AnotherVirginCruiser

Yes, I apologize. :) After I posted I realized that on other ships there's probably a different cabin layout. I was in "my bubble"- we are on the Infinity and those cabins are hard to get.

The father had to be there with the 23 month old. We heard there was 120 children aboard. When we dropped her off during the day there weren't many kids around, about 2 or 3, but it was much busier in the evening.

 

PS I also recommend people look into the oceanview family suites in the aft. It has a double bed and separate livingroom that converts into 3 single beds. This is not an option for light sleepers and people who get seasick.

I was just curious about being able to let my child play for 15 minutes or so (with me there) to get the wiggles out? I'll keep my fingers crossed. The rooms you re talking about are Family View and they are extremely hard to get. There's only 12 of them. They have huge balconies too- so people can entertain well in them. I think Celebrity is beginning to make a minimum of 3 people in the cabin when booking it (so more families can get them). Thanks for your repsonse.

PS: We did meet a 23 month old, who was there briefly with her dad in the Fun Factory, despite the fact she was potty trained, they couldn't leave her there.

Thanks for geting back to us! Glad you had a fabulous trip. So the 23 month old was allowed to play with Dad in the Fun Factory? He just couldn't leave her there? Were there a lot of kids in there? Thanks!:)

Does anyone know if a parent may bring a child under 3 into the kids factory if the parent stays? We are on the Millie Med in May and don't anticipate that many kids travelling so we are hoping that we can take her there for a little fun.

cs

Sorry, but I've been told NO. :( No children under 3- potty trained or not- can enter the fun factory. Also, no adults at anytime can go in either. I know- I struggled with this for months and even email Celebrity. But- they claim it is a US health regulation or something- but other ships allow it. I think it comes down to insurance and liability.:rolleyes: We will be going in June with a 22 month old. There's other things to do to get the energy out- but she won't be able to use the Fun Factory- not even to play for 20 minutes. Maybe because you are going when there are few children on board- they'll make allowances? Good Luck. Enjoy your trip - like I said there's lots of places (basketball court?/running track) to use instead.:)

 

Also, we are concerned about the eating arrangements. We've heard that there is nothing open during the dinner time other than the dining room. What if you don't want to take the kids to the dining room and don't want room service - is there other options? We have cruised with Princess and they have a wonderful buffet that's open all the time. Seems that there isn't such a thing on Celebrity. Is there a special kids menu in the dining room?

 

If anyone has any information it would be greatly appreciated.

I don't think you have the correct info on dinner... I have heard eveything is available- pretty much around the clock- pizza, burgers, pasta- and where the buffet is in the morning, they turn that into casual dining (still have waiters- but don't have to be dressed fancy). Yes, there are kids menu options in the dining room and I hear they really try to cater to them to try and get their meals out promptly. :)

I agree with Coral - I just got another order of Yummy Chummies for my dogs.

 

at http://www.alaskaadvantage.com/arcticpaws.html

Where did you get these in Alaska? We're leaving our beloved lab behind and I would love to bring him back something that he can really enjoy! (And that's good for him):p