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We’re considering an Alaskan cruise for summer 2027. This will be our first time. We have 2 kids, both with summer birthdays. My son won’t be 3 until the end of August. Part of the reason for this trip is because my daughter will be starting kindergarten that fall. School will start before my son’s birthday. I’m not opposed to taking my daughter out of school but it would definitely be more convenient to go before school starts. My only hang up is that if we go before, my son won’t be able to do the kids club. I imagine my daughter will have a blast and want to spend a lot of time there based on her personality. It would be nice if my son could go too so we can have some time just for me and my spouse. I’ve heard older toddlers tend to be bored in the nursery, plus there’s the extra cost. So I’m leaning towards going after my son’s birthday. But I’ve heard that you’re less likely to see whales later in the season, which is one of the big reasons we want to go to Alaska. Parents who have sailed with toddlers, would you wait til both kids can go to the kids club?