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10 Reasons Why a Scenic River Cruise is the Best Way to Explore Europe with Your Family
If a European river cruise isn’t already on your travel bucket list, it should be. Unlike the large-scale ships and fast pace that comes along with ocean cruising, river cruising offers a more relaxed and up-close and personal experience. River cruising is not just for the adult traveler. Recently companies such as Tauck, AmaWaterways, and Viking and Avalon have introduced itineraries that are specifically with families in mind, offering a hassle-free way to explore the culture and history or Europe with kids.
Here are 10 reasons why a scenic river cruise is the perfect way to explore Europe with your family:
1. There’s more included
Most cruise itineraries are all-inclusive vacations with exciting family-friendly shore excursions, onboard activities, and exclusive experiences built into the cost of the cruise.
2. Fun for all ages and interests
Kids love all the kid-friendly activities and excursions, onboard amenities, and sharing the fun with other kids their age, while parents and grandparents appreciate the ease, service, and elegance of river cruising – and the fact that virtually every expense is included. One upfront price covers all shore excursions led by handpicked local guides.
3. An easy and flexible way to travel with kids
On river cruises, your “hotel” comes along with you as you travel, so your family unpacks only once and doesn’t pack up again until it’s time to go home. Family river cruises also o
ffer great flexibility and variety with a blend of culturally–immersive guided sightseeing ashore, organized onboard fun, and time for just relaxing and doing as your family pleases.
4. It’s safe and accessible
Parents can enjoy the peace of mind in knowing that it’s easy to keep a watchful eye on the kids. And relax in knowing that in the event that an accident or emergency occurs, you’re never far from land. Riverboats are also full accessible, allowing for a comfortable and convenient vacation for guests with disabilities.
5. An unforgettable way to see Europe
What a memorable way to expose your children or grandchildren to the history, food, culture and beauty of Europe in ways the kids can appreciate. Sail right into the heart of historic European cities and quaint towns and let expert tour guides make sure you all see, learn and do more than you ever could on your own. 
6. Become immersed in local culture
Most cruise itineraries provide interactive fun and hands-on activities – cooking classes, storytelling, cultural explorations, exclusive experiences – that are fun for every age and generation to do together. You’ll become immersed in local culture and be able to see and experience the country in ways that average tourists don’t.
7. It’s a great way to decompress
Leave your troubles behind! Riverboats are much smaller in size than ocean cruise ships, and offer a more relaxed and comfortable way to travel. The average riverboat accommodates less than 200 passengers so you won’t get lost in the shuffle. A high crew to passenger ratio means you can expect personal service from a by a welcoming and accommodating staff that will cater to your every need.
8. You can see and do more
You can experience more in a short period of time. Riverboats can easily navigate inland waterways stopping at multiple ports of call along the way, sometimes even visiting more than one in a day. Unlike ocean cruising itineraries that are limited to visiting a few larger, touristy cities; riverboats take you inland to some of the most beautiful and historic places in Europe.
9. Smooth sailing!
Inland waterways are usually calm and smooth, and cruises are comfortable and scenic. There’s little chance for motion sickness on a riverboat.
10. These small vessels are big on fun!
There’s no shortage of fun onboard a longboat! Although there are no casinos and Broadway shows, you’ll enjoy quality entertainment and dining options, beautifully designed shared spaces, and panoramic views. Some riverboats boast amenities like putting greens, swimming pools & jacuzzis, fitness clubs, spas and bicycles for guests to use at port. Many cruises also provide onboard games, movies, arts and crafts classes, cooking classes, and interactive experiences for all ages and interests.
Enter to Win the #CruiseSmile #Sweepstakes
October is Plan a Cruise Month and for the second year, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is sponsoring the #CruiseSmile Sweepstakes. This digital and social sweepstakes offers the chance to win a cruise vacation each week during the month of October. A variety of cruises will be showcased at CruiseSmile.org under the themes; family-friendly, cultural, exploration, fun in the sun and exploring nature.
Disney Cruise Line is being featured Oct. 3, 2016 during family-friendly cruise week. During that time Disney is supporting #CruiseSmile with a 7-Night Eastern or Western Caribbean Cruise giveaway aboard Disney Fantasy. Anyone can enter now through Oct. 6, 2016, for a chance to win.
