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Raising a Baby Onboard with Cruise Director, Mercedes Lafuente | Royal Caribbean Vision of the Seas

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πŸ‘οΈ 8K viewsπŸ“… 3 years ago⏱️ 19:36
What This Creator Said
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πŸ‘Ά Best for Family (Young Kids)Mediterranean Β· 8 nightsFrom BarcelonaVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

i've been 19 years in the company and i came for one contract i don't know 19 years of course uh pandemic in between some time off but since the time i started 19 years in the company

i met my husband on board the legend of the seas a special special in my heart yes

we said you know what let's give it a try let's see how uh she adapt to the ship life how we adapt to the ship life with a baby and here we are adapting every day now we are very happy

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Train your baby to sleep in their own room before sailing to minimize noise for neighbors.
βœ“Plan and organize baby supplies in advance, as ships may not have everything you need.
βœ“Use online ordering and pickup points for baby items while traveling.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Noise from a baby disturbing neighbors in adjoining rooms. β€” Train the baby to sleep in their own room before sailing and use tricks to minimize crying.
Finding baby supplies like diapers, formula, and medicine on the ship. β€” Plan ahead, bring supplies in advance, and use online ordering with pickup points.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is life like for a crew member with a family on board?
QHow does a cruise director balance work and raising a baby on a ship?
QWhat are the challenges and benefits of raising a child onboard a cruise ship?

Topics Covered

Service Crew4Β½ Happy BaconLoyalty Program4Β½ Happy BaconKids Family4 Happy BaconEntertainment Activities4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Barcelona4 Happy Bacon
San Juan4Β½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description↓

Mercedes Lafuente is living her best life as Cruise Director onboard Vision of the Seas and sailing with her husband and 9 month old baby daughter. I ask Mercedes the difficult questions on her decision to raise her daughter onboard and how easy/difficult is life onboard with a child. Hear the story of how Mercedes Lafuente has risen in the ranks over 19 years as a Loyal to Royal staff member and is bringing her husband and daughter along for the ride! Follow Mercedes Journey on Instagram @MercedesLafuente *Best AMAZON Purchases for a Cruise* (Affiliate Links): 1) 65W Travel Charger: https://amzn.to/39PDIP8 2) 10 Ft., 4 in 1 Universal Charing Cord: https://amzn.to/3juRh8j 3) Portable Laptop Monitor: https://amzn.to/3TayWht 4) Travel Size Sunscreen (3oz. for planes): https://amzn.to/3tXZYhy DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting my channel so I can continue to provide you with content each week!