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The best cruise ships for kids and their families

Looking for the best ships for cruising with children? Discover family-friendly ships with kids’ clubs, water parks, dining options and fun entertainment.

Ship review: MS Estrela

We joined APT Travelmarvel’s first purpose-built vessel on the Douro River, MS Estrela, for its christening ceremony in Porto. Here’s what we discovered.

A guide to cruising with toddlers: tips & tricks

A family cruise holiday with toddlers might sound like a logistical nightmare, but modern ships are built for family adventures. With dedicated kids’ clubs, toddler-friendly activities and onboard amenities designed with little ones in mind, cruising can be one of the easiest ways to travel with young children. Here’s everything you need to know to set sail stress-free.  

The best themed cruises to book in 2025 & 2026

Whether you’re into classic rock or haute couture, these incredible themed cruises will ensure your holiday is packed with personality. 

Ship review: Norwegian Aqua

We joined Norwegian Cruise Line’s third Prima Plus class vessel, Norwegian Aqua, on a preview sailing from Southampton to Zeebrugge. Here’s what we discovered.

Cruise lines with the best kids' clubs

Wondering which cruise line has the best kids' club? Discover the family cruise lines offering fun and safe kids' programmes, from toddlers to teens.

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We went on this cruise because of the ports. MSC is an Italian cruise ship. Great ship but the bedlam of the people on the cruise. ( noisy babies screaming) and inefficiency of the company - left us t ...

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A trip on the Fred. Olsen ship Bolette to The Azores, Madeira, Spain (Cadiz) and Portugal (Lisbon and Oporto). Anyone embarking on an Atlantic cruise in October should be aware that there are likely t ...

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Firstly we had back pain issues but our brilliant cabin boys sorted that out with a topper. The toilet regularly blocked and multiple attempts to get the suction to work were unsuccessful with the bow ...

3

The RC loyalists won't like me, but this was an average cruise. The main dining got repetitious. and while usually fine we ended up on the Windjammer and Solarium Bistro often. Service was good - the ...

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