Family Cruises with Free Child Places: Before the start of the Millennium cruising was viewed as an exclusive holiday of the wealthy and elderly. Thankfully with the launch of the most recent generation of cruise ships those days are long gone. The new ships offer so much to do whilst onboard – for all ages, that many of the better land-based resorts.

Modern cruise liners that specialise in family cruise holidays offer children and teens their own dedicated play areas, kiddie pools, and many dedicated fun activities ranging from colouring, face painting to treasure hunts and basketball to dancing lessons. Some cruises also offer night crèches and pyjama parties, so parents can enjoy a romantic evening whilst the children are securely supervised. On some ships teenagers are kept happy with discos, games rooms, video arcades and activity clubs.