You marvel at your gorgeous cruise ship and its splendor of décor. Ship personnel cheerfully greet you with garlands and will help you both have the best time of your life! In your cabin you find special treats and a bottle of champagne. Everything you see is beautiful, colorful and especially there for you to enjoy! The balcony reveals the sea - and the horizon of your future - to gaze upon and ponder. You and the love of your life are adventure-bound to magical places. Your favorite ports of call are filled with beauty, fun, music, activities and culture. In the evenings, after a luscious dinner and dancing, there is quiet, intimate time. As you stroll the decks of the ship under the starry night sky, and linger to kiss in the moonlight, you realize that this feeling -

We''ve all heard of The Big Red Boat, but that is just the beginning. Most of the major cruise lines not only offer special pricing for families with children, but day camps, baby-sitting services, activities, and programs for children abound. We''ve assembled some great advice to help you understand vacation cruises, how to select the best cruise for you and your family, a comparison of the service and programs offered by each of the major cruise lines as well as a bunch of tips and FAQs to make traveling with your child(ren) enjoyable for all. Image it, the perfect family vacation. You work so hard and the kids are so busy with sports, activities and friends - you all deserve quality time with each other.

One of the best programs that some cruises offer is to identify specific age groups and build unique programs for each one. This means your four year old will be with other four and five year olds face painting, playing in a guarded baby pool, and making special crafts for you; while your 15 year old is entertained with a variety of water sports, video games and dances. What the cruise lines have done is to create a safe environment where you are not afraid to let your children attend activities without you, and they are not afraid to go by themselves. This gives you time to relax, see shows, shop or have fun doing whatever you like best. We are in a ship building frenzy at the moment. Between 1996 and 2001,

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