toothdoc78
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DH and I will be taking our two kids on a cruise this October, and I wanted some input on what to do as far as transportation/seats go.
We will be flying into Fort Lauderdale the night before and staying at a hotel. The hotel provides a free shuttle from the airport, so we'll probably take that. The next morning, we'll either take the hotel shuttle to the port or take a cab (the easier and cheaper option for the four of us). The ride will be under 10 minutes, I'm guessing. I've also considered a private car service, but haven't looked into it extensively yet. My concern is car seats - I REALLY don't want to take any if at all possible! With four people and a 7 night cruise, luggage space is really going to be at a premium. What are the regulations as far as kids in shuttles/taxis in Florida? Do they need to be in seats? Would I be crazy to put them in there without one? Do taxis and car services have seats available if we call in advance? I know that is not ideal, but I would not be as concerned with borrowing a couple HBB's to go a few miles.
DS will be 6 1/2 at the time of travel - he is currently about 49 lbs and 48 1/2 inches tall. He rides full time in a HBB. DD will have just turned 5 about 6 weeks before we cruise. She is currently about 38 lbs and 42 inches tall. She is harnessed FF, but I would be ok with her in a booster if necessary for this trip. I do own one RSTV and could get another, I just hate the thought of having to bring them, even though they don't take up much room, but obviously I want them to be safe! Any suggestions from those who have experience with this? Thanks!
We will be flying into Fort Lauderdale the night before and staying at a hotel. The hotel provides a free shuttle from the airport, so we'll probably take that. The next morning, we'll either take the hotel shuttle to the port or take a cab (the easier and cheaper option for the four of us). The ride will be under 10 minutes, I'm guessing. I've also considered a private car service, but haven't looked into it extensively yet. My concern is car seats - I REALLY don't want to take any if at all possible! With four people and a 7 night cruise, luggage space is really going to be at a premium. What are the regulations as far as kids in shuttles/taxis in Florida? Do they need to be in seats? Would I be crazy to put them in there without one? Do taxis and car services have seats available if we call in advance? I know that is not ideal, but I would not be as concerned with borrowing a couple HBB's to go a few miles.
DS will be 6 1/2 at the time of travel - he is currently about 49 lbs and 48 1/2 inches tall. He rides full time in a HBB. DD will have just turned 5 about 6 weeks before we cruise. She is currently about 38 lbs and 42 inches tall. She is harnessed FF, but I would be ok with her in a booster if necessary for this trip. I do own one RSTV and could get another, I just hate the thought of having to bring them, even though they don't take up much room, but obviously I want them to be safe! Any suggestions from those who have experience with this? Thanks!