Top 5 Family Friendly Cruises!

Summer vacation is just around the corner! Are you starting to plan what you will do? By the sea or in the mountains, with friends or with family... In any case it is never very easy to organize a vacation. Especially for families with young children. Not all hotels, campsites or vacation centers are suitable for young children. No baby cots, changing tables or high chairs... little guests are often considered as an extra.

So at Welcome Familywe help you to spend unforgettable vacations with your family. To do this, we have listed the hotels, restaurants and leisure centers in a guide of good addresses Kids Friendly. These are all establishments that make a point of honor to the well-being of children. To do so, they optimize their welcome with equipment and products adapted to their comfort, safety and entertainment.

Today, for the "Mer en été" team, we have gathered some examples of Family Friendly cruises.

#1 - MSC Family Explorer Club cruises

MSC Cruises offers you its MSC Family Explorer Club cruises. Experience your cruise as an adventure and explore many destinations with your family. With a wide range of destinations and ports of embarkation, MSC Club has excursions for the whole family. They're tailored to keep kids entertained and parents learning.

Cruise pluses: Our guides are experts at giving interactive tours of the cities they visit. They use the history of the place to entrust missions and investigations to the children so that they live an unforgettable and playful moment. Their talent as storytellers allows them to captivate children and parents alike with stories that describe the place and its legends. They are true entertainers.

So that parents can also enjoy adult time, the Mini Club offers free childcare for children ages 3 to 11.

#2 - Disney Cruise Line

Come aboard Captain Mickey Mouse's ship and experience a magical cruise through the fantastic world of Disney. Children will have stars in their eyes with Disney Cruise Line. They will enjoy unique activities with imaginative games, spectacular entertainment and above all unforgettable encounters with their favorite heroes. From Disney to Star Wars to Marvel, all the universes loved by children are gathered on a cruise ship.

Aquatic areas with pools, slides and refreshing games await young and old on the deck of the ship. Because having fun is good for the appetite, themed restaurants welcome the whole family with buffets and dishes to please every palate.

#3 - The Enchanted Cruise

For this cruise we leave the salt water of the seas and oceans and go directly to... the Seine. In Paris, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, board the Enchanted Cruise boat. During 1 hour, discover with your family the historical monuments, the old facades and the history that made this city the capital of France. All this from the Seine.

You will be on board the boat of Fifi and Loulou. They are the two elves who will make you visit Paris in an interactive, playful and funny way. With songs, stories and anecdotes, discover who is hiding at the top of the Notre-Dame steeples, contemplate the immense glass windows of the Grand Palais or stop to greet the Mona Lisa at the Louvre.

#4 - Paradise destinations with Croisière de France

The Horizon cruise ship welcomes you and your family to discover the dream destinations of the Caribbean Sea, Guadeloupe, the Dominican Republic and Martinique. A vacation under the sign of idleness, white sand beaches and turquoise water.

Croisière de France makes it a point of honor to welcome children. That's why, between two ports of call, they can enjoy a wide range of activities that will leave them no time to get bored. The Guppy Club and the Djeun's Club welcome children from 3 to 17 years old. A team of entertainers offers activities adapted to their age: instrument building, make-up sessions, dance classes and sports tournaments. A games library and a video game area are also available.

#5 - River cruises

And if for this last cruise it was your turn to put on the captain's hat and take the helm. Here again, we leave the beach and go inland. For the summer vacations, choose a river cruise but this time rent your own boat.

Les Loueurs Fluviaux offers you to discover France by its numerous rivers. With more than 8500 km of navigable waterways, you will be able to marvel with your family at the breathtaking landscapes, typical architecture, rich cultural heritage and gourmet cuisine.

On board your fully equipped boat, which does not require a license, you can enjoy a wide range of activities. Whether on land or on water, in the city or in nature, children will be happy to share unique moments with their families.

For an unforgettable family vacation, discover all the Kids Friendly hotels, restaurants and leisure establishments in our Good Places Guide.

Summer or winter vacations, the good thing about cruises is that there's something for every season. Organizing a vacation is never easy. Especially for families with young children. A cruise is a great way to group all activities together and get a package deal. So at Welcome Family, we compare offers from different companies. A way of analyzing children's offers.

1 - MSC Family Explorer Club cruises

MSC Crociere offers its family Explorer cruises. A cruise as a family adventure to explore numerous destinations. Among a wide choice of destinations and embarkation ports, Club MSC reserves excursions for the whole family. They're designed for kids to have fun and parents to learn.

Cruise plus: our guides are experts at giving interactive tours of the cities they visit. They draw on the history of the place to entrust missions and investigations to the children, ensuring that they have an unforgettable and entertaining time. Their storytelling skills captivate children and parents alike with tales that describe the place and its legends. They are true entertainers.

So that parents can enjoy some adult time too, the Mini Club offers free childcare for children aged 3 to 11. There are 5 dedicated clubs for children aged 1 to 17, looked after by trained, multilingual staff certified to CLIA child protection standards.

2 - Disney Cruise Line

Captain Mickey Mouse's ship for a magical cruise in the fantastic world of Disney. On Disney Cruise Line cruises, children can enjoy unique activities thanks to imaginative games, spectacular entertainment and, above all, unforgettable encounters with their favorite heroes. From Disney to Star Wars to Marvel, every universe is represented on a cruise ship.

Aquatic areas with pools, slides and refreshing games await young and old on the ship's deck. And because having fun makes you hungry, themed restaurants welcome the whole family with buffets and dishes to please every palate.

The kids' clubsled by Disney instructors, stimulate the imagination of children aged 3 to 12 with games, exciting activities and memorable encounters with Star Wars, Marvel and Disney-Pixar characters.

3 - Costa croisière

Costa Cruises welcomes families and adapts prices to suit single-parent families. A tailor-made offer for every family.

Costa Croisière makes it a point of honor to welcome children. That's why, between two ports of call, they can enjoy a wide range of activities. Depending on the cruise line, a team of entertainers offers age-appropriate activities in the various children's clubs.

4 - The Vedettes de Paris family cruise

For this cruise, we leave the salty waters of the seas and oceans and head straight for... the Seine. In Paris, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, the boat of the Vedettes de Paris Family Cruise offers a great family experience. For 1 hour, families can discover historic monuments, while young visitors can answer riddles and historical questions from the on-board tour guides about the historic monuments along the banks.

With stories and anecdotes, the aim is to find out who's hiding at the top of Notre-Dame's bell towers, contemplate the immense glass roofs of the Grand Palais or pass by the Louvre. A complete tour for families.

5 - River cruises

And what if for this last cruise it was your turn to don the captain's hat and take the helm. For the summer vacations, choosing a river cruise, but this time renting a boat, is a popular experience for families.

Visit Loueurs Fluviaux offer the chance to discover France's many rivers. With over 8,500 km of navigable waterways, families can marvel at the breathtaking scenery, typical architecture, rich cultural heritage and gourmet cuisine.

A wide range of activities are available aboard our fully-equipped, license-free boats. Whether on land or water, in town or in nature, children will be delighted to share unique moments with their families.

Adapting cruises for families is a real opportunity. Creating an offer and a universe is advantageous and makes all the difference. Equipping your boat is essential.