What cruise ship has kid-friendly rails? I'm terrified of my kids climbing the rails of most ships.?

Question

I've been on both Carnival and Royal Caribbean, but neither time did I travel with my kids. Now, my hubby and I are ready to take a family cruise, but I'd like to find a ship with glass rails or some other type of rail that a kid can't climb or slip through. Any help would be great ~ thanks!

Answer 1

Carnival Spirit class (Spirit, Pride, Miracle & Legend) have glass rails (see the link below) ...

http://travel.webshots.com/photo/1283582...

Carnival Conquest class (Conquest, Glory, Valor, Liberty & Freedom) have glass rails (see the link below) ...

http://travel.webshots.com/photo/1437421...

The Carnival Victory & Triumph have glass rails (see the link below) ...

http://travel.webshots.com/photo/1336613...

The two Disney ship have glass rails (see the link below - note, Disney is expensive) ...

http://family.webshots.com/photo/1251176...

Royal Caribbean's Vision class (Vision, Grandeur, Enchantment, Legend, Splendour & Rhapsody) have glass rails ...

http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2487351...

Royal Caribbean's Radiance class (Radiance, Brilliance, Serenade & Jewel) have glass rails ...

http://travel.webshots.com/photo/1120935...

Royal Caribbean's first three Voyager class ships (Voyager, Explorer & Adventurer) have steel rails topped by glass (see link below) ...

http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2580126...

Royal Caribbean's last two Voyager class ships (Navigator and Mariner) have glass rails ...

http://travel.webshots.com/photo/1482000...

Royal Caribbean's Freedom class (Freedom, Liberty & Independence) has glass rails ...

http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2080776...

Basically family friendly lines are concerned about climbing kids just like any responsible parent would be.  So, pick a ship and have a great cruise.

Answer 2

I went on a RC cruise not too long ago...the rails were tightly packed and/or had a glass or other see-through plastic cover, too.

Answer 3

I can't truly answer your question, but I agree with the other poster here... The Disney cruise line would be your best bet, as it is geared towards families, especially children. I would imagine that they make it as safe as possible.

For the record though, I can't think of any times off the top of my head where I heard of any kids falling over the side. Now drunk men falling over... that's a different story... but not kids.

Answer 4

There is no way that a child can climb or "fall off" a ship.  Any cruise line will be safe.

Answer 5

i would guess that the disney cruise line would have them because it is a family oriented cruise line the easiest way to find out is to ask a travel agent or the companies themselves.

Answer 6

Disney cruises are designed with children in mind, so in terms of activities, entertainment and facilities, I think they cater more toward children, so I would think they're safest for children.

Answer 7

I just returned from the Disney Cruise Ship "Magic". On the ship tour, I got some interesting bits of information.  

The ship was designed with "kids" in mind. They specifically made the rails harder to climb.  There are personnel on deck pretty much.

In the verandah cabins, your balcony has a thick class plating between the rails and your balcony and the rail is higher.

If you ask has anyone fallen overboard, I was told by the crew there was one incident when some crazy lady jumped over the side but the crew promptly rescued her...and then she and her whole family was ordered off the boat at the next port.