Family Travel Round-Up: Six Of The Best Cruising Blogs

Cruising is one of the fastest growing segments of the travel industry.  Last year saw 22 million passengers spend their holidays on board cruise ships. Those who have tried cruising rave about it: according to the CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) over 80% saying they’d recommend cruising to friends and family. Yet even with a recommendation, it can be daunting to take the first step to book a cruising holiday; there are so many questions for a cruising novice! Monika, from mumonthebrink.com, has picked out some great blog posts to help demystify cruising for those have not yet tried their sea legs… 

Just what is it that makes people love cruising?

A cruise gives a chance to visit several locations

Nicola, at Globalmouse Travels, certainly made the most of their first family cruise.  They explored their destinations to the full. Eating pizza in pizza’s home town, Naples and wandering though Dubrovnik were just some of the things they got up to on their Mediterranean trip.  They also nearly missed their boat in one port …but you’ll have to pop over to read more about that.

A room with the bonus of a fabulous and ever-changing view

Gretta, at Mums Do Travel, describes the stateroom she shared with her daughter in such detail you can imagine yourself being there. You are transported onto MSC Preziosa as Greta gives the guided tour of this ship and all it has to offer.

You’ll be able to enjoy world-class entertainment

In one of my own posts earlier this year,  I highlight some of the experiences you are likely to have on a cruise ship. Some cruise ships have dodgems, some have climbing walls, all have a pool or more. Cruise ships are renowned for the quality of the entertainment too- bar singers, cover bands, full-blown musicals and theatre productions.  There is little chance to get bored, that’s for sure!

There’s something for the whole family

Becky, at English Mum, gives really practical tips on how to have a fabulous holiday on a cruise ship with your teens. This is an age group that can be particularly difficult, arguably the hardest to please on holiday.  Becky unpeels what helps make cruising great with disconcerting teens. She starts right from choosing the cruise together as a family to strategies for shore excursions. If you thought Disney was only for little ones, think again and read Becky’s tips.

Food, glorious food, is one of the pleasures of taking a cruise

Heather, at Heather on her Travels, not only talks about the wonderful food that is served on board, but also dishes out some practical tips on how not to pile on the pounds.  Food on a cruise ship is available in abundance. It is good.  The buffets are hard to resist. Heather’s tips will come in handy for any cruiser still wanting to fit their special dress on the last night of the cruise.

One of the safest forms of travel

Penny, at A Residence, takes us through a typical safety drill on a ship as well as answering all the questions her friends asked her about cruising.  Penny shows us how a cruise can be relaxing and adventurous, child-free yet family-focused, serve extraordinary meat dishes, but also satisfy the most demanding vegetarian.

These are just some of the blogger highlights, and reasons why more and more people are choosing cruising holidays. Have you been? If not, are you tempted?

Monika, a mum of three little ones aged 2, 6 and 8, writes at Mumonthebrink.com. She has recently started Family{m}adventures to write more about their family travels far and wide.  Monika and her family are renowned for their road trips, have a passion for the outdoors, but will also go for a weekend city break with the 3 young kids.