Not sure where to take the family for that next vacation? A cruise is a great family vacation adventure any time of year.

For starters, you can visit several destinations (or ports of call) on a cruise, and you only need to unpack once. Everything is taken care of for you and your whole family. Your itinerary is planned, and excursions are offered. It’s like an all-inclusive, low-stress resort on the water. And there’s something for everyone in the family, from dining and entertainment options to kids clubs, swimming, sports, shopping, and spas.

There are so many options when it comes to a cruise. Start planning your adventure and the type of experience you want to have.

WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO?

First and foremost, decide where you want to cruise to. Perhaps you have a popular cruise destination in mind, like Mexico, the Bahamas, or the Caribbean. Or maybe you’re dreaming of European ports of call such as Italy, Greece, and Spain. You can literally go all over the world via cruise.

Other great family cruise locations to consider:

In the United States, you can explore the Pacific Northwest or the entire Pacific Coast, the Mississippi River and the Great Lakes, Alaska and its glaciers, the New England coast, or the Hawaiian Islands

• Adventure to Iceland, Greenland, and Canada
• Cruise across Asia to Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, China, Japan, and more
• Explore Europe’s magical Christmas markets, all by ship
• How about South Africa, Seychelles, and Mauritius? Or Australia and the Great Barrier Reef? Egypt and the Middle East? Around South America to Peru, Argentina, Chile, and Brazil?
• Some locations are truly best seen or only seen by boat, such as cruises through the Panama Canal or Antarctica
• And there are even transatlantic cruises from the United States to Europe, for example, and cruises that take you around the entire world!

WHAT TYPE OF SHIP DO YOU WANT TO VOYAGE ON?

You can choose from huge ships, smaller boutique-style ships, or even genuine steamboats.

The bigger ships tend to have fun kids’ activities, water sports, and kids clubs. River cruises are typically smaller boats, quieter and more intimate. They average 190 passengers on board and spend more time in ports of call.

Different ships also offer various accommodations depending on your family’s needs.

HOW MANY DAYS DO YOU HAVE, AND WHO IS GOING?

You can take a long weekend cruise, a week-long cruise, or even a cruise that’s several months!

Are you part of a family of four or taking a group multi-generation trip, such as a family reunion? There’s a perfect ship for all sizes of family vacations.

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO?

The activity options on cruises can be endless. Think about what you want to do on your cruise to help determine the best ship and itinerary. Do you want to see lots of destinations, just relax, or have a mix of both? Do you want to enjoy fine wine and dining?

Are you looking for tons of activities for the kids, including kids clubs? Or are the kids older and looking for exciting destinations and excursions?

Is your goal to get to see more in a location? Some cruises stay longer in their ports so you can explore more culture and history and have behind-the-scenes experiences.

WHAT’S YOUR BUDGET?

Cruising can be an excellent value for your family vacation. Cruise costs include accommodations, sailing between ports of call, all meals, and onboard entertainment. As a AAA Member, you can get great benefits like shipboard credits, free spa treatments, discounted cruise packages, or other amenities, depending on the cruise you select.

Adventure awaits!

Join Us Next Summer for KeeKee’s Big Adventures at Sea on Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas®.

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