When it is time to decide family vacations it is important that all family members have the same possibilities for fun and leisure.
Cruises they have this advantage, so they become a good alternative for both parents and children to spend a few days of rest very entertaining and at the same time do a little tourism.
Today's cruises, true cities on the water, see a potential customer in children and know that parents will not do a cruise again if the little ones do not have fun, so they have invested a lot of money to satisfy them, making agreements with companies like Warner, Fisher Price or Coca Cola to attract children.
They have also been successful in offering specific animation for each age group, since the entertainment of babies is not the same as that of six-year-old children.
There are many things to consider before taking a boat trip with children.
The main thing is, of course, that the cruise has facilities for children. You have to know well the boats of which lines have entertainment for children and from what ages, because not all boats have facilities for children, and not all who have them, they have them for children under 3 years. Some children's centers on board only accept in their activities children who no longer use a diaper.
Another important issue is whether the cabin is suitable for families and if it has space to place a crib, which on the other hand you have to find out if they rent it, it is free or we have to carry a travel cot.
Keep in mind that not all shipping companies offer animation in Spanish at all departures; It is convenient to check the dates first.
It is also important to hire medical insurance for children that covers assistance in this type of travel, because although they have medical service it is not usually included in the price of the ticket.
As well as carrying in the luggage everything that the baby may need as ointments, baby pots, medicines, etc. because you may not find it on board.
As for food, they have children's menus and the all-inclusive regime also covers children, but not babies, so you must bring your own food.
Do not forget to take a very practical and light canoe style trolley to tour the cities, large and heavy are not practical for this type of trip.
Ask the minimum age accepted on board; Most cruise ships do not accept babies under six months.
In almost all there is a nursery and babysitting service, which are paid separately, and it is convenient to hire them in advance if for example you want to go to a special dinner without children, which the couple also needs moments of intimacy.
About the facilities, services and activities offered by each cruise line you can find out in Crucerosymas, Babyviajes and also in Crucero10 which has a lot of information and a very useful section of frequently asked questions.
Or you can directly access the website of the line on which you want to travel according to the route you choose.
In Traveler's Diary | Traveling with children (II): Cruises
