Whats the best cruise for a first timer with a 13 and 10yo? family of 3?

Question

thinking about taking my kids on a cruise next year. would like to go for a four day weekend or a week if its worth it. they have never been to disney but im not sure if its too expensive.

Answer 1

Disney is expensive.  I would advise Carnival.  There is a four day Bahamas cruise out of Port Canaveral on the Sensation that would be good.  Even better is a five Western Caribbean out of Tampa on the Inspiration.  These are both good short cruises to start with .  Carnival offers a lot of activites for the kids, and a good balance for the adults.  If you can afford a seven day, it has a lower per day cost, and I would advise taking the Carnival Glory, again out of Port Canaveral, or the Carnival Liberty out of Fort Lauderdale.

Answer 2

We took our daughters on the Disney Land/Sea package to introduce them to cruising.  But they were much younger, 5 and 7.

Now at pre- and teen ages, they prefer Carnival with the dance clubs, 24 hours pizza and non-stop ice cream.

Of all of the cruises we have been on, Disney was the most expensive.

Check out www.vacationstogo.com to compare cruise lines.

Answer 3

If you want to do it for the kids, take them on a Disney cruise - the whole experience is focussed around them. If you want a great experience for yourself too, go with Princess. The youth staff onboard will take great care of your kids and give them a fun, happy holiday. Meanwhile you can join in the adult activities, but there are also loads of opportunities for the three of you to do stuff together.

Personally I think the Pacific Islands are much nicer than the Caribbean! And it would probably cost about the same as a Disney cruise. P&O Australia is part of the Princess company, and they do fly/cruise deals where your flights are included. Check out pocruises.com.au for details and itineraries.

Answer 4

take them on a four day cruise to either the bamahas or another one that takes you to key west and cozumel,

these are both cruises you could find on carnival.com's website,

carnival is a fun cruise for kids too there are a lot of activies to take them on,

and there will be a lot of other kids to play with

so they will be able to have fun

good luck!

Answer 5

Probably your best bet would be the Disney Cruise Line.  It is geared for kids your ages and is also a great place for parents.  They have 4 day cruises to the Bahamas and their private island that are wonderful.

Family of 3?  Well, a single parent might just meet another single parent on the same cruise.

Answer 6

There are some Disney cruises around. Why don't you check?