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Best Cruise Lines for Families Royal Caribbean vs Norwegian. What you NEED TO KNOW!

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Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean okay why would that be Kathy they are truly uh the leader in family cruising vacations

Norwegian has their freestyle they've always had it there's three restaurants that are considered main dining they're included in your fair

Royal Caribbean the ships are the destination yes absolutely Norwegian is about destinations yes

I think the number one thing about Norwegian is their free at Sea program they brought that into being in 2017

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βœ“Book Alaska a year in advance to get the cabin you want
βœ“Consider two connecting inside cabins for families with teenagers to have two bathrooms
βœ“Work with a travel agent to find the best ship and itinerary for your family

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Deciding between Royal Caribbean and Norwegian β€” Ask what's more important: keeping kids happy or parents happy, and consider dining preferences

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhich cruise line is better for families: Royal Caribbean or Norwegian?
QWhat are the key differences between Royal Caribbean and Norwegian for family cruising?
QHow should families decide between Royal Caribbean and Norwegian?

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Best Cruise Lines for Families, Royal Caribbean vs Norwegian. What you NEED TO KNOW! Travel expert Kathy Schmauss of Cruise Holidays of Viera joins Ken to discuss the differences between family cruising as it pertains to Royal Caribbean and Norwegian cruise lines. Kathy gives her views, advice and cruise tips for families trying to decide between these two great cruise lines offering family friendly cruises. Trying to decide which are the best cruises for families and best cruise ships for families can be daunting. Kathy details a wealth of great family cruise tips, from choosing the best stateroom, to meeting your family's needs, to which cruise line does kids' entertainment best, and comparing the services available for younger children. All of this. plus a review of the promotions and what you need to know about how each line classifies the age groups for kids especially when you are looking for the best cruise for teens. Contact Real Travel Experts: questions@realtravelexperts.com https://realtravelexperts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RealTravelExperts/ https://www.instagram.com/realtravelexperts/ Contact Cruise Holidays of Kathy: kathycruises03@gmail.com Cruise Holidays of Viera Website: https://justcruisinviera.com/ Image & Video Credits: Images & Video clips courtesy of Royal Caribbean International and Norwegian Cruise Lines 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. 00:00 Introducing Today's Topic 00:16 Our special guest, Kathy Schmauss 01:07 Which cruise line is her #1 choice for families? 02:55 Are there line ups for activities on RCL? 03:30 Comparison of itineraries RCI vs NCL 06:01 Comparison of the ships RCI vs NCL 09:52 Advice for a family of 4 re staterooms 11:04 Are there adult-only areas on the ships? 12:31 Kids menus - are there any available? 12:50 Are families welcome at specialty dining? 13:01 Kids' programs and services 16:17 How do you decide which cruise line is best for a family? 19:43 Drink packages & pricing Norwegian vs Royal Caribbean 21:29 Fare Promotions NCL vs RCI 23:15 Norwegian Bliss to Alaska 24:31 Pricing tips for families 26:11 How far in advance do you need to book for peak seasons? 26:55 Kathy's final advice on booking your family cruise 27:52 How to contact Kathy 28:18 Upcoming adventures for Kathy