Is cruising suitable for kids ?

So recently i have been asked by one of my friends who hates the thought of lying by a pool in a resort for a week, Jenna do you think i would like a cruise and what is there for kids to do ?? My reply…. YES !!! you and the kids would love a cruise. I told her that she would be waking up to a different destination each morning and getting off the ship to explore which would suit her perfectly.  We spoke about how after the busy days ashore, at night the family can sit down to a lovely meal in the main restaurant or head to the buffet and catch a show just after. i always find couples with kids who haven’t cruised before always worry about there kids been bored….. they obviously haven’t watched the footage or Royal Caribbeans new Symphony Of The Seas !!!! The thing is you don’t have to go on a new ship to get the best facilities for children, read below to find out about some of the facilities on offer for kids on 2 different cruise lines.

Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean’s largest ships, are ideal for families with kids of all ages. The Oasis-class ships have an impressive selection of family-friendly activities and entertainment — four fantastic pools, 10 hot tubs, a 3D theatre, rock climbing walls, ice skating rink, two FlowRider surf simulators and a zipline . Anthem of the Seas takes it up a notch with SeaPlex (featuring bumper cars, roller skating, video games and more), the first skydiving attraction at sea and the North Star, a London Eye-esque ride that takes passengers in a glass capsule 300 feet above the ocean.

Southampton-based Independence of the Seas, a Freedom-class ship, though older than its Oasis and Quantum cousins, is no slouch in the kids’ department either, the ship is due a refurbishment at the beginning of 2018 and will feature a first at sea escape room & laser tag.

Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian’s casual atmosphere makes it a great choice for kid cruises, particularly for families. Popular activities throughout these ships include rock-climbing walls, climbing cages, six bowling lanes and impressive water park areas. The Epic has a 303-foot-long corkscrew tube and the Drainpipe, a 104-foot tube that empties into a giant funnel. Breakaway and Getaway have five multi-story water slides, as well as The Plank, an eight-foot walk that extends off the edge of the ship and out over the sea. Escape offers the largest ropes course at sea, as well as the largest water park at sea. All four have two main pools, including a separate children’s pool.

The list goes on and on, most cruise lines have children facilities but if you want the best i would focus on the newest ships, MSC are also a top contender for the best kids facilities. please don’t just assume cruising isn’t for kids, head to the cruise lines website and take a look at the videos and this will soon change your mind !!!