Dolphingrrl23

Just got back yesterday from a 6 nighter on the Empress to Cuba and the Bahamas with an almost 5 year old and almost 8 month old. We saw A LOT of families and babies on board! I was weary of the smaller ship since it's been a while since we've done a small one but it was perfect. The interior room was VERY TIGHT with my daughter in a bunk bed and son in a travel crib (provided by the ship) but doable. Adventure Ocean was great and had plenty of activities for my daughter (they need to be 3+ and potty trained). It was a little chilly in December but everyone had fun. The staff was some of the best we've ever had. Havana was ok as a port. We did a tour with Old Car Tours (tripadvisor) and it was great. Havana isn't the typical port. There's some shops and a lot of cars/horses near the terminal. We learned more about the country from talking to the guide than we did seeing places. Onboard there's not too much for kids to do (Adventure Ocean 3-12, arcade, rock wall 6+) but if you're going to a lot of ports then you're not really needing to occupy yourselves too much on the ship. One thing I had read was there wasn't a formal night. WRONG! We DID have one formal night. Lobster night was the last night too.

Remind me to update in about 2 weeks but we're taking a 6 night RCCL Cuba/Bahamas cruise on the Empress with our almost 5 year old and 7 month old next week. We've been on 8(?) RCCL and LOVE them! I've only had 1 bad experience and that was partly due to weather, it was booked through a travel agent and I could have chosen a better room but wasn't involved in the planning, and it was a 3 nighter. RCCL is amazing for kids! 

Thank you so much for posting the compass and the adventure ocean sheets!!! We're going on the same cruise but on the Allure in May and bringing our 3 year old for her first cruise (our 8th or 9th) so it's VERY VERY VERY helpful!!!

Thanks everyone. I had a long drive home so no flight. It seems to be better today so maybe it was just a weird reaction and being on my feet a lot during the cruise. I'll know to avoid this treatment next time.

Are you still on the ship? I'd go and make sure a formal medical report, if not complaint, is lodged. I'm not one to harass the cruise ship line but when health is a concern you want proof...

No. Disembarked yesterday.

I did the ionithermie leg therapy 2 days ago and now my leg is very swollen. It would swell occasionally before and I have poor sensation due to back surgery but this is worse than when I was pregnant!! It's only in 1 leg. No rash of anything. I can't find information anywhere on adverse effects. If it's still like this tomorrow I'm going to a doctor. I've been drinking water as instructed. I eat healthy and don't add salt to anything. Please help! This isn't normal and I need to know what to do. Thanks.