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Posted: Sat Jun 24th, 2006 09:21 pm | 1st Post |
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More and more families are opting to take a cruise vacation. Now, not only are the parents cruising, but the kids are going along. Sometimes families make this type of vacation multi-generational or choose a cruise for a family reunion. If you're planning to cruise with kids and/or other family, then you have several choices.
Top 10 Most Popular Large Ship Cruise Lines for Families
http://cruises.about.com/od/cruisingwithkids/tp/top10family.htm
Questions to Ask When Planning a Family Cruise With Your Children
http://cruises.about.com/cs/cruisingwithkids/a/kidscruises.htm
Carnival Cruises Expands Camp Carnival Activities
http://cruises.about.com/od/cruisingwithkids/a/040811carnival.htm
Family Cruising Options at RCI
http://cruises.about.com/cs/cruisingwithkids/a/royalcaribkids.htm
Cruising With Kids on Celebrity Cruises
http://cruises.about.com/cs/cruisingwithkids/a/celebritykids.htm
Disney Cruiseline
http://www.atlastravelweb.com/familycruisecamps.shtml#DISNEY_CRUISE_LINE_
Holland America
http://www.atlastravelweb.com/familycruisecamps.shtml#Holland_America_
Norwegian Cruise Line
http://www.atlastravelweb.com/familycruisecamps.shtml#Norwegian_Cruise_Line_
Princess
http://www.atlastravelweb.com/familycruisecamps.shtml#Princess_Cruise_Line_
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Posted: Sat Jun 24th, 2006 10:12 pm | 2nd Post |
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Which lines have babysitting, a teen center/disco, youth center or playroom, and youth staff?
http://www.vacationstogo.com/family_cruises.cfm?source=google1
Kids' programs, teen centers, tips for family cruises
http://travelwithkids.about.com/cs/cruiseswithkids/a/cruisevacations.htm
Top Cruise Ships For A Teen
http://www.cruisedirectonline.com/familycruises/bestcruisesforteens.htm
The Best Ships For Toddlers
http://www.cruisedirectonline.com/familycruises/thebestshipsfortots.htm
Understanding Family Rates
http://www.cruisemates.com/articles/family/FamilyRates.cfm
Deals
http://travelwithkids.about.com/cs/familytraveldeals/l/bldealscruises.htm
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Posted: Sat Jul 1st, 2006 04:29 am | 3rd Post |
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Best shore excursions for kids
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12822340/
Best staterooms for families
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12822069/
Five tips for cruising with kids
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7546964/
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Posted: Sat Jul 1st, 2006 03:02 pm | 4th Post |
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FAMILY CRUISING
The days when cruise ships were almost exclusively the preserve of the wealthy and elderly are long gone. Nowadays, cruising is a holiday the whole family can enjoy, and the latest generation of cruise ships have children's facilities worthy of any land-based resort.
On the bigger ships, children get their own dedicated play areas, and even their own pools, as well as age-related activities ranging from face painting and quizzes to treasure hunts and talent shows. On some ships there are even night nurseries and slumber parties, so parents can enjoy a romantic evening safe in the knowledge that their children are securely supervised. It is not just the tinies who are catered for; teenagers can get together too with their own discos, games rooms, video arcades and activity clubs. Some cruise lines also organise shore excursions specifically for youngsters, with special beach barbecues and sporting activities.
WHICH SHIP?
Cruising is a vast and varied business, and there are many many different types of ship. When seeking a family cruise, the first question to ask yourself is whether you'd enjoy a large, "floating resort" style modern ship, or an older, more traditional vessel. For the biggest and best children's facilities, the new mega cruise ships are hard to beat.
When booking a family cruise, double check that the offered facilities are still available. Some ships only offer children's programmes during school holidays. Don't regard a children's programme as a licence to forget about the kids for a week or so! Many ships won't accept children under four in a club without a parent along too. And don't book full day shore excursions if you have very young children. Most companies insist at least one parent stays on board during a full day in port, in case a child becomes ill or distressed.
http://www.idealcruising.co.uk/families.phpLast edited on Sat Jul 1st, 2006 03:02 pm by Catnip
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Posted: Fri Jan 19th, 2007 10:46 pm | 5th Post |
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Family Cruises FAQs
http://cruisesforfamilies.com/family_cruises__cruises_for_families.htm
What to know before you go
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12822351/
Planning a cruise for friends and family
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16397056/
Family Cruises and Programs
http://www.atlastravelweb.com/familycruisecamps.shtm
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Posted: Fri Jan 19th, 2007 10:53 pm | 6th Post |
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I think most of the mass-market lines (Disney, RCCL, Princess, HAL, NCL, Carnival) have a good, fun family program. They certainly are catering to families more these days than ever before.
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