Embarking on a cruise is an extraordinary way to explore the world’s most breathtaking destinations while indulging in luxurious amenities and unparalleled service. From pristine beaches to vibrant cities, these top 5 cruises offer unforgettable experiences for you and your family. Let’s set sail and discover the best cruises the world has to offer.
1. Disney Cruise Line
Disney Cruise Line is at the top of this list because it does a really fantastic job of catering to every member of the family. It has managed to bring the magic of Disney theme parks to the middle of the ocean even the fireworks shows.
Sailings feature character experiences just like at the Disney theme parks. You’ll also find live shows, a spa, nightclubs, and lounges. Each ship also has various kids’ clubs for passengers as young as 3 years old.
2. Royal Caribbean
The cruise line features the world’s– largest ships and the tallest water slide at sea. From arcades to roller coasters, there is never any shortage of thrill-seeking activities to find on board any Royal Caribbean cruise.
If you and your family want to make the most of a Royal Caribbean cruise, you’ll want to check out Royal Caribbean’s Oasis Class and Amplified ships. These classes of ships feature even more exciting attractions including glow-in-the-dark laser tag and several on-deck pools.
3. Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line has a reputation for being a party cruise line. However, the prices can rarely be beaten, which a lot of family travelers can appreciate. Onboard activities include Family Feud Live, waterslides, karaoke, and The Punchliner Comedy Club. Most but not all activities are included in the cruise fare. The IMAX theater and a few other attractions incur an additional cost.
Family-friendly excursions and tours include a wildlife safari and beach bonfire on an Alaskan cruise, panoramas and painting in Grand Turk, and a stingray adventure in the Bahamas.
4. Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line is best known for being the most innovative cruise line. Notably, it has done away with traditional cruise concepts such as inflexible dining schedules and even dress codes.
What makes this class of ships on Norweigan Cruise Lines so appealing to families is that it feels like a floating resort. These are the second-largest ships in Norwegian’s fleet. Activities on either ship include multiple pools, a waterpark, and even a full-size ropes course.
4. MSC Cruises
MSC Cruises is a European-based cruise company with a growing footprint in North America and the Caribbean. It’s known for offering an affordable cruise option without a lot of the fluff of other cruise lines.
Even without a rollercoaster that jets out over the sea, MSC Cruises is still a popular option for family travelers.
For family cruisers in particular, MSC offers family excursions with special pricing for kids, and tours designed to be interactive as well as educational. There are also kids’ clubs aboard their ships in addition to the LEGO Experience on Board, which is a day dedicated to LEGO activities for the whole family.
