"Vacations at sea can be a fantastic way for families to optimize travel. Cruises can be extremely affordable, with fares inclusive of cabins, meals, activities and multiple destinations. Itineraries are preset (no need to plan around everyone's interests), food is on site (a vast buffet means no more bickering about lunch) and activities are clustered together (who wants to deal with strollers, car seats and sketchy pit stops?). And you can quickly zoom back to your room whenever someone needs a nap - parents included."
"Such factors have increasingly drawn families to cruising, so much so that about one-third of them now sail with at least three generations, according to a 2024 report from Cruise Lines International Assn. It helps that the industry's newest and biggest ships promise onboard thrills such as virtual reality arcade games, racing waterslides and roller coasters. While many of the most grandiose kid-friendly ships are currently sailing out of Florida, Southern California cruise fans can still get in on the at-sea fun."
Family-friendly cruises provide an affordable, low-stress winter vacation option for parents and children, with fares often covering cabins, meals, activities and multiple destinations. Preset itineraries, onboard buffets and concentrated activities reduce planning, transit hassles and mealtime conflicts, while cabins allow quick returns for naps. Drop-off kids' clubs enable parents to use amenities such as spas. The cruise industry has attracted multigenerational travelers, with about one-third sailing with at least three generations. Newer, larger ships offer onboard thrills like virtual reality arcades, racing waterslides and roller coasters. Several family-oriented ships operate from Long Beach and Los Angeles this winter.
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