Booking Family Cruise Vacations Washington DC

Are you about to take your family on a vacation, but are unsure about where to take them? If so, read the following article about booking cruises.

Local Companies

Fort Washington Potomac River Tours, LLC
301-632-6538
PO Box 44489
Fort Washington, MD
Carnival Corporation & Plc
(202) 347-7150
1101 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC
Odyssey Cruises
(202) 484-1900
600 Water St SW Ste 202
Washington, DC
International Travel Exchange Inc
(202) 347-7370
1010 Vermont Ave NW
Washington, DC
AAA Travel
(202) 331-3000
701 15th St NW
Washington, DC
Spirit of Washington & Potomac Spirit
(202) 554-8000
Washington, DC
Van Slycke & Reeside Travel Inc
(202) 362-7301
4050 Chesapeake St NW
Washington, DC
Davis Travel Connection
(202) 544-2313
Washington, DC
Capitol Hill Office of Judiciary Express Travel
(202) 547-3007
710 L St SE
Washington, DC
Around the World Travel Inc
(202) 463-6863
818 18th St NW
Washington, DC

A cruise-whether it's to Alaska, Hawaii, the Mediterranean or the Caribbean-is an awesome, hassle-free way to take a family vacation. With multiple ports of call, you have the opportunity to explore a corner of the world and only have to unpack once. So many of the arrangements are already made for you: Your accommodations, meals, entertainment, and most activities are paid for in advance, so you just show up at the dock with your suitcases and your camera, ready to make some incredible family memories.

With so many cruise lines operating different itineraries to various parts of the world (did I mention Antarctica?), it can be a bit overwhelming trying to decide which cruise company, which itinerary, and which ports of call would be best for your trip. Here are some tips to help you decide on your family cruise vacation:

  1. Get a feel for what's out there. Of course, the Internet is a wealth of information when it comes to cruising with kids. To start your research into the different cruise line and itinerary offerings, you might take some time to peruse these sites: FamilyCruises gives a rundown of the different cruise ships that have specific youth programs, where kids are supervised and participate in fun activities in their own onboard "clubhouse." CruiseDirect lists the amenities for kids on each of the major cruise lines, and has a nifty "Family Cruise Wizard" which allows you to plug in your travel dates, destination and intended cruise company, giving you some specific rates and availability on different cruises. CruisesforFamilies is a travel agency that specializes in, naturally, cruises for families; there's a load of information here, including family cruise FAQs, and tips on cruising with infants, teens and grandchildren.

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Author: Kara Williams

Featured Local Company

Fort Washington Potomac River Tours, LLC

All charters are custom designed. Call us today at 301-632-6538 or toll free at 1-877-632-6538

301-632-6538
PO Box 44489
Fort Washington, MD
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The Pelican is a magnificent 64 foot luxury yacht that was custom built by Bluewater Yachts to be the perfect vessel to accommodate business and social groups in elegant surroundings. She is Coast Guard Certified to carry up to 49 guests. Designed for entertaining, the Pelican contains a large main salon, a full galley, an enclosed upper party deck and three rest rooms. In addition, she is fully wired for sight and sound with satellite TV and three screens for presentations.

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