A European
cruise is an adventure for families who want to experience a different part of
the world, explore centuries worth of art and architecture, and check out the
latest trends in European cuisine and fashion. Family-friendly options for
European cruises have increased in recent years, with popular cruise lines like
Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line positioning more ships there,
especially in summer. The family-oriented Disney Cruise Line sails Europe, too.
A wonderful
thing about cruising Europe with the kids is that both ship and shore hold so
much interest. At every stop, there are wonderful things to see: Gothic
castles, medieval city walls, museums and galleries, street markets, and so
much more. If the kids get tired of sightseeing, you can go back to the ship,
get a bite to eat, and let the kids play. On a European cruise you’re likely to
meet families from around the world, giving your kids a new, international set
of friends.
Some cruise
lines run their kids’ programs all day even while the ship is in port, meaning
that you can tour or shop to your heart’s content while the kids are safe,
entertained and happy on board. Don’t worry that they’ll miss too much on
shore; you’re still planting a seed of interest in exploring the world.
On top of
all that, you’ll move from one port to another with no effort at all. Seeing
Europe with the family could mean complex arrangements for travel by train, bus
or car; hotel reservations in different countries with different currencies;
and daily foraging for food that everyone will agree to eat. When you cruise,
you can get on board, unpack and request room service 24 hours a day.
As you plan, involve your kids in picking a cruise
line, ship and itinerary. But, be aware that three of Europe’s most spectacular
cities – London, Paris and Rome – all lie a bit inland, an hour or two away
from the port. The scenery and companionship can make these drives a lot of
fun, but let the kids know they won’t be able to step off the ship right into
the Tower of London, the Louvre or the Coliseum.
To reserve
your family’s European cruise, talk with Anita, your Cruise Holidays personal
cruise expert.
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