Our family recently took a trip aboard the Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas with Fisher-Price. Yet we didn’t go alone. We went with 15 of our most favorite and fun families, our fellow Fisher-Price Ambassadors from Canada and the US, the #FisherPriceMoms.
The mission? Learn about Royal Caribbean’s partnership with Fisher-Price and what that means for travelling families. Yet, there is of course wonderful side effects to our epic adventure: sun, sand, swim, food, palm trees and a whole lot more. Including a ton of laughter, smiles and in the midst of everything, wonderful memories to cherish forever.
So how better than to explain what parts of this trip meant the most to the kids, than to ask the kids themselves. To show #FisherPriceOnRoyal through the eyes and mouths of my very own Fisher-Price children. Literally, this is their first official review on My Organized Chaos.
A very excited conversation with Katie:
“I miss the ship, Mom. I want to see the ocean and the pretty water”
“At Adventure Ocean we got to dance. and they had games and friends”
“Then after Adventure Ocean, we’d go to the party downstairs. Pretty lights, pizza and cupcakes!”
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Sophia, wanting to state her favorites about the trip, was very quick with her best memory.
“Mom. Mom. Mom! My most-favorite part is the cars. We drove on the ship. On the ocean!” {PowerWheels for the kids!}
“we went really REALLY fast!”
“Katelyn drove a car, Mom. I’ll do that one next time, ok?”
“and the Little People Birthday Party the other night. I like birthdays!”
“and, oh and we played with the train. and the babies. That was fun too”
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Isabelle was eager to get her opinion in, finally!
“That boardwalk is the best, I’m so glad it was there. We went on the carousel so many times!”
“I think I lived in that round pool for a week, Mom”
“But, I liked visiting Cozumel and Labadee too, I swam more there too. But, we really should have bought that hammock …”
“And, I met the best friends ever … I miss them”
This was the point in the conversation where I stopped asking the girls questions and just replied,
“I miss them too”. I absolutely miss everything we experienced….
I’m happy we took along the girls’ Fisher-Price Kid Tough Digital Cameras {we brought both the new and old versions of this product, you can learn about them both at the link}.
With their own sturdy camera, the kids got to capture their favorite parts of our family trip. Now that we are home, I can flip through their photos and know what meant the most to them. Plus, they are thrilled to show others all the photos that THEY took themselves.
Usually I’m the sole shutterbug everywhere we go, yet perspective is welcome. So my biggest tip to families traveling with children is to pass that camera around, let everyone capture some of their own favorite memories. You’ll get some great photos that way, I promise. As a side bonus, Mom might actually be in a photo or two!
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The Real Disclosure: I’m apart of the Fisher-Price Play Panel and I receive special perks as part of my affiliation
with being a Fisher-Price Play Ambassador {#FisherPriceMoms}. The opinions on this blog are my own.
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Lisa says
11/10/2012 at 10:54 amI absolutely love this post. It was so nice vacationing with your family, spending time with some of my favorite people and doing it all on an incredible ship. The integration of adult and kid friendly activities is perfect because we all know that carousel is not just for kids!
Tammi says
11/11/2012 at 11:39 amThanks Lisa!
Oh yes, it’s not! Loved sharing the trip with you Lisa, many memories made!!
Ellen Christian says
11/10/2012 at 11:00 amWow what an amazing time. Every looks like they really enjoyed it!
Tammi says
11/12/2012 at 8:29 amThey really did, Ellen. Happy kids make happy vacation!! lol
Crystal A. says
11/10/2012 at 12:07 pmOMGosh! I am so jealous! My kids would love a trip like that!
Tammi says
11/12/2012 at 8:30 amMy travel agent sent me vacation sales last week and the Allure of the Seas was on it! {Wester Caribbean Cruise}. I think it was $440 pp for the week. Not bad, especially if you can find a seat sale. Even better for those close to the ports!
Stephanie LaPlante says
11/10/2012 at 12:25 pmIt’s so cute to read it through their words. I totally think the cars are cool too.
Tammi says
11/11/2012 at 11:40 amThat was a perfect activity to get the kids really excited, and they had a variety of Powerwheels too. Thanks for the compliment Stephanie!
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Paula Schuck says
11/10/2012 at 12:28 pmThat is beyond priceless! We love that sweet camera too. I have always lived little people toys. I actually called my daycare that at one point. When my girls wee babies we fostered and ran a daycare. It was a staple here to have all the little people environments to foster creativity.
