Tips for Cruising Carnival with a Toddler | Cruising with an Infant | Baby's First Carnival Cruise

[@stevebentkowski4801]

Definitely bring an umbrella stroller. You can still enjoy your time (maybe hit the bar) when they get cranky and want to sleep. Get a stateroom by the elevator. I got adjoining cabins with my son and his family with two under 3 year olds. You can keep them locked, shut or don't have to use them, but just in case one of the toddlers gets up and wanders in next room their parents can still enjoy their sleep (this happened to us). After the first day my daughter-in-law was sold on this as we went back and forth all the time, since we kept part of the kids stuff with us to save them some space. We've been on 22 cruises, so we didn't mind missing some things so our kids could have some fun. I will add that my wife and I are HANDS ON grandparents, so this worked great for us and everyone had a good time.

[@barrettosontheloose]

That’s awesome!! Thanks for the extra tips! What lucky grand babies you have!! 🤗

[@mirandacollins9506]

My in laws are very hands on grandparents as well and we will be cruising with them next year. They are saviors on family vacations and help me keep my sanity. I’m sure they appreciate you!

[@mamajen8172]

Thank you so much!!! This is the best "cruise with kids" video that I have been able to find. Great information.

[@barrettosontheloose]

Why thank you!!! 🤗

[@brendasollers9750]

I'm just getting here,my 4 year old and my will love this cruise im sure I can't wait to see how much fun my child will have here

[@barrettosontheloose]

We hope you have an awesome time! 🤗

[@aubreygregory3849]

Just booked a cruise that will be the first for my five year old, 2 year old, and husband! Your video was super helpful and informative!!

[@barrettosontheloose]

Thank you so much! Hope you have a fantastic cruise! 🤗

[@conswizzle]

Taking my daughter on her first cruise in February. She'll be a year old (21 months). Super excited!

[@barrettosontheloose]

How exciting! We cruised to Alaska at that age! Have an amazing trip!

[@Mrtoledo25]

This video and tips are AMAZING!!!! We are leaving for 7 nights in the symphony of the seas soon and we are pretty much getting everything you have recommended. Thank you!!!

[@barrettosontheloose]

Love it!!! Thank you for watching!!! So glad we could help! We hope you have a wonderful time! 🤗🤗

[@mackeycharli256]

That final wrap up hit home. Considering a cruise with our 3 year old after having done a few previously on our own. Will certainly be a different experience but it’s not just about us, thank you for the reminder.

[@barrettosontheloose]

Thank you!! We love your comment! There are so many people who will tell you not to take your child on a cruise. Honestly, just like any other vacation or even any normal day, having a child is work. So why not take them, make memories, visit different places, see new sceneries, have different experiences without having to cook or clean? Lol!

[@RegalQueen1966]

Thanks! Great video. My grandchildren will be 8, 5 and 1 on their 1st cruise in May 2024. We are super excited!

[@barrettosontheloose]

That is so exciting! And how fun! Hope you all make lots of wonderful memories! 🤗

[@ItzayanaIniguez]

very informational. Some of the stuff seemed like over planning to me, but some things, I did not think about. Overall very helpful. Im going to travel with grandparents to lighten the load. hopefully that will help

[@barrettosontheloose]

The video definitely covers a lot, so cruisers can pick and choose what’s helpful and useful to their families. What’s too much planning for one, might not be for another. Can’t please everyone, but we’re glad you got some value from it. Taking grandparents will definitely be helpful! Hope you have a nice cruise!! 🤗

[@xochloeelise]

Very helpful, my almost 1 month old will be cruising in December 🎉

[@barrettosontheloose]

Thank you! 🤗 Do you mean 1 year old? Lol!

[@HotSauceSheroTV]

Thank you thank you thank you for this video!!!!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@barrettosontheloose]

LOL! You’re so welcome!!! 🤗

[@holyddogg7]

Your videos are awesome Booked our first cruise 11/27/23 on Radiance just 4day excursion with our 3year old -just little trial run before booking longer cruise Thanks again

[@barrettosontheloose]

Thank you so much! I have a feeling you’ll be booking your next cruise shortly after! 🤗

[@olabodeoluwasola6096]

Your Video is very detailed thank you, we will be going with our three children 8,6,$3.

