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Home » Blog » Why Your Family Will Love Cruising With Royal Caribbean

Why Your Family Will Love Cruising With Royal Caribbean

21st June 2016 by SarahJChristie 64 Comments

Many people have an odd perception of cruising, are not sure what to expect?  Choose your cruise-line wisely and cruising is incredible, exciting, luxurious, cultural, fun and perfect for families.

Why Your Family Will Love Cruising With Royal Carribean

We embarked on our first Royal Caribbean cruise 7 years ago and it totally blew us away.

In fact it changed the way we saw family travel forever.  When the boys were small we had accepted holidays were no longer for relaxing, but for cramming as much adventure and activity as possible into our time away.

Why? Because we didn’t want the boys to get bored, bored kids mean miserable parents. I had never tried kids clubs; the boys were just not bothered. We enjoyed our holidays together but always returned home frazzled.

Then we discovered cruising and everything changed.  From the moment you enter the embarkation lounge you know your family are going to love cruising. Royal Caribbean makes every effort to ensure you are comfortable during the embarkation process. Yes, there are forms to fill out. But there is also coffee, juice, fruit and cookies. This goes a long way with excited kids who are dying to get on board.

I feel giddy just thinking about it, boarding a cruise ship is so exciting. The feeling I get as we enter the Royal Promenade, knowing we are going to have the best time.

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The kid’s club onboard Royal Caribbean ships are incredible. Adventure Ocean is split into ages and all staff involved are fully qualified. They are a crazy cool bunch, the boys used to beg to go into the club. And never wanted to leave when we collected them.

It is safe: children cannot leave the club unless you sign them out.  I am all for quality family time, but cruising is the only holiday where we get that balance of family time and couple time. We all love the cruising chill/adventure balance.

Why Your Family Will Love Cruising With Royal Caribbean

Why Your Family Will Love Cruising With Royal Caribbean

The problem is having time to go into the club; there is so much to do onboard. The ships vary slightly, but favourite features of the boys are the FlowRider, climbing wall, sports court, mini golf, ice skating and of course the pool, particularly the H2O zone.

Why Your Family Will Love Cruising With Royal Caribbean

You don’t need to worry about feeling overwhelmed. The ships are huge, but there are maps everywhere showing you where you are. And how to find where you are going. Every night when you return to your cabin your Cruise Compass daily newsletter is waiting for you. It tells you what activities are on offer for the next day. There is always a huge selection to choose from, and also a kid’s version, which the boys loved.

For those fussy eaters? The restaurants onboard are my favourite part of cruising. You know you are going to get fantastic quality food every mealtime.

The choice is vast, you can chill with a light snack, head up to the buffet restaurant for a choice that goes on forever. Sing along in Johnny Rockets, Royal Caribbean’s resident 1950s burger restaurant, head to the main dining rooms for a delicious 3 course meal or check out the signature restaurants.

Wherever you dine the staff are very attentive. I remember one trip when all Joe wanted to eat was plain pasta, so that is what the kitchen made him. The waiters were also able to knock up a quick swan out of an apple for dessert, much to Joe’s delight.  The boys loved the waiting staff who made meal times special, as they all high-fived the boys when made our way to our table every night. And don’t get me started on the cocktail menu!

Why Your Family Will Love Cruising With Royal Caribbean

You don’t want to get off the ship some days. Cruising is the perfect way to see the world, a new and exciting port every day. The opportunity to take part in excursions to see incredible attractions or cities, then return to the ship for a delicious meal, chill by the pool. Maybe climb the climbing wall to enjoy the panoramic view from the top of the ship.

What better way to finish the day, than sail off into the sunset, stood on deck looking out to sea with your family. On the way to your next adventure, a new day in a new and exciting place.

Why Your Family Will Love Cruising With Royal Carribean

Why Your Family Will Love Cruising With Royal Caribbean

Filed Under: Blog, Farther Shores Tagged With: Cruising, Dining at Sea, Dining on A cruise ship, Family Cruise, Family Cruising, FlowRider, Jonny Rockets, Kids Club on Royal Caribbean, Pool On Navigator of the Seas, Royal Caribbean

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  1. Everything Mummy says

    21st June 2016 at 11:20 am

    I’ve never cruised and its something I would love to do with the girls sounds like a fab day out!!

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    • SarahJChristie says

      21st June 2016 at 8:57 pm

      Amy it is incredible you would love it, good luck lovely x

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  2. jade wettner says

    21st June 2016 at 11:24 am

    ah this is amazing have never been on a cruise! i am trying so hard ro convince lee to take me and the boys on one!! i dont think lee understands how amazing theaw cruise ships are!!! fingers crosses i manage to win him over!

