With the increase of family friendly cruises available nowadays, cruising has become an activity the whole family can participate in and enjoy. Gone are the days of cruises exclusively for adults, with children now more than catered for on family-friendly cruise lines.

P&O Cruises are most famed for their fun and lively atmosphere, their fantastic range of state-of-the-art facilities, and enough activities to more than fill two weeks afloat. Children, toddlers and teenagers will all find plenty to do on board one of the bright and exciting P&O cruise ships, including an on board Rock School and Scalextric at Sea. With specific areas for just children, parents can happily relax in the knowledge that their young ones are not going anywhere, and also enjoy the benefits of adult only areas for that extra bit of relaxation, including the rejuvenating spa facilities.

Princess Cruises also offer a fantastic family orientated range of cruises, with unrivalled facilities at sea in some of the most impressive ships currently sailing. Children on board can enjoy programmes of activities including pyjama parties for the little ones and pizza making classes for the bigger ones. Meanwhile, parents will be able to relax in award winning luxurious surroundings.

On board, families are accommodated in private family suites, with enough sleeping and living space for everyone. Alternatively, there are adjoining cabins for that extra bit of privacy.