Family Vacation Ideas and Help for Family Vacations

     According to Cruise Line International Association, family cruising is one of the fastest growing segments of cruising. Cruise ships are going out of their way to make sure accommodations are family-friendly and fun!   

     When choosing a Holland America Line cruise for a family vacation, there’s always something for each member of the family to do — from kids to grandparents — either together or separately.

     Since even the closest families need time apart, a cruise allows the grown-ups to go dancing, take in a show, visit the casino, or sample the ship’s fine dining, while kids can take advantage of Club HAL or teen’s activities.

     Special Family Reunion Program pricing is available on all Holland America Line cruises. The reduced fare group rates are applicable for families booking eight staterooms or more on any cruise and includes the following amenities:

• Special group pricing
• Fountain Soda Card for every member of the family (good for 20 glasses of fountain soda and a souvenir cup)
• One family photo per stateroom
• Lunch for the entire family in the alternative Pinnacle Grill Restaurant

     The Head-of-the-Family Reward is applicable for families booking eight or more staterooms. It includes the amenities listed above plus:

The Club HAL program has been expanded to include ages three to 12 and all ships also have a teen program for ages 13 to 17. Since teens crave a special place to call their own, Holland America Line created The Loft — a teens-only lounge designed to resemble a New York artist’s loft so teens have an adult-free zone to enjoy music, games, movies and “hanging out.” Most ships also feature The Oasis, a teens-only sun deck area.

The Loft

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