Any trip with children has its own characteristics, and a sea cruise is no exception. Parents should study a number of rules and nuances before booking a cruise. Today we will look at this topic, and I will try to touch on all aspects of cruising with children, as well as answer frequently asked questions.
A dynamically developing tourism industry like sea cruises is looking far ahead. Many cruise companies focus on family vacations, which means they have appropriate conditions for children and teenagers. Various promotions are held for children, including free travel.
Children travel for free on the cruise?!
This is a very frequently asked question. The most affordable cruise lines in this regard are MSC and Costa. They make big discounts for children. This cannot be called a completely free trip, since you still have to pay port taxes. And a child can get this privilege if he is the third passenger in the cabin.
But this is not a rule; companies act at their own discretion. Let’s say in the summer season, there may not be a discount at all on popular destinations. Or a certain percentage.
NCL There are also discounts for the 3rd or 4th passenger on some cruises. The American company Royal Caribbean is the maximum that can provide — 50% discount for children. Companies such as AIDA and TUI.
Let’s summarize this issue. Children can travel on a sea cruise practically free of charge, but this must be clarified when booking.
At what age can children travel
Each company has its own rules on this matter. The minimum age is 6 months. I met girls with babies on the ship. In general, it is recommended to take children on a cruise starting from the age of 2. I won’t particularly focus your attention on this topic.
Cruises from Disney Cruise Line
The champion in entertaining children is the Disney Cruise Line. And although the company currently has only 4 aircraft, they are wildly popular with both children and their parents.
Ships sail exclusively along the coasts of Canada and the USA; in the summer, one of the liners plies the seas of Europe.
Stylized shows and clubs for different ages with Disney cartoon characters entertain children on a cruise from morning to evening.
The cost of such cruises is high and corresponds to the Premium class. There is no Russian service.
What kinds of entertainment are there for children on a cruise
Many cruise lines pay special attention to children. The ships have special children’s rooms
- water park,
- swimming pools,
- clubs,
- slot machines,
- computer consoles,
- attractions
Until the age of three, children are in clubs with their parents, and at an older age under the supervision of employees or even a nanny.
Meals and things for children on a cruise.
Many restaurants provide children’s meals. And at the buffet you can find everything you need, milk, cereals, fruits, broths, etc.
Take everything you need for your child with you, including diapers. There are no special recommendations, everything is the same when you are packing your baby for a long trip.
We invite you to a sea cruise with children!
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