[@barrettosontheloose]

That’s awesome! Have a wonderful cruise!

[@willofthemaker]

We have a 3 month old right now but thinking about going on a cruise when we can. nice to see some of your videos explaining what its like with an infant. Very helpful! Thanks!

[@barrettosontheloose]

You’re so welcome! We love it! We feel like it’s an easy way to vacation. 😍

[@NikkiWishes]

This was very very helpful as someone who went a quite a few cruises over the years this will be my first one as a mom with my 17 month and I’m trying so hard to be prepared and manage my expectations. Thanks for all the tips and info

[@barrettosontheloose]

Awesome!!! You’re so welcome! 🤗

[@OneInTheSameWithDearra]

We're going on one next month she with be 6 months..... thanks for all the helpful info!!!

[@barrettosontheloose]

That’s awesome!! Hope you enjoy every minute!! 🤗

[@LisaEvans-d2l]

Taking my grandson on his first cruise. It will be him, his momma and me. Super nervous, but your video helped so much!!! He will be 14months when we cruise.

[@barrettosontheloose]

That’s exciting! You all will make such wonderful memories and have some special bonding! ❤️

[@vipin_thegame]

Thank you for such an informational video. Covers everything! 😊

[@barrettosontheloose]

Thank you for watching!! 🤗

[@brittanyhainzinger5261]

Heading to Alaska with our 1 year old! He will be 13 months during the cruise. 3 weeks until we set sail! Can't wait!!

[@barrettosontheloose]

Awesome!!! Hope you have a blast!!! Check out our Alaska cruise vlog series! 🤗

[@N.Jersey]

This was so helpful!! Cruising 2023 with 2 year old, we're so excited

[@barrettosontheloose]

How fun!!! Enjoy your cruise!!! 🤗

[@novisitanggang4359]

We recently went on a Carnival Cruise with our 11 month old and brought a blend jet to blend the food for our baby.

[@barrettosontheloose]

That’s a great idea! I was thinking about this the other day. Did you use it in the main dining room or on lido deck or just in your room?

[@novisitanggang4359]

@@barrettosontheloose we used it more in the lido as the food in main dining area had more options for our baby (like soup, mash potatoes, steamed veggies bread and chicken strips)

[@dezzy8575]

Thank you so much for this video booked a family cruise with my 1YO and 5 YO and I was really nervous about it. This really helped me and calmed me. Thank you for doing this.

[@barrettosontheloose]

Awww that’s awesome! Thank you for letting us know! We hope your cruise is a blast! 🤗

[@tracywilliams7724]

This video is awesome! We’re avid carnival cruisers and preparing to take our grandchildren with us. The diaper bag with changer is a must have. I can’t find it in amazon. Can you please link it for me? Thank you!! ♥️

[@barrettosontheloose]

Thank you!!! ❤️ I can’t find the one that we have, but this one is pretty similar: amzn.to/3T85hHr

[@tracywilliams7724]

Thank you so much!! ❤️

[@dmcharles1016]

This was very helpful! I didn't even think about bringing the disposable bibs. We keep some in the car for restaurants. We're taking our 2 and 4 year olds on their first cruise in November.

[@barrettosontheloose]

Awesome! Love to hear that! Hope your family has a blast!! Take lots of pics! 🤗

[@sheenajackson2596]

Thank you for sharing, my husband and I will be celebrating another anniversary in February 24. My daughter recently inquired if she could attend with us. she and her husband will be bringing their two children who will be six and two years of age at the time of sailing. I want to be able to help my daughter with the children, as well as have some quality time with my husband. It will be interesting to see how it all pans out. I’m just hoping it’s not one of those leave the kids with the grandparents routine the entire cruise.

[@barrettosontheloose]

That will be exciting! If you don’t mind our suggestion, what if you set the expectations ahead of the cruise and designate which sea days or which times of day the you, the grandparents, will be on kid duty?

