Celebrity Cruises has voyages that leave from Baltimore and visit the Bahamas, Panama Canal, Eastern Caribbean or Western Caribbean. Families are welcome on board these cruises, which run programs for potty-trained children through teens. Planned activities for different age groups include teen dances, karaoke, crafts, theme parties and movies. Borrow toys available for families with children too young to participate in planned activities. The ship also runs a babysitting service so parents can enjoy a night out.
Celebrity Cruises
1050 Caribbean Way
Miami, FL 33132
800-256-6649
celebritycruises.com
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines offers trips to the Bahamas, Bermuda, Eastern Caribbean and Canada/New England that depart from Baltimore. The cruise line specializes in family cruising, and the boats offer a number of activities you can enjoy together. Take in a Broadway-style show, play mini-golf, go ice skating, try surfing at the wave simulator or fly down a zip line. Complimentary childrens programs are available for ages 0 to 17. Drop the kids off for planned, age-appropriate curricula and activities where they receive supervision from trained staff.
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
1050 Caribbean Way
Miami, FL 33132
866-562-7625
royalcaribbean.com
Carnival Cruise Lines has cruises leaving from Baltimore that tour Bermuda, the Bahamas or the Eastern Caribbean. All trips last for seven days. This family-friendly cruise line has special kids activities for children ages 2 through 17. Camp Carnival is for ages 2 through 11. Circle "C" is for younger teens and Club 02 is for 15- to 17-year-olds. In all groups, youth receive supervision while parents can enjoy some alone time. Age-appropriate activities such as arts and crafts, karaoke, video games and dance parties take place. Spend time as a family together and enjoy mini-golf, a splash park, resort-style pool and several on-board restaurants.
Carnival Cruise Lines
3655 NW 87th Ave
Doral, Florida 33166
305-599-2600
carnival.com