<strong>The best cruises for kids:</strong> Looking for a fun-filled cruise that the entire clan can get on board with? Pleasing pint-sized passengers -- and their parents, too! -- is the name of the cruising game for these 10 cruise lines that cater to kids and kids at heart.
The best cruises for kids: Looking for a fun-filled cruise that the entire clan can get on board with? Pleasing pint-sized passengers -- and their parents, too! -- is the name of the cruising game for these 10 cruise lines that cater to kids and kids at heart.
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<strong>Disney Cruise Line:</strong> Even Mickey likes to catch some rays on Disney Cruise Line's private Bahamian island, Castaway Cay.
Disney Cruise Line: Even Mickey likes to catch some rays on Disney Cruise Line's private Bahamian island, Castaway Cay.
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<strong>Royal Caribbean International:</strong> Royal Caribbean's new Symphony of the Seas is outfitted with the line's first Ultimate Family Suite, a one-off unit packed with kid-pleasing amenities like an in-room slide.
Royal Caribbean International: Royal Caribbean's new Symphony of the Seas is outfitted with the line's first Ultimate Family Suite, a one-off unit packed with kid-pleasing amenities like an in-room slide.
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<strong>Carnival Cruise Line:</strong> Carnival debuts its first-ever Dr. Seuss-themed water park -- the whimsical Dr. Seuss WaterWorks -- on its newest ship, Carnival Horizon, in April.
Carnival Cruise Line: Carnival debuts its first-ever Dr. Seuss-themed water park -- the whimsical Dr. Seuss WaterWorks -- on its newest ship, Carnival Horizon, in April.
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<strong>Norwegian Cruise Line:</strong> Daredevils of all ages can zip-line or walk "The Plank" on Norwegian Escape, part of the ship's three-story ropes course.
Norwegian Cruise Line: Daredevils of all ages can zip-line or walk "The Plank" on Norwegian Escape, part of the ship's three-story ropes course.
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<strong>Lindblad Expeditions:</strong> The giant tortoises of the Galápagos are sure to fascinate tiny explorers on a Lindblad Expeditions voyage.
Lindblad Expeditions: The giant tortoises of the Galápagos are sure to fascinate tiny explorers on a Lindblad Expeditions voyage.
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<strong>MSC Cruises: </strong>The MSC Seaside boasts family-focused features like the longest zip-line at sea, full-size bowling lanes and four waterslides.
MSC Cruises: The MSC Seaside boasts family-focused features like the longest zip-line at sea, full-size bowling lanes and four waterslides.
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<strong>Princess Cruises:</strong> Families can snuggle sled-dog puppies as part of Princess Cruises' Alaska trips, thanks to the line's popular "Puppies in the Piazza" program.
Princess Cruises: Families can snuggle sled-dog puppies as part of Princess Cruises' Alaska trips, thanks to the line's popular "Puppies in the Piazza" program.
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<strong>Adventures by Disney with AmaWaterways:</strong> Disney delivers its magic touch to the Rhine River, in partnership with river cruise line AmaWaterways.
Adventures by Disney with AmaWaterways: Disney delivers its magic touch to the Rhine River, in partnership with river cruise line AmaWaterways.
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<strong>CroisiEurope:</strong> Tour Italy on a family-friendly river voyage aboard CroisiEurope's MS Michelangelo.
CroisiEurope: Tour Italy on a family-friendly river voyage aboard CroisiEurope's MS Michelangelo.
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<strong>UnCruise Adventures:</strong> UnCruise Adventures jam-packs its itineraries with active, kid-friendly excursions like snorkeling, kayaking, hiking and paddleboarding.
UnCruise Adventures: UnCruise Adventures jam-packs its itineraries with active, kid-friendly excursions like snorkeling, kayaking, hiking and paddleboarding.
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