Cruising is fast becoming a popular choice for family holidays, with many cruise ships now catering specifically for families. With your accommodation, meals and entertainment all included in the price, a great cruise offers fantastic value for money. With facilities to suit everyone from infants and juniors to teenagers and parents alike it's not difficult to see why! There is such a wide variety of activities and entertainment available now for children you can rest assured the children will be happy - and when the kids are happy we are all happy! Take a look at just some of the amazing facilities these family friendly cruise lines offer.
With MSC Cruises, your children will enjoy plenty of fun and games with other children and entertainers, who organise different activities everyday. Your little ones will have ample opportunities to play with other children and make new friends. Onboard activities include:
- The onboard Mini Club - A meeting place for children to play and have fun
- Competitions for children of all ages
- Swimming pool games (on some ships only)
- Tasty snacks and treasure hunts
On an MSC Cruise, your children's holiday will be fully taken care of, while you relax and enjoy your cruise in total bliss and relaxation. MSC Cruises has devised a space entirely devoted to them, with videogame rooms for older children and playrooms for tots, filled with a wide selection of toys, specially selected bearing all ages in mind: checkers, chess, stencils, cards, blackboards, modelling clay, plasticine, colours, group games and much more.
Plus with MSC Cruises, children cruise for FREE all year round! Up to 2 children under the age of 18 years, sail free (paying just the port dues and any air add on fares) when sharing a cabin with 2 adults. So there isn't a better value way to cruise for a family holiday.
Exclusive to NCL, it's Nickelodeon all the time on selected sailings! On board activities include:
- Nickelodeon Character Beakfast - Kids can enjoy breakfast with their favourite Nickelodeon characters
- Slime Time Live! - Your family gets the chance to participate in Nickelodeon's signature messy game show!
- Nick Live Poolside - Nickelodeon family activities by the pool
- Nickelodeon Story Time - Gather round to hear stories about your favourite characters
Royal Caribbean International offers fantastic cruise options, catering extensively for kids of all ages from toddlers to teens. In addition to the amazing family facilities on board, these Independence of the Seas offers have the added bonus of sailing directly from the UK! Family facilities include:
- Baby sitting service for children over 1 year
- Organised activities for ages 6 months to 17 years!
- Dedicated games arcades and teens only nightclub
- H20 Zone water park
- Rock-climbing wall
- Kids talent shows and karaoke contests
- Separate kids menus available
Ventura is the only ship from P&O Cruises tailored specifically for families. Parents can still enjoy the high levels of service P&O provide, while knowing the little ones are going to have an amazing holiday. Family facilities include:
- Children's Clubs for ages 2 to 17 years
- Circus Skills School - practice stilt walking or flying the trapeeze!
- Parent and child play area for the under 2's
- Character appearences from Noddy and Mr Bump!
- Children in selected kids clubs supervised until midnight - free of charge
- Play guitar at the Rock School!
Princess Cruises offer great value family cruising across their whole fleet of over 15 ships! Grand Princess sails from the UK throughout the summer and always proves a popular choice for those travelling with children. Princess Kids Clubs:
Pelicans (3-12 years)
- Disco Nights, Talent Shows
- Scavanger Hunts, Pyjama Parties
- Educational Workshops
Shockwave (13-17 years)
- Playstation tournaments, Nintendo Wii
- T-Shirt Painting, Scavanger Hunts
- Parties, Movies and Cartoons
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TOP TIPS when booking a family cruise holiday...
- Family cabins are very popular throughout school holidays, so it's best to book well in advance
- On board baby sitting services must be booked at least 24 hours in advance
- Supervised children's clubs can provide valuable alone time for parents!
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