Offering more than 55 cruises departing from New York City, the Norwegian Cruise Line offers destinations like the Caribbean, Bermuda, Bahamas, Florida and Canada. As the official partner of Nickelodeon, Norwegian caters to its youngest guests with activities involving SpongeBob and Dora. With four breakdowns in age-appropriate clubs (Juniors, First Mates, Navigators and Teens), the NCL amply provides for the entertainment of young people from two to 17. Even the shore trips are geared especially toward families. Receiving a four out of five ranking by guests, its New York City round trip cruises range from the one day-one night trips starting from $164 to the 10-day Canada and New England trip from $799 and the 11-day Miami and Caribbean cruise from $789. (All rates are per person and as of April 2010.)
NCL Corporation Ltd.
7665 Corporate Center Drive
Miami, FL 33126
866-234-7350
ncl.com
The MSC Poesia sails from New York City harbor in September and October, stopping at Halifax, Sydney, Charlottetown, Quebec, Boston and Newport over the 10- to 13-day excursions. Geared toward family travel, MSC offers adjoining cabins on request and advertises that kids sail for free. With clubs for all levels of children and teens, this cruise line will delight your children with its mini bowling, wii consoles, 4-D cinema, video game arcade, acqua park, outdoor sport center and kids pool. Given mixed ratings by guests, some critics remarked on the in-cabin television offerings inappropriate for children and the alcohol available to teens over 18 because of the server's European policy.
MSC Cruises USA INC.
6750 N. Andrews Ave., Suite 100
Fort Lauderdale, Florida FL 33309
954-772-6262
msccruises.com
Receiving the Editors Pick 2009 Award from Cruise Critic, Carnival Cruise Line has maintained its family-friendly reputation since inception in 1972 by providing children with entertaining days in Camp Carnival, Circle "C," Club O2 or in the three pools and "Twist and Shout" water slide. Board the Carnival Miracle out of New York on its two-day "Cruise to Nowhere" for $329, or indulge in a five-day excursion on the Carnival Glory journeying past New England and Canada, stopping in Saint John, New Brunswick and Halifax, Nova Scotia (rates start at $409 per person as of 2010).
Carnival Cruise Lines
3655 N.W. 87th Ave.
Miami, FL 33178
888-227-6482
carnival.com