[@noellebatista3896]

Your videos are so helpful! I’ve been on 10 carnival cruises but this will be my first as a mom of a toddler (she will be 2y11m when we board). So I’m just lost 😂

[@barrettosontheloose]

LOL! Totally understand! It’s a whole new adventure! The good thing is you’ve been able to enjoy all the activities that come with cruising while not having to care for a young child! This time around, just take it easy, go with their flow and make memories! It’ll still be a great time! ❤️❤️

[@lisacollier7573]

Thank you. Im in Australia and taking my 16 month old on a nz cruise soon. I've cruised prior and we have gone overseas with him but I was feeling like it was a mistake to book. You have reassured me it's worth it so thank you

[@barrettosontheloose]

That is wonderful to hear! Thank you! We had the privilege of visiting your beautiful country in 2018! Hope you have a wonderful trip!!! ❤️

[@franklloyd96]

Happy, happy

[@lesliebuggs3]

My toddlers are 2 (soon to be 3 in Jan) and 4.. we will be sailing soon. Im a little nervous but Ive taken many notes. We plan on using the kid zone..hopefully well get some adult time in.

[@barrettosontheloose]

How exciting! Just remember, your family will make tons of memories on this vacation and pack a lot of patience. 🤗 We actually tried Camp Ocean on our last cruise, and just put out the video yesterday, if you are interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4C0lmx9pLaXidU

[@joywang6846]

This video is AMAZING!!!

[@barrettosontheloose]

Thank you!!! 🤗

[@thaynabaez3732]

We did our first cruise with our baby when she was 11 months old. We had a blast other than restriction from covid and not being able to get off at some port. Looking forward to our next cruise in october without this restriction and hopefully being able to enjoy camp ocean.

[@barrettosontheloose]

If you had a blast then, you will have an even more amazing time since she can actually get off now!! Where are you guys headed in October?

[@mermaidnora]

Thanks for all this information!

[@barrettosontheloose]

Our pleasure! 🤗

[@ajaytravers9985]

Good job Amanda! Enjoy the Cruise! I love you all❤

[@rojo1124]

This was extremely informative!! Thank you. Helped me with things I didnt think of. My child will be 1 when we cruise.

[@barrettosontheloose]

Awesome! We hope you guys have a blast!! 🤗

[@brittanysmith8839]

Thank you for the info! I'm more nervous now though 😔. My daughter is 2 and a half. She isn't potty trained yet. Do you think we can change that in 2 months?? 😬. Also we are flying in and I never thought about the car seat. Is there a place to rent them or how can I figure that out without having to bring one?

[@barrettosontheloose]

If she is showing interest in potty training, or can communicate the fact that she has a wet diaper after the fact, then yes, you can definitely get her potty-trained! I would look for a shuttle company that can offer a car seat or doesn’t require one. There is also public transportation which we’ve used before - bus, train, etc.

[@brittanysmith8839]

@@barrettosontheloose oh right the bus is a good idea! Thanks for the quick response 🫶

[@nappyqueen86]

Great advice. Subbed

[@barrettosontheloose]

Thank you so much!

[@cindyjerrypiard6468]

Thank you for such great information. We will be traveling with a 4 year old and 1 year old. 😬

[@barrettosontheloose]

Awesome! So glad we could help! Have a great cruise!! 🤗

[@ladyk6829]

Thank you for this! We have never cruised and going on our first for Thanksgiving with our toddler who will be 2 (27 months) as well as a 10yr old. We are excited and Im hoping he is potty trained but not holding my breath either.

[@barrettosontheloose]

Awesome!! Show him pictures of the ship's splash pad as motivation, lol! Best of luck with potty training!

[@mariahmagallanes6699]

@@barrettosontheloosehow do they know or confirm? Do they pull your kids swim trunks down to check? What if I just put my kid in the water with his trunks, how do they know if your toddler is potty trained or not?

[@barrettosontheloose]

@mariahmagallanes6699 they will ask you if your child is potty trained. You say yes or no. As long as the child isn’t wearing any type of diaper, they pretty much take your word for it.

