mpink Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 Hello All- We are going on a family cruise on the Allure of the seas in May (May 12th-19th), and this will be the first cruise for our daughter (6 months now, will be 9 months on the cruise). Any tips/tricks/recommendations for traveling with the little one? Air Travel, Cruising, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpink Posted February 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 I'm pretty sure that I found a great thread--- But still open to any additional suggestions (if any) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 Check out Moms of the Seas: https://momsoftheseas.com/ Not specific to infants but you may find some Q&A that involve infants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotleyCruiser Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 We did Alaska with a 9 month old. All I can say is go by the babies schedule. Don't force 1000 activities. Our little guy did great. It takes a day or two to acclimated to a new schedule (late dinner, different nap times) Our waiter was awesome as soon as we sat fruit and Mash potatoes and gravy appeared. Yogurt and fruit in the morning was a fav of his too. The picture is Zander at one year Fuzzywuzzy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonL Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 The nursery is GREAT. Use it! We have always found the staff to be so amazing. There is an hourly fee associated with infants, but it is worth it! Budget for using the nursery as much as you can, it will be the best money you spend all cruise. Also don't have expectations to do whatever you want, there will be times when you have to cater to the little one and other times when you can drop baby off at the nursery and get some private time. Have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonL Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 Also I'm not sure how far you have to fly, but try and book flight lengths and time of day that will work best for a happy baby. Our last cruise we flew from seattle to florida and were "lucky" enough to find a great deal on a direct flight. It was a disaster, not many babies or toddlers can handle that much time on a plane with no stops. If you have a long flight break it up with a layover. It will be good for you and baby. Also pick a flight that works well with baby's nap schedule(if baby sleeps well) or right after nap so baby is happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted February 20, 2019 Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 We recorded a podcast episode all about cruising with young kids. I think you will find this very helpful: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/podcast/episode-180-guide-cruising-young-children-royal-caribbean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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