fadenya

Really enjoyed your review! We are sailing Sunshine April 25th, and now I am even more excited to get onboard. Ever thought about being a cruise reviewer? I think you have a talent! :)

I will be on the Sunshine with you. April 25th cant get here fast enough!

Love this review! Sailing on the Sunshine on April 25th. Would love to hear your tips on avoiding the crowds. Can't wait to read about the rest of your trip.

I took my 7 year old daughter on a carnival cruise and never got asked for any letter. She even has a different last name. She did have a passport and I did bring custodial papers just in case but did not need them.

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Consider me cheap! I am a single mother that can't afford to cruise during peak season on my social work salary. Plus my daughter gains a valuable education that she cannot learn in a school setting. Teachers and administrators that cannot see the value in that probably need to change careers.

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I never even worry about school vacation calendars. I'm one of those parents that just pulls my daughter out of school to cruise! We cruise in winter when it's cheaper and less crowded. I don't think I would take her during spring break...I've heard horror stories due to so many families on those cruise.

Just my preference.

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My daughter was 7 on her first cruise 2 years ago. I bought her a carnival lanyard for her card but only for her to wear. The free ones from the casino are to flimsy IMO. She was very responsible and it made her feel important. She only wore it while in camp carnival and while getting on and off the ship.

This year she will be old enough to sign herself in and out of camp carnival and will be keeping her card throughout the day.

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I'm in Michigan and have taken my 4th grader out for a week every year. She's been in a private and public school and I've never had any issues. Both schools discouraged it but it's never stopped me. My daughter's always been a straight A student so the week off never effected her grade and the teachers usually don't even bother giving her make up work.

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I don't believe they offer parasailing anymore, at least it wasn't offered when we were there in August. The Wave Runner excursion that they used to have wasn't offered either. :(

Thanks Jamman54!

Guess will have to do that on the next cruise. I know they have it in Nassau but we are already booked for the dolphin encounter.

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It's there parasailing in HMC? Taking my 9 year old daughter in December and was hoping to be able to parasail.