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10 Tips For Successful Multi Gen Cruises - Touring Plans
Share This!We’ve done several cruises with our extended, multi-generational family, and I think it’s a great way to vacation together. I’ve learned some things through the years, so I have some tips! 10 of them. 1. Disney Cruise – A Disney cruise is the perfect cruise line to appeal to a multi-generational group. There’s nostalgia for the older generation, there’s huge kid appeal, and there’s enough onboard to keep everyone happy. The kids’ clubs are top notch, there are spaces where the adults can get some time without the little ones, and there are lots of activities, events, and places for the entire family. 2. Make Sure Everyone Has Input on Planning – The first thing you need to do is make sure everyone has input on the big rocks in this vacation. Should we cruise? When? For how long? Don’t go all in on booking a cruise if you have a family that hates cruising. Make sure everyone has a voice and you’ll get a better start. 3. Choose a Destination and Ship That Appeals – Make sure you choose a ship that will appeal to everyone and a destination that will do the same. As much as possible! You may not make everyone happy, but you want to get as close as you can. If part of the family hates beaches (and isn’t happy to stay onboard and enjoy the ship), maybe you should avoid the Caribbean. If someone hates cold weather (and gorgeous scenery), then maybe an Alaskan cruise isn’t the best option. 4. Be Clear on Who Pays for What – If this trip is a gift from the grandparents, first – lucky you! If everyone is paying for themselves, well at least it’s clear! If someone is paying for it all, make sure there are no misunderstandings about expenses onboard. 5. Link Reservations For Dining – You’ll want to link all of your bookings together for meals. Be aware that depending on the size of your group, you may be split into more than one table! 6. Choose Staterooms Near Each Other – If possible, it’s great to be near each other onboard. If you can spring it, a multi-bedroom suite with a living room to meet up in is even better, but we were always happy just being in a row and opening up the verandah partitions between staterooms. 7. Let Everyone Do Their Own Thing – My best tips is to let everyone do their own thing. We like to tell everyone before we go – you paid a lot of money for this vacation, and you are responsible for your own happiness. We don’t have to spend every minute together, we don’t all like to do the same things. There were many times when my imm...
Multigenerational Cruise Travel: What It's Really Like!
Spring Break 2026 brought a multi-generational family cruise onto our calendar, and we could not have had more fun! Traveling with toddlers is one thing. Traveling with toddlers and your entire extended family? That’s a whole different experience – but in the best way! I recently returned from a 5-night sailing on Royal Caribbean Cruise Line’s Freedom of the Seas – where there were nine of us in total between three staterooms (all neighboring). My husband and I had the only little ones – so seven adults versus two kids seemed like pretty good odds of having a great time! (And spoiler alert- we had a BLAST!) This trip included: My husband and myself Our two children (ages 3 and 1) My in-laws My husband’s brother and his wife My husband’s sister If you’ve ever considered a multigenerational cruise, here’s exactly what it looked like—and why it worked so well! Cruising with Royal Caribbean Works So Well for Big Family Trips! Organizing a trip for nine people sounds overwhelming… until you realize a cruise solves most of the logistics for you. We each had our own space between three staterooms, but we also had a connecting door to our in-laws room (which allowed this mom and dad to sneak out when the kids were sleeping without batting an eye!). This was perfect for us to allow the kids to check out the balcony and hang out together, with plenty of extra eyes and without worrying about balcony safety at night! If you are traveling with little ones, I highly recommend a connecting stateroom! We booked three staterooms: A Spacious Ocean View for our family of four A connecting Spacious Ocean View Balcony for my in-laws and my sister in law Another Spacious Ocean View for my brother and sister-in-law Royal Caribbean Cruise Line does multi-generational travel SO well. There are truly activities for every age, from splash pads and pools to an adults-only solarium, to evening shows and top notch dining. We were all able to do our own things during the day (or spend time together), and then always able to catch up at dinner! Cruising is one of the easiest ways to keep everyone happy—from toddlers to grandparents and everyone in between! The Reality of Cruising with Toddlers While traveling with a 3-year-old and a 1-year-old isn’t always “relaxing”- cruising, especially with extended family, makes it feel doable… and even enjoyable! We had extra eyes and hands when we needed them, but also got to spend special one on one time with each kiddo! The perk...
Ultimate Alaska Cruise Guide: Itineraries, Excursions and Planning Tips
Plan your Alaska cruise with this complete guide covering the best time to visit, itinerary options, cruise lines, ports, and excursions. Learn what to expect in destinations like Juneau, Ketchikan, and Icy Strait Point, plus tips for booking, packing, and choosing the right Alaska cruise for your trip.
17 Alaska Cruise Mistakes First-Timers Make Every Summer
See more: 12 Cruise Ship Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Embarkation Day 3. Skipping Travel Insurance Alaska cruises involve remote destinations, floatplane excursions, helicopter landings on glaciers, and wildlife encounters in rugged terrain.
