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Cruising With Kids
Provided By: Travel Tips from Mailpound (Connections for Travel
Agents)
Families are the fastest growing segment of
the cruise market. Many cruise lines are now catering to families and their
unique needs. While most now offer childrens programs and kid friendly food
options, choosing the best cruise for your client can take some research. Below
are some tips to assist in determining the best cruise line for your client
along with links for more information on each cruise lines childrens program.
Time of year not all of the cruise lines
offer year-round childrens programs. Some operate only with a minimum number
of children. If your client is not traveling during a school break, be sure to
recommend one of the larger, well-known family friendly cruise lines that
offer a year-round program. The longer cruises (10 days or more) tend to have
an older clientele, while 3 or 4 night cruises tend to have a younger,
partying clientele. The 7-night cruise is the most popular among families.
The Caribbean and Alaska are the most popular destinations.
Family accommodations
many of the new ships have been built with families in mind offering family
suites or a variety of connecting cabins.
Cruise lines newer ships
the newer ships tend to not only have more family accommodations, but larger
and more elaborate childrens centers, pools and public areas.
Soda Card
some cruise lines offer a pre-paid soda card good for a set number of
non-alcoholic beverages.
Below are links to the
Cruise Lines' information on Kids
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