[@DirtylilSlot]

Traveling to Long Beach today to go on a 6 day cruise with my baby who turned 1 five days ago. The zip-lock bags for storing food/snacks for later was a genius idea, thank you for that. I'm up at 4 in the morning trying to figure out if I'm missing anything. Probably over thinking since I am nervous traveling with my 1 year old lol. And your video made me feel much more confident in what I've prepared for. So thank you, for an awesome video. And with all respects, you are just breath takingly gorgeous too! haha. Have a great day, I'll be sailing today around 5pm PST.

[@barrettosontheloose]

Aww thank you so much!!! For that age, we’d definitely bring a small stroller, baby carrier, diapers, wipes, disposable bibs and placemats, bottles/sippy cups and snacks! Have an awesome time!!!

[@robertholbert9365]

Thanks for all the great info! Our twins turn 6 months on 3/9 and will sail on their first cruise 2 days later on 3/11!

[@barrettosontheloose]

That’s so exciting!!! Have a great time!

[@chunniema21]

Such a great video. 👍 we are cruising next month w the kids. 14, 3, and 1! Wish us luck!

[@barrettosontheloose]

Have so much fun!! It’ll be great! And your 14-year-old can probably help! 🤗

[@chunniema21]

@@barrettosontheloose thank you! He is such a great helper!

[@racheltsiboe5896]

Thanks for the tips so helpful

[@barrettosontheloose]

So glad you found them helpful! Thank you!

[@desteneemartinez]

Thank you beyond measures for this information. ❤

[@barrettosontheloose]

My pleasure!!! ❤️❤️

[@explore-with-us]

great clip, enjoyed watching it, thanks for sharing

[@barrettosontheloose]

Thank you for watching!

[@CassandraHillsman-uy6yw]

Has anyone ever told you that you look like Megan Trainor? Great tips btw!

[@barrettosontheloose]

Thank you! Lol, no! I’ve gotten Alexa PenaVega and Joanna Levesque, lol!

[@laneyangell93]

Thanks for this video! We’re taking our kids on their first cruise! 4 and 1 (:

[@barrettosontheloose]

How exciting!! We hope your family has an amazing trip! 🤗

[@vvviiiiiicccc]

Going on a cruise in August. My son will be 7 months. So excited to see what this will look like. My husband and I did our first cruise last year and were obsessed now!

[@barrettosontheloose]

Hope you guys have a blast and make lots of memories! ❤️ Cruising is addicting for sure!

[@sroden362]

We've been on many cruises but it'll be our first with our 7 month old. We cruise in 6 days! 😊

[@barrettosontheloose]

How exciting!!! Isn’t it funny how even when you’ve cruised many times pre-baby, once you add them in to the cruising picture, you kind of feel lost? LOL! Hope you all have an amazing time! 🤗

[@vvviiiiiicccc]

@@sroden362 how exciting! Have fun! Keep me posted on other tips!

[@vvviiiiiicccc]

@@barrettosontheloose lol that's how I felt with everything! Even going to the store. I was like um how do I do this. Now it's all natural and easy. Definitely ready to get the cruise nerves with baby out of the way.

[@christinak.1357]

Hi, I am cruising with my 11 month old for her first birthday next month. My husband and I are curious if the curtains in the balcony room are blackout curtains or not? If they aren't we will definitely buy a blackout curtain for nap time with some magnetic hooks. Thanks, I appreciate you responding to my question. Great video and tips

[@barrettosontheloose]

Thank you for watching! Hope you guys have a wonderful trip! For us, the curtains give plenty of darkness if closed from wall to wall. I’ve seen other cruisers say it’s not enough for them.

[@christinak.1357]

@@barrettosontheloose great thanks you so much for your response. I have so much anxiety about cruising with my baby lol but im grateful we can just get on the ship and avoid a flight here in Charleston. One last thing, are they reasonable with the amount of luggage 🧳 you can bring on the ship? I have a feeling we will have a lot of stuff with the umbrella 🌂 stroller and pack and play and all her formula and what not?

