The 10 best cruise ships for families

Cruise line: Royal Caribbean International

CruiseCritic user review: "The kids' clubs offer a wide array of activities with a great view of the sea." - Cruise Craz Family

Cruise line: Royal Caribbean International

CruiseCritic user review: "The kids always found something that surprised or amazed them." - Miriamd123

Cruise line: Carnival Cruise Line

CruiseCritic user review: "We traveled with two children and a total family of four … The value is really there over other cruise lines." - Rickgrimes

Cruise line: Royal Caribbean International

CruiseCritic user review: "All staff were amazing with our young kids and very patient. We have cruised Royal many times in the past and will continue to do so!" - SherriAdi

Cruise line: Disney Cruise Line

CruiseCritic user review: "Kids loved the 'aqua duck' water slide and pools. Disney movies are constantly being shown at the kid pool area and are fun to watch." - drlindajoy

Cruise line: Royal Caribbean International

CruiseCritic user review: "The onboard entertainment was very good especially the Aqua show ... thoroughly enjoyed by the whole family including our eleven grandchildren, ages ranging from 19 down to 4 years." - Helen Morrow

Cruise line: Princess Cruises

CruiseCritic user review: "All in all we had a great time as a family ... Princess also did a great job helping our 2 elderly family members who needed additional assistance." - sdjaffe

Cruise line: Princess Cruises

CruiseCritic user review: "Ten family members cruised together for the 2nd time ... Dining was superior, as was the entertainment. The boarding and disembarkation process was very smooth and fast." - Madjacksam

Cruise line: Disney Cruise Line

CruiseCritic user review: "Disney does such a great job making your little princes and princesses feel special." - San127

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