Sea Tales 2019 Family CruiseTravel Planner
ALSO BY HEIDI M. ALLISON SHANE Romance, A Tradition Lost Sea Tales 2018 Family Cruise Planner Sea Tales 2017 Family Cruise Planner Sea Tales 2016 Family Cruise Planner
Sea Tales 2019 Family CruiseTravel Planner Heidi M. Allison Shane
© 2018 Heidi AllisonPublished by: CruiseCompeteAll rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this book orportions thereof in any form whatsoever without the writtenpermission of Cruise Compete except in the case of briefquotations embodied in critical articles and reviews.Edited by Heidi Allison and Cynthia Boal JanssensPhoto Credits: Dennis Cox, Rachel Garrett, Jackie Finch, iStockPhotosInterior layout and design by www.writingnights.orgCover design by Fred DeMarcoBook preparation by Chad Robertson and Heidi Allison
CONTENTSAlso by Heidi M. Allison Shane .................................................................iiContents ..............................................................................................................................vDear Readers,.................................................................................................................... 1Your Vacation Is the Most Important Two Weeks ofYour Year. Don’t Trust It to Just Anyone!................................. 4Introduction – Here’s the Truth About Cruising: Dispelling Some Myths and Finding the Right Cruise for Your Family ........................................................ 61 – Top Ten Family Friendly Cruise Lines......................................152 – Thinking of Taking a Cruise While You’re Expecting? It’s a Great idea!........................................................... 793 – Baby-Friendly Cruising: Should You Take a Nanny, or Use Onboard Babysitters and Kid’s Programs?................................................................................. 924 – Wonder How You’ll All Make It for Seven Days Together? Ten Great Ideas for Things to Do with Your Children on a Cruise...........................................................1005 – Tips for Parents Cruising with Teens and Tweens ......................................................................................1046 – Private Islands Make Fabulous Memories for Families .........................................................................1097 – “Wow” Activities That Will Thrill Your Children and Transform Your Idea of the Family Cruise Experience ........................................................................................1158 – FAMILY DINING................................................................................................... 1219 – FAMILY STATEROOMS.................................................................................. 129
VI SEA TALES FAMILY CRUISE TRAVEL PLANNER 201910 – Cruise Lines Bring TV Shows, Movies and Games to Life ....................................................................................................13811 – Setting Expectations for your cruise............................. 14212 – Inside Information on Shore Excursions, the Most Sought-After Cruise Experience ............... 14613 – Family Reunions with a Splash Is a Cruise Right for Your Family?.........................................................................................15314 – Celebrating Milestones: Holidays, Graduations, and Family Reunions on a Cruise15715 – What’s Your Ideal Cruise Ship Size?...................................... 16216 – Contemporary Cruises ........................................................................17717 – Upscale Contemporary Cruises................................................19318 – Premium Cruises............................................................................................ 19619 – Ultra-Premium Cruises.......................................................................20020 – Ultra-Luxury Cruises ......................................................................... 20321 – Luxury Hotel Barges.............................................................................. 21422 – River Cruises.....................................................................................................21723 – Expedition Cruises ................................................................................... 22124 – Small Ship Cruises and Lines with Sailing Vessels and Yachts................................................................................. 22925 – Summary............................................................................................................... 232About CruiseCompete..................................................................................... 236About the Author: Heidi Allison..................................................... 238
DEAR READERS,My hope is that you find this book so compelling that you cannotwait to take a cruise vacation with your family. I have beenblessed with a career that mixes my love of travel with writingabout and sharing it with others. This book is truly a labor of love! Cruise travel has evolved over the years. Most likely you willfind anything and everything your family could dream of for theirvacation at sea. Including making new friends that may last alifetime. Over the years, my travel companions have been many andvaried. They include a member of the Nobel Peace PrizeCommittee, a young artist in St. Petersburg who drew beautifulpaintings that hang in my home, famous sculptors from Nairobi,and travelers from all walks of life throughout the world. It neverfails to strike me that, while we may all originate from differentnationalities and cultures, we all share common hopes, dreamsand aspirations that unite us in the truest global sense.
2 SEA TALES FAMILY CRUISE TRAVEL PLANNER 2019 The opportunity for global travel has increased the ability ofpeople worldwide to broaden their horizons in every sense of theworld. From my own experience, some of these personalenrichment opportunities have included, and taken me to… The Hawaiian Islands, where Captain Woo of the lovely SSIndependence once sent one of the staff to my cabin to awaken myfamily at 4 a.m. Once on deck, we watched the sunrise illuminatehundreds of majestic female humpback whales, frolicking withtheir calves. The Panama Canal, aboard the Pacific Princess, where once Itravelled with David McCullough, author of “Path Between theSeas.” This book, about the creation of the Panama Canal won theNational Book Award in History. Former President Jimmy Carterlater said that the treaties that handed over ownership of theCanal to Panama would not have passed had it not been forDavid’s book. My travels gave me the opportunity to lecture throughoutCanada with Lars-Eric Lindblad, a noted environmentalist and aman who pioneered tourism to many remote and exotic parts ofthe world. I met him as part of the Orient Lines team when theyacquired a Russian ice-breaker and refitted it as the Marco Polo,an expedition ship. Lindblad also believed tourism had been responsible forsaving many threatened ecosystems and species. In openingremote and exotic areas of the world to tourism, he became widelyrecognized as a prominent figure of ecotourism. I’ve had the good fortune of experiencing over 75 cruisevoyages (some of which were inaugural journeys) on such well-known lines such as Princess Cruises, the former NorwegianAmerican Line (owned the Sajafjord and Vistafjord) andAmerican Hawaii Cruises (the only line to carry the AmericanFlag in the last century), Cunard Line, Norwegian Cruise Line,Sitmar, Royal Viking Line, Royal Caribbean Line, CelebrityCruises, Carnival, Holland America Line and my personalfavorite, Regent Seven Seas Cruises. (You can read more about myexperience and background in travel here.)
