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Holiday with Kids
Cruising with kids - a new adventure every day
Fun for families of all ages, a boating holiday with children is a great way of combining activity and relaxation in a totally different kind of way.
Kids love the adventure of visiting new places each day – helping to decide where to go and what to do is all part of the fun. With fun parks, playgrounds, museums and outdoor swimming pools all along our routes, you can be sure of always having something up your sleeve to keep the kids amused, wherever you choose to cruise.
Family Booking Discount - Save up to 10% - Cruise in Brittany, Camargue, Germany & Ireland and save 5% if you have one child and 10% for two children. Offer valid all season except between 04/07/09 - 22/08/09 for children aged up to 18 years.
Look for the new family-friendly symbol next to our cruising suggestions, or use our new Cruising Companion to find out which routes customers think are good for families – you can add your own ideas when you get back too! If you need any further information, our sales teams will also be happy to help.
Cultural fun
Castle dungeons and medieval museums are perfect for bringing history lessons to life or why not find out how salt is made in the Camargue or discover the origins of cartoon strips in Angoûlème’s unique comic museum. England’s Royal Windsor Castle on the banks of the Thames is the place to see modern-day guards at work(also see our diary - A day in the life of a kid on the Thames), while the chocolate museums of Bruges tend to appeal to people of all ages!
Many waterside towns and villages come alive in a riot of colour and noise as summer carnivals and festivals take to the streets celebrating everything from prunes to music, providing sightseers with a magical glimpse into the region’s historic traditions.
Enjoy the outdoors
If you’re looking for lock-free cruising and seaside fun, why not head to the beaches of the South of France and the Camargue where fantastic fun parks and lively beach resorts offer everything from pony rides to shrimping in the rock pools – as well of course as a chance to have a splash in the sea!
Happy families
For many families, going through locks is all part of the fun. Older children will love being 1st mate and having a responsible job to do. Tying knots and holding ropes is all part of the adventure – and once you’ve been through a lock, you’ll see they’re an easy and fun part of the holiday.
Of course, being together as a family without the benefits of modern-day entertainment provides the perfect opportunity to enjoy more traditional forms of entertainment. Board games, card games and charades are all great favourites and perfect for all ages; you’ll find these evenings together provide a source of happy holiday memories for years to come! (Please note - TVs and DVDs can also be hired from some of our bases if required).
Safety first
Safety of course is paramount and we recommend that children wear lifejackets at all times. Choose a boat that’s best for you and your children – our dancing range of boats (Salsa, Calypso and Tango) all have front sundecks that are accessible from the saloon and are perfect for younger children. Some boats have sliding roofs and these too are good for smaller children as they can be safely kept within the confines of the boat. Boats with flat roofs and larger sundecks are great for sunbathing and alfresco family get-togethers.
If you’re still stuck for ideas, email our sales teams about what to do with kids in your chosen cruising region.