[@barrettosontheloose]

Not having to fly is so helpful!! They will not say anything about the amount of luggage you have. It might be easier to wear your daughter in a baby carrier for boarding? Then keep the stroller folded up resting on top of a rolling carry-on suitcase, for example. Check in as many bags as you want, but carry on the important things. There is a video on our channel with some of the things you should carry-on.

[@christinak.1357]

@@barrettosontheloose great thanks so much. I will definitely check out the video. I appreciate all your help. Great information 👍

[@christinak.1357]

@@barrettosontheloose which video is it called on what to carry on? The bags that we check, do we get back right away?

[@jordynjoelle2231]

Hi! Cruising to the Caribbean in Aug with a 21mo old. Have cruised before but never with a toddler. Would you suggest we bring our car seat on excursions or would he be considered a lap infant? Trying to plan port days that are still fun for the adults but also able to travel with him safely. We will have our travel stroller too.

[@barrettosontheloose]

How exciting! If you plan on doing any excursions that involve car transportation, it is up to you on what you feel comfortable doing. Most of these countries and islands don’t have car seat laws so most cruisers will just hold their child in their lap. Of course there are few who bring it along, again it comes down to what you’re comfortable doing. If you book a Carnival excursion, transportation is typically in large buses so you can hold baby then. Or you can avoid any type of vehicle transportation if you don’t want to bring your car seat and just walk to your destinations.

[@hannahriner-ue6zo]

How did you hang the blackout curtains!? This seems like such a great idea. I understand using the hooks - but how do you actually hang it up??

[@barrettosontheloose]

You can use the magnetic hooks to hang curtains like these: amzn.to/3l8hPjK

[@hannahriner-ue6zo]

Was it hanging though just from the wall like the organizer and you draped it down the crib?

[@alishagalliher2293]

We love cruising and haven’t been able to since we now have twin baby girls. I just booked us one for next year and the girls will be 22 months for their first cruise so I found your video so helpful!

[@barrettosontheloose]

How awesome! We’re so excited for your family!!! Have a blast! Feel free to let us know if you have any other questions.

[@lejonfo]

Ok I have 4. 9,4,2,14 month old. Do you think they have a carrier thing to fit a 2 year old or just stick with an umbrella stroller?

[@barrettosontheloose]

The umbrella stroller comes in handy for ports when you’re doing a lot of walking. I love my baby carrier that I’ve used in backpack mode until my daughter was over 2.5! Here’s the link: amzn.to/3OxwhvX

[@cfamillytravelgroup3318]

Royal Caribbean is very toddler friendly. Have you tried cruising with them? Like their program guarantees that everyone will have something to do at all times

[@barrettosontheloose]

We have not tried RC yet. Maybe in the future.

[@cfamillytravelgroup3318]

@@barrettosontheloose They are amazing for the little ones!!!!

[@dominiquelewis4105]

My wife and our babies are Crusiing Oxtober first out of Norfolk, VA with a 4, 2, and 1 year old🥴lol

[@barrettosontheloose]

Oh you’ll have your hands full, lol! Make sure you bring a baby carrier and stroller! Have a great time and make lots of memories!

[@morganbreitenbach4585]

If you bring a Car Seat do you have to carry it on board, or can you have it checked with your luggage and delivered to your room.

[@barrettosontheloose]

Technically it has to be carried on.

[@lily-n-grey]

Thank you for the tips!!! Taking a 17 month on a Hawaiian Cruise 15 days .....I dunno whether to look forward to it or not!!!!

[@barrettosontheloose]

That is awesome!! Definitely treat the ship like your home and keep routine as much as possible! Naps are very important! With that length of time, you can take it easy and explore the ship slowly. Have a blast! 🤗

[@selefana2005]

I have a 2 year old twins and this is our first cruise. I'm so nervous but excited. What activities can the kiddos do that would be fun for them? Is the camp still on? They're not vaccinated yet

[@barrettosontheloose]

How fun! Definitely bring some small toys and books to play with in the stateroom. Around the ship, they can play in the mini golf area, roam around, watch shows, some ships have Zumbini classes and have a trampoline park that has a time slot for young kids, build-a-bear, etc. Yes, Camp Ocean is open for that age group! Hope your family has an amazing time!!