Tammi says
11/11/2012 at 11:41 amAgreed, Paula! Even our local Gymnastics facility has Fisher-Price climbing structures!
Gvenny says
11/10/2012 at 1:07 pmThank you for sharing your family vacation with me! ALWAYS enjoy your stories and photos!
Tammi says
11/11/2012 at 11:41 amThanks so much Gvenny!!
Amber Killmon says
11/10/2012 at 1:47 pmWhat fun, it looks like you had a blast. Your pictures are so fun too, thanks for sharing them!
Tammi says
11/12/2012 at 8:30 amThanks Amber! 🙂
Dana says
11/10/2012 at 2:45 pmThank you for sharing with all of us!! Looks like a truly amazing adventure! xo
Tammi says
11/12/2012 at 8:31 amI could literally go on and on… maybe next time do a daily blog?
Angela says
11/10/2012 at 4:56 pmWow! This is an amazing partnership. It looks like you had so much fun! The boardwalk looks like a blast.
Tammi says
11/12/2012 at 8:32 amThat was one of the highlights for kids, for sure. But, adults were on the carousel and rock climbing wall too, don’t get me wrong. Just a fun gathering place, and never crowded too, which is so nice!
mom2nathan says
11/10/2012 at 8:10 pmLove this perspective, so true!
Tammi says
11/12/2012 at 8:33 amThanks!!
LeeAnn says
11/11/2012 at 7:12 amWOW! What an awesome experience for your family. I’m glad you had a great time!
We are going on the Allure *next* Thanksgiving (I can’t believe I have to wait a year). Are the Power Wheels always there, or was that just for your trip? My kids would love that. Well, along with the gazillion other things to do on that ship. 🙂
Tammi says
11/12/2012 at 8:35 amThe PowerWheels are a regular activity, open to all. They do it at least twice in the week at the basketball courts. So excited for your trip, and plenty of time to plan!
Tip: if there’s a show {Chicago was on stage when we cruised} or the comedy show – pre-book your tickets before the trip. Those shows are oftentimes sold out. You could wait at the doors an hour before, and try to get standby, but who really likes waiting in lines?
trina says
11/11/2012 at 11:43 amI had a peek through the links you provided in this post, what a nice way to combine them all together. Loved this viewpoint and the photos, great partnership, wow!
Tammi says
11/12/2012 at 8:36 amThanks so much Trina! I have quite a few posts here on the trip, I thought the kids’ perspective was a nice way to round them all out. Happy to hear my idea was a good one!
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Doreen Lamoureux says
11/11/2012 at 2:40 pmWhat an awesome trip. Can I go with you guys, next time. I will be your massage practitioner. How is that?
Tammi says
11/12/2012 at 8:36 ammarvelous idea Doreen!!!
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Doreen Lamoureux says
11/12/2012 at 8:38 amI knew you would like it. 🙂
Ginger Fisher says
11/12/2012 at 8:12 amLooks like SO much fun!!
karen anne says
11/12/2012 at 8:26 amLooks like they really cater to all ages, thanks for all your posts on your trip!
Ericka says
11/12/2012 at 11:17 amWhat an amazing experience. The kiddos will always remember all the fun they had!
Tiffany (NatureMom) says
11/12/2012 at 11:37 amWow! the Powerwheels area alone is just amazing. How fun!
Cecile says
11/12/2012 at 12:01 pmWhat fun! We took a cruise last year, but didn’t take the kids and I wish now that we would have. We were always commenting to each other how much the kids would enjoy the cruise!
Marcella Cook says
11/12/2012 at 12:15 pmWOW, it looks like everyone had so much fun! I got Monster one of the camera’s a while back and he has loved it. He is a future shutterbug! I can’t wait until he is old enough to enjoy a cruise, and we can afford one! This looks like a great family oriented cruise and that’s what I would love for Monster!
mel says
11/12/2012 at 1:22 pmWe just got back from the Allure 4 weeks ago! Best ship EVER!!! Glad you guys had fun!
Tammi says
11/13/2012 at 8:11 amWe just missed one another! Was it the Western Caribbean cruise?
Lindsey G says
11/12/2012 at 1:55 pmLooks like an AWESOME time! What a great idea – letting the kiddos take pictures too!
Deb Dorrington says
11/12/2012 at 3:28 pmWow what a totally awesome vacation, the ship looks and sounds fantastic. The pics are super and ghee does your oldest look so much like you. I would love to take the kids on this excursion, thanks for sharing!
