Do cruise lines welcome families with kids?

Families with children book 25% of all cruise vacations. Most cruise lines offer special programs, facilities, and activities based on age. Children and teens not only get to meet kids their own age, but often travel at a substantially-reduced rate.

Many cruise lines have extensive programs and special activities for every age group, from toddler to teen. This gives youngsters a chance to experience the cruise with kids their own age while mom and dad enjoy some adults-only time together. Naturally, many of the traditional pleasures of a cruise, such as shore excursions, onboard ship activities, and dinners, can be shared by the whole family together.

Your CruiseShipCenters Consultant can recommend the ideal family vacation. Here is a sample of some of the amenities that are offered:

• Princess Cruises' Youth and Teen Centers include various games tables, movie rooms, and all the latest video games. The new Sun Princess and Dawn Princess have an extensive toddlers' play area. For teens, there are special entertainment hideouts called "Cyberspace" and "The Fast Lane." The friendly staff coordinate and supervise a variety of activities including karaoke, movie fest, theme parties, and more.
• Royal Caribbean International caters to family cruising by offering special suites that sleep up to six people. Young cruisers are divided into "Aquanauts" (ages 3 - 5), "Explorers" (ages 6 - 8), "Voyagers" (ages 9 - 12) and "Navigators" (ages 13 - 17). The daily "Compass" itineraries are delivered at night to the door of each child and teen, highlighting the next day's events and activities.

Many cruise lines cater to family vacationers, however, there are some restrictions. Some ships also have better facilities than others. Your CruiseShipCenters Consultant can help you plan the right cruise for your family.

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