Family Cruises

Kids get bored easily so choosing a kid-friendly cruise is vitally important for parents wanting to actually enjoy their time onboard. Crystal Cruises provide an array of distractions and activities, from board games, Sony PlayStation and Xbox 360 to child-friendly movies during the day. Look for operators with qualified kids' counselors and flexible restaurant eating times. Don't be put off by traveling during school holidays as many cruise lines increase kids' amenities and activities to suit. Many companies—Carnival, Disney, Princess, Royal Caribbean to name a few—also provide pagers to parents for tantrum/full diaper alerts.

For more information: Carnival and Disney and Princess