barrelracer89

8 hours ago, gogiantsfan29 said:

Palm Beach the water is very calm. Take a taxi to drop you off at the Hilton.  They have vendors to the left side of the beach that rent chairs and umbrellas there.  You can get a nice lunch at Gilligans at the Hilton or Bugaloe on the Pier.

Thank you so much! 

Hey everyone! 

We are going to be in Aruba in December and we will have kids 2-7 years and was wondering is Eagle or Palm Beach better. We are hoping to find somewhere that has a place to get lunch and snacks also restrooms. Also is a bus or taxi the best way to get there? 

I really appreciate all of your help.  

What about pick up from POM back to the rental car place?

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We will be in St Thomas with our 14 month old son and was wondering what we could do with him while there.

Thanks in advance

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Some seriously cranky people on this thread.

 

 

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Agreed

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Thanks! He's still pretty cute. We obviously enjoy ourselves, even if he's now old enough that we have to pry him out of Camp Ocean to spend some time with us.

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Daddy is being scolded for taking a picture with his phone here, but given the enormous amount we spent on photos from Carnival on the trip, I don't feel too bad about taking this one.*

OMG he has gotten cuter!

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As you can see from my pictures below, cruising with a young child is always miserable. *eye roll* This was our first cruise with our now five-year-old son. He'll be on his eighth cruise in a couple of weeks. This cruise was not in November, but was in September. We did get insurance, and he did have a passport, but we've had a great time. Was it the same as cruising before he was born? Of course not. Nothing else in life is the same either, so why would cruising be any different? You know that, so I'm sure this won't be any surprise either. Don't let anyone discourage you or take their criticism to heart.

 

I don't have much guidance on those specific ports, but I highly recommend beach-style excursions or beach locales very close to the port. Dragging a car seat along is very difficult and the local driving often leaves something to be desired, so we felt more secure in big buses when we had to go anywhere at all. I also recommend trying to find beach locales that have umbrellas or other means of getting out of the sun. Port facilities and luxury hotels are most likely to having bathrooms with changing tables available, but availability is limited compared to the U.S.

 

Have a great vacation!

 

 

 

 

 

He is so cute! I can't wait to see what memories we make as a family. I am excited for the changes our family is going through. He will be a seasoned cruiser by the time he is 10 [emoji2]

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I cruise with my son the first time at 16 months. Best excursions I found with him were beach or pool related. In Grand Turk, just go to the beach beside the ship it was pretty nice with lots of fish. (Tip here, bring dog bones the fish will be flocking to you, it was pretty cool). In San Juan, if the baby doesn't mind walking around in his stroller and you like history, jump on the free trolly to the fort. Then take the shuttle back into town, stopping to shop and eat. I haven't been to the other two so I'm no help there. But something to consider it they typically will doing babysitting (for a cost) while you are in port. We did this with my 16 month old so we could take my other kid snorkeling. The main thing with a child that small is to be flexible. His mood will determine the mood for all of you.

Amber Cove and Grand Turk I think will be the easiest because of the free pools and Grand Turks beach. I will have my parents and in laws so in one port my husband and I can do our own thing while he is being babysat by them. Thank you for the advice.

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No, don't do it. Keep your newborn off a ship in November. At the high season for Flu. And you have never been in a cruise before. Cmon, has common sense taken a backseat to logic?

 

Go somewhere that your familiar with. It's not a vacation with a baby in tow. We did it. It sucked, lesson learned. You can't beat real advice. Flame retardant suit on...

 

However, if you do go. I highly suggest passports. Especially when traveling with a baby. If you or the little one gets sick. And you have to go home. A passport is the key. Without one, prepare to be helped by 3rd rate healthcare.

 

 

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This would be my 7th cruise so I'm not a newbie and always cruise this time of year. I have my passport and plan on one for my son. I was just wanting advise on things to do with baby while in port

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I am currently pregnant but we have our first cruise with the baby planned for November of next year, it was planned for this year but was moved because we found out I was pregnant.

So my question is we are going to Amber Cove, St Thomas, San Juan and Grand Turk.

What are some good things to do in those ports with a baby?

We thought about in Amber Cove renting a pool side cabana so we could get out of the sun if needed and it's near the splash pad for kids .

Thank you in advance to anyone with advice.

Yes I love to plan ahead!

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I am currently pregnant but we have our first cruise with the baby planned for November of next year, it was planned for this year but was moved because we found out I was pregnant.

So my question is we are going to Amber Cove, St Thomas, San Juan and Grand Turk.

What are some good things to do in those ports with a baby?

We thought about in Amber Cove renting a pool side cabana so we could get out of the sun if needed and it's near the splash pad for kids .

