iCruisenewbies

Having been on this cruise here is my advice:

 

Cabo--This is a tender port and you can catch a glass bottom boat ride once at the marine for around $20. They'll drop you off at Medano beach and pick you up later. This way you'll get to see some sites, have some beach time, and never set foot in a car. I would recommend that you buy and bring your own coast guard approved life jackets for both your kids--you'll use them for more than just Cabo.

 

PV--I'd recommend a bus tour. the drivers in this town are just plain crazy. Umbrella strollers would be handy here.

 

Mazatlan--Another place to use the strollers. Walk the blue line into town. There may be a couple of spots where you'll have to skip the sidewalk, we had to because they were pouring new ones. You can walk to the square, a market, stop for ice cream along the way. When you are tired you can take a golf-cart like taxi back to the port. The drivers here are a lot less crazy then in PV and they don't go nearly as fast.

 

These are my suggestions, take them for what it's worth.

Awesome advice! Thank you so much!

I know you are going to the MR on the Splendor.

We are going on the Splendor to Hawaii, which has similar car seat rules as CA.

 

We purchased a 5 point harness booster seat for our tiny 5 year old Gdaughter. It was $59 on Amazon. It's lightweight.

 

Drivers are wild in the MR. Personally, we take ships tours there. It's just easier.

 

Patti

Thanks for the advice Patti! I'll look into ship tours!

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Not sure what "calling the man" will do for you, make an exception and call for special services for you? Isn't one of the ports a tender port. How will you juggle the two kids, two car seats, maybe two strollers, then, when you get to shore, flag a taxi, secure two car seats in it, when you get to your destination, now you have to remove the car seats from the taxi, then lug them around with the two kids and strollers....UGH

I know, sounds like a pain, right? The joys of travelling with little ones :o. We have done this a couple times before when travelling with them and getting to and from with a taxi or uber. My husband was dreading this, but I was going to mentally prepare for it now if it had to come down to it. From the advice on here, we might leave the carseats behind. I did not expect "the man" to do anything for me but to simply let me know If there was transportation provided. As my name says it all, I'm a complete newbie!

Does anyone know if there is a direct person with carnival I could speak to regarding the excursions? I would like to know if we would have to provide our own transportation or if a shuttle/bus is included.

You are traveling to Mexico with two small children, and are participating in excursions appropriate for "them". I don't know of any excursions geared for infants and toddlers. AND ship sponsored excursions are EXPENSIVE, even though I am sure there would be no charge for them. What would your 9 month old be interested in to warrant a special excursion. IMO, IF you see something geared for yourselves, that would make more sense.

 

I am a parent as well, as for the cost of a vacation, I would base it around my likes, not what the kiddies want.

I guess I should have mentioned excursions that allow my 3 year old (4th birthday on the cruise!) to participate. If it involves any activity, I plan on not joining in on the fun and go along for the ride with the baby. Or vice versa..the hubby could sit back. :)

Which ports are you going to? Many of the older taxis don’t have seat belts. Won’t need a car seat for the busses.

FWIW It’s rare to see strollers in Mexico.

 

 

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we will be going to Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, and Mazatlan.

No seat belts :eek: how about in shuttles? We will be going to Cabo, mazatlan, and puerto Vallarta

We are going on our very first cruise in July on The Splendor! We’re so excited to check out the Mexican riviera with our little family. We’re going to be traveling with our 9 month old and 4 year old. We would like to try to participate in an excursion or two that are age appropriate for our girls. I’m wondering however, do we need to bring their car seats to go to and from the excursion? I’ve been reading the cabins are quite tiny so we wouldn’t want to take space with both car seats if we don’t have to. Although we are concerned about their safety!

Plus, any advice and suggestions to travel with a toddler and infant (including best things to do and see) would be much appreciated! TIA! :)