Excursion age restrictions

[Y2KMOM]

I was reading on Dave's DCL Tribute site that it listed ages with the shore excursions. How strict are these? I have a 3yr. old dd and 10 mo. ds. It seems like there is almost nothing to do with those age children except go to the beach.

 

[jel0511]

Very strict. On our first cruise our children were 4 and 18 months, and the only thing we could do were the beach excursions. Most of the excursions that have an age limit for children above 3 are only for children of that age, children below that age limit aren't even allowed to go. I was told by DCL that it's for insurance purposes. So, even for our next cruise, our kids will be 6 and 3, we still won't be able to do any snorkling excursions unless we leave the kids on board. Now, a lot of the independent tour companies located in each port sometimes will take people of all ages, but you'll have to book with them directly, not with DCL.

 

[Y2KMOM]

Thanks for the info. I am glad that I looked at Dave's site. The do not have the age limits on the disney cruise site.

 

[my3kids]

If you want to do an excursion with your spouse, the children can stay in the club. (Not sure about Flounders for the littlest ones though)

 

[coconutty]

Y2KMom, I think we'll be on the same cruise (9/13 Western) with our 3 kids, ages 4,3 and 4 months. Also in our party will be my niece (4) and nephew(14 months). We have reserved the Seaworld Explorer Semisubmarine in Grand Cayman, which is suitable for all ages. There are 2 semi-sub excursions in GC and another in Cozumel. Although my ds's (4&3) are good swimmers, we wanted something that everyone can enjoy together. Hope this helps! Not long now!

 

[Y2KMOM]

coconutty,
Hey we are on the same cruise
I wanted to do the land and sea tour at Grand Caymon, but it says 5 and up. I really wanted to take my dd to the turtle farm, my Mom thinks she will enjoy it. Thanks for the tip and I will see you in a few weeks.