Thank you in advance to anyone with advice.

Yes I love yo plan ahead!

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I am currently pregnant but we have our first cruise with the baby planned for November of next year, it was planned for this year but was moved because we found out I was pregnant.

So my question is we are going to Amber Cove, St Thomas, San Juan and Grand Turk.

What are some good things to do in those ports with a baby?

We thought about in Amber Cove renting a pool side cabana so we could get out of the sun if needed and it's near the splash pad for kids .

Thank you in advance to anyone with advice.

Yes I love yo plan ahead!

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Got mine for 3 cabins November 2018

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Carnival needs to realize that adult areas are still needed. Not all who sail them have kiddos. Nor do they want those kiddos screaming and yelling in their face all the time.

 

Even Disney has private adult areas on their ships.

 

 

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They have the adults only serenity area

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I like the rule change, we were on the Glory in November with my niece and nephews and the days it was raining they couldn't use the main pool the aft pool was the only one that had a roof on it and I didn't think it was fair that kids couldn't use it

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Bring a blow up TUB...not a wading pool! A small tub is ample for a 1 year old to sit and splash. Empty into a shower or floor drain...NOT onto the deck or into a pool. You can use your ice bucket to put enough water in for splashing. A couple inches is all that's needed. A tub is small enough to fit right beside your chair.

 

 

Ships pools are not large enough to handle fecal contamination. Just because a swim diaper might "hold in" the solids, the pool water is flowing thru the contents....and that contaminates the water, and can make others ill. Don't put "non potty trained" kids in any pool!

That's what I was talking about the blow up tub to use in the shower as a tub for my small child. Maybe on the balcony

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I have read many reviews where parents brought these inflatable pools/bathtubs.

 

Filled them up on Lido and put them off to the side.

 

There are drains to dump them in.

 

And for the people saying don't bring your kids on a cruise until they are 5, REALLY???:mad:

 

Carnival is a family oriented cruise line. If you don't like it, go to Celebrity, HAL, or Princess.

 

Seriously. Some people just need to keep their mouths shut when they have nothing positive to contribute.

 

Good Luck OP!!!

 

 

 

P.S. If you have a balcony, you can also put it out there. You have a drain, or you can dump it in the shower. Enjoy your cruise!!!!

We have a balcony and thought of using it there

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I've been doing lots of research on taking my 1yo on a carnival cruise. Obviously she's not allowed in the pools because she's not potty trained, but I've read lots of post about people taking small inflatable pools and using them on the decks but I have a few questions that I haven't been able to find answers for.:confused: Is the ship actually ok with this? How do you fill the pool? Where do you drain it? Did your child enjoy it? Was it worth all the work? (I'm only toying with the idea just trying to get more perspective on it) TIA!

I also am planning a cruise and will be taking me of those pools but to use it as a bath tub in the room, I have gotten to much neg feed back I will not try and take it on deck for my child to play in, even though I think it would be fine if it was out of the way, no matter what we do with our children we will have those people who think you shouldn't have them on the cruise and criticize everything we do

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If you email shoreexcursions@carnival.com, they can give you an idea as to when excursions and FTTF will be released for your cruise.

 

 

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I just got an email back and it wasn't very helpful. They said FTTF must me sold out for this sailings. I'm like no it isn't because the website says there are no excursions available yet oh well I will just wait and see

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What ship are you going on? Hubby and I will be on the Pride 11/4/18

 

 

 

Karen

Magic out of Miami

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I was wondering when they put the Excursions up on the website for a cruise out this far. We are also looking for FTTF since we will be taking our baby on that cruise

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Hello,

 

 

 

We will be sailing on the Carnival Pride and I have a couple of questions about the internet and the Carnival HUB app.

 

 

 

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• If you purchase an internet package, it says that you can use the internet (such as the social media package) on one device at a time. Does that mean you have to somehow deactivate it on one device to use it on another? For example, if I want to use it on my phone during the day, and tablet at night, what steps need to be taken?
   
   
   
   
   
  
• I see that Carnival offers text chat for $5 for the entire voyage via the Carnival HUB app. Is it reliable and is it $5 per device, or $5 per cabin? So if my wife and I want to explore different parts of the ship and message each other, can that be done with the single $5 fee?
   
  

 

 

 

Thank you.

Yes you can switch between devices if you purchase an internet plan.

The hub app chat feature is $5 pp for the whole cruise

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I would love to hear the pros and cons of both

TIA

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My SIL and I are purchasing liquor to be brought to our state room. Can we carry on cans of pineapple juice? I know a 12pk of soda is ok just wondering if canned juice falls under the same rule

Thank you!

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No fee to use. You only pay for anything (gear) you rent.

Ok thank you so much!!

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