Tasmen
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For us it was booking Remy for the last night of the cruise after the day at Castaway Cay. We had to rush to get ready for Remy WHILE packing for the next day after a full day on the beach.
For us it was booking Remy for the last night of the cruise after the day at Castaway Cay. We had to rush to get ready for Remy WHILE packing for the next day after a full day on the beach.
Yeah that wouldn't be fun. Plus I try to plan all my 'extra fee' meals for the start of the cruise because I am so full from a week of overeating that I am no longer really enjoying the food by the last night.For us it was booking Remy for the last night of the cruise after the day at Castaway Cay. We had to rush to get ready for Remy WHILE packing for the next day after a full day on the beach.
For us it was booking Remy for the last night of the cruise after the day at Castaway Cay. We had to rush to get ready for Remy WHILE packing for the next day after a full day on the beach.
That was a mistake for us as well - booking Remy on Castaway Cay day - but for a different reason. We were both cooked from being out in the sun all day, so the last thing we wanted was to put on fancy clothes (my poor husband was incredibly uncomfortable wearing a suit and tie...at least I got to wear a sleeveless cocktail dress!). We were still overheated enough that I don't think we properly enjoyed the meal...I think this was more of an issue for my husband than it was for me. Poor planning on my part!For us it was booking Remy for the last night of the cruise after the day at Castaway Cay. We had to rush to get ready for Remy WHILE packing for the next day after a full day on the beach.
I wouldn't use the word ruined, but we were surprised that our three girls didn't want to spend much time there.One of the folks on our first cruise planned lots of adult activities and relaxation ASSUMING that her 5 yo would love the clubs and spend most of the cruise being entertained so she could do other stuff. The kid threw a fit and didn't like the clubs at all and her cruise was "ruined" (her description) because he was so demanding. Flexibility is an asset when vacationing with kids.
One of the folks on our first cruise planned lots of adult activities and relaxation ASSUMING that her 5 yo would love the clubs and spend most of the cruise being entertained so she could do other stuff. The kid threw a fit and didn't like the clubs at all and her cruise was "ruined" (her description) because he was so demanding. Flexibility is an asset when vacationing with kids.
The clubs are talked up as being so wonderful and first time cruisers are told the kids will love it so they do expect to be able to have lots of adult only time. My cousin is traveling next month and expecting her boys to spend lots of time in the clubs and allow her some time to relax with adults. I hope it works out that way because shes going to be very bent out of shape if it doesn't. We've had some trips where the kids were really into the clubs and some trips where they weren't so much. It seemed to have a lot to do with if they made friends there on the first day.One of the folks on our first cruise planned lots of adult activities and relaxation ASSUMING that her 5 yo would love the clubs and spend most of the cruise being entertained so she could do other stuff. The kid threw a fit and didn't like the clubs at all and her cruise was "ruined" (her description) because he was so demanding. Flexibility is an asset when vacationing with kids.
More a first cruise mistake: waiting to see if I'd get sea sick before taking something to prevent sea sickness. That first night (between PC and Nassau) I was miserable and thought cruising wasn't for me.
The clubs are talked up as being so wonderful and first time cruisers are told the kids will love it so they do expect to be able to have lots of adult only time. My cousin is traveling next month and expecting her boys to spend lots of time in the clubs and allow her some time to relax with adults. I hope it works out that way because shes going to be very bent out of shape if it doesn't. We've had some trips where the kids were really into the clubs and some trips where they weren't so much. It seemed to have a lot to do with if they made friends there on the first day.
Yeah, it's kinda hit and miss on Castaway Cay with this process. Others have reported that they had to send one person onboard to get their IDs.
Im confused, do you need photo id at every port to get onboard the ship or just CC? Will color copies of our passports work, this is for Me, DH, DS12, DD10? Or must we actually have passports on CC? They are the only legal ID my kids have.
I dont think having them in my beach bag is a great idea while we snorkel or play... any clarification or explanation on these id needs at ports is appreciated.
Only adults need the photo ID, but yes, it is at every port. I don't know that photocopies of passports would work. I'd recommend you and your DH take your drivers licenses or another government issued photo ID.
If my memory serves me correctly, when we dock at CC, I believe the cruise director comes over the loud speaker to welcome us and then gives us a list of "rules" to disembark. Adults needing an ID is very much one of them. I believe it is repeated a few times. It's been 4 years since I have cruised so I could be mistaken.
I believe that it is only 18+ that need photo IDs. Kids just need their KTTW cards. If you want, I believe you can get a state ID for your kids as well (we do in Ohio). They are inexpensive and handy to have.Im confused, do you need photo id at every port to get onboard the ship or just CC? Will color copies of our passports work, this is for Me, DH, DS12, DD10? Or must we actually have passports on CC? They are the only legal ID my kids have.
I dont think having them in my beach bag is a great idea while we snorkel or play... any clarification or explanation on these id needs at ports is appreciated.
Yes, to get off the ship everyone needs their KTTW card. To get back on the ship, in most ports, everyone needs their KTTW card and those 18 and over also need a photo ID. The ID is used to gain access to the actual dock area (usually a secured space).I believe that it is only 18+ that need photo IDs. Kids just need their KTTW cards. If you want, I believe you can get a state ID for your kids as well (we do in Ohio). They are inexpensive and handy to have.