Royal Caribbean's Monarch of the Seas departs from Port Canaveral, located an hour southeast of Orlando on Florida's Space Coast. The Monarch docks in Nassau and Royal Caribbean's private island, CocoCay, which is also located in the Bahamas. On the Monarch you'll find two dining rooms, a Lido Deck buffet and 24-hour room service. Each stateroom comes with its own attendant and guests will find entertainment each night after dinner in the main lounge, as well as in the casino and Adventure Ocean, the Monarch's children's facility. When you're cruising you can rest by the pool on the top deck, take part in one of the classes or contests set up by your cruise director or relax in the spa. Shops selling duty-free jewelry, resort wear and liquor are open daily in the atrium.
Royal Caribbean
1050 Caribbean Way
Miami, FL 33132
866-562-7625
royalcaribbean.com
The Carnival Sensation leaves Florida for fun-filled cruises to the Bahamas. On this voyage you'll spend two fun days at sea as well as a day docked in Nassau, Bahamas and a day docked in Freeport, Bahamas.The Sensation features two water slides, a resort-style swimming pool and several hot tubs. For adults, the Serenity deck is located above the pool area and is a child-free area where adults can relax with a Bahama Mama and soak up the Caribbean sun. Camp Carnival is provided for children of all ages, where they can watch movies, play video games and create art projects while supervised by Carnival staff. Vegas-style shows are performed nightly in the lounge and karaoke contests are held in the small lounges.
Carnival Cruise Lines
3655 NW 87th Ave.
Miami, FL 33178
888-227-6482
carnival.com
Disney Cruise Lines are especially fun for families with young children. The Disney Wonder embarks on a trip to the Bahamas where you'll find yourself exploring the Disney Cruise Line private island, Castaway Cay, as well at the island of Nassau. Your kids will love the chance to spend their cruise vacation with Mickey, Minnie and all of their friends aboard the Wonder. Adults, don't worry; the bar is always open and there are plenty of activities for adults as well as children. The Disney themed decorations and shows aboard the Wonder will have your children thinking you are the coolest parents alive for taking them on their own private vacation with their favorite Disney friends.
Disney Cruise Line
PO Box 10238
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
800-951-3532
disneycruise.disney.go
