Jo says...
Royal Caribbean International offers the best family holidays, with so much to do onboard our ships; from ice skating to surfi ng, there truly is something for everyone. The family cruise market continues to grow as more families realise the value of cruising compared with land- based holidays. More importantly, the kids have a great time, which means that the parents do too.
Value for money
“The strength of the family market is encouraging cruise lines to add ever- more facilities for young cruisers”
What’s New NEW SHIPS
Of the six new ships due to launch this year Princess Cruises’ Royal Princess; MSC Cruises’ MSC Preziosa; and Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Breakaway promise family-friendly facilities and onboard attractions designed to appeal to youngsters.
UPGRADED SHIPS The total transformation of Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Destiny to Carnival Sunshine in a two month revamp costing $150-200 million will see a host of new family- friendly facilities added. The Sports Square area has been made more interactive with extra games, two small zip wires and additional toys; while Carnival Waterworks will have new, faster waterslides. New drinking and dining venues include a pizzeria, a ‘SeaDogs’ hotdog stand and a ‘Shake Spot’ milkshake bar. Two of Thomson Cruises’ family- friendly ships, Thomson Dream and Thomson Celebration are being upgraded to Platinum ships with improved facilities encompassing cabins, restaurants and deck areas.
Clockwise: Kids on deck with Crystal Cruises; all aboard with Noddy on P&O; craft activities with MSC; dog days with Thomson Cruises and MSC’s water fun
NEW ONBOARD ATTRACTIONS Norwegian Cruise Line’s new ship Norwegian Breakaway, due to launch in April, will have the largest kids and youth facilities in its fl eet, including an aqua park with fi ve multi-storey fl umes featuring The
Free Fall, claimed to be the fastest waterslide at sea. A sports complex
contains a nine-hole mini golf course, bungee
trampoline and what the line claims will be the largest ropes course at sea.
MSC Cruises’ new ship MSC
Preziosa, due to be christened in March, promises a number of new innovations for younger passengers. One of these will be a waterslide the line claims will be the longest afl oat, stretching for 120 metres and including a section that juts out over the side of the ship.
Tourism Talk ANDY HARMER, Director,
Association of Cruise Experts (ACE) “Family cruising is a sector which continues to grow for various good reasons – we see undiminished investment in new ships and great innovation. There are children’s clubs dedicated to different age groups and the all-inclusive nature of a cruise holiday makes it much easier to budget for. Three of the six new ships launching in 2013
Cruising represents great value for money as sports, activities, kids’ clubs and entertainment are all included in the price. The huge range of facilities also means that the whole family can fi nd their perfect holiday on-board. Our Cruising for Excellence
programme is an excellent source of information and agents who stay up-to-date with the latest online training modules sell the most cruises.
Our ships are designed for family fun and packed with facilities for all ages – guests can learn to rock climb, ice skate, surf or even zip wire, take part in special activities with babies and toddlers or even keep teens entertained with their own dedicated night club and sports facilities. In 2013, Independence of the Seas, sailing out of Southampton, will have a new nursery for babies.
Barbie on board
New for 2013, the all-new Barbie™ Premium Experience will be
available exclusively on our ships. We are also excited to announce that Royal Caribbean International will have three ships departing from the UK next year providing even more options for families.
www.royalcaribbean.co.uk
selling tip Look out for offers…Check
for special deals on-board or ashore. ‘Kids go Free’ ashore promotions are very popular
Jo Rzymowska, Associate Vice President and General Manager, UK & Ireland, Royal Caribbean International
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