HEIDI M. ALLISON SHANE 3Enjoy your cruise trip planning. Bon Voyage!HeidiHeidi M. AllisonCruiseCompete & AllThingsCruise
YOUR VACATION IS THE MOST IMPORTANT TWO WEEKS OF YOUR YEAR. DON’T TRUST IT TO JUST ANYONE!Throughout this book, we will provide links to helpful sites,including CruiseCompete.com. CruiseCompete.com does not sell travel; it is a free andanonymous service that helps cruisers find the best values fortheir cruise vacation. Consumers simply submit a ship name andsail date with a few other pieces of relevant information. Toptravel agencies then craft custom responses to meet the specificneeds of the consumer. Cruisers are notified by e-mail when newquotes are available, so they can view these quotes and contact theagencies directly to book their trips. (For people who need helpchoosing a cruise, a CruiseCompete member-agency offers LiveAgent Help.) CruiseCompete, LLC is an independent organization. We arenot a travel agency or owned by a travel agency, and we providetravel agents with a steady stream of easy-to-manage, highlyqualified leads. CruiseCompete: Since Our Inception in 2003, We’veReceived Compliments and Mentions from Many of theWorld’s Most Influential Publications and Writers:
HEIDI M. ALLISON SHANE 5 From the AARP and Fodor’s to The Wall Street Journal toKiplinger, MSNBC, The Street, Newsday, Travel + Leisure, USAToday, The Washington Post, The New York Times, Zagat, The MiamiHerald, The Chicago Tribune, Gayot, The Detroit News, and more.The compliments and mentions here can give you insight into ourwebsite and why we are so highly acclaimed with travelers andthe media alike! Zagat “5 Great Websites to Search for Amazing Cruise Offers” CNN.COM “…Specify which cruise ship you want…agencies then get back to you with best deals they have…” Fodor’s “How to Choose the Right Cruise…” AARP “Great Ways to Save – 16 Ways to Travel Cheap – Number 6” The Wall Street Journal “The Best in…” See Full Stories http://www.cruisecompete.com/press_quotes.php
INTRODUCTION HERE’S THE TRUTH ABOUT CRUISING: DISPELLINGSOME MYTHS AND FINDING THE RIGHT CRUISE FOR YOUR FAMILYThinking of cruising with your family? Cruises make for an excellent family vacation, but it’s important to plan carefully if you want to find the cruise that’s right foreveryone in your clan. The experts at CruiseCompete have done the research foryou, covering the entire spectrum of options with information onmainstream lines like Disney, Royal Caribbean, Carnival andNCL, as well as unique alternatives like luxury, river and smallship excursion companies.
HEIDI M. ALLISON SHANE 7It’s important to remember that not all cruise lines have children’sprograms. Some lines have minimum age requirements forchildren (and pregnancy policies for expectant parents!), andothers don’t permit children to sail at all. If you’re planning afamily vacation, pick a cruise line that meets your specific needs,where the kids will be entertained and you can actually enjoyyour time on board. It will feel much more like money well spentthat way. This guide is designed to kick-start your planning. You’ll findall the information in an easy-to-read format, with briefsummaries so you can see at a glance if the cruise line fits yourbasic requirements, followed by more detailed information aboutthe atmosphere on board, the destinations you can travel to, andthe specific children’s programs available for your kids. Let’s begin by dispelling some commonly heldmisconceptions about cruising.
8 SEA TALES FAMILY CRUISE TRAVEL PLANNER 2019MYTH NO. 1: CRUISES ARE TOOEXPENSIVE FOR A FAMILYVACATION.REALITY: A cruise is actually one of the best travel values out there.Most cruises include your selected shipboard accommodations,24-hour cabin service, standard meals in the dining room and/orvarious buffets, ports of call, and most entertainment aboard theship. Children's programs are also included. On some lines, evenairfare and transfers may be included. In addition, many lines arenow moving toward a completely all-inclusive format, whichmakes your cruise experience even more streamlined and simple.Even with all these included amenities, a seven-night cruisegenerally costs less than seven nights at a comparable resort. Thefood alone, breakfast, lunch, snacks poolside, dinner and cookiesand milk at a resort add significant costs to a land vacation.MYTH NO. 2: PEOPLE ONLY TAKECRUISES WHEN THE WEATHERTURNS COLD.REALITY: Cruise travel is a year-round pastime. Sure, it is a great wayto beat the cold, but families also take cruises during the summermonths when children are out of school. Regardless of the time ofyear, you can find the perfect cruise for your family. Cruises to theCaribbean and Bahamas run year-round, the Alaska cruisingseason runs May through September, Europe runs from Aprilthrough November, Bermuda runs from April through October,and the Panama Canal runs between September and April.
HEIDI M. ALLISON SHANE 9MYTH NO. 3: YOU HAVE TO HAVEA LOT OF TIME FOR A CRUISEVACATION.REALITY: Cruise lengths actually vary significantly to meet personaltastes. They can vary from a quick three-day jaunt to a worldcruise that lasts 100 days or more. It all depends on what youwant; there’s no shortage of cruise itineraries to meet your needs.MYTH NO. 4: WE’LL GET BORED:THERE’S NOTHING TO DO ON ACRUISE.REALITY: Cruise ships are floating resorts, with plenty of fun foreveryone. The flurry of activities on board a cruise ship isamazing; typical activities include shore excursions, water sports,pool activities, fitness centers, live entertainment, casinos, bingo,dance lessons, talent contests, karaoke, wine tasting, rock wallclimbing, spas, movies and much more. Most days are spent inexotic ports with plenty to see and do. If you have a specialinterest, the lines cater to these as well: golfers can playchallenging, top-ranked island courses (extra fees may apply),gourmets love the dining, and explorers can find a differentadventure in every port. In addition, all of the major cruise lines offer organizedprograms and camps for children. They can participate all day, oronly in specific activities. This provides for both fun family timeand a chance for parents to relax on their own. Daycare andbabysitting services are also available.
