Love them or loathe them, days at sea are featured on most cruise itineraries. For some, the peaceful views of the waves offer the perfect backdrop for relaxation, while others wait around for the next port to come into view. You might not be out and about seeing the sights, but that’s the perfect excuse... Love them or loathe them, days at sea are featured on most cruise itineraries. For some, the peaceful views of the waves offer the perfect backdrop for relaxation, while others wait around for the next port to come into view. You might not be out and about seeing the sights, but that’s the perfect excuse...
You wouldn’t expect to come across North America’s tallest waterslide while sailing through the Bahamas. But there it is, on the horizon, a candy-coloured landmark standing proudly to attention and towering over the tiny castaway isle of CocoCay. This is Royal Caribbean International’s newly-developed island resort called Perfect Day at CocoCay – a hedonistic playground...
When planning a family cruise, it’s important to think about what type of cabin might be best for your brood. Cruise ship cabins, also known as staterooms, come in all shapes and sizes to match a range of different family sizes, ages and budgets. In this article, we give an overview of some of the...
Thinking of cruising during the school holidays? Look no further! Here is our handy guide on where you can explore and which cruise lines to consider when choosing your family cruise. School terms fluctuate depending on your local area, so we have tried our best to cover all dates across the UK and Ireland, however,...
Food is a big part of any cruise holiday and a family cruise is no different. The typical dining options you’ll find on-board a cruise ship which are included in your cruise fare include the main dining room, the buffet and several snack bars or cafes. Room service is often complimentary too. For an additional charge, you’ll...
Cruise ships have plenty to keep your little ones entertained during their time on-board. As well as kids’ clubs, which are open from as early as 8am until 11pm (times vary by cruise line), most cruise lines also offer babysitting services. The babysitting options vary widely by cruise line, with some ships offering group babysitting...
Splashing around in a water park is one of the best ways to keep kids of all ages entertained during your cruise holiday, particularly on sea days. Cruise ship water parks are incredibly popular, so much so that almost every new family-focused cruise ship has one. With features such as swimming pools, splash areas, water...
Trying to figure out how much cruise lines charge for the children in your family is, unfortunately, no easy feat. With child prices ranging from free to the full adult fare and no clear rules on who pays what, it’s not simple to work out how much each cruise line charges for children. The rules...
