maybe I’ll try some short cruises and see how that goes first.
And the bathing suit thing totally annoys me on most beach vacations, especially boy’s shorts. what to do, what to do.

By: Jamie Pearson

Jamie Pearson — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 21:04:57 +0000

@Sharlene: I was astonished at how quickly my OWN inner control freak shrugged her shoulders, put her feet up, and reached for a handful of Mardi Gras beads. Just sayin’

By: Sharlene

Sharlene — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:58:27 +0000

I admit that I am a cruise virgin. Half because I am an independent traveler and the idea of my vacation being depedent on a ships port of call irks my inner control freak and partly because I get sea sick so easily. But I will try it one day. I will.