Taking the Kids: Get ready to ride the wave

Eileen Ogintz, Tribune Content Agency on Feb 2, 2023

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is touting savings up to $1,500 per person on select voyages through their special wave season sales event. These include Milan, Venice and the Jewels of Veneto, which we discovered was a great bet for extended families traveling without kids, though Uniworld has special “generations” sailings for those with younger kids.

We enjoyed sailing Celebrity Apex, especially all of their culinary offerings and relaxed upscale ambiance. Available now through March 1, 2023, travelers can enjoy a massive 75 percent off their second guest's cruise fare, save up to an additional $800 per stateroom, and get up to $800 to spend on board. The offer is applicable on most cruises sailing now through April 30, 2025, and easily bookable at www.celebrity.com.

Holland America, celebrating its 150th year in Alaska, is especially popular with multi-generational families who applaud their “Alaska Up Close” immersive programming and culinary focus, and you can now learn pickleball onboard, if you can tear yourself away from the spectacular views. Through Feb. 28, 2023, guests who book select Holland America summer 2023 to spring 2024 cruises receive a free stateroom upgrade, fare discounts, free fares for kids and reduced deposits — plus tours, beverages, specialty dining and Wi-Fi with the “Have It All” premium package.

If you can’t imagine a vacation without stellar Wi-Fi, Princess Cruises is for you whether you want to go to Alaska, Europe or the Caribbean. I especially like their Medallion Class ships – the wearable medallions enable you to locate your kids on the ship, get into your stateroom, play ocean interactive games (maybe a digital scavenger hunt?) and they promise the best Wi-Fi at sea. Their Best Sale Ever is back up to 35 percent off cruise fares, up to $150 onboard spending money and more.

Ready to book? Reach out to a travel adviser who is a cruise expert. A travel adviser can not only help you find the best deal and choose from the bewildering array of choices, but also run interference if there are any missteps. Find one near your home at the Cruise Lines International Association website.

Bon voyage!

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