Family Cruising
With Kids Who Don’t Sit Still
Holding stingrays and ATV riding ended up being some of the highlights!
Family Suite
Let’s be real, I booked the Family Suite because it was the only option that fit 3 kids and 2 adults. The suite has a full bed and bunk beds (single over full), plus a divider that lets you split the room.
There are technically two bathrooms, but only one has a toilet. Which sounds fine until you’re living it. If someone disappears in there, everything slows down.
The balcony overlooking the ocean was beautiful. It felt like the one place you could breathe for a minute.
Food
The food situation was fine... when I wasn't telling squirming kids to sit down. The buffet always had options, but the really good stuff came with a line or a seated meal.
The Mexican area was incredible, pizza was good, sandwich line was solid, Asian meals were disappointing. Vegan and gluten-free menus helped.
The Family Harbor lounge made life easier with simple meals and independence for the kids.
Camp
Staff were flexible with placement and communication. Kids could call us when needed, and staff reached out early before issues escalated.
Camp was very video-game heavy, which some kids loved but could lead to overstimulation. Updates and visibility were limited.
Sensory Support
Guest services offered a sensory bag and KultureCity-style support tools.
The lanyard helped signal to staff that our kids might need extra patience, even if the impact varied.
Climbing & Movement
Finding space for kids who need to move was hard. Rules were strict across most areas of the ship.
On day three, we found a small playground meant for younger kids—but it became a highlight.
Money Stuff
Even on an “all-inclusive” cruise, money came up a lot.
There were paid items, constant upsells, paid activities, and lots of prompts to spend onboard.
The People
Staff were kind, patient, and genuinely engaging with the kids. Other cruisers were also welcoming and friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
It can be, especially with flexible staff and communication support, but the environment is still structured and may not fit all kids.
Limited. Movement rules are strict and spaces for climbing or running are few.
Yes. Upsells, paid activities, and extras appear throughout the ship.
