Will my 8 & 9.5 yr old sons feel they are too old for the pirate cruise?

[mom2boys]

I signed them up for our upcoming trip. I just read another post that the boat seems to be filled kids around the age of 5. The both still enjoy fantasy play - especially my 8 yr old.

[slp87]

While the boat had a lot of younger children on my DD's trip, she would still do it again in a heartbeat! She had a wonderful time. If they're still into fantasy, they will love it!!

[pirateofthecarolinas]

My DS9.5 year old went in Dec. and loved it. My DD7 also enjoyed it. There were younger children on the cruise. I told my son that the CMs would probably need him to be a leader and show everyone how to behave on a boat.

He was hesitant about this activity but went anyway because I insisted. It was one of his favorite activities from the trip. For someone who didn't want to go he sure talked about it a lot for the rest of the week.

It was the 4 year olds who were having trouble separating from their parents. I think the older children enjoy it more because there wasn't any anxiety involved for them.

Lori

[pnelson]

My 9 year old didn't like it. And his a very "young" boy, if you know what I mean. He had to buddy up and hold hands with another boy-He thought that was for 'kindergardeners". I guess it depends on the child. My son loves to play with swords, etc. so I was surprised, but he did feel there were too many young kids on the boat.

[mom2boys]

Thanks for the replies. I think I will keep the pirate cruise for my boys. They will have each other to partner with. They are best buddies (85% of the time anyway :upsidedow)

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