Is It Worth It?

Thinking about vacationing with your young ones can be scary. As travel agents, we often explain to clients the differences between a "vacation" and a "trip" when traveling with family. A "trip" feels like babysitting in a new place with less resources (if you know, you know). Here at Right Place Travel, we aim to give our clients a true feeling of VACATION. Believe it or not, cursing with toddlers is FUN! For EVERYONE! However, choosing the right cruise can make all the difference. Toddlers have specific needs and require special attention, so it's important to select a cruise that caters to families with young children. Here, we'll explore some of the best cruises for families with toddlers, highlighting their family-friendly amenities and activities:

• Disney Cruise Line is a top choice for families with young children, with a variety of onboard activities for toddlers, including character meet-and-greets, age-appropriate play areas, and live shows. The Oceaneer Club is a highly themed space dedicated to young children, where they can participate in interactive games, crafts, and storytelling. DCL also offers port excursions designed with young children in mind, such as beach trips and animal encounters. The dinner rotational dining is also very interactive and helps entertain the young ones until the sit-down meal is complete. Holidays are also a big deal on Disney, which feature special decorations, costumes, and programming. Probably most importantly, have you heard of Jack Jack's Incredible Diaper Dash?

• Royal Caribbean International is another popular choice for families with toddlers. Their ships have a wide range of family-friendly amenities, including splash parks, kid-friendly pools, and play areas. Knowing that only potty-trained toddlers can use the pools, a splash area is a key element to look for when selecting a ship. The Royal Babies and Tots program is available for children aged 6 to 36 months and offers activities such as interactive playgroups and story time, in addition to Adventure Ocean for kids 3-11. Royal Caribbean also offers a variety of family-friendly excursions, such as snorkeling trips and beach outings. The staff is also amazing.

When choosing a cruise for your family with toddlers, it's important to consider the amenities and activities that will be available on board. Look for a cruise line that offers dedicated play areas and age-appropriate activities for young children, as well as family-friendly excursions at the ports of call.

So entertainment/activities - check! How about sleeping? Like hotels, cruises are equipped with pack-n-plays and/or port-a-cribs for your young ones. Adjoining rooms is an amazing way to spread out and enjoy two bathrooms! Depending on the cruise line and time of year, the price may not be as steep as you think. Housekeeping is also available 24/7 (yup!) and garbage is collected throughout the day.

When choosing your cruise vacation, it is not just the brand, but the specific ship as well. That's where we come in to help match the best combination for you. With the right cruise, you will create unforgettable memories with your family that will last a lifetime. So yes, cruising with toddlers is WORTH IT.