Thus spake agalkin@audible.com :
>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.
The kid's programs all start at potty trained three year olds. Other
than Disney (which is far and away the best), Carnival gets high
marks.
As others have suggested, though, your best bet is to sit down with a
TA and ask and answer questions.
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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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