When families think about cruise vacations, the big cruise ships often come to mind. All have fantastic programs for kids, but there are many more lines offering family experiences that go beyond the typical all-you-can-eat buffets norwegian majesty cruises and shore excursions, instead offering bird watching, scavenger hunts and guided tours with certified naturalists.
Kids get immersed in rainforest ecology, says Jacquie Whitt, who heads U.S. operations for Adios Adventure Travel, which offers a family cruise in Ecuador. They re not just looking at wildlife, but the wildlife in context. They see the system that supports wildlife, how important it is to have fresh water, a food source. Kids gain insights and get a travel experience they can t get on an ordinary family trip.
Rainer Jenss, founder of Smart Family Travel, recently took his family on a cruise of Alaska s Glacier Bay with Alaska Dream Cruises. We were able to go to the bridge anytime. My son, Tyler, even had the opportunity to steer the ship. You can t do that anywhere. The captain spent time talking to him about how the ship operates. He got an education in seafaring, he says. He also noted that a small ship makes the location the main event, while on larger cruise ships, it can be more of a side show.
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Alaska Dream Cruises Alaska Hop aboard the Admiralty Dream , which caters to no more than 66 passengers. Enjoy up-close glacier viewing, even bear watching, and keep your eyes open for whales, sea lions and sea otters. Daily programs on where you ll go and what you ll see expand on the marine life, geography and geology norwegian majesty cruises of the area. Spend time getting to know the crew as you explore towns out of reach of larger ships, like Wrangell and Petersburg. Prices start at $1,516 per person for an eight-day cruise.
Adios Adventure Travel Ecuador Float down the Napo River on a 30-passenger riverboat as you take in the jungles, wildlife and river communities of Ecuador aboard the Smart Voyager . Experience Ecuador through the eyes of local guides who take guests bird watching and on hikes to learn about medicinal plants. Children even learn first-hand how native communities support themselves with fruit and coffee plantations. Prices start at $1,672 per person for an eight-day cruise.
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American Safari Discoveries Hawaiian Islands Climb aboard the 36-passenger Safari Explorer for snorkeling in coral gardens, exploring organic macadamia nut farms and making ti leaf leis. Sail in a hand-carved voyaging canoe like early Polynesian warriors and learn about the history of Moloka i and Kailua-Kona from local guides eager to share tales about the islands. Prices start at $4,995 per person for an eight-day cruise.
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