How to
Choose a Family Friendly Caribbean Cruise
Ship
It used to be that cruising was done
primarily by couples and a few singles, but today, the family
has gotten hip to the fun of this vacation mode. The cruise
industry has jumped onboard (so to speak!) the demand for
family cruise vacations by offering many family friendly
amenities to attract this whole new demographic. However, some
companies have been quicker to develop family friendly ships
than others. If you are looking for a Caribbean cruise ship
that will satisfy everyone in your clan, read on for tips on
finding the best family friendly Caribbean cruise ship for
you.
Children's Programs
A Caribbean cruise ship that is
designed with families in mind will have an extensive
children's program for all ages that offers a wide variety of
activities. This is one of the first criteria that families
should look at when choosing a cruise vacation, since the
number of children's activities aboard a Caribbean cruise ship
will offer pretty good insight into how much priority a
particular cruise line will place on the youngest travelers.
Ask if the complete program runs on all voyages, how they
handle infants and toddlers on the ship, and if extended
babysitting hours are offered. Check the website for more
complete information about the programs available and the
photos of the children's areas to see if they look stimulating
and safe for your kids.
Dining
Options
Most parents with youngsters will not
want to tow those little ones along to stuffy dining rooms with
gourmet fare every evening, so find out if the Caribbean cruise
ship offers alternative dining arrangements for families. These
might include eating in the buffet restaurant on formal nights,
or letting the kids eat with the youth directors for an evening
so Mom and Dad can enjoy a posh, grownup meal for two. It is
also a good idea to peruse the children's menu and alternative
dining options to ensure that there will be plenty of
delectable fare fit for kids on the Caribbean cruise ship you
choose.
Child-Friendly Activities
When the family wants to spend quality
time together, does the Caribbean cruise ship offer activities
and entertainment that the entire group can enjoy? Many ships
today, like the Royal Caribbean cruise ships, have choices like
rock walls, miniature golf and arcades that will appeal to all
ages. There is also entertainment available on some Caribbean
cruise ships that everyone can enjoy together. Another
consideration will be the excursions that the Caribbean cruise
ship offers at its ports of call. If there are plenty of beach
days and aquarium visits available, you know that particular
cruise line is thinking about the kids and the adults
alike.
Cruising with kids can be a wonderful
way to spend a vacation together, as long as you choose a
Caribbean cruise ship that is geared toward family cruises.
With these tips, you can rest assured that your Caribbean
vacation will be one that the whole clan will love.
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