Family Cruises
Family Cruises
Taking a family cruise with your kids or grandkids is a great way for all generations to be entertained and to have a boat load of fun. The cruise lines below offer something for all the kids in your family, including babysitting services for the little ones and group activities for teens and tweens. Read more about all the family cruise lines that will keep your whole crew happy. 
Carnival
Carnival Cruises is synonymous with fun, so families can rest assured there will be endless activities for all their kids. Carnival offers year-round, fleet wide Youth Programs that offer activities that are fun and age appropriate, for everyone between 2 and 17. They also have Night Owls allowing adults to enjoy evening activities without having to worry if their littles ones are having fun.
Carnival Cruise Line has a whole waterpark and theme park on board. Kids and the young at heart will love the spiraling Twister Waterslide, the views from the SkyRide and the ropes course high above it all.
Kids won’t go hungry while sailing with Carnival. They offer 24-hour pizza and ice cream and a kids’ menu with familiar options that will satisfy even the pickiest of eaters.
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Cruise Line was built for families and kids so their activities and entertainment will not disappoint. Of course, all cruisers will get to experience unforgettable interactions with Disney characters onboard, including deck parties and autograph sessions.
Disney also has special shore excursions that kids will enjoy, like a traditional puppet show in Italy or a exploring a butterfly farm in the Caribbean. Onboard, kids can spend their days swimming in Mickey’s Pool or on a thrilling water coaster that drops the height of 4 decks!
Children will be entertained your whole trip at all the age-appropriate clubs hosted by specially trained Disney counselors. They will have an endless range of activities, games and even special surprises, designed just for their age group.
Kids won’t be able to resist the food onboard, with fantastically themed restaurants and easy menus. Adults love the Dine and Play program that allows kids to eat their meals earlier so they can head to the youth clubs while their parents can continue to enjoy a dinner.
Royal Caribbean
Kids will have an unforgettable experience with Royal Caribbean’s complimentary Adventure Ocean youth program. Royal Caribbean is famous for their partnership with DreamWorks so expect to see all your favorite movie characters at breakfast, in a parade onboard and of course on the big screen during movie night.
While on board, Royal Caribbean breaks kids and teens into smaller age groups so they can enjoy specialized programs to learn more about science, art, and theater. Teens and tween can hang out in the arcade, 3D theater or the living room lounge, full of their favorite video games.
Royal Caribbean didn’t forget about the youngest members of your family. They host a Royal Babies and Tots programs where parents can join their little ones in an interactive and enriching class led by a trained staff member. They also have Late Night Party Zone and Sitters at Sea, for when adults want to enjoy a dinner at one of the onboard specialty restaurants or spend a few hours relaxing by the pool.
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Norwegian
From extreme to relaxing activities, everyone in the family can enjoy the freedom and flexibility to do their own thing, on their own time with Norwegian Cruise Line. Family accommodations are easy onboard with Family Mini-Suites and 2-Bedroom Family Suites located near the kids’ play area.
Their Youth Programs have activities for kids of all ages, like learning to juggle at Circus School in Splash Academy or themed parties for teens at Entourage. Adults have the freedom to enjoy shore excursions or romantic nights out because Norwegian offers Port Play and Late Night Fun zones for all kids.
Partnering with Nickelodeon, your favorite characters make special appearances in the kid’s zones throughout your cruise. The whole family can cool off at the substantial water park with towering slides and swimming pools. If your crew is really adventurous, feel the exhilaration as you go down the 200 foot Epic Plunge water slide.
Family cruising allows kids of all ages to find their happy place while on vacation. With even more amazing recreational activities and exciting youth programs, family cruising is a guaranteed good time for all ages.
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