[@khichez]

Thanks amazing video

[@barrettosontheloose]

Thank you so much!! 🤗

[@quellymylife1]

This was VERY HELPFUL

[@barrettosontheloose]

Awesome! Thank you so much!!

[@thatgirlangie83]

I know everyone gets a Sign & Sail card, how does that work with toddlers when in the camp? Do they have to wear their own lanyard?

[@barrettosontheloose]

All cruisers get a Sail and Sign card, but we just hold onto our daughter’s in our own lanyard. You check them in and out of Camp Ocean with your card. We have 2 Camp Ocean videos, if you’re interested. Also, lanyards are one way of carrying the card around, but you can use whatever you want.

[@dharamaini6995]

Hi! Did you travel on the carnival radiance? I've heard that the walls aren't magnetic, only the ceilings. Is that right?

[@barrettosontheloose]

We traveled on Carnival Radiance back when it was Carnival Victory in 2013! They walls are magnetic.

[@michaelbartold4716]

Hello, thank you for the video. My wife is due in September with our first, and extended family is wanting to do an Alaska cruise in June 2025. You mention that the baby needs to be 12 months old if it is 2 sea days in a row. Does that mean the day after you leave has to a port day? or would it be fine to be leave and sea day the next day. Thanks

[@barrettosontheloose]

Congratulations!!! We have an Alaska cruise playlist, if you are interested! Two consecutive sea days, embarkation day does not count. So for example, it can be embarkation day, sea day, sea day, port.

[@Alyssamc73]

Thank you so much for this video, this is so so helpful. We will be taking my daughter on her first cruise next January, she will be 2.5 I'm a SAHM and not comfortable with leaving her in the Camp Ocean (personal preference), and I had been wondering if I would be allowed inside with her just to play, so do you know if that is that the case? ♥️

[@barrettosontheloose]

How fun!! Thanks for watching! We have a Camp Ocean video about our experience, if you’re interested! Camp Ocean has stay and play times for under 2s and a fun Zumbini parent/tot class!

[@VJSlots]

This video is really helpful! We're taking our two kids next month to a Hawaiian Cruise! Just subscribed to your channel, Barreto last name is so familiar, is that from Philippines?

[@barrettosontheloose]

Thank you so much! How exciting! Yes, Justin was born in the Philippines. 😃

[@egchriste]

We are doing a Disney cruise at the end of summer. Can you talk about what to do while she naps and bedtime? I'm worried my hubs and I will be bored while she naps in the room.

[@barrettosontheloose]

That will be so fun! Here are a couple ideas: 1. Nap when she naps. A well-rested parent is a happy parent. 😴😃 2. Since you’ll be traveling with your husband, take turns on who stays in the room during nap/down time, then grab a drink and head to a deck to lay out and get some you time. 🍷🍹 3. Book a balcony room. When you’re back in the room for down time, you can still get that fresh sea air and have beautiful ocean views. 🌊 4. If you watch any shows/movies, bring a tablet with them pre-downloaded for you to watch.

[@jeremysherylcruiseadventures]

Hey guys! New to the channel and love the video. We sail with our kids this November on the Breeze.

[@barrettosontheloose]

Thank you!! That’s so exciting! How old are they?

[@jeremysherylcruiseadventures]

@@barrettosontheloose we have a 9 year old and a set of 6 year old twins! Out VLOGS will be fun-filled, as they have never cruised before.

[@barrettosontheloose]

@@jeremysherylcruiseadventures so awesome! 🤗

[@tierrarose69]

This video was so helpful! I'm planning a cruise for next year and my son will just be turning 4. For camp ocean, are there designated times for lunch, or do you just come at anytime for pickup?

[@barrettosontheloose]

Thank you!! For Camp Ocean on sea days, it does not close for lunch. You just pick up for lunch or do lunch then drop off. Camp Ocean Kids' Only Lunch is offered only on port days, 12:00pm-12:50pm in the Lido Restaurant (time/location may vary) Sample menu for lunch may include: chicken nuggets, cheese/pepperoni pizza, french fries, carrot and celery sticks with Ranch dressing and chocolate chip cookies for dessert. Have a wonderful cruise!!