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    • SarahJChristie says

      21st June 2016 at 8:58 pm

      Jade omg book it as a surprise for him ha ha, he would love it, I know you would love it as a family. And the boys would be in their element x

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  3. Julia @ rainbeaubelle says

    21st June 2016 at 12:55 pm

    This sounds amazing Sarah, my parents are on a cruise at the moment and they love it, maybe it’s something we cold all do together one day! xx

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    • SarahJChristie says

      21st June 2016 at 8:59 pm

      Julia you would love it and perfect for families as you would get a bit of chill time too which is rare when traveling x

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  4. Rachel Craig says

    21st June 2016 at 4:37 pm

    Haven’t cruised with the company as yet. So would be a new experience, an Adventure.

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    • SarahJChristie says

      21st June 2016 at 9:00 pm

      Rachel Royal Caribbean is so much fun, yet you don’t have to be in the thick of it if you don’t want to. They have the perfect balance x

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  5. Elizabeth Jane Hough says

    21st June 2016 at 6:47 pm

    we’ve a cruise booked for next year and would to see what the ship looks like before as it will be our first cruise

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    • SarahJChristie says

      21st June 2016 at 9:01 pm

      Elizabeth so exciting you are going to have the best time x

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  6. clair downham says

    21st June 2016 at 7:06 pm

    because it looks awesome

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    • SarahJChristie says

      21st June 2016 at 9:02 pm

      And it is awesome, good luck x

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  7. Jacqueline Hulse says

    21st June 2016 at 8:00 pm

    This would be a once in a lifetime experience for me. Keeping my fingers, toes and legs crossed

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    • SarahJChristie says

      21st June 2016 at 9:08 pm

      It is fab Jacqueline, good luck x

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  8. Anne Eames says

    21st June 2016 at 8:20 pm

    A cruise is something I’ve thought about but not sure what to expect! A day on board would help me to decide if it’s for me.

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    • SarahJChristie says

      21st June 2016 at 9:08 pm

      Anne once you experience it there is no going back,you will love it, good luck x

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  9. Maxine Feehely says

    22nd June 2016 at 9:08 am

    We sailed on Quantum of the Seas last year and had an amazing time. Would love to see how Navigator compares

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    • SarahJChristie says

      29th June 2016 at 11:28 am

      I bet that was incredible Maxine x

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  10. Natalie says

    22nd June 2016 at 9:03 pm

    One word about why I love crusing with Royal : Windjammer LOL

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    • SarahJChristie says

      28th June 2016 at 8:06 pm

      ooh yes the breakfast is amazing x

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  11. Shelly Layle says

    23rd June 2016 at 9:34 am

    This just looks amazing ! I’ve never been on a cruise before but it’s been on my wishlist for aslong as I can remember. Cruises used to be associated with retirees but it’s come along way since then

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    • SarahJChristie says

      28th June 2016 at 8:06 pm

      Oh it so has Shelly, I love cruising it is so much fun x

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  12. Janine Silver says

    25th June 2016 at 1:59 pm

    What a fun idea to really get a feel for cruising!

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    • SarahJChristie says

      28th June 2016 at 8:10 pm

      It is isn’t it, so much fun x

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  13. Hannah Martin says

    25th June 2016 at 7:02 pm

    This looks like one big huge adventure – definitely something that my little boys would embrace! I’d love to give them such a fun experience, I’m so proud of them both xxx

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    • SarahJChristie says

      28th June 2016 at 8:15 pm

      Oh they will love it, our two have cruised since they were little and loved every minute x

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  14. sheila says

    25th June 2016 at 9:39 pm

    Because there’s so much choice.

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    • SarahJChristie says

      28th June 2016 at 8:16 pm

      Oh yes a new port every day and all that delicious food x

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  15. joleen mccloskey says

    26th June 2016 at 4:44 pm

    ive always wanted to go on a cruise but never could afford one, looks amazing

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    • SarahJChristie says

      28th June 2016 at 8:23 pm

      Jolenen you can get some great deals, all the best of luck x

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  16. donna l jones says

    26th June 2016 at 11:20 pm

    would love to go on a cruise

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    • SarahJChristie says

      28th June 2016 at 8:26 pm

      Donna it is fab, you cant not love it, good luck x

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  17. Amy Dacre says

    27th June 2016 at 7:56 am

    I live in Southampton and seeing the ships coming in is an everyday occurance but I have never been lucky enough to set foot on one! Would love to have this opportunity.

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    • SarahJChristie says

      28th June 2016 at 8:28 pm

      Oh the best of luck Amy, I bet it would be amazing to finally get to give it a go x

      Reply
  18. Avs says

    27th June 2016 at 10:04 am

    Have never been on a cruise, so would welcome a sneak preview.