To be eligible to win a Disney cruise, participants should simply post a photo featuring a great “Cruise Smile” on Twitter, Instagram or the campaign landing page CruiseSmile.org, using hashtags #CruiseSmile and #sweepstakes and tag a friend for additional chances to win. Visit CruiseSmile.org for complete details!
Royal Caribbean: Read This before Booking Your Family Holiday Vacation
By Travel Planners International
Have you thought about your family holiday vacation? If not, you may want to think about where you’ll spend the holidays. Why? Because Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve will be here before you know it.
When planning your family holiday vacation, it’s important to consider everyone’s needs and wants, which is why you may want to consider sailing with Royal Caribbean. They offer families fun activities, excursions, and dining options. There really is something for everyone.
Read on to learn the top reasons why you should travel with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line for your family holiday vacation.
Family Holiday Vacation: Top Reasons to Sail with Royal Caribbean
Here are the top reasons why you’ll want to take a family holiday vacation with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line.
Family Holiday Cruise Activities
The holidays are a time to be with family. And Royal Caribbean pulls out all the stops to make this the ultimate celebration for you and your loved ones. You can watch a movie and enjoy the DreamWorks® experience with Shrek and Puss in Boots. They get into the holiday spirit by dressing up in holiday attire.
Another fun activity is story time with elves. Gather your family and listen to Santa’s elves read your favorite classics, like the Night Before Christmas. In fact, you can write Santa a letter on board. Reindeer are standing by to offer express delivery.
Like games? You can have fun with themed trivia games and a special holiday scavenger hunt around the ship. Of course, your family can explore your ship and climb a rock wall or even ice skate your way across the Caribbean.
Family Holiday Crafts at Adventure Ocean
What’s better than boughs of holly? Cookies and ornaments you made yourself with help from Royal Caribbean’s Adventure Ocean youth program staff. You and your family will have hours of fun creating custom crafts for loved ones and friends at home. They’ll be delighted to receive a gift that was made by you.
Family Holiday Dining
Your Christmas family cruise wouldn’t be complete without roasted Vermont turkey with a savory apple and chestnut stuffing, and holiday-inspired drinks. During Hanukkah, you can order a traditional brisket with potato pancakes, applesauce and sour cream. With Royal Caribbean, you can keep your traditions from home on your family vacation.
Family Holiday Shopping
Your family holiday vacation wouldn’t be complete without shopping for holiday gifts. You’ll find special holiday deals found only on Royal Caribbean cruises. You can save on all onboard shops and be the first to get a bargain when they countdown to their holiday shopping events. Best of all: you shop duty-free!
Take a Family Holiday Vacation with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
Imagine your family sailing on Harmony of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship from Royal Caribbean. It features The Ultimate Abyss, a 10-story slide, in addition to the FlowRider® surf simulator and Rock Climbing Wall, perfect for thrill seekers. Unparalleled entertainment in the air, in water and on ice will keep your family dazzled with exciting high-diving, acrobatic and aquatic performances in the deepest pool at sea at the iconic AquaTheater; an ice show extravaganza and Broadway’s hit musical Grease. Harmony of the Seas was homeport in Barcelona, Spain and embarked on the first of 34 seven-night sailings in the western Mediterranean on June 7, exploring some of Europe’s most beautiful locations.
Don’t forget about New Year’s! Celebrate with a New Year’s Eve Royal Caribbean Cruise. It’s one of the hottest NYE’s celebration is at sea – and you’re invited. Dress up and go all out for a ship-wide party as Royal Caribbean counts down the New Year with confetti and party favors at hosted events in every venue – big and small. From private parties in your favorite bar to the big Balloon Drop in the Promenade, Esplanade and Centrum, this is one New Year’s spectacular you’ll remember for years to come.
There’s no better time to go on a Royal Caribbean cruise vacation than during the holidays. Give yourself and your family a royal gift during the holiday season, and break free from the stress of doing it all on your own. Contact us today and take the best family cruise vacation on a state-of-the-art cruise ship from Royal Caribbean. Happy holidays!
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