Balcony or no Balcony for 3 year old and 10 month old

[minette]

We going on our first cruise as a family on the Carnival Pride to the Mexican Riverea in Dec. I've already reserved a balcony room for us, but I'm concerned about safety for my kids.

Anyone have experience to help me decide on this, I have a week to change it to a regular oceanview room. thanks.

[Kuki]

A balcony cabin would not be an issue as long as you act responsibly, and don't leave the kids on the balcony unattended.

[beenie weenie]

What Kuki said. I have purchased stick on alarms that would sound if the balcony door was opened. So if by chance I was in the bathroom, asleep etc... I would be alerted to someone opening the door.

Balconies are great when cruising with kids, it gives a couple a quiet place to go and relax while the kids are sleeping.

[lfgaynor]

Yes, balconies are great for hanging out when your little ones are napping or going to bed early. It beats hanging out in a dark cabin! Just make sure kids are always attended on the balcony.

smooth sailing,
Luisa Frey
Family Cruise Editor