Table of Contents
Introduction - Here’s the Truth About Cruising: Dispelling Some Myths and Finding the Right Cruise for Your Family ......................................................................................................6 Chapter I - Top Ten Family-Friendly Cruise Lines . ............................................................................................10 Chapter II - Thinking of Taking a Cruise While You’re Expecting? It’s a Great Idea! ......................................39 Chapter III - Baby-Friendly Cruising: Should You Take a Nanny, or Use Onboard Babysitters and Kids’ Programs? ..............................................................................................................................................44 Chapter IV - Wonder How You’ll All Make It for Seven Days Together? Ten Great Ideas for Things to Do with Your Children on a Cruise ........................................................................................................................48 Chapter V - Tips for Parents Cruising with Teens and Tweens ...........................................................................49 Chapter VI - Private Islands Make Fabulous Memories for Families . ...............................................................51 Chapter VII - “Wow” Activities That Will Thrill Your Children and Transform Your Idea of the Family Cruise Experience ..................................................................................................................................................53 Chapter VIII - Inside Information on Shore Excursions, the Most Sought-After Cruise Experience ...............55 Chapter IX - Family Reunions With a Splash: Is a Cruise Right for Your Family? ...........................................57 Chapter X - Celebrating Milestones: Holidays, Graduations, and Family Reunions on a Cruise ......................58 Chapter XI - What’s Your Ideal Cruise Ship Size? ..............................................................................................59 Chapter XII - Contemporary Cruises ...................................................................................................................65 Chapter XIII - Upscale Contemporary Cruises ...................................................................................................73 Chapter XIV - Premium Cruises ..........................................................................................................................74 Chapter XV - Ultra-Premium Cruises ..................................................................................................................75 Chapter XVI - Ultra-Luxury Cruises ...................................................................................................................77 Chapter XVII - Luxury Hotel Barges ..................................................................................................................81 Chapter XVIII - River Cruises .............................................................................................................................82 Chapter XIX - Expedition Cruises .......................................................................................................................83 Chapter XX - Small Ship Cruises and Lines with Sailing Vessels and Yachts ...................................................87 Chapter XXI - Summary ......................................................................................................................................89 Chapter XXII - About CruiseCompete ................................................................................................................90 About the Author: Heidi Allison .........................................................................................................................90
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