Cruising family style - what to know BEFORE you go! Review Summary
Want a family travel adventure? Then consider Cruising Family Style. Most families travel by car to a hotel or resort for a vacation, but cruising offers many advantages. Cruises are all- inclusive and reviewers love the fact that there is no food to prepare or beds to make. Reviewers also love the adventure of visiting different countries and/or islands when cruising and everyone agrees that “Cruising Can be a Fun Family Adventure”. The activities off of the ship can add quite a bit of cost to your final bill, but those who have taken their family on a cruise still feel the experience is worthwhile. Want to read some reviews of specific cruise lines? Click Cruise Reviews and discover your next vacation trip!
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Cruising family style - what to know BEFORE you... Ratings and Reviews
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I believe that for any family vacation to be a success, knowledge and preparation is the key and so I have put together a series of Q&A that will hopefully help clear up any questions or concerns about cruising
What documents do we need to have to board?
All U.S. citizens (including children and infants) need a passport. In some circumstances, a visa may also be required. If you do not have a passport, order one as soon as you book your cruise as it can takes weeks for it to arrive.
How long will the check in take?
This varies for each cruise line but be prepared to have a long wait time! You will...
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The service was great and the kids made great friends with our waiter. He convinced them to try things that I could never get them to try. My teenage daughter tried escargot and liked it!... review »
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My family of 4 went on a Carnival cruise in Oct '08. We cruised on Carnival Sensation. I had an 8 and 3 year old. Camp Carnival was AWESOME. The kids would get mad when I got them. There was so much for them to do that they never got bored. They have a great staff of very friendly people who take the time to get t know yorchild even if they are only with them for a few days. I would like to ass tat cruising is the best way to go for our family. We get all the food we want, shows, babysitting so the parents get some alone time, games, dancing, gambling...need I say more.
Cruising is fun for the whole family. My wife & I have been on 6 cruises, and have taken our granddaughter on 2 cruises. She was 3 & 4 years old at the time, and loved it. She wants to go again. We are planning on another family cruise in 2009.
Crusing is a great family vacation since most everything is paid for. You have to pay for your drinks, tipping, excursions, & anything else you may buy on the ship. But over all everything is included in the price of your cruise. It is very relaxing.
This was a wonderful experience for the whole family.
In order to keep in contact with one another, buy some walkie talkies & set them all to the same frequency. This allows your teens to have some autonomy but you can all stay in contact when needed.
