Best ship for toddlers?

[lmhall2000]

Have not sailed DCL in over 10 years- daughter is expecting her 2nd- just seeking a relaxing sail out of PC- which ship would a 2.5 year old enjoy?

 

[Nicnicnic.nic]

I've only been on the magic but my toddlers loved it and we are going on her again soon

 

[bakofarmgirl]

our toddler loved the wonder and in 2 weeks we are trying the treasure with him and our 7 month old!

 

[Mommb]

Young children can enjoy any Disney ship. All of the ships have a splash zone that young kids can play in even if they're not potty trained. All ships have a nursery available (at an hourly cost) for kids under 3.

Since a 2 1/2 year old probably doesn't care about theming (everything is new and exciting), I'd choose based on itinerary: Which ships are sailing from Port Canaveral at the time you want to go? How many nights do you want? Do the adults want to explore Caribbean ports or just Disney's private islands? A 2 1/2 year old in a stroller won't care much about which port you're in, although Nassau does have a small zoo that might be appealing.

 

[Dug720]

Just make sure she remembers the timing - she cannot be beyond or enter her 24th week during the cruise.

 

[Drfate102]

Honestly, go with a four night on the Wish. It is a great ship with an easy relaxing itinerary with one sea day, one port day at Nassau that you can either stay on the ship or just hop off of for a short bit and Castaway. There is absolutely no stress in that one.

 

[sponica]

Pick whichever one the adults want to go on, toddlers are happy splashing around and eating ice cream.

 

[Jme W]

The real answer is all of them.
The offerings are going to be sparse across the board for things "specifically" for toddlers, and where they do exist, they are uniform across the fleet. Splash zones, wading pools, the nursery, are going to be the key features that are toddler centric. They also all have the kids clubs, which are above her age range, however, during Open House sessions (scheduled daily, check your Daily Navigator for times) they will be able to explore and play in a limited area with a parent (or grandparent). So, since the toddler offerings are uniform, their experience will be the same on any ship in DCL's fleet.
Pick based on what everyone else wants to do - length of cruise, itinerary, and on-board shows/theming

 

[Meem93]

I sailed on the fantasy when my son was 13 months. He really liked it! The Nemo’s splash area was great, he loved the little slide in there. Toddler time was also offered twice a day in Andy’s room. It also had a little baby private night show earlier than the Main one which was great for my son who couldn’t stay up that late.

We are sailing on the magic in two weeks and my son will be 19 months on it. I’m sure it will be great but the splash pad doesn’t look nearly as fun. My sister just sailed on the Magic and there was only one toddler time offered and the nursery was small. There also wasn’t a little pirate night show on her sailing, only the main one at 10. However, two of the dining rooms were really entertaining for her kids.