Cruising with children is one unforgetable experience, which you can also share with grandparents, uncles, cousins. And it is that one of the advantages that cruises have is that there are Activities for all ages.
And also, children do not pay and are among those who most enjoy the facilities and activities, many of them dedicated exclusively to them. Companies usually advertise their tickets with the slogan: Children free, or with significant discounts, but beware! Because you have to know what is included and what is not included in that free ticket, because everything may depend on the rate that we have paid for our adult ticket.
From what age can I go on a cruise with my children?
One thing you should know is that not all boats accept children. They directly have to be over 14 or even 18. Then there are those companies that Babies under 6 months are not allowed. But most do accept children, and they have special programs for them from 3 years old. Between 6 months and 3 years you can travel with your baby, but let's say that there are no spaces dedicated specifically to them. We recommend that you travel with them from the age of 8.
Regarding the free passage of children, which usually include is the accommodation when they sleep with their parents or with two adults in the same cabin, and provided they are under 18 years of age. All children over 3 years old do pay boarding fees, insurance and tips.
Certain shipping companies have family packages and family super cabin. This is a very spacious accommodation for 6 people. These have a fixed price regardless of the number of people who stay in it, or their age.
What we can assure you is that all companies have children's spaces divided by age groups, staff prepared so that your sons and daughters do not get bored at any time and activities for all tastes with a clear family orientation, so that we can all enjoy. And don't forget the water parks on board, they are spectacular.
Fantasy cruise with Disney
In case you didn't know, the Disney factory has its own cruise line. As with the company's theme parks, type Eurodisney, the decoration, activities and everything that happens on the ship is oriented to the Disney world.
In Europe there is a crossing through the Mediterranean and the Fjords of Northern Europe. This last trip is inspired by the characters and the movie FrozenWho can say no There is also a river cruise from this company inspired by beauty and the Beast.
Disney has incorporated its world into the saga Star War with all its characters and the superheroes of Marvel. So there are ships in which your children will live a real battle with Thor, Hulk, Iron Man, Hawkeye or Spider-Man, and their enemies.
Adventure sports and other experiences on a cruise
There are shipping companies that focus their family offer not so much on the recreation of characters, but on the sports or action activities. And these experiences are designed for all ages, ping pong, foosball, basketball, table hockey and much more are organized.
For example, MSC Cruises develops a sports program called dorebro. In it boys and girls from 3 to 11 years old and adolescents from 12 to 17 can become sports stars.
The Caribbean has a recognition award for its Adventure Ocean® Youth Program, they are a set of activities for boys and girls from 12 years old with experience in education, recreation or a related area.
La Princess mixes technology with sports. There is also room for science experiments based on Discovery Chanel's Myth Busters program.