Taking a family holiday of any description can never be described as cheap but there are ways you can maximise your savings whilst also enjoying a holiday. Many people wrongly believe that:
- Cruises are prohibitively expensive
- They’re not family friendly
The above two misconceptions may have been relevant many years ago, but it’s certainly not the case now. Many cruise lines have modernised over recent years and have included many family friendly facilities and activities for kids of all ages to enjoy. From cruises from Brisbane to cruises from Sydney, if you check any cruise website or comparison site you will see a while host of family friendly cruise options.
Can A Cruise Holiday Actually Be Cheaper Than A Land-Based Holiday?
The answer to the above question is yes. If you compare all the facilities and activities onboard a family friendly cruise ship to the prices of individual activities on the mainland, you could be very surprised. Please see below for a selection of facilities that generally come as standard on most family friendly cruise ships:
- Children’s Programs – Before booking your family cruise, make sure they run children’s programs that your youngster will enjoy. To be honest, most of the well-known cruise lines have a massive selection of activities to suit all ages and include Disney themed play areas and activities and even circus act classes! Most programs are split into age appropriate groups.
- Onboard Nursery – If you’re travelling with very young children, it may be worth checking out onboard nursery facilities. This enables the adults to have some fun safe in the knowledge that their little ones are being well taken of. Again, if you compare this service with the equivalent on dry land, you will be surprised at how affordable it is.
- Choose A Cruise With Plenty Of Pools And Water Play Areas – If there is one thing that appeals to kids of all ages, it’s water-based activities. Throw in a few water slides and a dedicated team of supervisors and lifeguards and you have all the ingredients for a brilliant cruise. In fact, most kids onboard a cruise ship only leave the pool areas to eat and sleep!
- Food Options – Children can be notoriously picky when it comes to food so check the dining options available before you book up. This said, most family friendly cruise lines will take the little one’s tastes into account and serve a variety of foods and snacks that kids love. Again, looking from a budgetary viewpoint, these all you can eat buffets represent excellent value when spread over the duration of a cruise.
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If you’ve ever fancied going on a cruise but thought, they weren’t family friendly or budget friendly, please think again. Take a good look at the family cruises available online and pick one that’s best for you. Certain times of the year may be cheaper than others, so shop around. Using a cruise comparison site is a good way to find the best cruise for you and your family and they will also feature any available special offers for your chosen dates.
