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Family Vacations & Family Adventures


Traveling the world allows multi generational families to connect in fun and exciting ways that aren’t possible at home. Each of these journeys are filled with enriching activities, child-friendly accommodations and plenty of memorable experiences for the whole family. No planning is required on these hassle-free vacations that are specifically designed with families in mind.

Tauck Bridges family travel adventures are all about shared enrichment and inclusive value with meticulously planned and seamlessly orchestrated vacations. With Tauck Bridges you actually live the stories of the Old West, African Safari's, Costa Rican farmers, Egyptologists or even an Italian pizza maker.

Tauck Bridges Family Trips of a Lifetime

Trafalgar Family Experience are exactly that: designed for families. So you get vacations that are not only fun and enriching, but eye-opening and educational. For all. Create family tales and memories to share and laugh over, for generations to come. Watch your children broaden their horizons, as they develop a sense of wonder at the big wide world.

Trafalgar Family Vacations

Intrepid has developed a better style of family travel, one that favours real life experiences over the virtual ones. Start with kid-friendly hotels, and then sprinkle in a tuk-tuk ride through the streets of Bangkok, a football match with Maasai tribesmen or sailing down the Nile in an Egyptian felucca.

Intrepid Family Adventures

National Geographic Family Journeys with G Adventures is a new line of trips for adventure-loving families in search of a meaningful way to discover the world together. These itineraries are specially designed so travelers of all ages can explore a destination’s rich and diverse characteristics. Each itinerary features unique, interactive activities inspired by National Geographic's expertise in photography and storytelling, wildlife, culture, history, and geography to encourage kids and adults alike to connect with the world around them.

National Geographic Family Journeys

Uniworld’s Generations river cruises are perfect for families, with special excursions, onboard activities and amenities designed to keep kids and grown-ups of all ages entertained and engaged. What’s truly special about these family-friendly sailings is how much thought Uniworld has put into making river cruising accessible and fun for the entire family. Kids can go on a VIP tour of the ship with the captain, or participate in a dessert-making class with the pastry chef. While the adults attend wine tastings, kids sample local soft drinks with Uniworld’s own onboard “Soda Sommelier”.

CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE:
Uniworld offers a wide range of excursions and activities, some for children and others for older kids.

ART LOVERS: Hands-on activities to inspire creativity.
CURIOUS MINDS: Excursions that cultivate a greater sense of curiosity.
LET'S GO: Exhilarating outdoor pursuits.
THRILL SEEKERS: Exciting adventures for junior adrenaline junkies.
ASPIRING FOODIES: Tasty activities for adventurous eaters.
MYSTERIOUS STUFF: Excursions for those who love intriguing tales with a historical twist.

Available On Select Uniwolrd Ships:

Uniworld River Cruising

Trying to plan the ultimate family vacation? Royal Caribbean offers thrills for everyone onboard. Pulling off the perfect family vacation isn’t always easy, especially when you’re trying to cater to different ages and preferences. Fortunately, Royal Caribbean is known for delivering great family getaways designed to wow guests across multiple generations.

Every ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet is packed with palate-pleasing dining options, incredible entertainment, and unforgettable activities for all ages included in your cruise fare — not to mention itineraries that take you to some of the world’s most adventure-filled shores. The best part? All the planning has been taking care of for you, so you can focus on bonding with your loved ones while doing as much or as little as you like.

Experience an unforgettable family vacation with Norwegian Cruise Line. From dodgeball to music mania, there are lots of activities offered for every age group. Plus kids can choose their activity while in Splash Academy and show off their artistic skills, burn off energy in the dynamic zone, or relax in the chill zone. Teens can enjoy the coolest themed parties and gaming. These are the moments you’ll remember. Cruise Norwegian and see why we were voted Best Family Experience by Travel Weekly.

Relax in Family Accommodations. Read a bedtime story on your private balcony. Whether your crew is small or large, choose from multi-room Suites or interconnecting staterooms. All Norwegian ships have Family Mini-Suites, Balconies, Oceanviews and Inside staterooms and most Norwegian ships have 2-Bedroom Family Suites conveniently located near the kids' area. Your little ones don't have to go far to play.

Enjoy More Fun With The Whole Family On These Ships:

Family Relaxing

With an almost endless array of Disney-themed entertainment you won't find anywhere else, Disney ships boast activities that bring the family together in unique and unforgettable ways. Here are just some of Disney's family activities:

Deck Parties: Celebrate your dream Disney vacation with your family alongside some favorite Disney Characters, and enjoy the only fireworks display at sea.

Live Shows: Enjoy original Broadway-caliber musicals or relive some of Disney's greatest movie moments live onstage.

Character Greetings: Meet and greet your favorite Disney Characters at autograph sessions, appearances at deck parties and kids clubs, and surprise encounters throughout your cruise.

Dance parties, games like bingo and trivia challenges, and walking tours are among other family activities.

Princess offers family-friendly cruising that all generations from grandkids to grandparents can share. Enjoy quality time together with more time in ports, Discovery and Animal Planet shore excursions that are exclusive to Princess cruisers and award-winning onboard programs. Princess has earned the distinction of "Best Cruise Line for Multi-Generational Family Travel" in the Porthole Cruise Magazine Readers' Choice Awards. On select sailings enjoy families can experience "Puppies in the Piazza" or "Parrots in the Piazza" always a favorite for the children.

From 6 months to 18 years old, Princess knows how to entertain the childrend with engaging activities, private clubs, sports and games. Princess believes Explorers come in all ages, now get out and explore.

Family Fun On Princess Cruise Ships:

Princess Cruise Line Family Fun

Celebrity's award-winning cruise experience is designed for all ages and interests. Camp at Sea is a customizable kids cruise program with over 500 activities. Celebrity offers from arts and recreation to science and technology, over all subjects and hobbies so every kid feels entertained.

Shipmates for kids 3-5
Cadets for kids 6-9
Captains for kids 10-12
Teen Club for 13-17
A variety of activities across the ship for all ages

Autism-Friendly Cruises
Celebrity offers an autism-friendly environment. Kids with special needs can enjoy sensory-friendly films, toys, and dietary menu options. Additionally, a number of autism-friendly services are offered including priority check-in and boarding.

Hey, it's not every day you take the gang on vacation. So it has to be super-fun. Not just for you, not just for the kids, but for everyone. Right? What's more, it needs to be a great value too. You need a family vacation with all sorts of stuff included in the price - from dining and accommodations to entertainment.

Youth Programs Available:
Camp Ocean ages 2-11, Circle "C" ages 12-14 and Club O2 for teens 15-17.

Carnival is all about family fun, from the Twister Waterslide to Dive-In Movies and the firsts-ever Sky Zone. Don't forget about Seuss at Sea which invites you to take part in a special Dr. Seuss character parade or the Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast.

Discover Unlimited Fun on the High Seas:

Carnival Cruises Family Fun

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