8 Tips for Planning All-Inclusive Carnival Cruises with Toddlers - An Affordable Family Vacation

Last year, we planned the trip of a lifetime for our toddler. This special trip involved a ROAD TRIP to Galveston, TX and then abroad our little one's first cruise ship! The itinerary for our toddler-centric cruise included four nights and five days aboard the Carnival Triumph cruise ship from Galveston to Cozumel.

5 Simple Ways for Families to Plan for a "Day at Sea" on Carnival Cruise Lines

Before your cruise, bring a HIGHLIGHTER and colored pen to make your planning MUCH easier!

Last summer, we were fortunate to take a few days away from Texas to travel on a short (four-day) Carnival Cruise. We traveled by ourselves (just my husband, baby girl, and I) to Cozumel, Mexico out of Galveston, TX. When planning for our cruise, we were most concerned about the "day at sea". This was day that we would not have land excursions and we would be confined to the ship with our little one.

Yes, You Can Plan a Family Cruise in Less Than 48 Hours! - Our Cruise to Cozumel

This summer, we were very fortunate to plan mini vacations with our two year old!

Our first trip was a CRUISE to Cozumel from Galveston! It was only a four-day cruise, but it was super inexpensive (before the regular travel season - summer). I saw the rate only 2 days before the departure date and we paid for and planned the trip in less than 48 hours!