[@brendasollers9750]

I be here 12/11/23

[@katykakes82]

This was so helpful thank you! I am curious to know how nervous you were to have a little one on board? I'm trying not to be super nervous but we all know mom anxiety is real! Thanks for any suggestions or wisdom in being able calm my nerves

[@barrettosontheloose]

Hi Katy! Thank you for watching! We totally understand how it can be nerve wracking, but the railings on the upper decks are pretty high and either solid or have barriers so your child will be safe. (There are some lower decks where the railings are not solid, but those areas are easy to avoid.) She was always with one of us or both of us at all times too. If you have a balcony room, make sure to lock the top and careful for slamming doors so little fingers don’t get smashed. Deep breath! It will be a great time! 🤗

[@princettajackson4775]

This will be our family's first time traveling with a 2 year, and I was a little nervous until I watched your video. Thank you for all the helpful tips!

[@barrettosontheloose]

Love that!! Thank you!!! Hope you all have a blast! 🤗

[@princettajackson4775]

It was not easy lol, but we had a wonderful time!

[@barrettosontheloose]

Lol! What activities did you guys do? Did your little one like the food?

[@PammiePooh15]

Since carnival just announced that Covid vaccines are no longer required my family and I (including grandparents and my siblings) are all planning a cruise in January! We have a 1 month old today and he will be a little over 6 months on this cruise 🥲 we’ve definitely missed cruising and can’t wait to go again!

[@barrettosontheloose]

Woohoo! So excited for your family!! What is your itinerary?

[@PammiePooh15]

@@barrettosontheloose I’m not sure just yet, we just started talking about the trip a few days ago! My mom was the one looking into everything! I know we’re sailing out of Galveston !

[@brittanybaker5586]

Cruising with my 18 month old next month! First cruise for myself ever, will have a big group but worried about what she will do without waterworks the whole week?

[@barrettosontheloose]

The mini golf course is always a hit! There’s a Zumbini class, Build-A-Bear workshop, Dr. Seuss breakfast and parade. Dr. Seuss Bookville usually has toys and you can checkout books. Some ships also have actual playgrounds and the SportsSquare. The Panorama has a trampoline park with designated times for the under 5. Oh and ice cream! Toddlers also like roaming around in general so walk around the ship and/or find an empty lounge to let them run around in during the day. Hope you have a blast!!

[@DiablitaSicaria]

Do you know if air mattresses are allowed ?

[@barrettosontheloose]

A small toddler sized one would be fine, but anything bigger will take up way too much space.

[@jeffb9371]

Thanks you for the video! My wife and I have cruised several times in the past, but in June of next year we are taking an Alaska Cruisetour on Princess with our 3 year old. My big concern is booking excursions that require transportation from the ship to the activity. Did I understand correctly that we will need a car seat? Did I see you using one in this video on an excursion? I have already been trying to find a travel friendly one that will minimize bulk. Any additional information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[@barrettosontheloose]

Hi Jeff! Thank you for watching! For an Alaskan cruise, you will need a car seat/booster seat if you're doing any road transportation by anything other than a big bus. Take a look at our Alaska playlist to see what we did in each port. The only port we needed a car seat in was Skagway, because we rented a car and ventured off on our own into the Canadian Yukon, which we HIGHLY recommend! Your daughter will enjoy the stops and the views are spectacular!

[@jeffb9371]

@@barrettosontheloose Thank you for your response. I feel like we are going to buy a travel friendly one just because we will end up interior Alaska and on a tour into Denali. I would rather be safe than sorry!

[@daisygiselle416]

Are 1 year olds allowed in ocean camp? If so, do you know what times? Love the video btw!

[@barrettosontheloose]

Thank you so much! Currently, the Covid protocols do not allow for unvaccinated children under 5. With the recent vaccine approval for this age group, this should change very soon. Under 2 would then be allowed to join for parent/tot times and select port days, but you’d find out times on the ship. When do you sail?