10 SEA TALES FAMILY CRUISE TRAVEL PLANNER 2019MYTH NO. 5: WHAT IF THERE’S AMEDICAL EMERGENCY? WE’LL BE INTHE MIDDLE OF THE OCEAN WITHNO MEDICAL SERVICES.REALITY: Virtually every cruise ship has a fully equipped medicalfacility and staff on board to handle almost any emergency. Thecruise lines also have precautions in place if a person has to beevacuated to a hospital on land. If you have concerns, be sure tospeak with your travel agent to get specifics on the line’s policies. Some tips: • Be sure to purchase trip insurance. Most lines cover these types of medical emergencies • Prescription medication should be kept close at hand in a purse or carry-on, rather than in checked luggage. • Carry a written list of medications with dosages, in case your medications get lost.MYTH NO. 6: CRUISE SHIPS SPENDALL THEIR TIME AT SEA; WE WON’TSEE ANYTHING!REALITY: Cruise vacationers actually have the opportunity to spendquite a bit of time on land. Virtually every cruise features multipleports of call, giving travelers a chance to visit beautiful, secludedbeaches, vibrant cities, and popular tourist sites, as well as toenjoy breathtaking scenery. Every port offers a unique experience.Ships usually arrive in port early in the morning, allowing plentyof time for shopping, dining, visiting historical sites and exploringthe area. Planned excursions, arranged by the ship’s staff or localsightseeing companies, also are available at an extra cost.
HEIDI M. ALLISON SHANE 11MYTH NO. 7: THERE AREN’T ANYHEALTHY OPTIONS ON BOARD FORMY FAMILY.REALITY: While cruises are known for having plenty of food available,cruise lines are very aware of the healthy-eating lifestyles of manycruisers. Every meal offers healthy choices as part of their alreadyextensive food selections, which are prepared under the directionof some of the greatest chefs in the world. Plus, there are plenty of activities on board and off to helppeople burn away any extra calories during their vacation.MYTH NO. 8: A CRUISE SHIP CABINIS CLAUSTROPHOBIC; MY FAMILYWILL BE CLIMBING THE WALLS!REALITY: An inside economy cabin does tend to be small and usuallylacks a window. An outside cabin (ocean view) has a window orporthole, while a balcony (verandah) cabin has a glass doorleading to a balcony that is usually equipped with a small tableand chairs. Most ships feature larger suites for those who trulyneed more space, but realistically, with all the goings-on on board,most passengers spend a limited amount of time in their cabins,and it’s a non-issue.MYTH NO. 9: WE’LL PROBABLY ALLGET SEASICK ON A CRUISE.REALITY: Even if you suffer from motion sickness during car rides oron airplanes, it is unlikely you will become seasick on a cruiseship. Due to their immense size and the stabilizers that all shipsare equipped with, you probably won’t notice any motion at all.Some parts of the ocean, however, are rougher than others. If you
12 SEA TALES FAMILY CRUISE TRAVEL PLANNER 2019do get seasick, medications are available on board to get you backon your feet quickly.MYTH NO. 10: WE’LL BECOMPLETELY OUT OF TOUCH ANDUNREACHABLE AT SEA.REALITY: While some people relish the thought of getting away from itall, the cruise industry realizes many folks want (or need) to stayin touch. Cell phone connectivity is standard across the industry,and wireless Internet has progressed in leaps and bounds inrecent years. As an example, Royal Caribbean’s 4,180-passenger shipQuantum of the Seas has enough bandwidth that friends andfamily can follow along on your cruise, watching what’shappening via tweets, Facebook, and other social media posts—even your personal blog, if you have one. These developments are of course a response to passengers’need to be fully connected while on vacation. It’s a huge leapforward in technology, as historically Internet connections aboardships have been much slower than on land, and data restrictionsare in place. Fees currently range from $15 to $30 a day forunlimited usage.
HEIDI M. ALLISON SHANE 13 Armed with the facts, you’re ready to start preparing for yourfamily cruise vacation. In these pages, you’ll read about thedifferent types and sizes of ships, what to expect from the lines,what’s included in your cruise, and more. Learn more about theprograms, activities, and entertainment on board, as well as whatthe cruise lines offer for onshore activities. We hope you’ll find all the answers you’re looking for (andlearn much, much more!) to get your family cruise vacation kick-started. Happy planning!
1TOP TEN FAMILY FRIENDLY CRUISE LINES
CruiseCompete believes that every family can have a world-class cruise experience, whatever the size of their family and whatever their interests, budget, and needs.We have researched thousands of reviews from travelers on everyship and cruise line. These reviews gave us deep insight into everycruise line, ship, and destination in this book. After tabulating allthe reviews, we discovered which family-friendly cruise linesreally stood out. This chapter looks in detail at the top ten—thebest of the best. 1. Royal Caribbean International – Upscale Contemporary 2. Disney Cruise Line – Premium 3. Norwegian Cruise Line – Upscale Contemporary 4. Princess Cruises – Premium 5. MSC Cruises – Upscale Contemporary 6. Celebrity Cruises – Premium 7. Holland America Line – Premium 8. Carnival Cruises – Contemporary 9. Crystal Cruises – Ultra-Luxury 10. Cunard Line – Ultra-Premium
18 SEA TALES FAMILY CRUISE TRAVEL PLANNER 2019#1: ROYAL CARIBBEANINTERNATIONALMinimum Age: Six months (twelve months for transatlantic,transpacific, Hawaiian, select South American, and other selectedcruises.)Children’s Programs: ExtensiveBabysitting: YesTickets:www.cruisecompete.com/lines/royal_caribbean_cruises.htmlNew for 2019:As of September 30, 2018, Royal Caribbean has discontinued theirin-stateroom babysitting program, Sitters At SeaOverviewRoyal Caribbean ships are resort cities at sea, offering the mostvaried and best-quality entertainment for the entire family of anycruise line around. Whether you’re looking for an adrenaline rushor uninterrupted tranquility, these ships have it all. Try rockclimbing, ice skating, or surfing 200 feet above the waves. Meltaway land-based stress with a massage, build a scrapbook, orsimply relax poolside. Royal Caribbean offers the ultimate in dining experienceambience, and variety, from casual to sophisticated, cupcakes tocanapés. World-class entertainment is available around the clock, fromBroadway musicals, to the DreamWorks Experience, to iceskating spectaculars, to casinos and live comedy, as well as music,bars, clubs, and more. Children will never be bored thanks to the complimentaryAdventure Ocean® Youth Program. The programs are packedwith totally awesome stuff for babies, teens, and kids in between:everything from pajama nights and science experiments toscavenger hunts and theme parties. Royal Caribbean International cruises are best for families
HEIDI M. ALLISON SHANE 19both with and without children, active couples, and singles of allages who love the fun of large ships and diverse onboardactivities. Even if you never left the ship, you would feel you hadan amazing vacation.Destinations Alaska Arabian Gulf Asia Australia / New Zealand Bahamas Bermuda Canada / New England Caribbean Cuba Europe Hawaii Panama Canal Repositioning South Pacific Transatlantic TranspacificMinimum AgeChildren must be at least six months old as of the first day of thecruise. However, for transatlantic, transpacific, Hawaii, selectSouth American and other selected cruises and/or CruiseTours,the infant must be at least 12 months old as of the first day of thecruise/CruiseTour. For the purposes of this policy, any cruise thathas 3 or more days consecutive at sea will require infants to be 12months old on the first day of the cruise/cruisetour.BabysittingThe Babies and Tots Nursery offers parents a drop-off option inthe daytime and evening, where their children can be left in thetrusting care of trained professionals for an hourly fee.
