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   Most Popular Cruise Lines for Families               

  Great suggestions and ideas about cruising with kids.

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CRUISE LINE PROGRAMS

Cruising is a great option for families. Onboard you can partake of nightclub entertainment, casino action and moonlit strolls on deck, while the kids are safely enjoying themselves in age-appropriate, adult supervised activities. Once docked, everyone can enjoy exotic ports of call. It’s a win-win situation. Best of all, most onboard children’s activities are free, with extra charges usually reserved for babysitting services. Here’s a sample of what you’ll find on some cruises. Information sourced from the Cruise Line International Association

( CLIA )

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NOTE: NOT ALL ACTIVITIES CAN BE FOUND ON EVERY SHIP OF THE LINE. All activities and features noted here are subject to change without notice by the cruise line. The information provided is for reference purposes only and not a promise that all the activities and features will be available on your particular cruise ship sailing. Check with your cruise line for the latest information concerning family activities.

 
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Sample Activities by Age Group

Not all listed and activities vary on all ships


Ages 5 - 8
Storytelling
Indoor Games
Arts & Crafts
Sport Olympics
Card Games
Ice Cream Parties
Puzzles
 Bingo
Sing-Along
Ages 9 -12
Golf Put Put
Disco Parties
Pizza Parties
Deck Sports
Sport Olympics
Ping Pong
Movies
 Bingo
Karaoke
Ice Cream Parties
Video Games

Teens
Teen Disco
Video Games
Teen Sports
Card Games
Trivia Contests
Sport Olympics
Movies
Karaoke
 

Princess Cruises

comprehensive Love Boat Kids program makes child's play of family travel.

Royal Caribbean

combines learning and fun on cruises with "Edu-tainment" (educational entertainment) through its "Adventure Ocean Youth Program."

 

Norwegian Cruise Line

features a complimentary Kids Crew Package that offers appropriate activities for each of four age groups.

Carnival Cruise Line

At Carnival, fun is a family affair. They don't just allow kids. They love kids. Every "Fun Ship®" has a terrific supervised program just for children. They call it Camp Carnival where your kids will have the time of their lives.

New Programs

 

Celebrity Cruises

There's so much for your children to do in the Celebrity X-Club that keeps them engaged and having a great time in an environment designed just for them.

Holland America

features the lovable mascot HAL the dolphin as caption of "Club HAL," a special club for kids, "tweens" and teens.

New Programs

 

Disney Cruise Line

Few names coincide with "kids", "family" and "fun" the way "Disney" does. They offers activities for your toddlers, teens and ages in between.

 

The above information is presumed to be timely, but may not be up-to-date and is subject to change without notice. Information source: Cruise Line International Association. Visit the CLIA at www.cruising.org for further information.

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