Cruising family style - what to know BEFORE you go! Reviews

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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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Cruising can be a fun family adventure

Laughing WITH the kids, cruise lover, family traveler, traveling whenever and wherever I can, parent of three or more

SEP

2007

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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Kristy
Camano Island, WA

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Do you know where your children are?

appreciative of good service, cruise lover, budget-conscious traveler, parent of three or more, expecting good, fair service, Every day computer user, Laughing WITH the kids

DEC

2007

Cruising Family Style was an awesome vacation. My teenage daughter and pre teen son both were busy from sun up to bed time. My daughter hung out at the teen dances and made friends the first night. My son had a blast in the arcades. We went snorkeling in Jamaica and both kids loved it. It was quite an experience. In Grand Cayman we went swimming with the sting rays and then shopping afterwards.

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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Notagainfarm
Chase City, VA

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Cruising is All-inclusive and you get FREE childcare.

fun loving, budget conscious traveler, family traveler

SEP

2009

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.

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wheetie789
Hahira, GA

How to make the most on a family Cruise!

family traveler, married, Every day computer user, appreciative of good service, willing to pay for quality, budget-conscious traveler, seeker of fun and interesting places, lover of cruises

NOV

2007

Ok, I'll give you my take on a cruise with a family. First of all, we like to take a 7 day cruise because it seems too rushed. Also, if the boat experiences engine problems, you will not be able to board the ship until it is fixed and they will skip ports to make up time. If you have never been on a cruise, you need to know a few basics. Make sure that if you are going out of the country, you have a pass port for all family members, you will not get on the boat if you do not have one. Checking in and boarding goes rather fast and the kids should not get too board. Once at the room,... review »

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Buzz1959
Felton, DE

cruising is fun

cruise lover

DEC

2007

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.

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dayco
Venus, TX

Awesome Cruise Line!!

cruise lover, love to travel, lover of cruises

NOV

2007

This is the best cruise line!! I would recommend this cruise line to anyone that would ask me. It is so much fun, and you don't have to do anything. You can just lay out in the sun while someone else cooks and cleans for you. You can get off the ship at the different ports of call or you can stay on the ship. If you stay on the ship it is so nice, and relaxing. There are not may people on the ship so you have a chance to just lay around and just be alone. This is one of the nicest cruise lines I have been on.

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christinentimothy
Southampton, PA

Love it

into romantic getaways, love to travel

FEB

2008

Cruising is the way to go if you do not like to spend to much money. In a cruise every thing is there that you want to do. All the meals are taking care for you so you do not have to thing about how much money do I need to bring with me. You can go watch show every night on the boot that are very good. The cruise just takes care of you so you can have a great time.

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iampower
Sandersville, GA

Never a boring moment

fun loving

AUG

2009

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.