Carnival Cruise with Toddler GUIDE: Booking, Boarding, Amenities PART 1 | Carnival Miracle 2023

We took our 1 and 3 year old on a cruise and learned so much about the experience. We’ve been on cruises without kids before so we knew more or less what to expect. I’m sharing all the learnings and things I wish I did instead! Today’s Part 1 talks about booking the cruise, boarding, sleeping arrangements and amenities for kids on the ship. Part 2 will discuss babysitting (Camp Ocean), excursions in Ensenada Mexico and food. Happy traveling!

Chapters
0:00 Introduction
1:40 Booking the Cruise - What type of room to choose?
2:54 Boarding the Ship
4:22 Sleeping arrangements & tips
8:11 Amenities for Kids
10:53 booster seats & high chairs
11:06 public bathrooms for toddlers
11:52 emergency safety

ITEMS MENTIONED

PACKING LIST FOR KIDS
- Go bag: changing pad, wipes, diaper, bottle for the road
- Sleep slack
- Hat
- Books
- Diapers and Wipes
- Straw cup
- Medicine - Ibuprofen, Dramamine, etc
- Stroller
- Sunglasses
- Clothes: Socks, Underwear, PJs, Formal outfit, swimsuit
- Underwear
- Toothpaste & Toothbrush
- Jacket
- Passports
- Ziplock bags
- Cash, small bills
- Phone charger

Carnival Cruise with Toddler GUIDE: Booking, Boarding, Amenities PART 1 | Carnival Miracle 2023

ABOUT ME
Hello! My name is Ashley, I’m 34 and a San Francisco Bay Area native. I’m a first time mom of 2 who works outside of the home. This is an outlet for me to share and document things like life transitions, destination wedding, career, pregnancy, etc. Thanks for watching!

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[jan.thespook]

We are cruising with Carnival in a couple months with our 4 and 6 year old. I am so nervous, since it already feels like cruises are definitely an ideal vacation for more middle aged folks / retirees. I'm trying to go in with realistic expectations! Appreciate your videos.

[michellewills]

Which one do you recommend with a toddler Disney or carnival? I’ve heard Disney is very expensive but I hear that children will love it, but I’ve also heard that carnival is just as good for toddlers around two years old. What would you recommend?

[AppleCakes]

Such a helpful video. The makeshift blackout fabric over your baby’s crib. Is it breathable?

[JaMaraJSmith]

THANK YOU for this video! I didn't understand HOW TO get the "white noise" on my iphone. Can you give a step by step on how to access it on my iphone?

[autumnkurtz]

Thanks for sharing! For the crib cover, which size cover did you have that worked well? The pack and play or crib size?

[orlaneiloki]

I had a booking with carnival for next December 2024 but had to cancel cause I saw that kids can use the pools ect since she will be 1 year old .so we switch to Royal Caribbean since the babies/toddler can use the kids part with a diaper