Suzie500k Posted October 31, 2006 #1 Share Posted October 31, 2006 The Freedom looks great,,and most reviews rave about her...I'd like to know if you cruise experts feel because of the nature of the ship, and the amenities.. there may be an abundance of children,,even during the non holiday sailing dates?? I love kids..but.......:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovrccl Posted October 31, 2006 #2 Share Posted October 31, 2006 we just got off freedom sunday and there were hardly any kids on board. We had the same thoughts before going on it, we have grown kids and want a more adult atmosphere. The ship was full and not many kids were seen, you have to be sure they are all in school when you book it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy Posted October 31, 2006 #3 Share Posted October 31, 2006 We were on the Oct 8th sailing and there were 465 kids onboard. I have to say though, with the areas that are designed just for them, we really never saw more than a dozen or so all week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bargainshopper Posted October 31, 2006 #4 Share Posted October 31, 2006 We were also on the Oct 8 cruise and never found the kids to be a problem. With the H2O zone, most kids were happy playing there instead of running aournd at the main pool area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borat Posted November 1, 2006 #5 Share Posted November 1, 2006 We were on the Oct 8th sailing and there were 465 kids onboard. I have to say though, with the areas that are designed just for them, we really never saw more than a dozen or so all week! of these 465 kids, what do u mean by kids? little kids under 10? what about the age group of say 18-25? did you find many of those? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy Posted November 1, 2006 #6 Share Posted November 1, 2006 of these 465 kids, what do u mean by kids? little kids under 10? what about the age group of say 18-25? did you find many of those? During one of the events, the staff announced how many kids were onboard. As I don't have any, that was the only statistic I was interested in, not specific ages. I am assuming that would include anyone under 18. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruzinSouth Posted November 1, 2006 #7 Share Posted November 1, 2006 We were on the Oct. 22nd sailing of the Freedom too and we saw a ton of kids (of all ages). We even saw many babies. You have to remember that even though you think that kids should be in school here in the states, that doesn't mean that kids from other countries are in school as well. The Freedom cruise was the most international cruise we have ever been on. There were people from so many countries, and I do know there were many from England and the kids were on break at that time. We never had a problem with any of the kids and they certainly appeared to enjoy the H2O Zone! I think that was a great idea from RCCL! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzie500k Posted November 1, 2006 Author #8 Share Posted November 1, 2006 Excellent information,,thank you,,Any RCI cruisers ever tried a Princess Cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drpack Posted November 1, 2006 #9 Share Posted November 1, 2006 Excellent information,,thank you,,Any RCI cruisers ever tried a Princess Cruise? I've sailed on the Caribbean Princess three years in a row always on the second week of October. There were very few children aboard. I figured October was a little early in the school year for parents to take their kids out of school for a cruise . I've noticed that the best rates on most cruise lines also seem to be between Late September thru early December. I was on Explorer of the Seas the first week of May. This was right after spring break was over and again there were very few children aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted November 1, 2006 #10 Share Posted November 1, 2006 Even when we've sailed over some holiday, we've never really noticed the kids! RCI does a great job of keep the little "rug rats" in their place! Once in awhile, you'll see a few at the pool, but not too often! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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