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Essential Tips for Going on a Cruise with Kids

amomentwithfranca · 29 January 2019 ·

Cruise holidays are known for being something you do when you want to while away a few weeks in retirement. But they make a fantastic holiday option for the entire family, from grandparents to little ones.

Essential Tips for Going on a Cruise with Kids

For many children, going on a huge boat represents an awe-inspiring adventure. And that is before they even saw all the facilities onboard designed to keep them occupied – swimming pools, adventure playgrounds, kids’ clubs, cinemas, and perhaps even ice rinks and fairground rides.

Plus, there is the thrill of stopping off at multiple destinations in one trip, often in some of the world’s most beautiful locations.

So, what do you need to know about planning to cruise with the kids? Here are some essential tips for ensuring it’s all plain sailing.

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  • Choose a child-friendly option
  • Stock up on travel sickness medicines
  • Get the right travel insurance
  • Take some warm clothing

Essential Tips for Going on a Cruise with Kids

Choose a child-friendly option

One of the reasons cruises have a reputation for catering to older travellers is that many operators specify minimum age restrictions, with some specifically for adults only. It is, therefore, important to start searching for child-friendly cruise options and checking the minimum age requirements fit with your family. Equally, dig into the types of facilities and entertainment they have on board so you can judge whether or not you think they will be enough to keep your kids occupied and happy for the duration.

Stock up on travel sickness medicines

One of the major concerns about taking children on a cruise is seasickness. Travel sickness generally tends to affect children between 3 and 12 more than any other age, so it is well worth stocking up on medicines just in case. Hyoscine is widely regarded as the most effective option; it is a preventative medicine you should take before you travel and then top up every six hours. It is available over the counter at the pharmacy, and most types are safe for children aged three and over.

Fingers crossed, any sickness symptoms should pass after a couple of days as your kids get their ‘sea legs’, i.e. get used to the ship’s motion. This goes without saying, but if you travel with a baby, stock up with baby formula.

Get the right travel insurance

Standard travel insurance is not adequate if you are going on a cruise. If you are at sea and someone in your party falls ill or has an accident, the cost of treatment can be many times higher than it would be on a normal holiday. This is because cruise liners have to employ a medical team to take on board, and in the most serious cases, they may even have to change course for the nearest port. Therefore, you must take out cruise travel insurance to cover you for all eventualities.

Take some warm clothing

Even if you are heading somewhere exotic and tropical where you would normally expect the temperatures to be high, out at sea, it can get surprisingly cool at night, even in the world’s hottest regions. This is because the land absorbs heat from the sun much better than water, keeping temperatures higher overnight. Pack a few jumpers, so you don’t get caught out, especially as the sun goes down early in tropical regions when your kids will still be full of energy.

Have you had a cruise holiday with your family? What do you think of these tips? Are then any tips you can add?

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  1. Margaret GALLAGHER says

    1 March 2019 at

    Never really thought about cruising and kids – been on a few many years ago – I guess it would be such a massive adventure for all
    Something to consider

    • amomentwithfranca says

      1 March 2019 at

      Yes it is a different experience but it could be a fun one too! 🙂 x

  2. Leila Benhamida says

    1 March 2019 at

    Travel insurance it’s a must. I am not so keen on cruises.

    • amomentwithfranca says

      1 March 2019 at

      Yes, travel insurance is very important! X

  3. Annabel Greaves says

    1 March 2019 at

    Great idea for a family holiday

    • amomentwithfranca says

      1 March 2019 at

      Thank you 🙂 x

  4. Adrian Price says

    1 March 2019 at

    very interesting article–will have to take the kids on a cruis

    • amomentwithfranca says

      1 March 2019 at

      Sure, you should try that! 🙂

  5. Natalie Burgess says

    2 March 2019 at

    This is really useful for me to read as would love to take my little family on a cruise one day xx

    • amomentwithfranca says

      12 March 2019 at

      So glad you find it useful! 🙂 x

  6. Iris Tilley says

    3 March 2019 at

    We’ve been on a boat trip afew times with our kids and granddaughter but never a cruise. Would be fun Thanks for the tips

    • amomentwithfranca says

      3 March 2019 at

      You are welcome! 🙂 x

  7. James Travis says

    2 April 2019 at

    Great advice

    • amomentwithfranca says

      2 April 2019 at

      Thank you.

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