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| Family Cruise Package | Disney Cruise Line® offers one of the most popular and well-regarded cruise experiences for families. Disney’s Wonder and Magic ships have an entire deck devoted to playrooms, a teens-only café and parent-friendly pagers to keep in touch with the little ones. There are also an adults-only, fine-dining restaurant, and 18-and-over pools, hot tubs and lounges.
Another cruise line - Royal Caribbean - offers older kids incredible recreational opportunities, including an ice rink, rock-climbing wall, miniature golf and in-line skating area. Plus, teens have their own disco, DJ booth and soda bar.
Crystal Cruises is also making a serious effort to appeal to the entire family, offering programs for the youngest traveler up through the grandparent crowd.
Carnival provides an abundance of kid-friendly amenities, including arts and crafts, computer games and jungle gyms.
Cruise costs vary wildly; a 7 night Alaska cruise on one of the “big boats” during the summer months could cost anywhere from $550 to $2,000 per person, double occupancy, depending on the sailing date, cruise line and the specific ship you choose. A three-to-four-night Western Caribbean itinerary during December could vary from $259 to more than $1,000 per person.
Many of the best deals to be found are from last-minute bookings – those within 30 days of sailing.
The costs don’t include any alcoholic beverages or soft drinks, on-board professional photography, visits to the spa, unforeseen medical treatments or gratuities. Extra options are also shore excursions. Diverse shipboard activities can include a snorkeling day trip, dolphin encounters, onshore shopping trips, scuba diving or para-sailing.
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