Reviews of family-friendly cruise holidays

Different places to explore without you needing to schlep your bags around, fantastic onboard facilities and entertainment, and the chance to relax while the kids have fun… such are the attractions of a family cruise holiday. And with the number of special offers growing daily, this may be the year to take your kids to discover the joys of the high seas.

Teenager taking photographs on a trip to the Arctic. [copyright]© Rhonda Carrier[/copyright]

The Best Holidays with Teens and Grown-up Children

Africa & Middle East, Morocco, Atlas Mountains, Marrakech, Asia, Indonesia, Bali, Ubud, Japan, Australia & Pacific, Australia, Northern Territory, Europe, Greece, Corfu, Kos, Iceland, Norway, Indian Ocean, Maldives, Latin America, Ecuador and the Galapagos, Mexico, Peru, North America, Canada, USA, California, Northern California, San Francisco, Florida, Florida Keys

Some fantastic trips with older children, from hiking in Peru to penguin-spotting in Antarctica and plenty more besides.

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Svalbard [copyright]© HX Expeditions[/copyright]

Our Guide to the Best Polar Cruises with Kids

Norway

Tracey wades through the various Arctic and Antarctic expedition cruises suitable with kids of various ages.

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Montenegro gulet [copyright]© Rhonda Carrier[/copyright]

A Family Gulet Cruise in Montenegro

Europe, Montenegro

Rhonda discovers a mesmerising stretch of Adriatic coastline aboard a traditional wooden Turkish boat.

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Antarctica [copyright]© Rhonda Carrier[/copyright]

Why an Antarctica Cruise should be On Your Bucket List with Teens

Rhonda recounts her experiences visiting the White Continent with family-friendly HX Hurtigruten Expeditions.

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HX Antarctica [copyright]© Rhonda Carrier[/copyright]

The Best Adventure Cruises for Families

Africa & Middle East, Egypt, Jordan, Oman, UAE, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Europe, Austria, Vienna, Hungary, Budapest, Norway, Slovakia, Latin America, Argentina, Ecuador and the Galapagos, North America, USA, Alaska

From iceberg tours of Antarctica and wildlife spotting in the Galápagos to city-hopping down the Danube, Tracey Davies looks at what adventure cruises have to offer kids of various ages.

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