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Family Cruising on a River Cruise with AmaWaterways and others

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👁️ 1K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 22:11
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Creator's Key Takeaways

River cruising with the kids or the grandkids or both is it even possible today we're going to check out the options

I happen to know that there's one particular river cruise that actually welcomes children and that's on the waterways

We have interconnecting staterooms and Suites we're the only river cruise line that has that

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book early for availability of adjoining staterooms
Qualify clients on children's ages before booking
Consider itineraries based on children's ages

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Keeping kids entertained on boardLook for partnerships like Adventures by Disney for younger children; for older kids, active tours and cultural experiences appeal

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs river cruising possible for families with children?
QWhat river cruise lines are family-friendly?
QHow do AmaWaterways accommodate families?

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YouTube Video Description

In this insightful segment of RTE-Travel Talk, host Ken sits down with Barb Chamberlain from Direct Travel and Neil Dudley of AmaWaterways to delve into the world of river cruising with families and kids. Barb kick off the conversation by sharing her expertise on various family-friendly river cruise lines, such as Uniworld and Tauck. Neil then explains why AmaWaterways embraced family cruising, highlighting their specially designed staterooms, including triples, quads, and adjoining rooms. They also discuss the minimum age requirements for river cruising and the range of entertainment options available to keep youngsters engaged. Meal selections tailored for younger palates are also covered, emphasizing the growing trend of multi-generational cruising. Barb and Neil share their top itinerary recommendations, touching on unique experiences like Adventures By Disney and the Christmas Markets. Towards the end, they provide valuable tips on booking early and reveal their future travel plans. Tune in for expert insights and inspiration for planning your next family river cruise adventure. #askarealtravelexpert #amawaterways #rivercruise Contact: Barb Chamberlain Email: bchamberlain@dt.com Phone: 519‑670‑4448 Contact Real Travel Experts: questions@realtravelexperts.com https://realtravelexperts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RealTravelExperts/ https://www.instagram.com/realtravelexperts/ Images & Video Credits Zambezi Queen and Safari Images: Courtesy of AmaWaterways and ZQ Collection by Mantis. AmaWaterways Images & Clips Courtesy of AmaWaterways Uniworld Images & Clips Courtesy of Uniworld Adventures by Disney Images & Clips Courtesy of Disney Corp Tauck Images & Clips Courtesy of Tauck 00:00 Introduction 00:15 Special Guest Barb Chamberlain 01:17 River cruise lines that are family friendly 03:17 Why did AmaWaterways offer family cruising? 04:59 AmaWaterways staterooms - triples, quads, adjoining 05:56 Minimum age to river cruise (by law) 06:45 Entertainment 08:20 Meal selection for youngsters 09:21 Growing trend for multi-generational cruising 10:03 Best itineraries 11:10 Adventures By Disney 13:39 Barb and Neil's recommendations 16:54 AmaMagna 18:23 Book early 19:11 Contacting Barb 19:47 Barb & Neil's future travels RTE Travel Talk does not endorse any of their guests' products or services. The opinions of the guests may or may not reflect those of the host and RTE Travel Talk.