[@AlexisHeck-g1o]

Did you stay at a hotel before embarkation day? If so how did you get from the airport to the hotel and from the hotel to the ship? Where did you stay?

[@barrettosontheloose]

Hi Alexis! We’re heading on our 2yo’s 4th cruise this month! We’ve done a variety of driving to port, flying to a port city and taking public buses and lightrail to get to our hotel and then to port. Are you wondering about transportation to a specific port?

[@dancerella2011]

@@barrettosontheloose yes. We will be doing carnival Bahamas cruise porting out of Miami. We have a hotel before and after sail dates. So we would need transportation from Miami a airport to a hotel to the ship back to the hotel and then back to the airport.

[@barrettosontheloose]

Do you know if your hotel provides a free shuttle to and from the airport? One option would be to take the hotel shuttle from the airport to your hotel and then back to the airport the day of your cruise, then take the Carnival shuttle bus to port. It’s a large bus, so car seats are not needed. Another option is to use Lyft, Uber or a taxi without a carseat, since Florida does not require the use in transportation vehicles, but of course you do so at your own risk and if you are comfortable with that.

[@diamondnicole7140]

So under 2 can be left on sea and port days specific times but no meals ? Does this depend on the ship? I saw they only offered night owls. We are wanting to try to plan if we can do any excursions or not without our 1 year old

[@barrettosontheloose]

Correct, the HUB app will show the available times for drop off for under 2 on sea day and port days and no meals.

[@17adriennegabie]

our girl will be 9 months by our cruise time

[@barrettosontheloose]

Such a fun age! Enjoy!!! 🤗

[@EdmondAdventures]

What about baby monitor? Will it work on the cruise?

[@barrettosontheloose]

I’ve heard those work with very short distance. Also depends on if WiFi would be needed.

[@brendasollers9750]

How much is night owl?

[@barrettosontheloose]

$7.50/hour + 18% service charge per child. 10PM-1AM

[@heidiwilson7230]

What size stateroom did you get?

[@barrettosontheloose]

We’ve cruised 4 times with our daughter and have always gotten a balcony stateroom. Having a balcony is a must for us to be able to relax, get fresh air, see the views, etc.

[@Newmama2142]

So if my daughter is 2 now do I have to pay gratuities for her?

[@barrettosontheloose]

Yes, unfortunately. 😞

[@Northstar2000]

Cost to cruise with babies? Gazillion dollars. And I still don't know if it will even be a vacation.

[@barrettosontheloose]

Depending on ages and how many kids you have, some ages are more work. Lol! My advice is to let go of expectations, go with the flow and don’t plan a ton of activities to do on sea days. It might be less of a vacation and more of a trip. Some “trips” aren’t relaxing even without kids (I.e. running around Italy or even New York). I feel like cruising is an easy way to travel and visit different places with little ones. You could always test the waters and go on a shorter cruise. There are cruisers who loved cruising with their children and definitely ones who say they won’t do it until a certain age. We will be cruising in a few months once our youngest turns 6 months old. It’ll be her first cruise and our now 3yo’s 5th cruise. We enjoy it!

[@Northstar2000]

Thanks@@barrettosontheloose ! I have three kids all under 5, so it would be a heck of a job :D. Appreciate your video and advice

[@surge337]

❤❤❤

[@barrettosontheloose]

🤗

[@TSVitanza]

No kids in diapers of any kind, AND, no kids not 100% toilet-trained, in any pool or hot tub.

[@mariahmagallanes6699]

So here’s my question. How will they know? Do they pull your kids pants down to check & see if they have a swim diaper on or what if someone just put their kid in the water with their trunks. My question is how do they check & confirm this?

[@TSVitanza]

@@mariahmagallanes6699 Well, first, YOU know. And every mom on the ship knows that almost no child under age 2 is 100% toilet trained.

[@barrettosontheloose]

Actually, my daughter was 100% fully potty trained before the age of 2, including no diapers at bedtime.

[@holdencawffle626]

Are you black or hispanic?

[@barrettosontheloose]

Is this question for Amanda or Justin?