Carnival Cruise Ship Classes?

"Class" in this case means type of ship and, generally, size of ship. For lots of info on cruising, go to CruiseCritic.com, click on "Boards" and then your area of interest. At the top of the page there is also a "Cruise Styles" section that discusses cruises based on suitability for kids, couples, etc. Check out the "Ports of Call" board for lots of tips on excursions, both through the ship and on your own. Depending on which ports you're visiting, it's less-expensive and nicer to do your own excursions, if you feel comfortable with that. Grand Cayman and Cozumel are very easy and safe to do on your own. In Jamaica, I wouldn't do a trip independently, unless you decide to simply walk over to Island Village/Margaritaville [see website if you're interested], and even then you'll be hounded by locals trying to sell you stuff [legal and not]; but it's only a five-minute walk over there, so it's not too bad. If you do go on your own you MUST make sure you get back to the ship on time. This is especially important in GC, as that is a tender port and it takes longer. To get an idea of what the different Carnival ships are like and what past cruisers think of them, click on "Reviews" at CC. Be sure and read the "Member Reviews", as well as the ones by the pros. The weather in the Caribbean doesn't vary all that much year round, although January would probably be the coldest month in most locations. Another consideration is rain, although while you're on the ship that won't be a problem, unless you wanted to sit around the pool all day. The WeatherChannel.com has a guide to "average" weather in locations all over the world [see top of the page, where there's a search for location button]. Depending on when in January you are going, there may not be that many kids on board. New Year's week is one of the busiest and most-expensive weeks to cruise, but after that things slow down as far as families cruising with kids. Hope you have a great cruise!!

kids will have their own activity on board , book asap, for up grades on cabins and with kids take Early seating for meals try for a coke program (2.00) each on board be careful cost rise quickly