By , Cruise Specialist | December 30, 2019 ( Comments)
Who Should Take a 2020 Christmas Cruise?
Grandparents, adult couples, and parents with kids all have different ideas about what makes a perfect Christmas. Cruise vacations are ideal for families that contain all of the above who want to get together but may not necessarily want to spend every waking moment together. The beauty of a cruise is being so easy for all family members to visit when they want to see each other, and being just as easy for everyone to go their own way when they need time to recuperate.
Christmas cruises are also great for adult couples who do not have big families but who may want to watch other people enjoying Christmas. That being said, however, we do not recommend a Christmas cruise for single people looking to meet other single people to celebrate with. Christmas cruises are largely booked by family groups, so there is no guarantee that you will meet another single person looking for a new friend.
What Can You Expect on the Best Christmas Cruises in 2020?
In general, you can expect extravagant decorations, caroling, arts & crafts, special character experiences for the kids and plenty of good cheer for people of all ages. And here are just a few examples of what to expect onboard from some of the top cruise lines:
Carnival Cruise Line has the real Grinch onboard through their partnership with the Dr. Seuss characters and books. If Mr. Grinch can get in the spirit of "Grinchmas" (as they call it) so can you! The Grinch will be making surprise appearances throughout your vacation. If you don't catch him, catch his live Christmas show and character breakfast.
Royal Caribbean is offering the Adventure Ocean (youth program) crafts workshops where kids get to make their own ornaments. Then they can curl up to listen to Santa's elves read their favorite classic Christmas stories. Finally, Shrek, Fiona, Alex the Lion and other DreamWorks characters will don their Christmas finest for photo opportunities, character breakfasts, and more memorable moments throughout the cruise.
Princess Cruises promises snow in the atrium of your decorated Princess ship, no matter where you are sailing (even in the Caribbean). Meet Santa Claus while you enjoy the Yuletide Carolers singing classic Christmas tunes onboard. You won't miss out on traditional Christmas activities either as you sip on eggnog and/or build your own gingerbread house or ornament ( and maybe even win a prize). And finally, feast on a delicious Christmas dinner of roast turkey or goose.
Tipping on a 2020 Christmas Cruise: The Crew
We also want to point out something else that is important. While many guests have mile-high expectations for Christmas, the minds of many crew members can be the metaphorical "million miles away." Don&'t forget, it is also the Christmas season for the crew – who will not be going home to their own families when their shift is over.
So, it is never a bad idea to do something special for your room steward or waiter/waitress. They may not even celebrate Christmas, but all of the festivities will certainly remind them of similar holidays with their own families.
To book the best Christmas cruises in 2020, contact us today!
