There are so many reasons that cruising is the perfect vacation for families with young children! The biggest advantage is convenience. It’s a great way to see multiple destinations without having to pack and move each time! Entertainment is often geared at the whole family, so there are tons of opportunities to make memories. Most cruise lines also have super fun youth clubs that your kids will be begging to be dropped off at. That’s what we call a win-win – the kids are having fun and the adults get some alone time to enjoy each other too!

Our Favorite Kid-Friendly Cruise Lines:

• Disney Cruise Line – Disney is absolutely unparalleled for cruising kids! Their youth clubs are full of fun hands-on activities, unstructured play, gaming, character visits, and more.
• Carnival Cruise Line – This budget-friendly cruise line has Dr. Seuss’s Cat in the Hat themed activities and character dining to thrill young kids!
• Royal Caribbean Cruise Line – You’ll never be bored on one of Royal Caribbean’s ships! Their new Icon of the Seas even has a family-friendly neighborhood designed just for you!

Teens can be a tough demographic to impress, especially for family vacations! Cruise lines are great opportunities for tweens and teens to get a taste of freedom and independence, while parents can feel secure that they’re safely onboard. Many cruise lines also offer teen-specific clubs and activities, so they can meet other teens and have a safe place to hang out!

Our Favorite Kid-Friendly Cruise Lines:

• Disney Cruise Line – Again, Disney knows family vacations and that includes teens! Kids ages 12-14 will love Edge, designed just for them in mind with video games, scavenger hunts, karaoke, and more. Teens ages 14-17 will love the Vibe lounge, a space just for them to hang out and enjoy their friends. Young adults stuck in that in between age of 18-20 will also enjoy activities and events scheduled just for them, as part of the 1820 Society!
• Norwegian Cruise Line – Norwegian ships feature Entourage, a supervised space designed for teens 13-17. Their ships are also packed full of engaging activities and thrills that are perfect for teens!
• Celebrity Cruises – This is another win-win, because Celebrity’s ships are so spectacular for adults and also packed with fun for teens. They offer a Camp at Sea program for teens ages 13 to 17 that include video game tournaments,  STEM and culinary classes, and even nightlife-style activities like silent disco parties!

There’s nothing we love more than planning a “first” vacation for our clients. There’s no “one size fits all” for first timers, but we are committed to helping you navigate the unknowns to find the perfect vacation for you!

Popular First Time Cruiser Itineraries:

• 4-night sailings that give you enough time to explore your ship, see 1-2 ports, and test the waters (literally and figuratively!)
• Bahamas sailings that include stops at cruise lines’ private islands, which you can’t see any other way but cruising
• Convenient departure ports in familiar cities for pre- and/or post-stays
• Smaller ships that are easier to navigate and won’t leave you with a case of FOMO

Cruises are ideal for adult-only vacations, where you want to enjoy cocktails, mixology classes, casinos, fine dining, and exciting stage shows. There are cruise lines that have exclusively adult only sailings and also some lines that just lend themselves well to adult only time!

Our Favorite Adult-Only Cruise Lines:

• Virgin Voyages – This cruise line is brand new, but has absolutely mastered the adult only cruise for adventurous adults looking for nightlife and lots of fun!
• Viking Cruises – This iconic cruise line is also adult only on their ocean, river, and expedition sailings. Viking is a great fit for older couples and those looking for a more luxury and relaxation.