Why a Luxury Cruise May Be the Answer to a Stress-Free Family Vacation
Why a Luxury Cruise May Be the Answer to a Stress-Free Family Vacation :
Planning a family vacation can be daunting, especially when you want to ensure everyone has a relaxing and enjoyable time. If taking it easy is a priority for you during a family trip, then a luxury cruise might just be the perfect solution.
Fortunately, luxury cruises have been growing in popularity lately. According to the Cruise Lines International Association, cruise ship passenger numbers have grown from 17.8 million to 30 million since 2009, and this demand has already been reflected in the sheer amount of expedition cruising companies that have entered the market. But how does a luxury cruise guarantee lasting memories for the entire family? If you’re new to cruises, keep reading about the benefits of a luxury cruise below.
Unparalleled convenience :
A multi-day vacation can take weeks of planning to reserve accommodation, look up restaurants, and book tickets for transportation. However, from the moment you step onboard the luxury cruise, all of the logistics are taken care of for you.
Luxury cruise ships are floating resorts with spacious and comfortable cabins, several dining options, and seamless travel between ports. In a previous post on taking the Navigator of the Seas cruise, we talked about making full use of the Royal Caribbean App that lists the available activities and restaurants onboard. This allowed us to reserve tables at the specialty restaurants and build our itinerary of activities with no stress. The unparalleled convenience of cruises thus allows travelers to focus on spending quality time with loved ones and enjoying the sea air.
Cultural exploration :
Cruises offer carefully curated itineraries to make the most out of the time and distance traveled, and the right trip can even be educational for children. See how the Extended Historic American Cities & Quebecois Culture tour from Explora Journeys shows families a deeper side of the soul of North America. By immersing themselves in the cultures of Wall Street, Harlem, and Broadway, children can appreciate and learn more about their home region before the itinerary shifts to follow the wake of explorer Champlain in Quebec City.
Many cruise lines also offer guided shore excursions tailored to families, including educational tour guides and ensuring everyone can make the most of their time on land. This allows you to explore a mix of culturally rich and diverse ports without the hassle of packing and unpacking at each stop.
Activities for all ages
Whether you’re traveling with toddlers, teenagers, or grandparents, there’s something for everyone on a luxury cruise. Many family-friendly cruises have kids’ clubs and teen centers with engaging activities and adult supervision so parents can thoroughly enjoy the spa treatments, fitness classes, and enrichment programs available onboard.
Luxury cruises also include activities for the entire family. On the Royal Caribbean, the family was able to enjoy mini golf, water rides, rock climbing, volleyball, and much more. There were so many activities that the three-day sail wasn’t long enough to enjoy everything! Unsurprisingly, some families also choose to stay on cruises full-time even while the ship is docked to enjoy activities like pool time with fewer or no people.
Dining variety and flexibility
Luxury ships tend to boast a range of dining venues, from elegant specialty restaurants to casual buffets, and many take their food choices very seriously. For instance, the Regent Seven Seas Cruises takes their chefs and culinary advisers on research trips along Europe’s culinary capitals to ensure that the food onboard beats the best of what can be found on land.
Families can thus savor gourmet meals prepared by world-class chefs, and children can enjoy dedicated menus with kid-friendly options. Moreover, the flexibility of dining times and the room service option allow families to tailor their dining experience to their needs, accommodating even the pickiest eaters.
Plenty more ships are set to debut in 2023, with Explora I of the MSC Group launching in the summer of 2023. Join their maiden voyage in July, or book from among the sixty operating cruise companies in the industry. With everything taken care of, a luxury cruise will create a memorable and enjoyable experience for everyone in the family. For more travel blogs and tips, check out EazyNazy, where we share our family experiences and memories with the Community.
