an adventure where pirates swing from the highest masts, walk the plank, and jump straight into the ocean! There are also beach games and a special treasure hunt for kids. Upscale Contemporary Cruise Lines MSC Cruises – Kids eleven and under (who share a stateroom with their parents) sail for free on MSC Cruises on select sailings. The ships have swimming pools, water slides and a 4D cinema. The line also offers cooking classes and a family disco, among other family-friendly activities. Royal Caribbean International – Royal Caribbean offers a myriad of family activities. The adventurous will love RipcordSM by iFLY®, the first sky simulator on any cruise line; NorthStarSM, a jewel-shaped capsule with 360-degree views; rock-climbing walls; FlowRider®; and surf simulators. The line also offers SeaPlexSM , an activities complex with the first bumper cars, roller skating rink, and circus school at sea. For families who love professional-level entertainment there’s Broadway at SeaSM shows and AquaTheater shows, plus a 3D movie theater, ice shows, outdoor movies and their exclusive DreamWorks Experiences. A family adventure can be had in Juneau, Alaska, with Royal Caribbean ’s Dog Sled Summer Camp shore excursion. Join an educational tour of the remote Sheep Creek Dog Camp, see a replica of an Iditarod Race checkpoint and learn about how important dog care and the dogs’ health are to the Iditarod racers. Board a wheeled dog-cart and mush approximately 1.5 miles through Sheep Creek Valley. Premium Cruise Lines Disney Cruise Line – Disney is designed with families in mind. The line incorporates live theater shows staring favorite Disney characters, themed deck parties and Royal Court Tea with the Disney Princesses aboard the Disney Fantasy. Studio Sea, a family entertainment center on the Disney Wonder, is a television studio–themed area where families can sing, dance, play games and watch live entertainment together. Disney Cruise Line Shore excursions are also geared toward families, with options such as a led by “Hans Christian Andersen,” and an Alaskan Dog Sledding and Glacier Flightseeing excursion. Princess Cruises – Princess Cruises offers the popular Movies Under the Stars program, complete with complimentary blankets and popcorn. The line also offers the Discovery at Sea program, which includes Shark Week at Sea, Discovery and Animal Planet shore excursions, Stargazing at Sea, and Discovery at Sea Trivia Challenge. Ultra Luxury Cruise Lines Crystal Cruises – Crystal Cruises offers swimming pools and a theater on board their ships and has a variety of exciting shore excursions that families will love. Paul Gauguin Cruises – Paul Gauguin Cruises has a new program for families in partnership with the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). This new program is called Stewards of Nature. During the cruise naturalists from WCS will offer hands on learning opportunities for children from 7 to 17. Activities include island and beach excursions, science activities, crafts and games. There is a cost for this program. It is offered during summer and Holiday months. Chapter XI Inside Information on Shore Excursions, the Most Sought-After Cruise Experience Shore excursions are perhaps the most highly anticipated event on a cruise. They offer the opportunity for entertainment,
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