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Carnival Cruise Lines - Under the friendly supervision of Camp Carnival's specially trained counselors, kids are kept entertained with games, arts and crafts, parties, talent shows, storytelling, scavenger hunts, pool parties, pizza-making and more. Toddlers can enjoy "Fun Ship" Bingo, Cartoon Time, Sponge Painting, Sing-Alongs, Face Painting, Arts & Crafts, Playtime, Coloring, Painting, and Drawing Contests. Junior cruisers ages 6-8 can enjoy Cookie Decorating, T-Shirt Painting, Puppet Shows, Outdoor Games, Disney Trivia, and more. Kids ages 9 through 11 can enjoy Ping Pong, Video Games, Dance Classes, Scavenger Hunts, and Talent Shows. Teens can enjoy Parties, Games, Tournaments, Disco Parties, Swimming, Outdoor Fun, Computers, PlayStation2, Teen Dinners, Late Night Movies & Munchies, Teen Shore Excursion Program.

Celebrity Cruise Lines - From teen-oriented explorations and entertainment to special opportunities for toddlers and their parents to interact with each other, the X-Club is designed to make sure your children enjoy their Celebrity experience as much as you do. You can even join your children for X-Club Family Events like Karaoke, Family Disco, Bingo and more. Programs are available year round From 9 a.m. each morning, or half an hour before arriving in each port. Family Cruiselines five-tiered program includes: Toddler Time (under 3 years old), Ship, MatesSM (ages 3-6), Celebrity CadetsSM (ages 7-9), EnsignsSM (ages 10-12), and Admiral TsSM (ages 13-17)

Costa Cruises - An Italian Style vacation is big fun for the little ones onboard a Costa ship! With lots of activities and games to choose from, kids can have fun playing with children their own age. And mom and dad can rest easy, knowing their children are under the careful supervision of the ship’s dedicated youth entertainment staff. The Costa Kid’s program is included in the price of your cruise vacation, so all activities are free! Youth activities are directed and organized by a special staff of youth counselors offering kids a shipful of supervised activities like: Their own Sail away party, Treasure Hunts, Sports tournaments: table soccer, ping pong, basketball, Velcro darts and ring toss, Olympic games and sport competitions, Parades in costumes, Video quizzes, Theme parties, Games at the Disco and at the Pool, Farewell parties and birthday parties with prizes, Dance competitions and Karaoke, and more. Costa takes parent’s traveling with kids into consideration with Parent’s Night Out, a feature is appealing to both children and adults alike. On both formal nights, children can spend the evening with their peers as they enjoy a supervised buffet dinner and fun activities designed especially for them. While the kids are being entertained, parents can relax as they enjoy sumptuous cuisine and a romantic evening together.While cruising is a vacation for the whole family, Costa also provides quiet time for Mom and Dad. Mini and Maxi Club nighttime group babysitting, held in the children’s area, is a free of charge babysitting service until 1:30 am.
There is no night time baby-sitting service available for children under 36 months of age.

Crystal Family Cruises - Our Junior Activities Program is Three-Tiered: 3-7 year olds - 8-12 year olds - 13-17 year olds. Children under six months are not permitted on board without a signed waiver by parent(s). Activities are determined by age and the number of children on board. On those sailings with Junior Activities Directors, a detailed schedule of events is created at the beginning of each cruise. Once on board, you'll receive Surf Runner, or Teen Scene, the teenagers guide to special activities, our daily newsletter for kids with details for the following day's schedule and other pertinent information. Fantasia, our children's playroom, offers tables and chairs for arts and crafts, popular Sony PlayStation® game titles, a large screen television set and board games. Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity also feature a teenager's video arcade, Waves. The Library offers children's books and children's videos or DVDs for enjoyment in staterooms. For a small fee, all vessels offer in-stateroom baby-sitting. Guests should contact the concierge on board for this service at least 24 hours in advance.

