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

Cruise Mummy
Cruise Mummy
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๐Ÿ‘๏ธ 7K views๐Ÿ“… 2 years agoโฑ๏ธ 9:16
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๐Ÿ‘ถ Best for Family (Young Kids)Other ยท Summer ยท 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

โœ“Ask about secret vegan items on the menu
โœ“Book speciality restaurants in advance for ยฃ10 per person
โœ“Consider the buffet for quicker meals with kids

๐Ÿ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Will kids be bored on a cruise for older passengers? โ€” There are water slides, rock climbing, bumper cars, and a kids club with activities
Will kids annoy older guests? โ€” 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

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Port Highlights

Azores4ยฝ Happy Bacon
Top: visiting a pineapple plantation
Portugal3ยฝ Happy Bacon
Southampton2ยฝ Happy Bacon
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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. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Get the latest cruise news, tips and hand-picked deals by email: https://www.cruisemummy.co.uk/subscribe/ ๐Ÿ‘‰Read my cruise blog: https://www.cruisemummy.co.uk ๐Ÿ‘‰ 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 nameโ€™s Jenni and Iโ€™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 youโ€™d like to contact me, my email address is jenni@cruisemummy.co.uk