Affordable Family Cruises
- Family cruises can be affordable.cruise ship image by Albert Lozano from Fotolia.com
According to a 2010 Cruise Industry Overview by the Florida Caribbean Cruise Association, more than 1.6 million children sailed with their families aboard cruise ships in 2009. With so many cruise lines, destinations and vacation packages available, planning the ideal family vacation on a budget can be overwhelming. Cruise travel, however, is not solely reserved for luxury travelers or those willing to spend a bit more. Depending on time of year booked, cruise line and destination route, affordable family cruise vacations are right at your fingertips. - One of the more affordable family cruise lines is Carnival. With frequent trips to the Caribbean from ports up and down the East Coast, cruise travel is accessible to a wide variety of families. Destinations range from St. Kitts to Aruba to Cozumel and feature family friendly activities aboard the ship as you sail from port to port. Video games, talent shows and kids camps are just some of the activities available to youth cruisers. Rates to the Caribbean are more affordable for short durations, such as two or five night cruises.
Carnival Cruise Lines
3655 NW 87th Avenue
Miami, FL 33178
888-227-6482
carnival.com - A hallmark to family travel in the United States is a trip to Disney World and a cruise vacation. Combine the two with a Disney cruise. Disney Cruise Lines sail across the globe, from the Caribbean to Europe to the Mexican Riviera and feature an array of family friendly activities aboard the ship. Disney-themed club rooms, live entertainment and visits with Disney characters are just some of the options for both children and adults.
When planning your Disney Cruise itinerary, plan carefully to avoid a high sticker price. Affordable family cruise vacations can be achieved on the ships, but select the appropriately priced destination. For example, cruises to the Bahamas and the Caribbean typically run at lower package rates than that of a transatlantic destination.
Disney Cruise Vacations
Guest Communications
P.O. Box 10238
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-0238
800-951-3532
disneycruise.disney.go.com - One of the most affordable cruise lines on the market is MSC Cruises. Headquartered in Naples, Italy, MSC Cruises provides affordable, family-friendly travel throughout Europe and across the globe. Whether sailing through the Mediterranean or cruising along the Atlantic to the Caribbean, MSC Cruises provides travelers with a vacation accompanied by Italian flair. Family cruises include children's camps, specialty kids' menus, on-board bowling alleys and arcades, and much more.
MSC Cruises Main Center
Naples Via A. Depretis
31 80133 Naples - Italy
msccruises.com