Disney Cruise Line - What better way to begin than with a Disney cruise vacation? With spacious staterooms, original Disney entertainment and activities, exotic ports and extraordinary onshore excursions, there's something for everyone on a Disney cruise. Discover an awesome world of Disney-style activities for cruisers of all ages. Disney's trained counselors help kids 3-12 join in hands-on fun and Teens 13-17 enjoy an area that's just for them. Adults can keep busy, or relax, all day and night. Choose to have family time or individual time throughout your cruise; whatever you want. With the Disney's Oceaneer Club, Kids ages 3-7 sail to a world devoted to fun and fantasy in this wondrous play area designed like Captain Hook's ship — it's just for them! With the Disney's Oceaneer Lab, Kids ages 8-12 explore their universe and beyond in this fantastic lab and interactive playspace that develops the imagination as only Disney can. Also, your teenager can feel at home in a teen-only space on the Disney Wonder®. It's designed like your first dorm room and loft apartment — all rolled into one!

Hapag-Lloyd Kreuzfahrten Cruiselines - "Kids ahoi!“ - a cruise offers not only adults, but also young and very young passengers exciting and unforgettable days. With a colourful children's programme, cared for by trained service personnel, children discover the "ship experience" in their own way, while their parents or grandparents relax. Whether painting, making crafts, children's disco, ship's rallies or bottle post - there is no chance of boredem!

Holland Cruise Lines - Club HAL^® of Holland Cruise Lines - provides a wide variety of exciting kid friendly facilities and activities for kids ages 5 to 12. Club HAL^® cruise activities are designed to be kid friendly and age appropriate. Examples include storytelling, arts and crafts, ice-cream sundae or pizza parties, ship tours and Bingo for young kids ages 5 to 7. For 'tweens, ages 8 to 12, there's miniature golf, Ping-Pong, theme parties, on-deck sports events and scavenger hunts.

Imperial Majesty Cruise Lines - A program of supervised children's activities is offered on the ship for children ages 3-12. A detailed schedule of events is provided onboard. Private baby-sitting is not available.

Norwegian Cruise Lines - For kids from age 2-12, The Norwegian Cruise Lines offer everything from arts and crafts to pajama parties. Teen’s Crew, for age 13-17, has options like pool parties, a teen disco, a video arcade and much more. Whether your kids are at Norwegian Cruise Line's elaborate children’s facilities, taking a dip in one of our pools, or doing any other activity, they will be under the constant supervision. Children must be 2 years old to participate. Group sitting is available for a nominal fee. Parents with participating children who are not potty-trained will be issued a beeper and be alerted when the child needs to be changed. Beeper range is limited to on board the ship.

P & O Cruises - For 6 months - 2 years old children on board Aurora, Oriana and Oceana cruiselines, the following are offered - : A supervised Night Nursery (6pm -2am), In-cabin baby listening facility (Aurora, Oceana and Oriana only), Heaters and sterilizing equipment, Stocks of nappies, baby wipes, sterilizing fluid, etc to top up your own supplies, Baby food, Launderettes for your use or use of a laundry service for a small charge. For 2 to 4 year olds, there is plenty for them to do on board! Children's clubs, arts and crafts, sports, competitions, workshops, paddling pools, playrooms packed to the rafters with soft play areas, toys, games and books. For 5 - 8 year olds - From parties, competitions, sports, art and crafts to story-telling and video time, it's all happening on board. Playrooms full of toys, games, books and craft material are certain to spark the young imagination and the children's pool, outdoor play area, ballpools and soft play areas will keep them amused for hours. For children aged 9 - 12 - Drama, clay modelling, sports, movie time and discos to mention but a few typical activities! Plus, travel in the school holidays and art and craft workshops, sport coaching, and swimming lessons are all available in addition to the normal programme. For 13-17 year olds - Aurora, Oriana and Oceana have clubhouses with music, videos, games, discos, computers and interactive arcade games. Plus, travel in the school holidays and activities such as drama and art and craft workshops, sport coaching, and swimming lessons are all available in addition to the normal programme. And whilst we keep your little ones entertained, safe and smiling, you can take some time out to really unwind and spoil yourself.

