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Cruising
with Kids
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Do you want to unwind, relax all afternoon
by the pool with a tall cool one?
That's what a vacation is for! You
want to explore new things, meet new people,
play 'til you drop. You can have it
all and sometimes you can do it all without
compromising, especially when it comes to
taking a family vacation. Cruising
with kids is becoming popular because many of the
top cruise lines offer Caribbean itineraries
with special kids programs that will keep
your little ones occupied, leaving you
plenty of time for you and your spouse, or
just yourself.
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This is the type of all-inclusive vacation
that caters to your every need.
Today's ships are equal in services and activities
to the finest land-based resorts. Once
you're aboard, it's smooth sailing.
For 3, 7, or even up to 16 days, imagine
being surrounded by warm, blue seas as you
sail past the palm-covered shores of the
Caribbean.
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You can design the vacation of your dreams
by choosing the destinations that peak
your interest. And by mixing and matching
activities such as sports and fitness
programs, sunbathing, cultural offerings
or pampering yourself at the spa. Or
you might just want to surrender to the
soothing tropical breezes, and do absolutely
nothing. Also plan to enjoy scrumptious
cuisine throughout the day and night along
with first-class evening entertainment.
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When you are cruising with kids you can
live it up, and they'll be having the time of their
lives with other young sailors playing
games, going to parties, making crafts,
participating in talent shows, and even
learning a few things. Plus, special kids'
menus typically feature foods that they
just love including fried chicken and
fish, pizza, hamburgers, hot dogs,
macaroni and cheese, peanut butter and the
like. Most cruise lines also provide
group babysitting services for a nominal
fee.
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Adventures ashore are always an option,
with or with-out the little ones.
Maybe a whole day of shopping at a lively
port of call such as St. Maarten, St.
Thomas, Barbados, San Juan or Ocho
Rios. Or horseback riding in the
rainforest. Some cruise companies
offer shore excursions designed just for
families with treasure hunts, sand castle
competitions, magic shows and sports
activities on a private island.
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Kids
Cruise Programs
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- Royal Caribbean - Adventure Ocean Youth
Program - Run by exceptional,
energetic and college-educated staff,
the Adventure Ocean program is
tailored to fit five separate age
groups. The Adventure Ocean Youth
Program is included in the price of
the cruise vacation. Each member
of the program staff holds a degree in
education, recreation and/or a related
field, or has qualified experience in working
with children ages 3-17. In addition,
the majority of the staff are
certified in CPR and first aid. This
program blends educational
activities, daily itineraries, ports
of call, games, individual and team
sports, art, performance and a general
good time to keep kids busy.
- Princess - Zone Fun - Junior
cruisers are divided into two groups
and engage in similar activities. Teen
Centers are also offered with a wide
range of activities such as bop 'til
you drop teens-only disco, the dating
game, shipboard Olympics, T-shirt
painting, basketball tournaments,
Karaoke and lip-sync shows, Casino
night, pizza parties and movie fests.
On some seasonal sailings, Princess
kids and teens can get involved with
the California Science Center, an
interactive science activity which
includes whale watching, coral reef
studies, marine biology studies, and
building and racing sailboats.
On a special land excursion, Princess
Cays (a private fantasy island) has
Pelican's Perch for kids to play all
day long.
- Norwegian Caribbean - Kids Crew -
The children are grouped by age and
receive their own Cruise News
detailing daily events. There
are also circuses, crafts, parades,
sports, games, stories and parties. This
program is active, energetic,
educational and, most importantly,
fun. Whether your kids are at
the elaborate children's facilities,
taking a dip in one of our pools, or
doing any other activity, they will be
under the constant supervision of our
carefully chosen staff of youth
counselors from leading universities
and organizations. It's easy to
relax when you know your kids are safe
and happy. Each child's name,
stateroom number, allergies,
medications and lifeboat station
numbers are written on the back of
their Kid's Crew ID bracelets.
- Carnival - Camp Carnival - As soon
as your children enter the ship they
are greeted by specially-trained
counselors dedicated to insuring that
your kids are safe, happy and having
the time of their lives. Many activities are
available for each age group, Toddlers
(aged 2-5), Juniors (aged 6-8)
Intermediates (aged 9-11) and Teens
(aged 12-14) such as Sing-Alongs, face
painting, arts & crafts, drawings,
puppet shows, jewelry making,
scavenger hunts, backstage tours,
photography workshops , Sega, Nintendo, beach parties, T-shirt
painting, ping-pong, dance class and
so much more.
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