MoonflowerGirl

We booked this cruise March 17-31. I figure that spring breakers will not be on a two week cruise at this time. Easter is in April so you will not get the elementary school/high school kids either. I'm a retired teacher from NJ, so I know pretty well how to pick the "KID HEAVEN" places and cruises. I could be wrong, but you should have a good mix of people on this cruise. Not too many kids! I'm a young 61 and hubby is 54, and we always find fun folks from 18-85 to party with!

After 2 cruises my husband and I discovered that joining the "spa" meant that we had access to hot tubs, pools, heated rock lounges, special shower areas, discounts on services, etc. We now board and run right to the spa to book for the entire cruise.

Mom, my sister, and I did this tour with a private guide for the day. She was amazing, but very expensive. So I suggest that you get an audio guided tour to do on your own or you will not really know what you are looking at in the palaces. You will absolutely need an entire day, and it will mostly likely be crowded inside the Palace. If you have traveled a lot with your kiddos, then you know how to handle that. Always determine a meeting place or emergency plan if you are separated. Phones may not work! The next part are the amazing gardens where a certain fountain area plays music and the water flows high into the air along with it. Finally, you will want to visit the Trianon Palaces and the Queen's Hamlet. Think of it as three separate areas in Versailles. The website is very specific, so visit that. Some parts are closed on certain days, so beware of that so that you are not disappointed. Plan for breaks and food stops. Website says it all. The gift shop has something for everyone in every budget. It was truly one of my most memorable visits and knowing the history of the French Revolution and Marie Antoinette before you visit will make it even more exciting! Have fun!