Princess Cruises - The Princess Kids & Off Limits Teens' program make child's play of family travel. Our dedicated youth centers are staffed by trained counselors, who are ready to ensure our young sailors stay happy all day long. Princess Fun Zone offers specific programs for kids ages 3 to 12. Our special Teen Center is dedicated to teen passengers. On all Vessels except Royal, Tahitian and Pacific Princess you'll find completely equipped Youth Centers. There's everything from arts and crafts corners, games tables, movies, and splash pool area. Princess operates youth programs on Royal, Tahitian or Pacific Princess, when 20 or more children ages 3 to 17, are traveling on a given voyage. Children under the age of 3 are allowed to visit the Youth Center, if accompanied and supervised by a parent at all times. The Sun, Dawn, Grand, Golden, Coral, Island, Diamond and Star Princess even offer a toddlers' play area.

Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines - Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines have many programs for kids and their familes...including Aqua Babies, Adventure Ocean, and Adventure Family Programs. In the Fisher Price^® Aqua Babies program, your 6 to 18-month-old is enticed to explore music, rhythm, creativity, letters, shapes, numbers, color and more. Aqua Tots, 18 to 36 months, discover more about the places they are visiting on the cruise, sing, dance, and join in imaginative play with Little People^® friends, building blocks and vehicles. Adventure Ocean is a free program, open to all guests ages 3-17. Children are separated by age: 3 to 5; 6 to 8; 9 to 11; 12 to 14; and 15 to 17. They must be at least 3 years of age and diaper-free (no pull-ups). Adventure Ocean is a complimentary program specially designed to blend educational activities with just plain fun. Your child will learn about local customs, do cool science experiments, and make great new friends. There are no exceptions to this rule. The idea of Adventure Family is for kids and their parents to get together and participate in fun onboard activities like ice-skating and karaoke, as well as beach games that are played shoreside. It's a great way for the entire family to have some fun.

Star Cruise Lines - The Star Cruise Lines Star Kids club is exclusively for Kids: It's wild, it's crazy, it's endless fun and activities onboard! There are a wide variety of games and contests to participate. From crafts-making activities, sports challenges to academic games, it's fun, fun, fun and more fun! You will never be short of choices to make. STAR TEENS is a Club for all teenagers between 13-17 years old. Meet up with your friendly Cruise Staff who will be your best friend for the next few days. It's time for you to have the most exciting cruise onboard.

Windjammer Barefoot Cruises - Awesome! That’s the best way to describe the thrill of sailing on a tall ship. The fun starts the moment you cross the gang plank. Hook-up with kids and teens your own age as we raise the sails, catch a tradewind and head for a week of adventure.
Trek through the lush canopy of a natural rainforest. Buzz around on a jet ski or snorkel coral reefs alive with colorful fish. Hike to the top of a waterfall and plunge in for a cool swim. By the end of the cruise, you’re sure to have a bunch of friends to add to your buddy list. Kids as young as 6 are more than welcome to sail with us year round. Destinations includes the Bahamas, British Virgin Islands, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, St. Maarten, French West Indies, ABC Islands, Antigua, Costa Rica, Las Perlas, and more.

OTHER CRUISE LINES

Cunard Cruise Lines - Pick your passion. The unique tradition of an ocean liner crossing, or a majestic cruise to a fascinating locale. Our itineraries blend the best of the past with a vision of the future. Worship the sun and gaze at the stars on leisurely Southern Crossings. Discover the pleasures of a more cultured experience - the hallmark of our cruises in Europe and the Americas. Whether you explore the Mediterranean, Scandinavia, the Caribbean or the Americas, rest assured that your days will conform to the rhythms of a gentler age.

Fred Olsen Cruise Lines - With 100s of ports of call covering the whole World we know that you will find a cruise destination to suit you. From the sun-kissed beaches of the Caribbean to the beauty of the Canaries. From the tranquillity of the Mediterranean to the awe-inspiring scenery of the Norwegian Fjords. From the history of the Baltic to two truly amazing adventures - a 69 night cruise of South America, or a 78 night navigation Around Africa.

MSC Cruises - MSC Cruises' itineraries will take you to both celebrated and far-flung ports of call. At each incredible stop you can choose from any number of shore excursions and day program. One afternoon spent touring museums and galleries, the next relaxing on a quiet beach. Discover the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Costa Rica, South America, and more.

