Kids on Cruise

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Eoconnor

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WE did the Disney Wonder with the kids. They want to go again. Can't afford the mouse.(td) We can do 5 days in June on the Seneation for about 1500 less than a 3 day on Disney.In a suite no less.=docdance How are the kids program? Kids are 10 and 8..
Thanks
 
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viet630

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I would look at RCL very seriously if I had kid's this age.I think thier kid's programs are the best in the cruise industry.Nothing wrong with Carnival mind you, but they are more geared for older children. Viet
P.S. RCL AND Celebrity are getting a little pricy though.
 
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Cruizer

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I think both Carnival and Royal Caribbean have excellent children's programs. However, while I believe both to be excellent, I think Royal Caribbean is better with the teenagers and Carnival with the younger ones.
 
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LHP

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We started cruising Carnival when the boys were 5 and 8. We are headed out on our 13th family cruise (the boys are now 14 and 17) necxt month. I have always been very pleased with the care my boys have received at Camp Carnival. I am a very overprotective mother and the professional level exhibited by the Camp Carnival staff has been excellent. The care has been consistant with the 11 Carnival ships we have been on. The boys have had a wonderful time. Now that they are "grown" (at least in their own mind) they do less Camp Carnival activities....but they do still participate some.

Do know that at the age of 10, your child will be able to sign himself in and out of Camp Carnival. I always had an understanding with my boys that they were not allowed to do this. But that is an understanding you will have to have with your child.

Although I have never sailed RCCL, I don't think you can go wrong with either cruise line.
 
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Eoconnor

Guest
Thanks, I think we will go with the Sensation.
The kids don't care they just want to cruise. We have spoiled them. My daughter likes being treated like a " movie star".
 
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Sophie

Guest
we have cruised 3x on carnival w/our five children who are now 16, 15, 14, 13 & 10.... each time was a wonderful experience and great time for the kids. we will go again next year.
 
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cruzin4u

Guest
my kids aren't that well behaved but they made us take them, although I think it's good to spend time with your kids mine are less than well mannored..any suggestions on what to do?
 
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Cruizer

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There is a thread on duct tape that might provide a few suggestions.

Okay, I am kidding about that.

My suggestion is, lay down the law and be ready to back it up. Explain the rules clearly, and make sure they understand the rules you set. Then they meet the standards you set or they receive a punishment. Make sure it is a punishment that you can enforce. Stick to it. It might be hard at first, but once they see you mean it, they will stay within the guidelines you set.

Any punishment should be done right then and now, not later. Don't threaten no desert at breakfast time. Don't give chances (this sounds harsh, but it cuts down on "testing").

And if you find something that works all the time, write it down, copyright it, and sell it. You will become rich. In other words, your kids might not be little angels, but niether is anyone else's children little angels all the time either. Childhood is a time for learning and making mistakes.
 
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Eoconnor

Guest
WE were surprised, my two were great on the last cruise with the mouse. At home they are like cats and dogs at each other. That's what bothers and sisters do best. On the boat the worst fight was over who was going to push the buttons in the elevator.
The post about Duct Tape, It doesnot leave marks.. Just kidding.
 
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