Uncruise Savings
Looking for an unforgettable summer adventure in Alaska? Uncruise is showcasing a variety of savings sailings that are ideal for families including multigenerational groups! This small ship, nature-based cruise line provides a wonderful variety of up-close experiences, watersports, and locally sourced meals. Naturalist guides provide educational programs tailored to different age groups, making learning fun and interactive for children and parents alike. This ideal family adventure is focused on exploration, learning, and connecting with nature. Some of the current promotions include:
- $500 savings on all Alaska sailings June 1, 2024, and later.
- Buy 3 guests get the 4th free: valid on 2024 Wilderness Legacy and Safari Endeavour departures & select Wilderness Discovery dates.
- Groups of 10+ guests traveling on any departure of the Wilderness Legacy or Safari Endeavour and select Wilderness Discoverer dates – receive 29% savings for Leap Year!
- Double Kids in Nature savings of $1,000 per child 8-17 on select Kids in Nature family departures (7 Nights on Wilderness Legacy on June 22, 29 and July 27).
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Exploring Polynesia
Once again Paul Gauguin Cruises will be offering their “Moana Explorers” program for children ages six to 15 on 11 different summer and holiday sailings in 2025! The unique and complimentary program is offered in collaboration with Te mana o te moana, a South Pacific marine education and conservation foundation and is designed to engage your children with hands-on, interactive activities both onboard and ashore. From learning about the care and protection of sea turtles, to playing beach ‘Survivor’ games to hiking volcanic mountains and snorkeling in pristine lagoons, the program goes far beyond the formulaic structure of traditional children’s programs. Depending on the itinerary, your children might explore underwater life, conduct water experiments, create natural jewelry, go on a treasure hunt, learn about Tahitian culture, discover island legends and geology, design a Polynesian tattoo and more. Choose from cruises in June, July, August and December from seven to 14 nights sailing through Tahiti, the Cook Islands, Marquesas and other special Polynesian destinations. A watersports marina off the back of the boat, pool, spa, gym, destination presentations and evening cultural programs round out the wide variety of activities on board for the entire family.
New River Cruise Destinations from Disney
Get ready to add some new passport stamps, because Adventures by Disney is adding two new river cruise itineraries in Holland and Belgium! Starting in 2025, embark on a seven-night river cruise aboard AmaWaterways. Your sailing will be chock full of hands-on activities, entertainment, family-friendly dining, unique excursions, and fabulous adventures for all. Think tulip tours, iconic 18th-century windmills, canal cruises through historic neighborhoods, art, architecture, and classic food and drink tastings, as well as city excursions, castle visits, biking through the countryside, and more. Special spring break sailings during the tulip season will highlight the region’s world-renowned floral beauty and industry, including stops at breathtaking gardens and a tulip farm. Each voyage will be led by Disney-trained Adventure Guides and will include all meals and activities. Young travelers known as Junior Adventurers can even choose to spend an evening together on an Adventure Guide-led activity. Each itinerary will begin and end in Amsterdam and some of the ports visited include Utrecht, Rotterdam, Ghent, Brussels, Antwerp, Gouda, and Bruges!
Break a Leg
Attention musical theater fans young and old! Join your favorite Broadway stars and luminaries on Sixthman’s second sailing of The Broadway Cruise, heading from Miami to Key West and Grand Cayman on March 13, 2024, aboard the Norwegian Pearl. This 5-day trip will allow your family to experience shows and intimate performances from Broadway’s top talent, gain tips and secrets through immersive workshops and interactive panel discussions, and much more! The lineup includes many of our personal favorites such as Christian Borle, Bernadette Peters, Matt Doyle, Ali Stoker, Kerry Butler, Reeve Carney, Cheyenne Jackson, Norm Lewis, and more along with a Broadway musical director, set designer, composer, and choreographer!
Arctic Summer Adventure
Children sail free this summer on Abercrombie & Kent’s Arctic Cruise Adventure…In Search of the Polar Bear! This 13-night expedition sailing from Oslo to Reykjavik will take your family to the Svalbard Islands of Norway, onto Greenland, and then around the northern coast of Iceland. Enjoy the active and varied exploration of the Arctic’s unique landscapes, wildlife, and indigenous villages by Zodiac excursions through ice floes to epic volcanic hikes. Also join photography lectures, hands-on workshops, and tips in the field led by A&K’s dedicated photo coach. The full travel dates are July 29-August 12 on Le Ponant’s Le Lyria with a pre-night hotel stay in Oslo. Note that this trip is for children ages 7 and older. Also, book early and save $2,500 per person, 75% off any single supplement for certain cabin categories, and receive a $1,500 air credit! A&K’s voyages are led by their award-winning Expedition Team comprised of real-life explorers, adventurers, and famed experts. Every cruise they lead is exclusively chartered on a luxurious small ship and features all-balcony accommodations and all-inclusive amenities available only through A&K.
