Are cruises worth it for family?

Cruises offer great value for family trips It goes without saying that a cruise is both your hotel and your transportation to whatever destinations are included on an itinerary, but cruises also include a range of activities, entertainment, pools, waterparks and more.



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Cruises offer great value for family trips It goes without saying that a cruise is both your hotel and your transportation to whatever destinations are included on an itinerary, but cruises also include a range of activities, entertainment, pools, waterparks and more.

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Cruises are fun for kids of all ages, and there are plenty of activities to keep your toddlers entertained. Kids under the age of 3 can enjoy Toddler Time at the ship's playroom, where they'll be able to play with educational toys and interact with other kids around their age.

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Each resort has its own formula for how they charge guests, but the bottom line is this: kids and teens will usually cost less than adults, but they are almost never free.

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Expect to pay between $3000 and $5000 for a family of four during this time of year. That being said, it's possible to find a cruise for around $2000 during the off-season if you can make it work with your kids' school schedules.

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The intimate ships of high-end lines like Silversea Cruises, Seabourn Cruise Line, SeaDream Yacht Club and Regent Seven Seas Cruises (or ultra-premium lines, such as Oceania Cruises, Windstar Cruises, Azamara and Viking Ocean Cruises) are refined, dignified and geared to adults.

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The perfect age for taking your kids on a cruise is when they are old enough to be excited about the experience -- when they want to check out the ship and get excited about exploring in ports of call. Maybe they are more attracted by daily ice cream, pool time and Ping-Pong than cultural immersion, but that's OK.

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Children under the age of 16 who are citizens of the U.S. or Canada are exempt from the passport requirement for land and sea border crossings.

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GRAB THIS FREE CRUISE PACKING CHECKLIST
  1. Ask for discounts. ...
  2. Sail right before or right after Christmas or New Years. ...
  3. Drive to the cruise port. ...
  4. Cruise on older ships. ...
  5. Don't book shore excursions (in every port) ...
  6. Monitor cruise pricing for price drops. ...
  7. Bring your own wine. ...
  8. Buy a beverage package/don't buy a beverage package.


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Loads of laughter and unforgettable experiences go hand-in-hand when cruising with your kids. Royal Caribbean's games, events, and cruise activities for kids are going on all over the ship throughout the day and into the evening hours, making family time a great time.

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Kids Sail Free offer details The exact offer details may vary, but Royal Caribbean's Kids Sail Free offers are usually consistent in their basics. Third guests and higher who are 12 years old or younger on select 4 nights or longer sailings are eligible for free cruise fare.

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7 Budget-Friendly Tips for Planning a Cruise with the Family
  1. Seek a Travel Agency. Is hiring a travel agent an old-school tactic? ...
  2. Compare Different Offers. ...
  3. Sail During Off-Season. ...
  4. Book Early. ...
  5. Don't Do the Shore Excursions. ...
  6. Sail for a Shorter Time Frame. ...
  7. Look for Kid-Friendly Amenities.


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Family staterooms are cabins designed to accommodate families. The amenities vary by cabin type and by cruise ship, but most can sleep at least four and sometimes up to 10. These cabins might have sleeping areas in separate rooms or have a room-dividing blackout curtain that you can pull closed for privacy.

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As a rule of thumb, sailing when school is in session means fewer kids on the ship. That means avoiding times like the Christmas holidays, Spring Break, and summer. Meanwhile, you'll find few kids if you sail right before or after these holidays.

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