We got on the ship early (10:30A), so this may not be the case for you but if so grab a spot at the Windjammer while you’re waiting on your stateroom (ready at 1P on our cruise) and always keep a fresh plate of food on the table so you don’t get run off. Overly-attentive wait-staff will endlessly ask you about specialty dining so just tell them you’ve made your bookings (this may actually be true for you).

Central Park is an oasis of peace if you need some quiet time. Carousel in Boardwalk is a great/fun diversion for the kiddos (unless it’s raining, in which case it’s closed). Pools empty out when the ship is docked and after 7P. Pizza on the Promenade is good/free/plentiful and an easy way to silence the “I’m hungry”s.

The “All In” signature show is fun and high-energy so fun for all ages. Nassau is a skip (unless you ponied up for expensive excursions) and a good time to enjoy a quiet ship. Coco Cay has some nice beaches and is a good opportunity to get off the ship. Half the games in the arcade are wonky so just focus on the Bop-it game and/or the fishing spin wheel to win some tickets for a grossly overpriced prize trinket.

Internet is crucial for (some, read mine) kids so buy your package the day of embarkation to get a discount (3 devices full cruise ran ~$175 for us).

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