Couldn't they stay with relatives?
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> Thank you all for responses. We were aware of Disney cruises. However
> they all sail from Florida. If we take a flight from NJ to Florida
> vacation will be spolied before it will start. Any flight or long drive
> is out of question for us. That's why the maximum drive to sailing port
> we can do is to Baltimor which is 3-4 hours drive from us. What other
> cruise lines/ships besides Disney can be suitable for 4 year old
> chidren? I read that some ships contain up to three thousands
> passengers. I think some of them have young children so there must be
> some attractions for kids too.
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> J Carnaghie wrote:
>> agalkin@audible.com wrote:
>> > We are planning our first ever cruise with our two almost 4 year old
>> > daughters. We are thinking of 6-7 days cruise to either Bermuda or
>> > Bahamas in August. We live in NJ so sailing port should probably be
>> > either NYC or Bayonne, NJ or Philadelphia or possibly Baltimore. What
>> > cruise line/ship should we choose? We are particulalry interested in
>> > plenty of activities available for our daughters on the ship. Any
>> > advise regarding cruise with small children would be greatly
>> > appreciated.
>> >
>> You will be traveling with two three year old daughters.
>> Unless there is a program that will take children this young for an
>> extended period, you will be spending a lot of your cruise time deeply
>> involved with the care and amusement of the children. I certainly
>> don't see them enjoying any of the shows, etc. that would interest you.
>> Have you considered having the children stay with grandparents, aunts
>> or uncles, etc. and you then do your first cruise "just the two of
>> you" - it might be more fun for all involved.
>> If you are still convinced that taking the kids along is what you
>> want, seriously consider the Disney operation, even if it means a long
>> drive or flight. They are really set up for the "little ones" much
>> more so than other lines.
>> Cheers, and have a great cruise,
>> John in LALALand (On the left coast)
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