Experts consider the Fun Ships of Carnival to be one of the best cruise lines for families because of the many family activities onboard, including mini golf, ice cream sundae making and scavenger hunts, as well as supervised programs especially for kids, tweens and teens. Many of Carnival's ships also feature the three-deck Twister water slide or WaterWorks waterplay area. Accommodations include spacious staterooms and suites with ample closet space. Dining options include a buffet, steakhouse and sushi bar, and "Your Time Dining," which allows guests to have dinner at their convenience.
Disney Cruise Line is considered one of the best family cruise lines because it truly caters to families. The staterooms are larger than those on most cruise lines and many have split bathrooms and two sinks. Disney's ships offer character appearances, first-run Disney movies and stage shows, a family nightclub and game shows, children's activity center, special deck space and pools for tweens and teens, and the only fireworks at sea. Disney's rotational dining plan allows guests to dine in a different themed dining room each night, with the same server throughout their cruise. Meals include free soda, a benefit not available on most other cruise lines.
Norwegian Cruise Line is considered one of the best cruise lines for families because of the family activities offered onboard such as bowling, waterslides, a sports deck, Wii and arcade games. The supervised kids' and teens' programs include arts and crafts, games, movies and themed parties. Ship accommodations range from standard staterooms to luxury suites, with connecting rooms available for families. Norwegian offers a variety of freestyle dining options, allowing families to dine in any restaurant at any time.
Royal Caribbean is considered one of the best family cruise lines because of its award-winning Adventure Ocean Youth Program for kids, which offers activities such as themed parties, games, art and science experiments. Family activities onboard include mini golf, rock climbing, ice skating, Broadway-style entertainment, a water play area with slides and fountains and a surf simulator. Royal Caribbean's ships offer accommodations for families of all sizes, from two-person staterooms to suites that sleep up to 16. Dining options include a pizza buffet, Ben & Jerry's and Johnny Rockets. The "My Family Time" option allows kids to be served first in the dining room and then escorted to youth activities while parents enjoy a leisurely dinner.
