Why A Family Reunion Cruise Is The Perfect Vacation

Is A Cruise A Good Idea For A Family Reunion?

A cruise is a great idea for a family reunion! A family reunion cruise caters to all ages and various travel style preferences. With group travel, you can easily connect with each other and expand your horizons while leaving the navigating, cooking, cleaning and entertainment to someone else. Without the added logistics that traditional holidays require, your family has more time to spend playing, resting and catching up with one another.

A Royal Caribbean guest had this to say: “We had traveled on the Mariner before and thought it would be perfect for our 22-member family reunion on this occasion, ages 3-94. Every single member of our group had a wonderful time. We could not have made a better choice for a family reunion!”

Whether your family wants adrenaline-filled stories to tell or to simply unwind, there’s no shortage of ideas for your family vacation. And if you need another great reason to cruise with your crew, take advantage of the family reunion packages that come with perks and extras that will make you want to book your next trip while still on board.

How To Plan A Family Reunion Cruise

Some find organizing their information in a spreadsheet or a document helps to keep the details at hand and shareable — including timelines, deadlines and decisions. It can also create anticipation for the trip while opening up the planning for questions and tending to concerns any family member may have.

Here are some things to think about as you plan your family reunion cruise:

● Make a list of family members that will be coming.

● Determine a budget.

● Choose a destination.

● Decide your cruise length.

● Book your cruise.

● Have fun salivating over the dining options and making your reservations, perusing onboard activities and exploring port excursions.

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The Best Cruise Destinations For Your Family Reunion Vacation

The best cruises for family reunions will depend on how your family likes to travel. Whether you want to be together from day to day or go off on your own to roam, you have the flexibility to go with the flow since there’s room for it all to happen. 

The fantastic thing about cruises is how dynamic they can be for everyone in your family at a moment's notice. From a sun-filled tropical trip or arctic expedition to a fun-packed adventure or a relaxing family vacation, you get to choose the nature of your group cruise vacation. 

You’ll find some wonderful destinations for family cruises in the Caribbean, Mexico, or Alaska. As you start to brainstorm, consider some of these exciting locations for your family reunion vacation ideas:

The Whole Family Will Love These Onboard Activities And Amenities

You’re spoiled for choice when it comes to engaging family reunion itinerary ideas. Day or night, the onboard activities are designed to impress the whole family.

Go from splashing in the pool to an epic karaoke night, or challenge yourself in an escape room and then get your heart pumping with a lively round of laser tag. And with the supervised youth and teen program, the adults can enjoy a night out indulging in a delicious dinner, drinks and a live show.

A Royal Caribbean guest had this to say: “We came for a family reunion with 50 people in our group. We had the best time on this ship. There were activities for all ages, and everyone enjoyed themselves. We loved all meeting together at night for dinner and exploring this amazing ship!”

You can also look forward to:

● Festivals.

● Theme nights.

● Comedy shows.

● Ice skating.

● Water parks.

● Live music.

● Rock climbing.

● Pickleball.

● Dance classes.

● Movie nights.

● Sushi-making classes.

In addition to the many activities you have to choose from, your family can breathe easy with the available amenities provided to make your time on board pleasant and comfortable.

● Specially designed shore excursions for families.

● Adventure Ocean Kids program and teen clubs (ages 3-17).

● Spa and fitness center.

● My Family Time Dining.

● Continental breakfast delivered via room service.

● Ice water, coffee, tea, lemonade and juices.

● Complimentary restaurants.

● Family-friendly neighborhoods.

Depending on your accommodation, some amenities are included. For example, when your family books the Ultimate Family Suite, it comes with amenities like suite lounge access, expedited boarding and departure, all-day access to the Coastal Kitchen, exclusive activities onboard, a complimentary minibar and so much more.