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
I 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
Thanks Lisa!
Oh yes, it’s not! Loved sharing the trip with you Lisa, many memories made!!
Ellen Christian says
Wow what an amazing time. Every looks like they really enjoyed it!
Tammi says
They really did, Ellen. Happy kids make happy vacation!! lol
Crystal A. says
OMGosh! I am so jealous! My kids would love a trip like that!
Tammi says
My 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
It’s so cute to read it through their words. I totally think the cars are cool too.
Tammi says
That was a perfect activity to get the kids really excited, and they had a variety of Powerwheels too. Thanks for the compliment Stephanie!
🙂
Paula Schuck says
That 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
Agreed, Paula! Even our local Gymnastics facility has Fisher-Price climbing structures!
Gvenny says
Thank you for sharing your family vacation with me! ALWAYS enjoy your stories and photos!
Tammi says
Thanks so much Gvenny!!
Amber Killmon says
What fun, it looks like you had a blast. Your pictures are so fun too, thanks for sharing them!
Tammi says
Thanks Amber! 🙂
Dana says
Thank you for sharing with all of us!! Looks like a truly amazing adventure! xo
Tammi says
I could literally go on and on… maybe next time do a daily blog?
Angela says
Wow! This is an amazing partnership. It looks like you had so much fun! The boardwalk looks like a blast.
Tammi says
That 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
Love this perspective, so true!
Tammi says
Thanks!!
LeeAnn says
WOW! 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
The 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
I 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
Thanks 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!
🙂
Doreen Lamoureux says
What an awesome trip. Can I go with you guys, next time. I will be your massage practitioner. How is that?
Tammi says
marvelous idea Doreen!!!
🙂
Doreen Lamoureux says
I knew you would like it. 🙂
Ginger Fisher says
Looks like SO much fun!!
karen anne says
Looks like they really cater to all ages, thanks for all your posts on your trip!
Ericka says
What an amazing experience. The kiddos will always remember all the fun they had!
Tiffany (NatureMom) says
Wow! the Powerwheels area alone is just amazing. How fun!
Cecile says
What 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
WOW, 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
We just got back from the Allure 4 weeks ago! Best ship EVER!!! Glad you guys had fun!
Tammi says
We just missed one another! Was it the Western Caribbean cruise?
Lindsey G says
Looks like an AWESOME time! What a great idea – letting the kiddos take pictures too!
Deb Dorrington says
Wow 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
What 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
Which ship was it Danielle? I’m super curious about the others in the fleet now and how they compare…
Danielle says
It 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
This looks so fun! You also look way too young to be a mom of 3!
Tammi says
Bless you!! lol
I certainly don’t feel it, though I still get ID at the store! lol
rachel's mom says
wow, what an experience! I can feel the warm breeze in your post, ahhhhhh!!!!
angela m says
It 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
What a great way to share your travel experience – through the kids. They tell it as it is! Thanks for sharing Tammi.
Janet M says
Very adventuresome. TI know the children had fun.
Parent Club says
Awesome 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
Looks like an awesome getaway!
lmc1971 says
Amazing! 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
Your trip looks very kid-friendly and isn’t that
what it is all about?!
Thanks for sharing…Cindi
debbie p says
Love the area that the kids can drive little cars, soo cute.
Melanie B says
Looks like so much fun!! I cant wait to take my kids on a cruise! My favourite vacation =)
farah says
I 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
I’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
Oh Tammi, LOVE everything about your posts, I smile all the way through them. I need this vacation!!!
Liz says
What 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
Wow, 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
OMG! what an amazing experience! I have never heard of a Little People cruise but looks awesome!
Anne says
Wow, look like there is a ton of stuff of kids on the cruise!
Doris Calvert says
This looks like a lot of fun, what a great vacation to be able to take with your children:)
Stacie says
Looks like an amazing experience for the whole family! Your kids are so cute.
