Why Cruise Holidays are Perfect for Families

Family holidays can be a minefield. You want to spend time together, but not get under each other’s feet. You want to explore new places, but you don’t want to spend hours in the car. You need golf for dad, a spa for mum, and lots of activities for the kids. Perhaps, a cruise holiday could be the answer.

Rather than putting up with repeated cries of ‘are we there yet?’, a cruise holiday allows you to travel to a new destination each day in ultimate style. Here are nine reasons why cruise holidays are perfect for families.

Endless activities

With so much to do onboard a cruise ship, you’ll never hear the kids say ‘I’m bored’ during your cruise holiday. Today’s ships are like giant playgrounds, oozing with kid-friendly activities, like water parks, rock climbing walls, bumper cars, laser tag, gaming arcades and much, much more! Additionally, most ships offer multiple swimming pools, sports courts, and spa and beauty services. You could spend an entire week onboard and still never run out of things to do!

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Superb kids club facilities

Just because you’re on a family holiday, it doesn’t mean that you have to spend every waking moment together. Let yourself relax while the kids have a blast at the onboard kids’ clubs, which are usually split into various age-appropriate groupings. Here, they will enjoy everything from science experiments and arts and crafts to scavenger hunts and disco nights. Trust that your children will be eager to join in the fun and make new friends their own age.

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Something for all generations

Cruise holidays are popular with extended families because they cater for everyone. Let the kids run riot in the swimming pool, while mum and dad indulge in a spa treatment and the grandparents enjoy bingo and ballroom dancing. Plus, there’s plenty of chance for the family to get together and enjoy some quality time, whether that be during a beach day onshore or around the dinner table each night. The latter offers a great chance for everyone to share stories of the adventures had that day.

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All-inclusive food and drink

If you choose to stay in a resort or rent an apartment, one of the expenses that can add up is feeding everyone. However, when you book a family cruise holiday, all of your food and drink are already included! Cruise lines famously offer a large variety of dining options, from casual buffets and poolside barbecues to more elegant dining rooms. Each of these serves a vast variety of menu items, with something to suit even the fussiest of eaters!

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Exceptional evening entertainment

One of the best things about embarking on a family cruise is that the fun doesn’t have to end when the sun goes down. Every night you can enjoy Broadway-style entertainment in the theatre, which may include familiar musical productions and original performances unique to your cruise line. Plus, if you need a night out without the kids, you can also enjoy comedy acts, live music in one of your ship’s countless bars, and plenty of games at the casino.

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Accommodation for every budget

While you likely won’t be spending too much time in your cabin (considering how much fun there is to be had elsewhere onboard!), rest assured that most cruise lines offer a range of accommodation types, with something to suit every budget. These range from budget-friendly interior staterooms to more spacious balcony cabins and luxurious family suites complete with butler service! Many cruise lines also offer connecting cabins, which are perfect for larger families.

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Exciting shore excursions

There are no limits to where a cruise holiday can take your family. Choose to explore the islands of the South Pacific, venture to ancient cities across the Mediterranean or witness the astounding natural beauty of Alaska. While in port, your family can enjoy a range of exciting shore excursions that allow you to better immerse yourself in a destination. Hiking up volcanoes, swimming with dolphins and biking through historic cities are just a few of the many adventures your family can have whilst ashore.

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Great value for money

A cruise holiday offers families exceptional value for money. Included in your cruise fare are all accommodation, meals and selected drinks, activities, entertainment, kids club facilities and transport between destinations. Talk about getting bang for your buck! In fact, you don’t have to pay for anything else if you don’t want to, although some families opt for extras like alcoholic beverages, specialty dining, spa treatments, shore excursions and wifi.

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Easy to plan

Planning a holiday can be overwhelming, which is one of the reasons why cruise holidays are the perfect option for families. Why stress over flight comparisons and accommodation options when you can book everything at once with the click of a button? Plus, when you book with an agent like My Cruises, you can package your cruise with flights, pre and post-hotel stays, guided tours and so much more. It doesn’t get much easier than this!

Can’t get enough?

Does a cruise sound like the perfect holiday for you and your family? If you’re ready to book the getaway of a lifetime, take a look at our Family Cruise Deals or contact our Cruise Experts today!

 

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