Traveling by cruise ship is quite different than a land based vacation. While most of the stuff is taken care of by the cruise line - accommodations, transportation, meals, and nightly entertainment to name a few - visiting multiple, and sometimes vastly different, destinations can make packing for a family cruise vacation challenging. Whether you begin packing weeks before … [Read more...]
Disney Cruise Line: Tips for Choosing a Cabin or Stateroom
Disney Cruise Line ships have some of the largest rooms in the cruise industry even though they're still a bit smaller than a standard hotel room. If you're a first time Disney cruiser, here's some info on the type of cabins you'll find on a Disney cruise ship and a few things to consider before you make your stateroom selection. Here are 8 things to consider before … [Read more...]
8 Reasons Families Will Love Cruising with Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean consistently ranks as one of the top cruise lines for families. With 25 ships in its fleet, there is a cruise ship and itinerary for every type of cruiser. Below are 8 reasons why families love cruising with Royal Caribbean: 1. They have some of the largest ships in the cruise industry Royal Caribbean's Oasis class ships - Oasis of the Seas, Allure of … [Read more...]
What Does a Family Cruise Vacation Really Cost?
While we know many cruise lines say you can go on a cruise for less than $50/day, what does that actually mean? What is typically included in the cost of a cruise vacation, and what costs are considered extra? What costs should you budget for after you get on board? What Does Base Fare Cover? The base fare for a cruise may be less than fifty dollars per person, per day … [Read more...]
Cruising with Kids? 5 Family Friendly Cruise Lines for First Time Cruisers
Choosing a cruise which will accommodate the entire family can be difficult. There’s nothing worse than going on a cruise only to find the activities and amenities are limited or don’t suit your family’s vacation style. Looking for the best kid-friendly cruise lines for your next vacation? Here are 5 of them. We’ve highlighted what’s unique about them and some things you … [Read more...]