Danielle says
11/12/2012 at 3:42 pmWhat an experience! We’ve only been on one cruise and it was on Royal Caribbean. I definitely want to go again and can’t wait to experience it with our kids.
Tammi says
11/13/2012 at 8:12 amWhich ship was it Danielle? I’m super curious about the others in the fleet now and how they compare…
Danielle says
11/13/2012 at 8:14 amIt was years ago… like pre-kids so I don’t even remember. All I know is that the staff was fabulous, food was tasty, and laying out poolside was our #1 priority 🙂
PW says
11/12/2012 at 9:38 pmThis looks so fun! You also look way too young to be a mom of 3!
Tammi says
11/13/2012 at 8:13 amBless you!! lol
I certainly don’t feel it, though I still get ID at the store! lol
rachel's mom says
11/12/2012 at 10:08 pmwow, what an experience! I can feel the warm breeze in your post, ahhhhhh!!!!
angela m says
11/13/2012 at 7:57 amIt sounds like a great experience to take a family with kids. I love that there is so much for them to do.. My daughters would love this
Alex Nernberg says
11/13/2012 at 8:45 amWhat a great way to share your travel experience – through the kids. They tell it as it is! Thanks for sharing Tammi.
Janet M says
11/13/2012 at 10:07 amVery adventuresome. TI know the children had fun.
Parent Club says
11/13/2012 at 12:03 pmAwesome post Tammi. Your pictures truly show the fun family time on the Allure. From baby to Mom – there was something for everyone wasn’t there. It was a pleasure to travel with your family!
Anna C says
11/14/2012 at 8:06 amLooks like an awesome getaway!
lmc1971 says
11/14/2012 at 10:39 amAmazing! I love how many kid-centric ideas they have on board, especially the Powerwheels area…my son would love it!
Thanks, for sharing!
Best, Lisa
Cindi says
11/16/2012 at 7:07 amYour trip looks very kid-friendly and isn’t that
what it is all about?!
Thanks for sharing…Cindi
debbie p says
11/16/2012 at 4:25 pmLove the area that the kids can drive little cars, soo cute.
Melanie B says
11/16/2012 at 9:57 pmLooks like so much fun!! I cant wait to take my kids on a cruise! My favourite vacation =)
farah says
11/17/2012 at 9:49 amI need to remember to let the boys take pictures more often. I’m never in the picture. Love this post, travel, parenting and reminders to preserve memories. Thanks!
charlie says
11/17/2012 at 9:50 amI’m debating on taking the entire family on the Allure next year, thanks for your series of posts, I have enjoyed reading them. Can you compare this ship with the Oasis?
janice says
11/17/2012 at 9:50 amOh Tammi, LOVE everything about your posts, I smile all the way through them. I need this vacation!!!
Liz says
11/17/2012 at 10:18 amWhat an amazing vacation! Looks like an incredible opportunity and such great memories! I love the photos, especially of the kids driving cars on the deck of the cruise ship!!!
Amber Edwards says
11/17/2012 at 11:45 amWow, that place is absolutely amazing! I think I would have died and gone to heaven if i could take my kids there. AMAZING.
@Mommy_Jennof3 says
11/17/2012 at 11:54 amOMG! what an amazing experience! I have never heard of a Little People cruise but looks awesome!
Anne says
11/17/2012 at 12:50 pmWow, look like there is a ton of stuff of kids on the cruise!
Doris Calvert says
11/19/2012 at 2:30 pmThis looks like a lot of fun, what a great vacation to be able to take with your children:)
Stacie says
11/19/2012 at 8:55 pmLooks like an amazing experience for the whole family! Your kids are so cute.
MrDisco says
11/19/2012 at 9:02 pmThat electric car looks so cool
plumerea says
11/19/2012 at 9:20 pmMemories made with family are precious and unforgettable. I love that this post is through the kids eyes, there’s something really special about the frankness and honestly children bring. Love the kid friendly camera and cars ~double wow and fun!
Tina F says
11/20/2012 at 3:46 pmThank you for sharing your family vacation
Ginger says
11/20/2012 at 7:27 pmOMG!!! That looks like such a blast!!! I can;t wait to take my kids on a cruise. Especially one with powered cars….HELLO!?!?!?!
Rebecca says
11/20/2012 at 8:43 pmOh, lucky you! We’ve gone on two cruises now, and would love to take our kids one day! Royal Caribbean has such a great kids program!
