Is it okay to bring your kids on a friend trip with other couples?

My husband and I arranged a cruise for us and our married friends. One couple wants to bring their kids saying it won't be an inconvenience. Is this acceptable? Do we tell them they can't come if their kids come? Everyone else found babysitters.Is it okay to bring your kids on a friend trip with other couples?
I think this depends on the type of cruise. If it is an adult oriented event, then the kids probably should not come. However, if it's just a normal, fun cruise, then why not? The kids can go swim in the pool or something while the adults be adults. As long as the parents know their children are capable of being well behaved and not being a nuisance to your gathering, I don't see it as a problem. However if the kids are very young and/or need constant supervision, I would consider asking the couple to make arrangements or stay home.Is it okay to bring your kids on a friend trip with other couples?
No, its not acceptable. This is purely an adult trip. A chance for you all to relax and unwind, to get away from the daily grinds of parenthood. Tell them as nicely as possible that it was agreed when you all started arranging the holiday that it was going to be a child-free break. What are they going to do? Sit in their cabin every night while the rest of the group go and enjoy themselves?? And then they're probably expect some of you to feel guilty and offer to watch to kids for a few of the nights so they can go out and enjoy themselves. Its not fair on anyone. If they haven't found a sitter then they should forfeit the holiday and go another time on their own.
no, i don't think it's a good idea. even if you bring your kids ans so do everyone else, you are putting a big crimp in your social time because when kids get tired or bored they get cranky and ruin not only your group but anybody who is within hearing distance. tell your friend that if she can't find someone to babysit you'll miss her. show her this answer maybe she'll see your point.
i think it would be okay to have the kids on the trip with you guys , espically if they don't have a baby sitter . so they have to bring their children .