Season 1 – Episode 2: Welcome to All Things Cruise, Ireland’s first dedicated cruise podcast. In this episode, Kathleen and Paul discuss family cruising and why a family cruise could be your easiest holiday yet. The episode explores cruising for all family types from those with young children, right through to multi-generational cruising. The episode is full of personal stories, tips for planning a family cruise and why this as a holiday type can really work for parents.

In this episode discover:

  • Why family cruising is the easiest holiday and why
  • Tips on making the most of port days with children.
  • Family friendly cruise ships with something for all ages.
  • The value of family cruising and what’s included in a family cruise holiday package.

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Chapters:

00:00 – Family cruising introduction

00:53 – Why cruising is the easiest holiday Kathleen has done

02:19 – Having food all included for a cruise and fussy eaters

03:45 – What made our family cruise so special?

05:15 – Customer service experience on cruise ships versus hotel based holidays

07:55 – Food and dining choices on cruises 09:00 – Family facilities and activities on cruises

10:46 – Adult only cruising for families with adult kids and dedicated family areas

13:04 – Legend of the Seas Carousel + Surfside Neighbourhood

13:52 – Multigenerational cruising and cruising with older children

15:37 – Tips for visiting ports of calls and destinations with young children on a cruise

19:35 – The ships are just as much a destination as the ports themselves

21:22 – Why cruise holidays work with elderly parents

23:45 – Cruises tick the box for families at all stages – young children right up to adult children and grandparents.

24:35 – Why cruises are perfect for teenagers

25:01 – Kids clubs on cruises

26:00 – Value of cruising for families and budgeting for a family cruise

26:54 – Who are the best cruise lines for families?

28:19 – Cruising as a solo parent with kids

29:07 – Round up of why you should try a cruise for your next family holiday

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