Why Families with Kids Can Especially Enjoy Going on Cruises

As Alice Cooper once (kind of) sang back in the seventies, school’s almost out for the summer. The holiday season is drawing near, and perhaps as a response to COVID-19, more and more Britons are holidaying domestically. The reluctance to travel beyond the UK is somewhat understandable, especially given some of the fears around travel that stem from Brexit uncertainty as well as the aforementioned pandemic.

But as we shake those shackles free, the world has the potential to become our oyster again. Those with children may have felt that their travelling days were through once they’d settled into the family, but that is far from the case. 

In fact you can get the best P&O Cruises from the UK, which show that the journey is just as important as the destination when you travel in style and comfort. Best of all, children can enjoy a cruise just as much as the adults.

In cruise control: what can you do with your kids on board?

Where before cruise ships only had the appeal for couples looking for a romantic getaway, now they have mass appeal for those in all walks of life – from the youngest to the oldest, to those somewhere in between. 

For the younger members of your family, there are activities and amenities aplenty, whether it’s going for a swim in the pool, or taking part in a scavenger hunt, anything is possible on board a cruise ship these days. Friendly and personable staff are always on hand to attend to your every need, leaving you with a stress-free experience that your kids will never get sick of.

Imagine the memories you can create for your children on board a cruise ship – they’ll make friends from across the globe and build memories that will stay with them forever. They may be reluctant to spend a prolonged amount of time at sea, but they can be assured that life on board is really extraordinary.

A Haven from Road Safety Worries

Moreover, there’s a blissful absence of road safety concerns when you’re on a cruise. Unlike road trips, where traffic jams, erratic drivers, car breakdowns, and the constant need for navigation can turn a family vacation into a stressful endeavor, cruising offers a serene alternative. On the open sea, there’s no need to worry about the perils of the road. You’re in a safe, controlled environment where professional staff handle all the navigation and safety measures. This allows parents to truly relax, not having to keep a vigilant eye on the road or fret over the safety of their children.

Make boredom walk the plank!

Cruise ships are almost an entire city or town of amenities aboard one vessel, so naturally it’s the perfect escape. Beat the traffic by spending time somewhere in which everything is there and waiting for you – from bowling to go-karting to bumper cars! A cruise guarantees your children will always have something new and exciting to do every day.

Best of all, if you have children who are picky eaters, then you won’t be short of options when it comes to dining. The food is also likely to be included in the price, meaning you kids can have as much or as little as they want, and you’re almost guaranteed to find something that they will absolutely love.

If space is what you’re looking for in terms of accommodation too, then modern cruise ships have that in abundance, with even the option of interconnecting cabins allowing for more space. Whatever you’re looking for, it’s highly likely a cruise ship will be able to cater for it.

So dispel the old myth of being ‘tied down’ with a family, and explore the world with him – they’ll be incredibly grateful that they were able to experience the kind of once-in-a-lifetime experience of a cruise ship, and so will you.