20 SEA TALES FAMILY CRUISE TRAVEL PLANNER 2019 Kids and teens can enjoy activities late into the evening in theAdventure Ocean and teen-only spaces. An hourly rate appliesafter 10 PM.Pregnancy PolicyRoyal Caribbean International cannot accept guests who will haveentered their twenty-fourth week of pregnancy at any time duringthe cruise. All guests are required to sign a health questionnaireat check-in to ensure they are aware of our pregnancy policy. Aphysician’s “Fit to Travel” note is required prior to sailing, statinghow far along (in weeks) a guest’s pregnancy will be at thebeginning of the cruise and confirming that she is in good healthand not experiencing a high-risk pregnancy. The “Fit to Travel”note should be faxed to the Access Department at 1-954-628-9622.Please contact RCL at 1-866-592-7225 or [email protected] if you have already booked a cruise orcruise tour and do not meet this requirement.Children’s ProgramsInfants and Toddlers (0–3 years) Royal Caribbean International offers Royal Babies® andRoyal Tots® interactive playgroup sessions developed by earlychildhood experts at Fisher-Price®. Each 45-minute session, heldon one of the onboard lounges, offers activities that makeplaytime learning time as well.Children (3–11 years) Royal Caribbean offers a complimentary, award-winningAdventure Ocean® Youth Program for children. Divided by agegroup, it offers everything from pirate parties and a Jurassic Jr.exploration of dinosaurs, to science experiments and danceparties, to scavenger hunts, sports tournaments, talent shows, andvideo game tournaments. With the DreamWorks Experience,young cruisers will enjoy fun activities such as story time, danceparties, parades, ice shows, and aqua shows with characters fromthe DreamWorks Animation movies.
HEIDI M. ALLISON SHANE 21 Every member of the youth team has extensive education andexperience working with children. Children must be 100% toilettrained and diaper and pull-up free.Tweens and Teens (12–17 years) Royal Caribbean recognizes that teens are also getting avacation, not just being looked after. They provide both pre-planned events and a teen-only lounge and nightclub where theolder kids can just hang out with people their own age. Pre-planned events include rock climbing, sportscompetitions, BBQs, movie nights, talent shows, pool parties,karaoke, and even a YSpa with feature services just for teens,including an Acne Attack facial, Beach Babe deep conditioninghair treatment, and the Sole Mate pedicure.
22 SEA TALES FAMILY CRUISE TRAVEL PLANNER 2019#2: DISNEY CRUISE LINEMinimum Age: Six months for most sailings; twelve months forcertain destinationsChildren’s Programs: ExtensiveBabysitting: YesTickets:http://www.cruisecompete.com/lines/disney_cruises.htmlNew for 2019: • Disney has added cruises to Hawaii again. • Disney has slightly changed the wording on their pregnancy policy to read: Women who have entered their 24th week of pregnancy as of their embarkation date or who will enter their 24th week of pregnancy during the cruise will be refused passage due to safety concerns. • Disney has changed their rates for It’s a Small World Nursery to half-hour rates instead of hourly rates-$4.50 per half hour for the first child and $4.00 per half hour for any additional children in your family. • Jedi Training: Experiencing the force is a new activity onboard the Disney Dream • Doctor Strange: Defy the Dark Dimension is a new activity on the Disney Fantasy • Thor Becoming Worthy is a new activity on the Disney Magic • Frozen Adventure is a new activity on the Disney WonderOverviewFor a line that’s focused on kids and their families, and whichoffers comfortably casual cruise experiences, Disney has createdelegant, modern ships with features that can be appreciated byyoung and old alike. The oversize staterooms can accommodate afamily of four (some family cabins hold six); all have bathtubs (amust for little kids), TV, hair dryers and safes; and about 40% have
HEIDI M. ALLISON SHANE 23verandas. Some cabins have the luxury of an added half-bath. As might be expected from Disney, the children’s programsare exceptional at every level, from the nurseries to the teenoptions. There are hands-on science programs, high-techinteractive programs, treasure hunts, and just about everything toamuse, entertain, and enrich young passengers. Depending on theship, older kids might get video games, listening stations,smoothie bars, and even outdoor hot tubs. The technologythroughout the newer ships—high-speed computers, motionsensors and LCD screens—is so dazzling that adults, too, aredrawn to the interactive “art” and the “magic” floors. Disney has wisely created adults-only areas (restaurants,lounges, clubs, and spas) on all ships, as well as on the line’sprivate island, Castaway Cay. The Disney Dream, for example,has a section called The District, which encompasses severallounges and nightclubs and caters to adults in the evening. As thepassenger list is composed mostly of families, the adults-onlyareas are generally pleasantly uncrowded. Disney cruises are best for anyone who loves the magic ofDisney and wants a big-ship cruise experience rich with activitiesfor the whole family. They’re perfect for family reunions andmultigenerational families who understand and appreciate theDisney product.Destinations Alaska Bahamas Bermuda Canada Caribbean Disney’s Castaway Cay Europe Hawaii Mexico Pacific Coast Panama Canal
24 SEA TALES FAMILY CRUISE TRAVEL PLANNER 2019 TransatlanticMinimum AgeYour child needs to be at least 6 months of age on the day ofsailing for most itineraries. The minimum age for transatlanticand Panama Canal itineraries is 1 year of age on the day of sailing.BabysittingCare for children from six months to three years of age is availableat the It’s a Small World Nursery. We highly recommended thatyou make reservations prior to your cruise for the It’s a SmallWorld Nursey due to limited availability.Pregnancy PolicyWomen who have entered their 24th week of pregnancy as of theirembarkation date or who will enter their 24th week of pregnancyduring the cruise will be refused passage due to safety concerns.Neither a doctor’s medical statement nor a waiver of liability willbe accepted. In addition, Disney Cruise Line cannot be heldresponsible or liable for any complications relating to pregnancyat any stage.Children’s ProgramsInfants and Toddlers (0–3 years) It’s A Small World Nursery - It’s a Small World Nursery, adelightful nursery for young children located on Deck 5, midshipon the Disney Dream, Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, and DisneyFantasy, is a themed space inspired by the classic DisneylandResort attraction (with original artwork by Mary Blair) thatprovides care for little ones aged six months to three years. It’s aSmall World Nursery is available at an additional charge andmust be reserved in advance: $4.50 per half hour for the first childand $4.00 per half hour for any additional children in your family.