Oceania Cruises - Culture.  History.  People.  Oceania Cruises captures it all and brings it to you in magnificent style.  We've gone to great lengths to create an experience designed to forever transform your special moments into unforgettable memories that last a lifetime. Cruises to Caribbean, South America, Asia, Europe, North & Central America, and Africa.

Orient Cruise Lines - Cruise destinations include Mediterranean, Britain, Scandinavia, Baltic, Europe, South America, Panama Canal, Antarctic, and classic cruises.

Peter Deilmann Cruises - Peter Deilmann is a German cruiseline that has 3 types of ships--ocean voyages around the world with its luxury ship the Deutschland, European river cruises with 10 river ships, and luxury under sail with the sailing yacht Lili Marleen.

Royal Olympic Cruises - Royal Olympic Cruises are known around the world for our custom designed vacations and our personalised service. Enjoy with Royal Olympia Cruises a European or Mediterranean cruise, a cruise to the Greek islands & Turkey, cruises to Central & South America, Africa or the Caribbean.

Seabourn Cruise Ships - Destinations include Mediterranean & Atlantic, Northern Europe, Asia, India & Africa, South America, Costa Rica, Belize, Panama Canal, Caribbean, US & Canada, New Zealand, Australia & South Pacific, Transatlantic Cruises, Europe, South America, Australia and Asia

Seven Seas Cruises - Cruise destinations include Bermuda, Tahiti/South Pacific, Europe /Mediterranean, Caribbean, World Cruise, Canada /New England, South America, Panama Canal /Costa Rica, Grand Circle Pacific, Top of the World Cruise, Antarctica, and Alaska

Silversea CruiseShips - Cruise destinations include the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, The Far East, and The South Pacific, South America and the Amazon, Canada and the Colonial Coast, The Caribbean and Mexico, Africa, and Alaska.

Swan Hellenic Cruises - Swan Hellenic offer a rich variety of lesser-known locations, as well as celebrated cities and beautiful bays. In fact the itineraries planned for Minerva II and her passengers take in some of the most diverse landscapes, cultures and historical settings imaginable. From the mysterious temples and pyramids of the Maya at Chichen Itza, the glacial landscape of Arctic Norway to the tropical abundance of the Amazon interior.

SMALL CRUISE SHIPS

Abercrombie and Kent Small Cruise Ships - Destinations include Africa & Egypt, Antarctica, Canal & River Cruising, Europe, North America, India, Orient, Australia & New Zealand, South America & Galapagos, and more.

African Safari Cruises / Indian Ocean Small Cruises - Our African Safari Holidays provide the opportunity to experience the fascinating wildlife, stunning landscapes and natural beauty of Kenya. Our Indian Ocean Cruises visit some of the most beautiful islands in the world aboard the intimate and yacht-like M.S. Royal Star including The Seychelles, Mauritius and Zanzibar as well as ports in South Africa to name a few.

Alaska & Columbia River Small Cruises (American West Steamboat Company) - American West Steamboat offers unique cruises that combine the intimate access, casual ambiance and friendly camaraderie of a small ship with the live entertainment, spacious accommodations and fine dining found on larger ships. Our sternwheelers are not floating cities, but more like a floating family – specifically built for safely cruising Alaska’s Inside Passage or Columbia and Snake Rivers.

American Canadian Caribbean Small Cruise Line - Cruise line includes destinations to the Caribbean Islands, Central and South America, Mid-America Gulf, Great Lakes, NorthEastern & Canadian Maritimes, and Intracoastal Bays.

American Small Cruise Lines - American cruise lines sails along the Eastern United States.

Aranui Small Cruise Ships - Tahiti tours, Tahiti cruise, and French Polynesia cruise vacations! Aranue Cruise Ships includes South Pacific adventure cruises visit the exotic Marquesas Islands.

Avalon Waterways River Cruises - Let Avalon Waterways escort you to another world on an enchanting European river cruise. Avalon has the newest and best river cruise ships sailing European waters. And Avalon has partnered with Globus, the world leader in escorted vacations, to offer unique, engaging onshore experiences. Exploring Europe on a Rhine or Danube cruise with Avalon shows even the experienced traveler the Old World in a new way.

