I searched everywhere for a cruise review that would address how the Splash Academy works; and if an adult can have a relaxing time aboard while their child stays occupied. Since Gambee, Slice of Life and a few others have written amazing reviews about everything from soup to nuts on the Breakaway, I am writing my takeaways re. the ship and how it worked for a single mom and her 6 year old.

1. Splash Academy was not very fun for my son, he found the themes boring, including Hollywood at Sea and Spy Night, but somewhat enjoyed the Tribes at Sea (Survivor) theme on Tuesday. I put him in only when I was in need of going to the gym to work out, or to see Rock of Ages during the first three nights. The rest of the week, he played miniature golf on Deck 17 or chess on the oversized board on The Waterfront. He made friends with other children everywhere he went, and bumped into a classmate from Maryland the second day, and would play with him. I gave him a key card and he was able to go back to our state room whenever he got bored with golf or chess, so I could do some of the adult seminars and other cool activities that would bore him.

2. They open the Splash Academy early on nights when Rock of Ages is playing, so you can drop them off at 6:45pm and still make the 7pm start time. Read more