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    • SarahJChristie says

      28th June 2016 at 8:29 pm

      Good luck Avs it is just incredible the first time you step on a ship x

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  19. carol boffey says

    27th June 2016 at 10:21 am

    Great prize thank you

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    • SarahJChristie says

      28th June 2016 at 8:29 pm

      Good luck Carol x

      Reply
  20. Rebecca Howells (@PeanutHog) says

    27th June 2016 at 10:42 am

    I have never cruised and would love to go and visit lots of Caribbean islands on one holiday. Would like to experience a cruise.

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    • SarahJChristie says

      28th June 2016 at 8:29 pm

      Rebecca it is just amazing I hope you get to try it x

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  21. Suzanne Gaulton says

    27th June 2016 at 11:43 am

    We keep thinking about a cruise for our family holiday but my husband really isn’t convinced that it is family friendly. This would be a chance to change his mind and convert him… I’ve heard Royal Caribbean are the best so it would be an amazing treat to have a day looking around this ship.

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    • SarahJChristie says

      28th June 2016 at 8:30 pm

      Suzanne my husband was like that but now he loves it, we have never looked back since that first cruise x

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  22. Chris Fletcher says

    27th June 2016 at 1:53 pm

    I’ve not cruised before, but would love to try it out – so much fun and things for all the family.

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    • SarahJChristie says

      28th June 2016 at 8:32 pm

      Chris so very true, our boys love cruising x

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  23. Leslie Evans says

    27th June 2016 at 1:56 pm

    I always like to use the best.

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    • SarahJChristie says

      28th June 2016 at 8:33 pm

      Royal Caribbean are incredible aren’t they ? x

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  24. janet matthews says

    27th June 2016 at 6:15 pm

    often thought about cruising but never got around to it, this would be a lovely taster day

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    • SarahJChristie says

      28th June 2016 at 8:33 pm

      Janet once you cruise you will never look back, we didn’t x

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  25. Jennifer Dubreuil says

    27th June 2016 at 9:14 pm

    Love cruising. Took my hubby and kids on their first cruise on Freedom last year…kids asked second day to cancel Disney trip for this summer and book the Freedom again. We did and are sailing on 7/24!

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    • SarahJChristie says

      28th June 2016 at 8:34 pm

      ooh so exciting that is the day we are visiting, we love cruising such an incredible break, and do you know our boys are exactly the same x

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  26. Julie Booth says

    27th June 2016 at 9:34 pm

    This looks amazing! I would love to visit a cruise ship and see everything on offer

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    • SarahJChristie says

      28th June 2016 at 8:35 pm

      Julie it is so amazing you will love it, we do x

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  27. Louise Crocker says

    28th June 2016 at 7:16 am

    I love that Caribbean cruises cater for the whole family. My perception of cruising just being for the older generation are gone. My family and I would love to experiance a day on a cruise ship and Royal Caribbean would be perfect. It looks modern, luxurious and thrilling

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    • SarahJChristie says

      28th June 2016 at 8:37 pm

      Louise it is the total opposite to the common perception on Royal Caribbean, cruising is luxurious, fun, exciting, quality I could go on x

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  28. Rachel white says

    28th June 2016 at 12:04 pm

    With teenage twins to entertain. . This would be absolutely fantastic

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    • SarahJChristie says

      28th June 2016 at 8:38 pm

      Rachel if they are anything like our boys you struggle to get time with then they are so busy x

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  29. Silvia Reis says

    28th June 2016 at 12:37 pm

    Would love to try a cruise ship but because i have a 7 year old i always thought of it as dangerous.

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    • SarahJChristie says

      28th June 2016 at 8:44 pm

      Silvia quite the opposite, the pool deck is floor to ceiling glass, it is so safe, yes there are decks with railing but you would never climb and the kids would never be on those decks alone and if you want a balcony you can get an aft balcony at the back on the ship where they are tiered so not directly over the sea, that is our preferred balcony, it feel so safe and has incredible views x

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  30. Tracy Gladman says

    28th June 2016 at 2:53 pm

    I’ve never cruised before so would love to have a go! What better way to get the family involved than a day visit.

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    • SarahJChristie says

      28th June 2016 at 8:45 pm

      I know Tracy it is perfect, and will show them how amazing it is x

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  31. Natalie Gillham says

    28th June 2016 at 3:53 pm

    I would love to cruise with the Royal Caribbean as I have never even been on a cruise ship, so it would be a wonderful experience for my family x

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    • SarahJChristie says

      28th June 2016 at 8:46 pm

      Thanks Natalie, they will love it, I know that because my family do x

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  32. Steven Beasley says

    28th June 2016 at 8:15 pm

    Because it looks amazing and once in a lifetime.

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    • SarahJChristie says

      28th June 2016 at 8:48 pm

      Steven, it is amazing good luck x

      Reply

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