Canadros Small Cruise Lines - We are a private organization dedicated to the development of Sustainable Tourism Ventures in areas of natural and cultural interest. We are committed to provide each guest with a memorable and enriching experience. This should begin with the understanding of the culture, and natural history of a determined area, in order to contribute to the formation of tourists who are reflexive and not spectators, active and not passive. Sail the Galapagos Islands near Ecuador on the all-suite luxury ship the Galapagos Explorer II & Kapawi Ecolodge & Reserve.

Classic Barges by World Water Ways - Cruise the canals of France on a Luxury French Hotel Barge Vacation. A French barge offers a special view of France. Watch as the scenery changes right before your eyes.

Clipper Small Cruise Ships - Reach your hand into the icy spray of an Alaskan waterfall - from the ship's rail. Sail into the bustling harbors of the Far East; step ashore on the Antarctic peninsula; snorkel the Great Barrier Reef; and see North America as early explorers did - from the deck of a ship. Clipper small ship itineraries bring you up close to places of natural beauty and cultural interest.

CruiseWest Small Cruise Lines - Destinations include Alaska, Costa Rica, Panama, Mexico Sea of Cortes, Japan, South Pacific, California Wine Country, Columbia and Snake Rivers, and British Columbia.

Delta Queen Steamboat Company - The timelessness of America's majestic inland rivers allows our passengers to discover America in much the same manner as the original 19th-century steamboat travelers. They visit the friendly towns they settled, tour the stately mansions they built and walk on the very battlefields on which they fought. Steamboatin'^® cruises travel through three different regions of America, each with their own distinctive geography and history. And in all three, you're bound to discover the refreshing simplicity of life and a heartwarming welcome from everyone you meet.

Destina Cruises - Destina Cruises offers the only deluxe 15 day-13 night themed Russian culture cruise in 2005. You will enjoy the Russian culture, art and music symposia, art classes, plein air painting, art museums and special insights delivered by our lectures.

Discovery World Cruises - Amazing destinations - too many to even list, but some are Antartica, Central America, Galapagos, New Zealand, Panama Canal, South America, South Pacific, Europe, and more. However, on the site, it says that children under 11 are not recommended since children's reacreational facilities are not available.

Elegant Cruises Tours - Elegant Cruises & Tours, Inc. is pleased to present a selection of exceptional cruises on the worlds waterways. Our luxury vacations take you into the heart of history and culture and offer fascinating experiences of the wonders of nature.
We look forward to welcoming you on board an Elegant Cruise. Destinations are all over the world and too many to even list.

European River Cruise with Amadeus Waterways - Experienced travelers agree that a European river cruise is one of the most enjoyable and hassle-free ways to explore Europe's castles, cathedrals and picturesque villages. And with Amadeus Waterways, your opportunities to discover the very best these destinations have to offer are endless.

French Country Waterways - Cruise on a French barge and see the French scenery up close and person. Get off the barge at any time to walk within France.

Glacier Bay Small Cruiselines - Glacier Bay Cruiselines includes destinations to Southcentral Alaska, Southeastern Alaska, and Pacific Northwest.

Great American Journeys - Great American River Journeys is re-introducing, after a two year absence, the luxurious Columbia Queen to the magnificent Columbia, Snake and Willamette rivers. The company is one division of a larger hospitality and travel group, comprised of Great American River Journeys, adventure small-ship cruise operator Glacier Bay Cruiseline, and Coastal Hotel Group, the operator of 13 choice boutique lodges and small resorts.

Great Lakes Cruising Company - The Great Lakes Cruise Company currently features cruises aboard all ships now sailing the Great Lakes. As the industry leaders and experts, the Great Lakes Cruise Company looks forward to many years of offering this unique cruise product.

Hebridean Small Cruise Lines - Hebridean Princess sails the beautiful Western Isles of Scotland from March to November. The world beyond is Hebridean Spirit's preserve, cruising year-round to exotic destinations from the Arctic Circle to the Bay of Bengal and, in between, UK waters, the unexplored Baltic and Mediterranean islands.

