Best Cruise Lines for Families

Like its land-based theme parks, Disney Cruise Line caters impeccably to kids and kids at heart. Every minute of a Disney cruise is crammed with parties, character-autograph sessions, Broadway-esque musicals, classes, tours, movies, games, even a 1, 800-foot water play area on the 4, 000-person Disney Fantasy. You’d think that would be enough, but the children’s and teen programs are the best of any cruise line, thanks to extensive activities (think princess parties, animation lessons and science classes).

Even 3-month-old babies are welcome aboard - in typical Disney style, no detail is left forgotten. Wheel pop off your baby stroller? Forgot to bring a bottle sterilizer? Pick up your phone, and any kiddie accoutrement you need is delivered to your cabin.

And speaking of cabins, Disney offers the roomiest family-friendly staterooms on the seas. Hip bunk beds descend from the ceiling, foldout couches save space and bathrooms are divvied up into 2 spaces (a toilet and sink in one space, and a bathtub - yes a tub, not just a shower - and sink in the other).