7 Reasons People Book Family Cruises

Family cruises from the UK have become very popular in recent years.

There are lots of reasons for this, but below you’ll find the seven I think have had the biggest part to play.

1. Convenience

There’s no doubt that for many people, being able to begin family cruises from within the UK is a huge draw. There was a time when cruise passengers would have to fly all over the world to meet up with their chosen cruise ship.

The current level of demand for family cruises means that there are more vessels than ever departing from UK ports; great news for families.

2. Entertainment

One of the many appeals of family cruise ships is that there is plenty of entertainment for kids and adults alike on board. From kids’ clubs to cinemas and mini golf, to casinos, bars and nightclubs, family cruises can provide entertainment for everyone in the same place.

3. Activities

Many cruise ships nowadays are like floating cities. Activities on board could range from gyms and spas, to theatres, sports courts, surf simulators, and whale watching.

With most cruise ships bursting at the seams with things to do, family cruises are never boring.

4. Cost

Family cruises can also work out cheaper than conventional holidays. Imagine flying a family of four around various cities in Europe over the space of a couple of weeks; the cost of flights would be prohibitive to many families on a budget.

5. Adventure

First time family cruises can be incredibly exciting, and not just for the children. With such huge ships to explore, kids and adults going on their first cruise holiday will be blown away by the sheer scale of their vessel and the number of activities on board.

6. Diversity

Another part of the appeal of family cruise holidays is being able to visit diverse places as part of your holiday at sea. For example, you might start off in the UK, and travel to Egypt, Greece and Spain in the one trip. Family cruises are a great way to broaden the horizons of everyone in your family without having to fly to each place individually.

7. To try something new

Despite the large growth in the popularity of family cruises, there are still plenty of people who’ve never been on a holiday at sea.

A lot of people aren’t sure about booking family cruises initially, but once they do, they never go back to more conventional holidays.

Every year in the UK, thousands of people book family cruises with The Co-operative Travel. Browse their range of cruise holidays online now.