HEIDI M. ALLISON SHANE 25Children (3–11 years)Disney’s Oceaneer Club A children’s activity center located on Deck 5, Midship,Disney’s Oceaneer Club is the perfect place for kids to dress up astheir favorite princess or hero, play computer games and enjoy awide variety of supervised themed activities throughout the day. Disney’s Oceaneer Club includes four distinctly themed playareas, computer banks with child-friendly computers, a readingarea, a small stage for games, multiple televisions, play structures,and a giant TV screen. What makes Disney’s Oceaneer Club even more magical is anendless supply of toys and games, an open seating area for artsand crafts, and ongoing Disney movies. Mats for naps are alsoavailable. Children are invited to partake in a wide range of delightfullythemed activities available at Disney’s Oceaneer Club. Whilesome activities are recommended for certain age ranges,participation is based on a child’s interest level and maturity—notage. As a result of this, siblings and friends aged 3–12 can playtogether without restriction. Although subject to change, activities at Disney’s OceaneerClub may include:Disney’s Once Upon a Time – Bartleby the Bookmaker leads thekids through the art of bookmaking and wows them with his veryspecial talent: When he reads the books, he makes the characterscome to life!Puzzle Playtime with Mickey and Friends – Mickey Mouse andhis pals stop by to play some of their favorite games with DisneyCruise Line’s youngest cruisers and their families.Tinker Bell’s Talent Show – Tinker Bell has come from PixieHollow to Disney Cruise Line to help young cruisers discovertheir Fairy Talents and to give them the opportunity to shine.
26 SEA TALES FAMILY CRUISE TRAVEL PLANNER 2019 You can register your child for Disney’s Oceaneer Club eitherat the terminal or on board the ship. Upon boarding the ship onembarkation day, both children and parents must check in at thefront desk at Disney’s Oceaneer Club. During this confirmationprocess, parents will fill out final paperwork and children willreceive a wristband indicating that they are part of Disney’sOceaneer Club. During the registration process, parents are invited to tourthe facility, meet the counselors, and learn more about the manyactivities offered. Children aged 3–12 with special needs are welcome atDisney’s Oceaneer Club. Simply let the counselors know inadvance and they will accommodate you as best they can.Jedi Training – Experience the Force-Onboard the Disney Dream.Take your first step into the larger world as you learn the ways ofthe force.Doctor Strange – Defy the Dark Dimension-Onboard the DisneyFantasy. Join Doctor Strange as he teaches the ways of the MysticArts.Thor Becoming Worthy-Onboard the Disney Magic – Join Thorto become part of the next generations of super heroes.Frozen Adventure: On the Disney Wonder – Prepare for a royalcoronation with Anna and Elsa.Marvel’s Avengers Academy – Aboard the Disney Magic you canlet your young crime fighters help with special missions andoperations—Avengers’ style.Marvel’s Superhero Academy – Aboard the Disney Wonder,Disney Magic, and Disney Fantasy. Master the mystic arts withDoctor Strange! Use immersive gaming and interactive portals tounleash your inner strength, become an Avenger and learn the
HEIDI M. ALLISON SHANE 27true meaning of super powers!Star Wars Command Post – Aboard the Disney Fantasy Battle theDark Side! Train with Jedi or X-Wing pilots, connect to legendaryspacecrafts via an interactive “holotable” and combat First OrderStormtroopers face-to-face! Star Wars: Millennium Falcon play area is new aboard theDisney Dream. This play area features arts, crafts, broadcasts ofStar Wars Rebel, and computer stations with games from theDisney XD show, Star Wars Rebel.Mickey Mouse Club – A fun space where kids can make crafts,enjoy games, and play with Goofy Gears.Dining at Disney’s Oceaneer Club – Children are invited to enjoylunch and dinner at Disney’s Oceaneer Club.Royal Court Tea Aboard the Disney Fantasy – This specialactivity is offered during 7-night itineraries aboard the DisneyFantasy. Enjoy a royal teatime that includes visits from DisneyPrincesses.Disney’s Oceaneer Lab – A children’s activity center located atDeck 5, Midship aboard the Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy,Disney Magic, and Disney Wonder—is the ideal place for childrento play and learn while at sea thanks to the plethora ofimaginatively themed activities and games available daily. Disney’s Oceaneer Lab is a play space designed for childrenand dedicated to adventure and exploration. It’s an ideal locationfor children ages 3 to 12 years of age to play, featuring a seeminglyendless supply of toys, games, and Disney movies. It is a space foreducational experiments with a variety of supervised activitiesthroughout the day. There are individual computer stations, andin addition it is the staging area and starting point for a ship-widequest game, in which young explorers gather and decipher cluesduring an exciting adventure around the ship.
