| Cruises aren't only for romance, adults, and college | | | | Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida (with Disney |
| kids. You can take your entire family on a cruise and | | | | Cruises), islands of the Caribbean, Hawaii, California, |
| have just as much fun as you would on any vacation. | | | | and Alaska. European cruises are also great for |
| Many cruise ships today offer family cruise packages | | | | families, allowing you to explore interesting sites in |
| with fun stuff for kids and a good, clean atmosphere | | | | Europe by sea and land. |
| for the entire family. These usually don't have the | | | | A Break for Parents |
| typical "partying" atmosphere as many spring break | | | | One luxury you'll enjoy on a family cruise is you can |
| cruises and cruises for adults only. Let's see what | | | | take breaks from the kids occasionally. They can |
| family vacation cruises have to offer. | | | | enjoy supervised games and activities while you relax |
| Cruisin' with the Kids | | | | in the Jacuzzi, enjoy a romantic dinner, try out a casino, |
| Kids might find a normal cruise boring, but with family | | | | or just sunbathe by the pool. Many cruises have a |
| cruises, there's a long list of things to do. A cruise that | | | | trained youth staff for various age groups to direct the |
| caters to families and kids will allow you to have a | | | | children's activities. A schedule of kid's activities is |
| great time without having to constantly come up with | | | | provided so parents and kids will know how to plan |
| ways to entertain the kids. There are swimming pools | | | | each day. |
| with special kiddie stuff such as water slides or water | | | | Find the Perfect Family Cruise |
| games, video arcades, on-board games for kids of all | | | | Family cruises are easy to book using the Internet. |
| ages such as shipboard Olympics, pizza parties, | | | | Check out some of the main cruise lines to find out |
| miniature golf, magic shows, sports, concerts, fun | | | | what they offer and what destinations are available. |
| educational projects, and more. Some cruises have | | | | Some of the most popular are Disney Cruises, |
| family-friendly movies and skating. Many offer | | | | Carnival Cruise Lines, Princess, Norwegian Cruise Line, |
| on-shore kids' adventures and tours to enjoy as you | | | | Crystal Cruises, and Costa Cruise Lines. You can |
| reach each destination. | | | | easily choose a cruise package that will fit your |
| Where to Go | | | | family's budget. But be sure to book a cruise that |
| A tough decision to make is where to go on a family | | | | offers activities your family will enjoy. It should be a |
| vacation cruise. Some places are just not suitable for | | | | vacation to please everyone. |
| families. They might have too much of a party type | | | | Some online resources to book a family cruise are |
| atmosphere catering to couples or single young adults. | | | | Travelocity, Expedia, Travelzoo, and Orbitz. You can |
| Some places are just too boring for the family to | | | | usually get discounted tickets by securing an |
| enjoy. Compare cruise offerings to find a destination | | | | all-inclusive family cruise package. An all-inclusive cruise |
| that caters to families with attractions such as zoos, | | | | will include meals, lodging, transportation, and some |
| children's museums, amusement parks, water parks, | | | | forms of entertainment. Be sure to find out what's |
| tours of historic sites, or family fun centers. Teens | | | | included and what's not so you'll know how to plan |
| might enjoy more adventurous activities such as | | | | financially for the trip. |
| snorkeling, parasailing, and hiking. When you exit the | | | | If your family vacations seem a little drab lately, a |
| boat, you can pick and choose among several | | | | family cruise can provide the new, thrilling adventure |
| attractions to make the whole family happy. | | | | your family has been longing for! |
| Some great cruise destinations for families include | | | | |