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View Poll Results: Which Cruise Lines are BEST for a Family Cruise? (multi)
Carnival 4 66.67%
Celebrity 0 0%
Disney 3 50.00%
HAL (Holland America) 1 16.67%
NCL (Norwegian Cruise Line) 1 16.67%
Princess 2 33.33%
RCCL (Royal Caribbean) 3 50.00%
Other (kindly note which) 0 0%
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Old 11-05-2009, 05:46 PM LuLu is offline     #1 (permalink)
Which Cruise Lines Are BEST for a Family Cruise?

A Family Cruise often includes ages from grandparents to young children. Which cruise lines do you recommend for a Family Cruise? Multi ... so mark more than one if you wish.

Comments are appreciated!

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Old 11-05-2009, 06:15 PM freakcruiser is offline     #2 (permalink)
I voted for Carnival because we are booking one of their cruises. They look fun and great for families.

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Old 11-05-2009, 08:32 PM blueyes23701 is offline     #3 (permalink)
I am only guessing here, but I think Carnival, the price is reasonable if you have over 2 guests in one room. $199 vs. $399 (RCCL).

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Old 11-06-2009, 07:58 PM LuLu is offline     #4 (permalink)
Often, when we think of FAMILY CRUISING, we tend to focus only on children/teens.

Picking one that ALSO meets the needs of the other members of the family is important too.

My choices are Princess and RCCL for the above reason.

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Old 11-07-2009, 12:52 PM nealberk is offline     #5 (permalink)
I would be tossed between Carnival and RCCL. Both offer activities for people of all ages and all ages would feel comfortable on any of the ships.

If you remove Teens from the mix, I would like to also throw in Disney. Think in terms of Epcot. Things for the little kids but still plenty of things for adults.

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Old 11-08-2009, 03:50 AM cruisin' chick is offline     #6 (permalink)
We've only been on Carnival and Princess. I think Carnival would get the edge for the younger ones. But Princess still had plenty of activities for the kids.

Not being too into Disney, it was just as well we didn't go on their cruises because of the higher costs.

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Old 11-08-2009, 12:14 PM nealberk is offline     #7 (permalink)
Disney does charge a premium for the name......

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Old 11-18-2009, 08:57 AM bluevoyage is offline     #8 (permalink)
Me and my family love turkey gulet cruises. Up to 3 families can charter a gulet cruise. Every gulet has very friendly and generous crew who takes care of every desirable guest wishes. Turkey cuisine is simply worth trying.

Not to mention countless sport activities, sight-seeing and discovery of hidden secluded beys.

If wish more information feel free to ask or visit World Gulet Association website at: Gulet cruises in Croatia and Turkey, Blue Voyage | Gulet charter, Gulet cruises.



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