If you have a family, with kids between 6months to 11 years old, you will sure be surprised by the great level of recognition showered on them by Royal Caribbean cruises. I was pretty much touched by my experience onboard Independence of the Seas. To begin with, I liked the in-stateroom babysitting that is available for children from 1 year.

The cost is affordable and it is as low as $10 per hour for one or two children, $15 for three or more from one family. My friends complained that, the charges for babysitting are more than those prevailing on other cruises. But considering the quality and promptness of service, the charges for babysitting on Independence of Seas are affordable.

There is a provision on Royal Caribbean cruises that children younger than six months are not permitted to cruise. I know not the reason for this stipulation; well I consider this as providing rest time for lactating mothers. Considering 6 months to 3 years as Royal Babies and Royal Tots is what I liked most. I really appreciate the cruise company for providing tiny tots their due share of recognition onboard. There are demands on parents to accompany their little ones with participating in onboard activities.

Independence of the Seas offers My Family Time Dining. Kids aged 3 to 11 can accompany their families to partake in the traditional dining option. Kids are provided special and expedited service; after 40 minutes the Adventure Ocean counsellors pick children up, and taken to the age-appropriate facility. This is to allow parents to finish their meals at leisure.