28 SEA TALES FAMILY CRUISE TRAVEL PLANNER 2019 Disney’s Oceaneer Lab is designed with delightful amenities,including: • A stage in the main hall where kids can hear stories of great expeditions and star in their own swashbuckling plays. • A 103-inch plasma screen, which displays Disney movies and interactive animated characters, including Disney’s mischievous animated alien Stitch, whose unrehearsed, real-time antics are sure to bring laughter. • A workshop and laboratory where kids concoct crazy experiments, stretch their culinary skills, and participate in other hands-on activities. Children are invited to partake in a wide range of delightfullythemed activities available at Disney’s Oceaneer Lab. While someactivities are recommended for certain age ranges, participation isbased on a child’s interest level and maturity—not age. As a resultof this, siblings and friends ages 3-12 can play together withoutrestriction. Although subject to change, activities at Disney’s OceaneerLab may include:Monsters, Inc Open “Mike” Night – Mike Wazowski and theother monsters of the Disney•Pixar film Monsters, Inc. have losttheir voices and are unable to collect kids’ laughter to powerMonstropolis. It’s up to the kids to put on a comedy show for theirparents so they can save Monstropolis from certain doom.Get the Hook! – Captain Hook’s favorite dress hook has beenstolen and the kids must help him find it and catch the culprit.Led by Detective Clue and featuring site-specific crime scenes,their three-day search for clues will take them all over the ship asit sails the sea, culminating in a reward from the Captain himself.
HEIDI M. ALLISON SHANE 29Super Sloppy Science with Professor Make-O-Mess – ProfessorMake-O-Mess is a world-famous scientist who is known forperforming the sloppiest science experiments around. Now teenscan partake in some educational fun as the professor offers somehands-on training that will surely having them laughing andlearning.Dining – Children are invited to enjoy lunch and dinner atDisney’s Oceaneer Lab. Parents should note that children have the ability to moveback and forth between Disney’s Oceaneer Club and Disney’sOceaneer Lab during most operating hours to experienceactivities. Youth activity counselors will be on hand to directchildren. The workshop and laboratory connect Disney’sOceaneer Lab to Disney’s Oceaneer Club.Themed Spaces – Branching off the Oceaneer Lab’s main roomare several themed play spaces:Media Room – Children can kick back and relax in bean bagchairs and watch movies, play video games, or even read a book.Animator’s Studio – Designed as a working animation studio,this room allows children to create original, hand-drawn art orlearn how to sketch their favorite Disney characters. With the helpof a youth counselor, kids can even design and bring to lifecomputer-animated characters.The Wheelhouse – This space is all about technology, featuringnumerous computers and large, high-definition LCD screens.Here, young technophiles can compete in a unique Pirates of theCaribbean game exclusive to DCL.Sound Studio – This interactive area is dedicated to children whoappreciate music and want to create it.
30 SEA TALES FAMILY CRUISE TRAVEL PLANNER 2019Craft Studio – Children seeking a more tactile artistic experiencecan escape from technology to this creative studio and createhands-on arts and crafts projects.Tweens and Teens (11–17 years)Edge, a tweens-exclusive space located at Deck 13 inside theForward Funnel aboard the Disney Dream and theDisneyFantasy, as well as on Deck 2, Midship aboard the DisneyMagic and the Disney Wonder, is a scenic spot where kids ages 11through 14 can play videogames, watch television, listen to music,surf the Internet, and partake in various activities with kids theirown age. Vibe, a teens-exclusive space located at Deck 11, Midshipaboard the Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder, and Deck 5,Forward aboard the Disney Dream and the Disney Fantasy, is ahip hotspot featuring an indoor lounge and breezy sundeckwhere teens aged 14 through 17 can listen to music, watchtelevision and play videogames inside—or catch some rays andsplash it up out on deck.
HEIDI M. ALLISON SHANE 31#3: NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINEMinimum Age: Six months (twelve months for voyages of threedays or longer)Children’s Programs: ExtensiveBabysitting: YesTickets:http://www.cruisecompete.com/lines/norwegian_cruises.htmlNew for 2019: • Onboard the Norwegian Epic only–the Guppy’s Nursery offers group sitting for children from 6 months to under three. There is a fee for this service and registration and reservations are required.OverviewNorwegian Cruise Line revolutionized the industry in 2000 whenit introduced “Freestyle Cruising,” which allowed passengersgreater freedom to dine when they like (with extended restauranthours), where they like (with a number of alternative venues),with whom they like (with open seating), with freedom to dressas they please (with a “resort casual” dress code at night), andother relaxations of the usual cruise ship procedures. One of themost appealing freestyle elements is Norwegian’s disembarkationprocedure, which is far more relaxed and pleasant than is usualon other large vessels. Moving to create one of the industry’s youngest and mostmodern fleets, Norwegian eliminated some of its older ships andadded four Jewel-class ships between 2005 and 2008. But thebiggest step forward was made with the new F3-class design ofthe Norwegian Epic and the Norwegian Breakaway, which havemore than twenty dining venues (with electronic reservationsystems), luxury villas, interconnecting cabins, family-suitablesuites, multi-purpose indoor and outdoor spaces, hugewaterparks, bowling alleys, champagne bars, ice bars, solo cabins(the first in the industry) and superior live entertainment.
