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Cruising is such a relaxing vacation but if you throw an infant in the mix it could drastically change. Eric and I have always been big cruisers. It is so easy to cruise out of Florida, it's cheaper than flying to a resort, and you get to see multiple places (with only unpacking once). As Eric’s 30th birthday approached we knew we wanted to do something special and our mind went straight to taking a cruise.
I’m not going to lie, as the cruise got closer and closer I had my typical vacation ready excitement, but a bigger part of me was nervous. This was our first cruise as a family of three and I had no clue what to expect when cruising with a 9 month old. It turns out that the large amount of nerves I had was for nothing. Yes, our cruise was different than the previous ones we have been one but looking back, there is no need to be nervous when sailing with your little one.
Baby Carrier: We brought out Lillee Baby carrier and our Beach Front Baby Sling. I loved that the sling could get wet. I would wear it in the ocean or pools and it was perfect for the hot weather. These were both lifesavers! We had a stroller but NEVER used it. Olivia slept in the carrier multiple times and they were great to use around the ship and on the islands.
Dining: If you sail Carnival I would recommend getting a set dining time and not your time dining. In the past Eric and I always did your time dining. This time we knew for Olivia's sake a set time would be best. It was so nice to get to dinner and always having a high chair at the table. Our wait staff was amazing. The first night we ordered Olivia a banana and a fruit plate. Of course, every night after, they always had that ready for Olivia as well. Olivia was always well taken care of. But it was so amazing to see our wonderful waiters interact with Olivia and dance with her each night. This is one of my favorite things about Carnival. The staff goes above and beyond.
As we are onto planning our next vacation, it is tought to decide what type of vacation to do. I love how easy a cruise is but I would love to have Olivia explore other parts of the world as I have.
xoxo,
Chelsae
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Hi there! I’m Chelsae - I’m a wife, first time mom, and dog mom. I’m a teacher turned stay-at-home-mom. I’m a born and raised Florida girl and have the constant itch for travel. I love sharing about our adventures as a family and my journey through parenthood.
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