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12 Days on an 'Old People's Cruise' With YOUNG KIDS!

Cruise Mummy
Cruise Mummy
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πŸ‘οΈ 7K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 9:16
What This Creator Said
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πŸ‘Ά Best for Family (Young Kids)Other Β· Summer Β· 12 nightsFrom SouthamptonVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

we spent 12 days on board what some might cheekily call an old person's Cruise

I'm pleased to say that we all had a fantastic time it was fun and relaxing all at the same time

the buffet on balleta was fantastic it was quite quiet too

the entertainment was fantastic with a different show on every night

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Ask about secret vegan items on the menu
βœ“Book speciality restaurants in advance for Β£10 per person
βœ“Consider the buffet for quicker meals with kids

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Will kids be bored on a cruise for older passengers? β€” There are water slides, rock climbing, bumper cars, and a kids club with activities
Will kids annoy older guests? β€” The cruise was a mix of ages, and we managed to keep our sanity without upsetting older folks

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow does a family with young kids fare on a cruise typically for older passengers?
QWhat entertainment and activities are available for children on this cruise line?
QHow does the cruise line accommodate dietary needs like vegan options?

Topics Covered

Ship Condition3 Happy BaconPool Deck4 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity2Β½ Happy BaconKids Family3Β½ Happy BaconDining Buffet4Β½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconItinerary Route3Β½ Happy BaconExcursions4Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Azores4Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: visiting a pineapple plantation
Portugal3Β½ Happy Bacon
Southampton2Β½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description↓

Fred. Olsen Cruise Line is most popular with the over 50s, but we took the kids on a 'multi-generational' cruise. We were invited as guests of Fred. Olsen on this cruise. Come and see how we got on, and how this cruise line managed to adapt to the younger deomographic. πŸ‘‰ Get the latest cruise news, tips and hand-picked deals by email: https://www.cruisemummy.co.uk/subscribe/ πŸ‘‰Read my cruise blog: https://www.cruisemummy.co.uk πŸ‘‰ Follow me on social media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cruisemummy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cruisemummy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cruisemummyblog About Cruise Mummy: My name’s Jenni and I’ve worked in the cruise industry since 2015. I was recently voted Favourite Cruise Travel Influencer at the 2022 Wave Awards. My goal is to help as many people as possible to make the most of their cruises and my cruise blog helps around 1 million people each month. If you’d like to contact me, my email address is jenni@cruisemummy.co.uk