Family friendly cruise holidays

Mediterranean cruises

These are always a popular choice especially during the summer school holidays, there are numerous free child places up for grabs and more or less every cruise line wants to appeal to the family market

Easter cruises

These are also perfect as again they tie in with children being off school, a nice 7 or 14 night getaway to recharge the batteries with an array of activities to keep the little ones happy

Themed cruises

For example the nickelodeon cruises onboard Norwegian Cruise Line ships, these are targeted towards families and are filled with fun and games, perfect for meeting friends and staying in the kids clubs as long as possible

Disney cruises

Any Disney cruise really is perfect for some childlike adventures, every day is exciting and you may even meet Mickey Mouse onboard. You can also benefit from meeting one of the Disney ships in Barcelona so no long flight with irritated youngsters

Carnival Cruises

These no matter where their destinations are perfect, they brand their ships as “fun ships” and family is the key word, onboard you will find water parks galore and never a dull moment

Caribbean Cruises

These are becoming more popular with families as the increase in onboard facilities can easily keep the youngsters happy during long periods at sea

Canary Islands

A cruise to the Canaries is perfect, they usually range between 10 and 14 nights and can be easily squeezed into any school holiday period. Lines like P&O offer sailings here onboard ships like Azura and Ventura both of which are family friendly ships and fully equipped

No-Fly Cruises

These are ideal especially if you are travelling with younger children as you will avoid all jetlag and any possible toddler tantrums due to a sometimes great time difference. You are also left feeling quite refreshed yourself as you cut out fighting for your cases in the arrivals lounge

Eastern Europe

Embark on a slightly longer summer holiday with an Eastern Med cruise. These can last up to 21 nights but again are ideal if travelling with children as onboard facilities are well equipped and will certainly keep them happy whilst you relax

Red Sea Cruises

This area is becoming popular as a cruise and stay option, you get the best of both worlds and with many water parks and glorious beaches to explore you can combine onboard relaxation with onshore adventures