In the last few years, family cruising has become a huge part of the cruise business. No longer the preserve of the richer, elder clientele, cruises provide fantastic holiday experiences for children of all ages. Operators have considered just about every possible entertainment option for families and, with a vast choice of food outlets and a dizzying array of shore excursions, you can see why parents are keen to give it a try.
I’ve gathered together a number of blog posts, mostly from BritMums members, to highlight what cruising entails for families today. Discover what facilities can be found on various ships and be guided by our experts to help you choose the best cruise for your family.
Cruising Tips
Not sure where to begin? Dive into these posts to help you choose your family cruise, what to keep in mind if you’re travelling with babies and how to find the best deal.
How to choose a family cruise – Mummy Travels
10 reasons to go on a family cruise – Mums Do Travel
Tips for cruising with kids by experienced cruisers – Travel Loving Family
Where families choose to cruise – The Family Adventure Project
Cruising with a baby and toddler – Tin Box Traveller
Finding the best deal for an affordable cruise – Travel Shop Girl
Choosing your ship
With so many cruise operators offering family holidays, the choice can be bewildering. Here are some comprehensive reviews to give you an idea of what you can expect to find on each ship. What will a state room look like? How do the kids clubs operate? What entertainment is on board? Take a look…
Onboard Carnival Vista – Juggle Mum
Independence of the Seas is back – ET Speaks From Home
Family fun with Royal Caribbean – Project Wanderlust
Our day on the Navigator of the Seas, Royal Caribbean – Extraordinary Chaos
Why we became cruise converts (P&O Azura) – Life with Baby Kicks
A Mediterranean cruise with P&O Cruises and James Martin – Binny’s Kitchen
MSC Preziosa review – Globalmouse Travels
Our cruise to Norway aboard the Disney Magic – Jennifer’s Little World
Food options
I’m sure you all know that cuisine and cruising go hand in hand. Food options for family trips can be quite amazing and there will be something to satisfy even the fussiest of eaters. Feast your eyes on this selection…
Dining on board Celebrity Eclipse – English Mum
Carnival Vista food – Tired Mummy of Two
A river cruise with a difference
River cruising is still very much an adult affair, although it is starting to appeal to younger customers. Catherine, however, found a river cruise which incorporated bike travel and her family, including two 13 year old boys, had a wonderful time. We loved our traditional European cruise last year as a couple but this idea of cycling between port stops really appeals to me. What do you think?
Cycle and cruise down the Danube – Catherine’s Cultural Wednesdays
For next month I’d like to look at self-catering options in the UK. This can be anything from city apartments, mobile homes to countryside cottages. If you have a recent post you would like me to share, find me on Twitter @mumsgoneto or via my blog, Mum’s Gone To…
About Trish Burgess
Trish Burgess started her blog ‘Mum’s Gone To…’ with a series of posts called ‘Mum's Gone To Iceland' where she was extremely ill on a whale-watching trip and thought she would die snow-mobiling on a glacier. Thankfully she survived and continued with less scary family trips: ‘Mum’s Gone To…Canada, Cyprus, Barcelona, Berlin etc. Originally from Newcastle upon Tyne she now lives in South Lincolnshire and travels with her husband and occasionally with her son, who is now at university. Trish can be found on Twitter at @mumsgoneto
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