Melanie B says
11/20/2012 at 10:58 pmLooks like so much fun!!! Cant wait to take my kids on a cruise =)
Nena Sinclair says
11/21/2012 at 6:38 amI’ve taken a cruise before on Royal Caribbean (Freedom of the Seas) and I loved it! I would love to go on this one, though, with my grandkids, it would be amazing!!
Melynda says
11/21/2012 at 6:55 amThat looks like so much fun! I have always wondered about taking my kids on a cruise.
Carrie says
11/21/2012 at 9:22 amI went on a cruise with Oasis of the Seas, Allure’s sister ship. What an amazing experience. Looks like your family had a fabulous time. I love they have so many great things for kids to do!
Chelsey says
11/21/2012 at 2:28 pmThis looks like it was an amazing experience! I would love to do that someday with my family…
Susan says
11/22/2012 at 7:17 amHow fun was that?? I saw a few of your pics somewhere else…can’t recall where.
Your girls (and you) are friggin’ gorg!
Jennifer Wilson says
11/22/2012 at 4:05 pmAmazing! Looks like everyone had fun.
Lori L. says
11/22/2012 at 9:26 pmWOW, what an amazing trip! I would have never imagined taking my kids with me on a cruise but after reading about this, it actually looks do-able! LOL
Sabrina T says
11/22/2012 at 9:40 pmThat’s quite the awesome experience you all had, what a great opportunity!
Claudette Lariviere says
11/22/2012 at 10:19 pmWow, looks like everyone had a ton of fun..:-)
Shaunna Johnson says
11/22/2012 at 11:03 pmLooks like wonderful memories to last a life time.
nathania h says
11/22/2012 at 11:48 pmI defiantly need to start looking into cruises for family vacations now. Looks like the kids had a blast though! and the camera is pretty neat to… my 3 year old loves stealing my brand new phone, somehow she knows how to take pictures with it…looks like someone will be getting a kid proof camera for Christmas this year! Great post!
JENNIFER HART says
11/23/2012 at 5:55 amSeeing the “little people” brought back a memory of one of my favorite Fisher- Price childhood toys that I had forgotten all about. What a wonderful place for families to travel!
Angelene says
11/24/2012 at 11:18 amGreat idea! Awesome! I never would have thought a Caribbean Cruise with kids!
Happy Chinadoll says
11/24/2012 at 6:35 pmSo lucky. Looks like fun. My daughters would also love to go 🙂 Great pictures.
Tricia R. says
11/25/2012 at 6:06 amLove that pink convertible! So cute!
Caryn S. says
11/25/2012 at 8:23 pmGreat post it’s sounds like an amazing family vacation! I how geared the fisher price cruises are for the kids! P.s. I love to let my kids take vacation photos with their fisher price camera too! It’s interesting to see what my kids find fascinating!
Florence C says
11/26/2012 at 7:25 pmWow great looking trip. Love to do something like that with my grandkids.
Christine Verissimo says
11/27/2012 at 12:11 amLooks like you had a great time! I’m so jealous. Love your blog BTW
Lindsay says
11/28/2012 at 10:20 amI have wondered about taking my kids on a cruise, your post is so great now I am ready! Thanks for sharing 🙂
paula huie says
11/28/2012 at 12:25 pmLovely post! looks like your beautiful daughter had the time of her life! I will be looking into this when my DS is old enough to appreciate for sure! love the attention to detail offered for children!
Teresa M says
11/29/2012 at 6:06 amBeautiful pictures and the girls look lovely.
Teresa M says
11/29/2012 at 6:09 amI love the pictures and the girls look like they are having an amazing time.
Tania B says
11/29/2012 at 10:21 amHeck, I wanna go! Looks like your little ones had a blast. What a great trip!
Sonia says
11/29/2012 at 12:55 pmAh that looks like so much fun! I’ve never been on a cruise before and neither have my kids! I’m hoping to take them on a Disney cruise one year.
Aliya D says
11/29/2012 at 6:31 pmWow; looks like the whole family had a fabulous time! Great place for kids…
Liveyourlife101 says
11/30/2012 at 2:43 pmGreat idea for a family vacation!
Michelle Pattison says
12/01/2012 at 1:43 pmThat camera looks amazing! How is the picture quality?