32 SEA TALES FAMILY CRUISE TRAVEL PLANNER 2019At a time when air travel is becoming increasinglyunpleasant, especially for families, Norwegian offers departuresfrom a number of US homeports, including New York, Seattle,New Orleans, Boston and Tampa. Also appealing: the line oftenadvertises excellent discount deals, such as $99 children’s faresand complimentaryonboard credits. NCL isthe only cruise line thatoffers year-round Hawaiicruises.There is so much tosee and do aboardNorwegian’s newer ships:Latin-inspired danceproductions by Burn theFloor, world-classmagicians, really goodcomedy shows, fireworksat sea, a “hot” ice bar, anda wealth of dining optionsto satisfy any foodie.There’s generally asurcharge for specialtydining and reservations are required (savvy passengers, hit theelectronic reservations ASAP to avoid disappointment!).Regardless of the event or dining venue, no one is ever requiredto put on formal dress; resort casual is fine for restaurant diningand the usual shorts and flip-flops are okay for almost everythingelse. Norwegian ships feature full-service Mandara spas, whichalso offer popular specialties like teeth whitening.Typical clientele includes a mix of age groups, such as theusual mature travelers, but also young families and couples, bothstraight and gay. Most travelers are American, but also includeother English speakers from the UK, Australia and New Zealand.Norwegian cruises are best for adults and families who wanta fun and lively cruise experience where there are few rules or
HEIDI M. ALLISON SHANE 33fixed schedules. They’re also good for solo travelers who don’twant to pay a single supplement.Destinations Alaska Asia Australia and New Zealand Bahamas and Florida Bermuda Canada and New England Caribbean Cuba Europe Hawaii Mexican Riviera Pacific Coastal Panama Canal South America TransatlanticMinimum AgeInfants sailing on board a Norwegian vessel must be at least sixmonths of age at time of sailing. However, for voyages that havethree or more consecutive days at sea, infants must be at leasttwelve months old at time of sailing.BabysittingNorwegian doesn’t offer babysitting, but instead offers GroupSitting Services for children aged 3-12 every night from 10:30 PMto 1:30 AM, and on port days while the ship is docked. Parents are encouraged to sign up in advance for bothservices. If no children are signed up or dropped off by 11:30 PMfor the nightly service, the youth center will close for the evening.The fees are charged to your onboard account. Guppies Nursery is onboard the Norwegian Escape only.This is for children aged 6 months to under 3 years old. This is a
34 SEA TALES FAMILY CRUISE TRAVEL PLANNER 2019fee-based group sitting program. Hours for this service vary perday and registration is required. The cost is $20 per time blocksession for the first child, $16 per time block session for sibling.Late night sitting is available some nights. Cost is $24 per timeblock for the first child and $20 per time block session for sibling.Pregnancy PolicyNCL will not accept guests who will have entered their twenty-fourth week of pregnancy by the time their travel with NCLconcludes. A statement from the expectant mother’s doctor(letterhead form required) stating her due date and fitness totravel must be sent to NCL’s Access Desk ([email protected]).Children’s ProgramsINFANTS, TODDLERS, AND CHILDREN (6 MONTHS–12YEARS) Splash Academy for Kids This program is specifically designed to engage active andcreative kids aged six months to twelve years old. Whether it’slearning to juggle at circus school with Cirque du Jour (presentedby Hilario Productions), working on arts and crafts projects, orgetting the high score on WiiU, there’s plenty of fun for everyonethroughout the ship.
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36 SEA TALES FAMILY CRUISE TRAVEL PLANNER 2019 The Splash Academy operates from 9 to 12pm and 2 pm to 5pm and 7 pm to 10:30 pm on at Sea Days; and from Port ArrivalTime to 10:30 pm on port days; and 8pm to 10:30 pm onembarkation day. The transition from Splash Academy to LateNight Fun Zone begins a t 10:30 PM. Late Night Fun Zone cost is $24.00 USD per session for the 1stchild, $20.00 USD per session for the 2nd child. Fees are charged to the guest’s onboard account. There is a 15 minute transition time between Splash Academyand Lite Night Fun Zone offered before charges are applied.HOURS OF OPERATIONS Port Day: Port Arrival Time – 10:30 p.m. Sea Days: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m./2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m./7:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Late Night Fun Zone: 10:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. nightly (Fee applies)Teens (13–17 years)ENTOURAGE FOR TEENS Play a pickup game of soccer. Take part in a theater or fashionworkshop. Dive into an interactive pool party. There’s so much todo around the ship, and your teens can choose whatever activitiesthey like.SPORTING ACTIVITIES NCL has over twenty interactive sports on ship thatencourage teamwork, bonding, and confidence building,including: basketball, ultimate Frisbee, rounders, and triangleball.THEMED EVENTS Between watching scary movies for vampire night andsinging your favorite pop songs while playing an air guitar at anighttime pool party, there’s something exciting happening everynight.
HEIDI M. ALLISON SHANE 37TEEN CENTER Chill in the teen lounge with flat-screen televisions, WiiU, airhockey, foosball, and more. Then dance the night away to thebeats of the video jukebox.
38 SEA TALES FAMILY CRUISE TRAVEL PLANNER 2019#4: PRINCESS CRUISESMinimum Age: Six months or twelve months, depending on
HEIDI M. ALLISON SHANE 39destination. The minimum age for escorted cruise tours is 5 years.Children’s Programs: ExtensiveBabysitting: In-cabin babysitting is not available on any ship.Tickets:http://www.cruisecompete.com/lines/princess_cruises.htmlNew for 2019 • Princess has added a minimum age for escorted cruise tours. The minimum age is 5. • Princess has totally revamped their children’s programs in partnership with Discovery. The rollout of the new program began in October 2018. This program is scheduled to be ship wide by April 2019. Here is their schedule: They are now available on board Grand Princess, Caribbean Princess, Majestic Princess, Regal Princess, Sea Princess, Island Princess, Star Princess, Crown Princess and Sun Princess. And will debut on Ruby Princess (Oct 2018), Royal Princess (Dec 2018), Coral Princess (Jan 2019), and Emerald Princess (Apr 2019). Please note this schedule is subject to change.OverviewA good slogan for Princess might be: “Have It Your Way,” for theline has a fleet of different ship styles, sails itineraries all over theworld, and successfully blends traditional cruise elements withmore modern amenities. For example, the line has set seating, and also offers“Anytime Dining.” The entertainment mix includes traditionalVegas-style revues, talent shows and comedians, not to mention“Movies Under the Stars.” The dining mix (which varies by ship) might include a NewOrleans–style café or an Italian restaurant. The three-deck Piazza,a relatively new feature that’s being expanded to older ships,includes a 24-hour café, a wine bar and Alfredo’s pizza, as well asshops and a performance venue.
