Cruise Suggestion?

[zzmmmommy]

Hi, we are a family of 6 (4 kids- between 14-10 years old).  Last year we did the carnival magic and loved  the idea of the cruise (we had a horrible experience with the room but that is a whole other story), but the 7 days was a bit too long for my kids.  I am looking for a shorter  cruise, but still with some bells and whistles.  I know the RCCL Independence of the Seas was just redone, so something like that. My kids don't go in the camp so we prefer a ship that has lots for them to do.  Any cruise line...any suggestions?  Destination doesn't matter...but we prefer to leave from Port Canaveral so we can go to Disney a day or two before.  Our Spring Break is March 21- March 31.  

Thank you so much!

[Essiesmom]

Here is a site to use to locate cruises by time, port, ship...  https://www.cruisetimetables.com/cruises-from-port-canaveral-florida.html.  Have fun browsing.  EM

[Krazy Kruizers]

If I were you -- stay with the 7 day cruise.

 

3 and 4 day cruises tend to attract the drinking crowd which I doubt you want your children exposed to.

 

The most activities are in the children's clubs -- they really should them.

[zzmmmommy]

3 hours ago, Krazy Kruizers said:

If I were you -- stay with the 7 day cruise.

 

3 and 4 day cruises tend to attract the drinking crowd which I doubt you want your children exposed to.

 

The most activities are in the children's clubs -- they really should them.

I wish we could do the 7 day - but for a family of 6 the price is just too much, especially for my kids to not be so interested.  I am going to take another look though since our Spring Break seems to be earlier than most areas.  Thanks!

[pacruise804]

If you can find a 5 day it might not be as "boozy" as a 3-4 day.  Also, the drinkers are likely to stay near the bars (maybe some issues near the pool) and not necessarily where the kids would be (sports decks, arcades, etc).

 

While I wouldn't want my kids around drunkenness, just being around others who are drinking (responsibly enjoying) wouldn't be a deal breaker.  It might even give a good starting point for discussions about drinking respective of your family's values.

 

Maybe pack a few card games too for family fun in case of bad weather.  Have a great vacation.