Le Draveur Small Cruise Ship - Le Draveur is a new concept in terms of cruise ships. This catamaran is entirely built out of aluminum which allows it to be light, fast and easily handled all at once.

Lindblad Expeditions Small Cruise Lines - Lindblad Expeditions helps turn vacationers into explorers. Small groups set sail on nimble expedition ships and voyage to unique destinations around the globe, going places cruise liners can't. A roster of celebrated expedition leaders and naturalists will guarantee every minute of every day is filled with excitement and discovery. Come aboard and experience a world of adventure travel you never knew existed. Destinations include Alaska, Antartica, California, British Isles, Central America, Egypt, Europe, Galapagos Islands, Pacific Northwest, South America, South Pacific, and more.

Maine Windjammer Small Cruises - We promise to make your Maine windjammer cruise a pleasant, comfortable, and fulfilling experience.

M.S. Sherry Boat Egypt Cruises - The M.S. Sherry Boat is your ideal floating hotel from which to discover sights and scenery that stretch on both banks of the river between Luxor & Aswan in Upper Egypt. A 5 star cruising boat, this boat features luxurious accommodations, mouthwatering foods, and a variety of entertainment options.

Pacific Catalyst Small Cruises - Unique adventure cruises in the sheltered coastal waters of the Pacific Northwest, British Columbia, and Southeast Alaska aboard the historic wooden vessel M/V Catalyst.

Peregrine Antarctica Cruises - Mariner and, her sister ship, the Akademik Sergei Vavilov /Peregrine Voyager. Widely regarded as the finest expedition ships operating in Polar waters, each offers a high level of comfort - in her appointments, stability and strength.

Quasar Nautica Small Cruise Ships - One-stop-shop for mainland Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands, Exceptional guiding, Service and constant innovation in our operation, Strong sense of organization, A life-seeing experience rather than a sight-seeing experience, Consistent service & quality, International standards of safety, Flexible itineraries for our small yachts, Expertise in handling VIP, discerning and demanding clients, Snorkeling, hiking and kayaking, Complete diving itineraries

Sea Cloud Small Cruiselines - Whether on the legendary tall ship Sea Cloud and her modern sister Sea Cloud II or the grande dames of Europe's rivers - River Cloud and River Cloud II:
On board the ships of Sea Cloud Cruises you will enjoy the ultimate in personalized travel. Destinations include Europe, Caribbean, and the Transatlantic.

SilverSea Cruise Lines - Destinations include The Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Far East, South America, the Amazon, Canada, Caribbean and Mexico, Africa, and Alaska.

Star Clippers Small Cruises - Destinations include Caribbean, Far East, Eastern Mediterranean, and the Western Mediterranean

Stephen Taber Small Sailing Ship Cruises - A week's excursion away from the rush and hurry of today to the quieter, gentler ways of our sturdy, century-old sailing ship.

Travel Dynamics Small Educations Cruise Ships - Travel Dynamics International is one of the leading operators of high-caliber educational programs aboard small cruise ships. Offering customized voyages guided by distinguished scholars and experts, Travel Dynamics International caters to the traveler with a keen intellectual interest in history, culture, and nature. Destinations include Greece, Croatia, Barcelona, Venice, Mediterranean, Australia, and more.

Tropical Sails Corp - Tropical Sails Corp offers sailing ship cruises in the Caribbean, Aegean, Mediterranean Sea, South Pacific, Turkey and SE Asia. We offer cruises and charters with Windjammer Barefoot Cruises and premier Turkish Yachting companies. Special Turkey Solar Eclipse Cruise 2006!

Victoria Cruises - Along the shores of China's Yangtze River, the ancient and the modern collide. And on a journey with Victoria Cruises, you will experience the thrilling ebb and flow of Chinese life in the 21st Century.

Viking River Small Cruises - A river cruise with Viking River Cruises is the best way to see Europe, Russia or China up close and in depth. Explore the best destinations in the world from an intimate perspective, spending your time being there, not getting there. Visit China, Elbe, France, Holland, Belgium, Rhine, Danube, Russia, and the Ukraine.

Windstar Elegant Small Ship Cruising - Elegant cruising including destinations to the Americas, Caribbean, Europe, Greek Isles, and Transatlantic.