Sprinkle says
12/06/2012 at 1:09 pmI loved the Post so much that i am going to take my kids to this place 🙂
Rust says
12/07/2012 at 10:00 amVery nice photo essay! Wow, looks like you guys had the time of your lives! What memories for the kids …
KellyGordon says
12/07/2012 at 12:57 pmWow, Looks like you had a great time 🙂
Cathy C says
12/07/2012 at 3:13 pmWhat a laugh Power Wheels Looks amazing! Girls clearly had a great time. Would you do another cruise?
Lisa McLain says
12/07/2012 at 5:32 pmthanks for sharing that sure looks like alot of family fun !!!!
Tanya C says
12/07/2012 at 8:39 pmLooks like everyone had a lot of fun!
Lisa V says
12/08/2012 at 8:44 amWhat fun! My children are too old for this, but wow, that would have been wonderful when they were younger!
Freda McNeal McFarlen says
12/08/2012 at 12:07 pmLove a cruise! No phones, no housework! They will mess you up for real life.
Christine O'Connor says
12/08/2012 at 6:54 pmLooks more like a amusement park or a huge hotel. So huge!
Carla J says
12/09/2012 at 10:27 amLoved the pics from the trip! I’ve always pondered a vacation like this… hmmm…
Elle says
12/09/2012 at 11:29 pmWow does that look like fun! Cruises always seemed more of a honeymoon or retiree venture but any kid would love this. And great tip about passing around the camera. I’m my family’s photographer so now it looks like I’m never there!
Laurie B says
12/10/2012 at 7:20 pmWOW! Such great pics. You guys will have a life time of memories for sure! I wish we had something closer to us like this.
holly messana says
12/11/2012 at 11:54 amI had never even heard of this, i love your vacation ideas. thank you for sharing them with us.
Amber says
12/11/2012 at 3:12 pmI love the idea of giving the kids the camera and letting them journal their own memories. Looks like you all had a nice vacation 🙂
Alyssa McVey says
12/12/2012 at 1:08 pmThat looks like a blast! I’ve been on one cruise, and it was amazing, but the kid-centered cruises would be great now that I have kids.
Micaela P says
12/12/2012 at 8:20 pmToo cute! Sounds like your daughter really had a blast. That cruise had so many fun activities for kids!
Beeb Ashcroft says
12/12/2012 at 9:27 pmWow, what an amazing family cruise! That looks like a blast!
Michelle m says
12/12/2012 at 9:41 pmWow what a great trip!
Deborah Hogue says
12/12/2012 at 9:50 pmThat looks like the Ultimate Girly Vacation! I’ll bet you had a Blast, and the memories you’ve created will last a llfetime!
Kati says
12/13/2012 at 3:40 amWow thats look really fun! What kind of camera do you you use??
Heather Swarthout says
12/13/2012 at 7:21 amThis was a wonderful post to read, definitely would love to take my daughter sometime. Hopefully sooner than later! I’ve never been on a cruise, but my husband has.. and yes I’m quite jealous. 🙂
christina moore says
12/13/2012 at 8:15 amLooks like a great trip
Lisa Brown says
12/13/2012 at 12:42 pmDriving those cars looks so fun! I want to drive one. Looks like you all had a fabulous time.
betty dennis says
12/13/2012 at 8:54 pmwhat a thrilling opportunity for the families – wondering if you are hoping to go again next year?
Heather H says
12/13/2012 at 9:08 pmThat looked like an amazing ship!! I’ve only ever done Carnival…maybe Royal is the way to go!
Jennifer Abbott says
01/04/2013 at 10:15 amWhat a fun looking trip I’ve never been on a cruise but it looks like a good time great pics 🙂
Ester G says
02/03/2013 at 9:59 amRoyal Caribbean is great for all ages, they have terrific activities for all member of the family 🙂
Samantha says
03/16/2013 at 10:08 amWhat an awesome cruise for kids! Looks like there was so much for them to do!
Rob Love says
06/29/2013 at 8:45 amlooks like a pretty great place to bring the kids.
Catherine says
07/09/2013 at 12:18 pmThanks for sharing a kids view of the cruise. I’m debating on taking my granddaughter on a cruise and this looks like a wonderful ship to take her on.
Elizabeth Vlug says
08/31/2013 at 2:42 pmThis might just be a cruise to do with the grandchildren. Looked like fun.
Elizabeth Matthiesen says
11/09/2013 at 11:31 amLoved this review and the photos. Looks like everyone had a great time with lots of entertainment for the children. What an amazing partnership.
Marilyn Legault says
01/31/2014 at 6:59 amWould love to try cruising with my grand children.