Family cruise to Alaska - tips

Alaskan cruises are becoming increasingly popular with family groups, as wildlife spotting holidays are great for all ages and children can add to their ‘book’ knowledge by seeing and experiencing animals and environments they’ve been studying in school as well as understanding some of possible consequences of climate change. But Alaskan cruises have had a bit of a rough and ready reputation with less entertainment and frills than other cruises. In recent years this has all changed. Carnival Cruises offer a full range of activities and child-sitting for ages 2 – 15 and children between 2 -17 become part of Kid’s Crew on the Norwegian Cruise Lines cruise ships which offers age appropriate activities ranging from storytelling to cooking or treasure hunts on shore. Princess too has a children’s program with its own range of educational activities as well as television time so the kids can watch cartoons while Royal Caribbean have Adventure Ocean for children 3 – 17.