The Cunard Cruise Line offers children between the ages of 1 of 2, who are the third or fourth guest in a stateroom, the opportunity to cruise for free. Children under 1 year old are not typically invited on Cunard cruises, though in some instances infants over 6 months are permitted to cruise for free as well. Children over age 2 are must pay all applicable fares, and do not sail free. Cunard Cruise Line offers a wide range of cruise vacations as well as transatlantic travel and all three of Cunard's ships offer special programs designed especially for children, ages 1 and up. The Queen Mary 2 offers a play area and a family pool, the Queen Victoria provides children with a specialized play zone, and the Queen Elizabeth offers a specialized children's program with both indoor and outdoor activities.
Cunard Cruise Line
1585 Sloat Blvd.
San Francisco, CA 94132
800-728-6273
cunard.com
Disney Cruise Line sometimes runs a "Kids Sail Free" promotion that allows children sailing on most seven-night Caribbean cruises between certain dates to sail free. Children must be under age 18 and be the third or fourth stateroom guest to take advantage of the promotion, according to the Disney Cruise Line website. All of Disney's seven-night Caribbean cruises take guests to Disney's private island, CoCo Cay, while the Eastern Caribbean cruise visits St. Maarten, St. Thomas and St. John. The Western Caribbean cruise docks at Key West, Grand Cayman and Cozumel. Disney Cruise Line provides a wide range of activities for children to enjoy, including a dedicated nursery, children's play area and teen hangout on all of its cruise ships.
Disney Cruise Line
P.O. Box 10238
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
800-951-3532
disneycruise.com
MSC Cruises always invites children ages 11 and under to sail for free as the third or fourth stateroom passenger. In addition, children up to age 17 are eligible to cruise for free on select cruise vacations. MSC Cruises offer cruise vacations in many locations including Europe, the Caribbean and the United States. All MSC ships offer special cruise programs for children age 3 and up, divided into three age categories. In addition, children under age 12 may take part in most MSC shore excursions for a 30 percent discount. Children ages 3 to 8 may choose to stay aboard the ship under the watchful eyes of the kids' club leaders.
MSC Cruises
6750 N. Andrews Ave., Ste. #100
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
877-665-4655
msccruisesusa.com
