b'Multi-Generational CruisingJust imagine this: the grandparents are chilling out and enjoying some much needed peace and quiet in the adult-only part of the ship and mum and dad are enjoying a spa treatment or relaxing by the pool. Meanwhile, the kids are in their element, hanging around with children their own age and roaming around the ship taking part in activities organised by the ships childrens clubs. Everyones a winner, regardless of whether youre eight-years-old or 80! At meal times all family members reconvene and get some quality time with one another. Nobody gets stressed because everyone is enjoying themselves! Sounds like the perfect holiday, doesnt it? Our top 53.Kid friendly facilities reasons toRegardless of your childs age group, there will be something to suit their interests. love multi- Cruiseshipsarenotoriouslygoodwith keeping kids occupied. Every line has free childrens clubs, which are separated into generationaldifferentagegroupsandofferactivities suitableforthedifferingageranges. Parents can go and enjoy some alone time cruising knowingthattheirchildisbeingwell 1. looked by the ships fully-trained staff.Restaurants for all some of the4.mega ships have up to 30 dining venues onboard, so there is a cuisine to suit allEntertainment for all Because tastes.Ontopofthat,morelinesarecruiselinesaretargetingfamilies,the movingawayfromstrictdiningtimes,entertainment on board follows suit. The which was always a bugbear for families.entertainment tends to include high-end Now on many lines, you can dine whenev- BroadwayorWestEndshows,fami-er you like and wherever you like and thisly-friendlycomedyacts,andfunbands styleofeatingsuitsmulti-generationaland musicians. familiesdowntoatee.Cruisingisnow about flexibility and funfilled dining.5.You get your own space The 2. entire family might be travelling together, Roomsforall Indaysgonebybut that doesnt mean you have to be in standardcruisecabinsweretraditionallyeachotherspocketsthewholetime. built to accommodate two people. YoudYoure never far away from one another on only get a family cabin if you were willinga cruise ship, but the space and array of to spend a fortune. But now, many cabins facilities onboard means that parts of the accommodate a small family, but if yourefamily can go off and do their own thing. lookingforevenmorespacethenyouMany cruise lines have introduced more have the choice to stay in interconnectingquietareasandadult-onlyspaces cabins. These cabin types are perfect foronboard, which helps to balance out the larger families who want a little bit of space. rise in kids facilities.CRUISENATION SUMMER SUN 201911'