Sailing with baby …Royal Caribbean Cruise Line

RCCL has an offering that suits smaller babies more than larger ones – here’s the full breakdown:

Plus Aquababies takes children from six to eighteen months and includes such things as baby Gymnastics Aquatots is for eighteen months to three years lots of sing-songs and active play Children of three and older (and potty-trained) can spend a half to a full day in the Adventure Ocean program, plus drive a Barbie Escalade or jeep on the new Power Wheels Track on the cruise line's private island, Coco Cay In-cabin babysitting (based on availability) for ages one and up, when booked through guest services, 24-hours in advance Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas and new Liberty of the Seas offer six different family stateroom categories, including the 330-square-foot, six-person inside family including a curtained-off sleeping alcove and sleeper sofa. Complimentary cribs are available for in-cabin use.

Minus Bring your buggy and baby items – powdered milk and nappies are not sold in ship stores If your child is not potty trained, they won’t be allowed to play in the Adventure Ocean playrooms, even with a parent, and they aren't allowed in any of the ship's pools, even in swim pants.