Come sail away this summer!
Destination: The Bahamas
For families limited on time or with a limited budget, a cruise to the Bahamas is just what the doctor ordered! Not only is a cruise to the Bahamas affordable, the travel itineraries also run between three and seven days, allowing families to have a magical island adventure in a hurry. Popular cruises from Jacksonville, Florida, will take you around the Bahamas and back in five days, giving you access to warm tropical beaches, delicious island fare, incredible shopping, and lots of fun.
Destination: The Caribbean
While the Caribbean is close to the Bahamas, a Caribbean cruise offers several unique sailing experiences that definitely won’t leave your family seeing double. With ports of call in places like the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Cuba, St. Croix, and more, there are endless opportunities to get a taste for island life. Swim with stingrays, sip rum punch, taste fresh, tropical dishes, and see what makes a cruise in the Caribbean such a popular (and affordable) summer destination.
Destination: New England and Canada
Cruise along the northeast coast and explore the charm and beauty of famous ports of call like Boston; Bar Harbor, Maine; Halifax, Nova Scotia; and Quebec. From succulent lobsters to creamy brie cheese, the food alone is enough reason to take this cruise. But learning about the early settlers and witnessing the culture of French Canada is even better. Plan on at least a week for this Atlantic Ocean adventure.
Destination: The California Coast
Whether it’s the ports of call in wine country, San Francisco, or Los Angeles, there is so much to see and do along the California coast that this cruise is a no-brainer. Trips average a week in length and give travelers a fabulous opportunity to enjoy the unsurpassed beauty of the Pacific coastline, and those poetic California sunsets you have to see to believe. Most cruise lines even offer incredible day excursions to wineries, Hollywood, Fisherman’s Wharf, and more.
Destination: Glacier Bay, Alaska
Glacier Bay, Alaska, is considered one of the best cruise destinations in the world for good reason. The chance to see soaring eagles, spouting gray whales, icy fjords, and epic glaciers is high on cruise passengers’ lists, but the snow-capped mountains (even in summer), with lush greenery and some of the most pristine natural beauty in the world, are what makes this northwestern cruise one you can’t miss.
Destination: British Isles and Western Europe
For families with a little extra time on their schedule, a cruise throughout England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales is the chance for a life-changing summer vacation. Ports of call include Southhampton and Liverpool, England; St. Peter Port, Guernsey (seen here); and Dublin. Your family will have an opportunity to explore several countries, see ancient castles, cobblestone walkways, and verdant landscapes while enjoying delicious fare like fish and chips (and ale for the grown-ups).
