Family Cruises

Everything the family planner needs to know about Family Cruise Vacations with reviews of Disney, Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Holland America and other cruise lines, Alaska cruises, and tips on finding discount family cruise packages.

Aquaduck Coaster aboard Disney Fantasy

Cruise With Kids Vacations And Family Friendly Ships

According to the trade group CLIA, more than 1.5 million kids under 18 take family cruise vacations every year, in addition to 18.5 million adults who sail the high seas with them, at reunions or for adult fun. Cruising has kept up with everyone's needs by innovating onboard recreation,...

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Barbie Crew aboard Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas

The Royal Caribbean Barbie Doll Cruise Aboard Allure Of The Seas

Like many of you, the last time my husband and I took a proper vacation was our honeymoon, long before our daughter was born.  Whenever I daydreamed about taking a vacation it definitely involved cocktails, sun and someone else making my bed.  I will admit that it did not involve any of...

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Royal Caribbean's H2O Zone Waterpark

Guide To Royal Caribbean International Family Cruises

Royal Caribbean International offers activities and entertainment for all of its passengers, regardless of age, making this cruise line a favorite, not only of Oprah, but of families, too.  The line's spacious cabins and activities for the fit and active (rock walls, basketball courts,...

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Europa 2 Family Suite with Verandah

A Dozen Ways To Make Your Luxury Cruise Ship Family Friendly

It's not often we get excited about a new cruise ship, especially a luxury one coming from Hapag-Lloyd, better known for their bright orange freight containers stacked at most of the world's ports. But at a recent press conference announcing the MS Europa 2, their 39,500-tonne luxury ship...

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Dawn Princess at Sunset

Princess Cruises Offers Family Fun And Learning

Princess Cruises appeals to family cruise vacation planners with its interesting itineraries (especially to Alaska), flexible dining options, and kid-friendly programming such as outdoor movies. The cruise line has taken standard cruising and turned it into an educational and enriching experience...

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Goofy Visits with All Sailors on Castaway Cay

Disney Cruises Extend Mickey's Reach Around The World

Aware that families love cruising together -- especially with grandparents -- and that the ease of travel by ship, unlimited food, and exotic ports of call are more popular than ever, Disney Cruise Line is shifting its fleet to maximize guest choices. The company has four "magical" ships...

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Disney Fantasy Kids Club

Grown Ups At Sea Aboard The Disney Fantasy

On a recent voyage of the Disney Fantasy, sister ship to the Disney Dream launched in 2011, I had the pleasure of traveling and sharing the Disney experience with my mom. Since the ship is much larger than the original Disney ships, Wonder and Magic, there was a lot to discover. During our three-...

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Queen Mary Gets Supplies

Family-Friendly Cruises On Cunard Line

The famous luxury Cunard Line recalls the Golden Age of transatlantic cruising, offering families a very different experience from other major cruise lines.  Cunard operates three ships – the lovely Art Deco Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Victoria, and the Queen Mary 2, one of the largest...

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The Culinary Arts Center on Holland America Line

Multigenerational Cruises Aboard Holland America Line

While undoubtedly a favorite cruise line of the more distinguished crowd, Holland America Line hosts 25,000 kids a year on its 15-ship fleet, and has been making an effort to appeal to this “new wave” of passengers. A perfect option for families seeking a multi-generational vacation...

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C. Carnival Cruise Lines

Guide To Family Cruising Aboard Carnival

Carnival does a very good job of living up to its tag line of "Fun Ships" and genuinely provides fun for all ages on the high seas. One of the world's largest cruise companies, there are 24 big vessels operating three to 18-day cruises that depart from several ports around the US,...

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