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8 Reasons My Family Loves Cruising

February 1, 2022 By Nancy 4 Comments

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I write about cruising a lot. I know it’s not for everyone. My family has been on almost a dozen cruises together, and we’ve loved every single one. Cruising is our favorite vacation for many reasons.

Convenience

The great thing about going on a cruise is that you get to see multiple destinations without changing hotels. We simply unpack once to see several ports.

On sea days, our cabin is never far away. If we get tired or forget something, we can just walk back to our room in a matter of minutes. It’s much more convenient than returning to a hotel room during a theme park visit.

Kids Clubs

On Disney Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean, my kids love the kids clubs. They have been in the nursery all the way up to the tween and teen clubs. It’s not like babysitting; the clubs give kids the option to choose activities that interest them and make friends with their peers.

Texans in Alaska: Boarding the Disney Wonder to Alaska
Kids Club on the Disney Wonder

Food Choices

Even the pickiest eater will have no problems on a cruise. With all of the choices on board, all members of my family are satisfied. My kids look forward to ordering steak every night in the dining room. The unlimited soft serve ice cream cones don’t disappoint either!

Shows

My family loves all of the shows on a cruise ship that are included. The Broadway musicals are great, but we’ve also loved comedians and ventriloquists on board. It’s nice to be entertained with live shows for a change instead of relying on our electronics.

Adventures

Cruising allows us to easily explore our adventurous side. Whether it’s zip lining and rock climbing on the ship or interacting with sea life at the ports, it’s very easy and convenient to experience new things on a cruise.

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RipCord by iFLY on Anthem of the Seas

Relaxation

There’s something very relaxing about being on the open seas–the smell of the ocean air, the sound of the ship hitting the waves, the unobstructed sunsets. A cruise is the first family vacation that actually felt like a vacation to me. My husband and I get some time alone together, I don’t have to cook or clean or even think about where to go to dinner.

spring break cruise
Reading with a view and a breeze

All-inclusive (ish)

The great thing about going on a cruise is that most of the cost is paid upfront in the cruise fare. Most food and activities on board are included, so I can say “yes” to the kids when they ask for more. If you have teenage boys, you probably understand that their appetites can be limitless.

Something for All Ages

The very best thing about a cruise vacation is that it has something for everyone, no matter your age. My family members can pick and choose the things that interest them, and then we all get together for meals and share our experiences. Everyone is happy!

Final Thoughts

Cruising gets a bad rap sometimes, especially since the pandemic. But, don’t knock it until you’ve tried it! My family plans to enjoy cruise vacations for many years to come.

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Author: Nancy

Nancy lives near Dallas, Texas, with her husband and three kids. Her favorite vacations include the beach, cruising and everything Disney.

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  1. Chris L says

    February 1, 2022 at 10:02 am

    Damn! I thought I was reading 5 reasons my family likes cursing

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    • Nancy says

      February 1, 2022 at 12:21 pm

      @Chris Ha ha!

      Reply
  2. projectx says

    February 1, 2022 at 9:42 am

    I’ll add one: It’s brainless!

    As much as I love planning vacations, sometimes a vacation from planning is nice. There’s no searching for the best hotels, locations, etc. Land at the airport, grab an Uber, and off we go. What do we want to do when we dock at the first port? Oh, here’s a list of things to do. We pick this one. Get off the ship, someone is there waiting to take you there and back. It’s so easy. How about the next port? Uh… this one! …and repeat.

    With the complexities covid brings to cruising it’s not on my radar at all right now. But I certainly look forward to returning when everything calms down.

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    • Nancy says

      February 1, 2022 at 12:22 pm

      @projectx Yes! It’s nice to just show up without much preparation.

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