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[Marv]

I was looking into a 4 day cruise for 2004 because this way both of my kids would be in the same kids care club for ages 8-12. (They would rather be toghether and I'd rather have them together.) If we go in 2003, one would be 7 and one would be 11, thus the 2 different clubs. Here's my questions for anyone:
1) How far apart are the clubs, would it be more of a hassle to go to 2 clubs v. one?
2) If they are in the same club, I know it's divided by age anyway (ages 8-9 and 10-12), so would the kids get to be together that much anyway?
3) When the kids navigators list an activity on another deck, what if a child doesn't want to do that activity? Can he still stay in the club doing the computers, etc.?

[Wendyismyname]

Excellent question! One I've often asked myself. Not here, just in my mind. I'm curious to know also. We're planning on a 7 night cruise in 2005, celebrating our 10th anniversary.
Time to start saving those DVC points!!

Wendy

[Bert & Sully]

Wendy you doing Eastern or Western Itinerary?

[Wendyismyname]

Elaine,
Not too sure on that one. Which do you suggest? Are you going to be on there as well??? That would be a blast!!
As far as the cruise goes, I won't care if we ever get off the ship!!! LOL!

Wendy

[Bert & Sully]

Well we're doing the Eastern sailing November 29th. I've already been to Mexico and we go down to Key West on a somewhat regular basis so it was a no-brainer for me.

Have you been in the Caribbean at all Wendy?

[Dave Marx]

Originally posted by Marv:

1) How far apart are the clubs, would it be more of a hassle to go to 2 clubs v. one?
2) If they are in the same club, I know it's divided by age anyway (ages 8-9 and 10-12), so would the kids get to be together that much anyway?
3) When the kids navigators list an activity on another deck, what if a child doesn't want to do that activity? Can he still stay in the club doing the computers, etc.?

<font size="2" face="Comic Sans MS, Arial">The clubs are on the same deck, separated only by the atrium lobby. It's not much of a hassle to have to visit both.

The kids will share the same facilities. It's the group activities that are separate. When there's no special activity they'll have no problem hanging out together (if that's what they want).

As far as I know, the clubs are always open and staffed, even when there's an activity elsewhere. The big exception is the kids farewell show on the final day of the cruise -- they're all part of that. If they want to stay in the club but opt-out of most activities, I'm pretty sure they can (but would they want to?). They also have the option of being with their parents. You'll have a beeper, so any time one of the kids wants out of the club, you'll get a beep.

[Wendyismyname]

Elaine,

Only places I have been are Florida, Hawaii, England, and many many other states. The first time I had ever seen the ocean was Bournemouth Beach, UK!!

is it purty?

wendy

[Bert & Sully]

Oh it's definitely reeeeeeeal puuuuurdeee Wendy!

[Marv]

Thanks for the answers, Dave. I looked at some old navigators that I ran copies of a few months ago. I've only had time to compare the 2nd day, but it looks like for the two groups they are only together for the first 45 minutes and then again at supper, the evening movie and after 10:00 on (if they choose to do the activities for the seperate age groups). This is why I was wondering if they might opt out of some of the activities to be together at the club. I have one who doesn't want to be too far away from his brother and the brother doesn't mind it. So, it's nice to know they would have the option to do this.