MrDisco says
That electric car looks so cool
plumerea says
Memories 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
Thank you for sharing your family vacation
Ginger says
OMG!!! 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
Oh, 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
Looks like so much fun!!! Cant wait to take my kids on a cruise =)
Nena Sinclair says
I’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
That looks like so much fun! I have always wondered about taking my kids on a cruise.
Carrie says
I 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
This looks like it was an amazing experience! I would love to do that someday with my family…
Susan says
How 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
Amazing! Looks like everyone had fun.
Lori L. says
WOW, 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
That’s quite the awesome experience you all had, what a great opportunity!
Claudette Lariviere says
Wow, looks like everyone had a ton of fun..:-)
Shaunna Johnson says
Looks like wonderful memories to last a life time.
nathania h says
I 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
Seeing 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
Great idea! Awesome! I never would have thought a Caribbean Cruise with kids!
Happy Chinadoll says
So lucky. Looks like fun. My daughters would also love to go 🙂 Great pictures.
Tricia R. says
Love that pink convertible! So cute!
Caryn S. says
Great 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
Wow great looking trip. Love to do something like that with my grandkids.
Christine Verissimo says
Looks like you had a great time! I’m so jealous. Love your blog BTW
Lindsay says
I have wondered about taking my kids on a cruise, your post is so great now I am ready! Thanks for sharing 🙂
paula huie says
Lovely 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
Beautiful pictures and the girls look lovely.
Teresa M says
I love the pictures and the girls look like they are having an amazing time.
Tania B says
Heck, I wanna go! Looks like your little ones had a blast. What a great trip!
Sonia says
Ah 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
Wow; looks like the whole family had a fabulous time! Great place for kids…
Liveyourlife101 says
Great idea for a family vacation!
Michelle Pattison says
That camera looks amazing! How is the picture quality?
Sprinkle says
I loved the Post so much that i am going to take my kids to this place 🙂
Rust says
Very nice photo essay! Wow, looks like you guys had the time of your lives! What memories for the kids …
KellyGordon says
Wow, Looks like you had a great time 🙂
Cathy C says
What a laugh Power Wheels Looks amazing! Girls clearly had a great time. Would you do another cruise?
Lisa McLain says
thanks for sharing that sure looks like alot of family fun !!!!
Tanya C says
Looks like everyone had a lot of fun!
Lisa V says
What fun! My children are too old for this, but wow, that would have been wonderful when they were younger!
Freda McNeal McFarlen says
Love a cruise! No phones, no housework! They will mess you up for real life.
Christine O'Connor says
Looks more like a amusement park or a huge hotel. So huge!
Carla J says
Loved the pics from the trip! I’ve always pondered a vacation like this… hmmm…
Elle says
Wow 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
WOW! 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
I had never even heard of this, i love your vacation ideas. thank you for sharing them with us.
Amber says
I 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
That 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
Too cute! Sounds like your daughter really had a blast. That cruise had so many fun activities for kids!
Beeb Ashcroft says
Wow, what an amazing family cruise! That looks like a blast!
Michelle m says
Wow what a great trip!
Deborah Hogue says
That 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
Wow thats look really fun! What kind of camera do you you use??
Heather Swarthout says
This 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
Looks like a great trip
Lisa Brown says
Driving those cars looks so fun! I want to drive one. Looks like you all had a fabulous time.
betty dennis says
what a thrilling opportunity for the families – wondering if you are hoping to go again next year?
Heather H says
That looked like an amazing ship!! I’ve only ever done Carnival…maybe Royal is the way to go!
Jennifer Abbott says
What a fun looking trip I’ve never been on a cruise but it looks like a good time great pics 🙂
Ester G says
Royal Caribbean is great for all ages, they have terrific activities for all member of the family 🙂
Samantha says
What an awesome cruise for kids! Looks like there was so much for them to do!
Rob Love says
looks like a pretty great place to bring the kids.
Catherine says
Thanks 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
This might just be a cruise to do with the grandchildren. Looked like fun.
Elizabeth Matthiesen says
Loved 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
Would love to try cruising with my grand children.