50 best cruising with kids tips & secrets
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The creator provides a comprehensive guide consisting of fifty tips and secrets for families traveling on Royal Caribbean cruises. The advice is categorized into several functional areas including planning, money saving, cabin organization, packing, dining, and utilizing the Adventure Ocean youth program. For planning, the creator suggests obtaining passports to streamline embarkation and checking for nursery availability for toddlers. Financial advice includes avoiding dining packages for children to take advantage of special pricing and utilizing free soft serve ice cream on the pool deck. Regarding accommodations, the creator recommends booking two connecting staterooms for extra space and using magnetic hooks to maximize storage on magnetic cabin walls. Packing suggestions emphasize bringing extra diapers, athletic shoes for onboard activities, and an umbrella stroller for easier navigation. The guide also details how to navigate the Adventure Ocean program, suggesting that parents register children on the first day to avoid lines. Ultimately, the creator concludes by reminding parents that the cruise is their vacation too, encouraging them to utilize childcare services to enjoy time for themselves.
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I've been cruising with my kids since they were both six months old and I've been taking cruise with other families who have kids
having a passport makes it so much faster and simpler
the nursery is a godsend for parents with toddlers because it offers excellent supervised child care
booking two connecting cabins can not only provide more living space but you get an extra bathroom which is a huge benefit
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