Set sail aboard the Oasis of the Seas on a seven-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean. The ship will stop with time to enjoy Nassau, Charlotte, St. Thomas, Philipsburg, St. Maarten and three full days at sea. Oasis of the Seas offers plenty of services and things to do for kids, including the Royal Babies and Royal Tots nursery service. Teens can enjoy their very own area, including a disco, lounge, teen-only back deck and more. Daily activities for kids at The Workshop include crafts, jewelry making, scrapbooking and more. There is also a gym, activity area and Adventure Ocean Theater and Science Lab.
Activities for the entire family include four swimming pools, sports courts, miniature golf, a zip line and ice shows. Adults can enjoy time at the day spa and fitness center or play in the casino.
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
800 Northwest 10th Terrace
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311-7118
954-779-7172
RoyalCaribbean.com
The Carnival Freedom takes vacationers on a cruise from Fort Lauderdale to San Juan, St. Thomas, Antigua, Tortola, Nassau and one full day at sea. The Carnival Freedom offers fun for the entire family and adults. Adults can enjoy an adult-only deck where they can relax in the sun overlooking the ocean or sitting in the hot tub. Once done in the sun, adults can head inside to play in the casino or enjoy the many lounges and restaurants.
Families can enjoy a day in the sun at the pool and slide down the water slide, or play a round of miniature golf. Kids can escape from their parents by heading to Camp Carnival, a club room just for kids ages two to 11. There are plenty of family-friendly restaurants on the Carnival Freedom.
Carnival Cruise Line
936 Intracoastal Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-3640
954-306-6645
Carnival.com
Take a 14-night cruise aboard the Emerald Princess through the Western Caribbean. In addition to four full days at sea, vacationers will visit Princess Cays, Ocho Rios, Georgetown, Cozumel, St. Maarten, St. Thomas, Nassau and Grand Turk. Guests can enjoy a day in the sun while aboard the Emerald Princess at one of the many pools. There are five freshwater pools, including one current pool for long distance swimming. Guests can also dine in one of the many restaurants, including an outdoor burger bar and hot dog grill.
Kids can enjoy time by themselves at the teen and youth center, in the arcade or at their very own pool. Adults can then head to the spa and fitness center, shop, play golf simulator and play shuffleboard.
Princess Cruise Lines
P.O. Box 165201
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316-5201
800-774-6237
Princess.com
