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P&O (or any other) family cruise

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FairyOnTopOfTheChristmasTree · 12/11/2007 13:51

We are thinking of going on a P&O cruise to the Canaries in about April next year when our DCs will be 2.6 and 8 months. Has anyone done this? Will it be ok, or a total nightmare? Any advice greatly appreciated

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FairyOnTopOfTheChristmasTree · 12/11/2007 16:25

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FairyOnTopOfTheChristmasTree · 12/11/2007 18:34

anyone?

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FairyOnTopOfTheChristmasTree · 12/11/2007 19:54

one final, hopeful, bump.....

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JaamyFawkes · 12/11/2007 22:35

Hi Fairy

Not exactly what you were asking for but I saw that you hadn't had an answer...

My sister's family went on a med cruise this Aug taking my mum and various other relatives with them. She has 2 DS - 2.5 and 5.5 (my sister, not my mum!)

By all accounts, they found it really relaxing and really enjoyed it but I seem to remember someone saying that there wasn't much for young children to do. Most of the ativities were geared up for older children and teens, eg table tennis, climbing walls, etc They also had to literally stop my younger nephew from throwing himself overboard a couple of times but he is VERY active and will never sit still. The 5 year old loves his food so he really enjoyed that aspect and he also spent a lot of time in the pool.

There were 6 adults and only the 2 DCs so there was always someone looking out for/entertaining them.

Also (under advice from someone else) they took a travel cot for the 2.5 yo. Whether this was just to stop him wandering off in the middle of the night, I'm not sure, but just check what kind of cots are on offer for your DCs.

Desperately trying to remember the cruise line that they went with - Princess something or other seems to ring a bell, though that might have been the name of the ship...

HTH

marbeth · 13/11/2007 22:21

hi we have been on several cruises with P&O.Although our ds was 7.we did see a lot younger children. The ships are excellant for children. Your 2.6 year old would be able to go to children's club during day. At night a night nursery is free of charge.

FairyOnTopOfTheChristmasTree · 19/11/2007 12:52

Thanks for all the advice, it's much appreciated.

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