Saving in Galapagos
Ready to plan an awesome vacation in the Galapagos? Families save with Quasar Yacht Safaris. The cruise line offers 15% off for children up to age 15 which can be used for up to three children. Your rates also include internet, an open bar for adults, Galapagos National Park fees, and Transit Control cards. Quasar’s Grace Yacht sails with 16 passengers and their Evolution Yacht with 32 passengers for an intimate Galapagos nature experience full of unique wildlife, naturalists on board, excellent dining, and cabins that fit up to three people. Family-friendly sailings also include a Young Explorers Club and added activities such as cooking classes, a King Neptune Costume Party, a children’s menu, stargazing, evening movies, and game nights.
Cruising Iceland
Looking for a unique way to explore Iceland with your family? Lindblad Expeditions offers a number of summer 2024 sailings with two different cruise itineraries. The 5-night Wild Iceland Escape sailing round-trip Reykjavik explores five ports in the island’s northwest region while their 9-night A Circumnavigation of Iceland visits 10 ports including an overnight in Akureyri. Book by the end of the year and receive $1,000-$2,000 off select departures! Also new for 2024, we are excited to learn that the cruise line’s exclusive program for young explorers comes to Iceland. Children and teens ages 18 and under will learn how to explore this land of geological extremes like true scientists and connect with nature in an inspiring new way! Children discounts of $500 may also be available.
The New Disney Treasure
Disney Cruise Line will embrace adventure as the theme of its next cruise ship, the Disney Treasure, by borrowing storylines from Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel films and introducing Disney theme park attractions to the sea. Reservations are now open with the first sailing on December 21, 2024. The spectacular 4,000-passenger ship will feature spaces paying homage to classic films, such as a two-story theater dedicated to “The Lion King” with designs inspired by the savanna. The Treasure’s Grand Hall, Disney’s version of an atrium, will be themed to the film “Aladdin.” There will also be new dining and bar concepts such as Plaza de Coco, a theater-in-the-round dining experience based in a fictional town and picking up where the Disney and Pixar film “Coco” left off. The ship will also introduce a Marvel dining experience while other spaces include the Marvel Superhero Academy, Walt Disney Imaginary Lab, and the Star Wars Cargo Bay, where your children can play the role of creature handlers. Like the Disney Wish that debuted last year, the Treasure will showcase the AquaMouse two-person water coaster ride. The ride will propel you through 760 feet of tunnels and intermix a new storyline that follows Mickey Mouse and Minnie on an adventure into an ancient temple. Three Broadway-style shows will also be featured, including “Beauty and the Beast” and “Disney Seas the Adventure,” with a third show yet to be announced. The Treasure will sail from Port Canaveral, FL, on seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises. Book early especially for the best school break availability!
Tall Ship Sailing
To encourage multi-generational travel, children cruise free and grandparents get a 10% discount on select Star Clipper sailings through 2025. Fill your day with hands-on activities like knot-tying and navigation classes that have evolved from Star Clippers’ sailing tradition while you cruise for 7-10 nights through Costa Rica and Panama, the Caribbean, and all over the Mediterranean. The Kids Sail Free Offer is available for ages 3 to 17 sailing with one or two adults in the same cabin. Families with two adults and two children get two cabins while guests over the age of 65 will receive a 10% discount on the cruise fare. For more than 30 years, Star Clippers has introduced travelers to the thrill of authentic tall ship sailing in many of the world’s most spectacular destinations by offering creative itineraries and breathtaking and unique ports. The fleet consists of the majestic twin clipper ships, Star Clipper and Star Flyer (166 guests each), plus the incredible Royal Clippers (227 guests).
Luxury Holiday Cruises
Looking for a special holiday cruise with the feel of a personal yacht? Emerald Cruises’ twin luxury yachts Emerald Azzurra and Emerald Sakara will spend the winter season sailing the Caribbean. These sister ships sail with just 100 guests. The cruise line will offer week-long holiday sailings departing November 18 for Thanksgiving, December 23 for Christmas, and December 30 for the New Year. The Sakara will depart Antigua and sail throughout the Eastern Caribbean & Grenadines for Thanksgiving and Christmas while the Azzurra will sail Christmas week from Barbados to St. Martin, through the Eastern Caribbean. The yachts will be fully decked out in festive flair—including beautifully trimmed trees, special holiday meals, caroling, and more. The Sakara will ring in the New Year with another unique itinerary sailing round-trip from Antigua. All the 2023 holiday sailings are eligible for Emerald Cruises’ 2-for-1 fare program, plus an additional $500 Emerald Exclusive savings per suite. If you book by September 30 and pay in full within 30 days of booking, you will also qualify for free air or up to an additional $4,000 in savings per suite! Rates include airport transfers; all meals with wine, beer, and soda at lunch and dinner; complimentary water; internet, watersports platform, and tips.