40 SEA TALES FAMILY CRUISE TRAVEL PLANNER 2019 Princess ships have casinos, nightclubs, discos, and kids’clubs. All have Lotus spas and fitness centers that offer yoga andother classes. Some spas feature alternative therapies likeacupuncture; the newer ones have such medi-spa options as Botoxand other fillers. Depending on the ship, activities might includeart auctions and all kinds of classes, some of which carry a fee:computer technology, photography, ceramics or cooking. The newest (Royal Class) ships have expanded piazzas,SeaWalks (glass-enclosed walkways), and Princess Live! (aninteractive TV studio). Princess cruises include both formal nights (one for 7-to-13-night trips) and smart casual nights. Formal means a tuxedo ordark suit for men and gowns, cocktail dresses, or fancy-pants suitsfor women. “Smart casual” means pants and open-neck shirts formen and dresses, skirts, or slacks and sweaters or blouses forwomen. T-shirts, shorts, and halter tops are not allowed in thedining room, and shoes are required. Back in “the old days” of cruising, friends and family wereallowed to come aboard with passengers, perhaps to share somechampagne and small treats before sailing. That sweet customended, but Princess revived it with the “Bon Voyage” experience,which allows guests to come aboard for a tour and lunch withwine. The package, which runs about four hours, costs $39 and isa nice way to share the cruise experience. (And if any guestsdecide to take a cruise after sampling the experience, that $39 canbe applied to the price.) Depending on the ship, fellow passengers can include familygroups, couples, singles, or mature travelers. On the big or mid-size ships, you’ll find the broadest mix. Princess Cruises’ smallership, Pacific Princess—has fewer features that appeal to familiesand sail longer itineraries to more exotic ports, so it attracts oldertravelers. The mid-size and big ships are best for couples, families,multi-generational groups, and singles who enjoy an activeenvironment and want many itinerary choices. For maturetravelers who want a small-ship experience with few children,
HEIDI M. ALLISON SHANE 41longer itineraries and off-the-beaten-path ports, the PacificPrincess is a good choice.Destinations Alaska Asia Australia and New Zealand California Coastal Canada and New England Caribbean Europe Hawaii Japan Mexico Panama Canal South America South Pacific World Cruise
42 SEA TALES FAMILY CRUISE TRAVEL PLANNER 2019Minimum Age Infants must be at least 6 months of age at the time ofembarkation in order to sail. Children must be at least 12 months of age at the time ofembarkation to sail on trans-ocean crossings and remoteitineraries, where there are more than 2 consecutive sea days. Theminimum age for escorted cruise tours is five.BabysittingThere is no in cabin sitting available. But Princess does offer LateNight Group Kidsitting for children ages 3 to 12 years. It is offeredin the Youth Centers from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am for a charge of $5.00per hour per child, except on Pacific Princess. Kids can relax andwatch movies or play games with their friends while mom anddad have a relaxing night out.Pregnancy PolicyPregnant women are not allowed to sail if they are entering thetwenty-fourth week of their pregnancy by the last day of the cruise. All pregnant women are required to produce a physician’s letter stating that mother and baby are in good health and fit to travel, and asserting that the pregnancy is not high-risk. The letter must also include the estimated date of delivery calculated from both last menstrual period and ultrasound (if
HEIDI M. ALLISON SHANE 43performed), and may be faxed to the Fleet Medical Department’sconfidential fax line at 1-661-753-0121.Children’s ProgramsInfants and Toddlers (0–3 years) Children under the age of three are welcome to visit theYouth Center, if accompanied and supervised by a parent at alltimes.CHILDREN (3–12 YEARS) All vessels, with the exception of the Pacific Princess, havededicated Youth Centers and Teen Lounges. The Pacific Princessoffers youth programs when twenty or more children, aged 3–17,are traveling on a given voyage.Youth CentersThe Youth Centers are staffed by entertaining and experiencedcounselors, all of whom are dedicated and trained to make sureyour kids are having the best vacation ever. Activities are tailoredto age group:THE TREEHOUSE (3–7 YEARS) Little ones will want to stay all day while counselors entertainthem with kids-only dance parties, movies and cartoons, icecream and pizza parties, t-shirt coloring, pajama parties, themenights, fun fairs, and art projects.THE LODGE (8–12 YEARS) Older kids will enjoy a boatload of exciting activitiesincluding kids-only dinners, dance parties, movies, scavengerhunts, karaoke and talent shows, sports tournaments, and themenights.Teens (13–17 years)TEEN LOUNGES (13–17 YEARS) Remix in The Fun Zone and The Beach House in CampDiscovery
44 SEA TALES FAMILY CRUISE TRAVEL PLANNER 2019 In the Teens-only exclusive lounges, passengers aged 13–17can make new friends while enjoying all of the coolest amenities.Themed parties, video game tournaments, dance classes andmovies for teens are just a few of the fun activities teens can enjoy. Please note that the Pacific does not have a dedicated YouthCenter.#5 MSC CRUISESMinimum Age: Twelve monthsChildren’s Programs: ExtensiveBabysitting: YesTickets:http://www.cruisecompete.com/lines/msc_italian_cruises.htmlNew for 2019: • MSC Cruises now sails to Cuba, Asia, and the US and Canada • MSC Babycare services are only available on sea days, not on port days. This service now starts at 1:00 PM, not 11:00AMOverviewThe ships of MSC Cruises are modern and sophisticated. Thenewer ones are glitzy and quite glamorous; all have a distinctlyItalian ambience. The ships cruise the Mediterranean in bothwinter and summer, attracting an international clientele, mostlyEuropean. The newer ships have appealing new facilities: a children’saqua park, a big shopping mall, the longest single-rider waterslideat sea, and an Eataly restaurant. Though life on board generally follows traditional cruise shipschedules, with fixed mealtimes and fixed table-mates, theatmosphere is relaxed. For the two formal nights each week, men
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