5 Reasons You Need to Take a Family Cruise for the Holidays

1. Flexibility. If you haven't noticed, the holiday season can put stress on a family, especially gathering the entire crew together under one roof. But what if your roof covered up to 220,000-tons of real estate?

And what if under that roof, the only stress-inducing task would be deciding how to fit in an entire boatload of fun? Cruise ships offer a flexibility you just cannot find anywhere else. Take your pick from a wide-range of accommodations, entertainment venues, dining rooms and fun-filled options for all?young or old, male or female, laid-back or nit-pick.

Taking a family cruise is perfect for multi-generational families. You can spend as much time together as you'd like, but there is a space or a spot just for you when you need 'me-time'.

2. Rest for the weary. The holidays are full of warmth and tradition, but they are also full of dishes, and laundry, and planning, and shopping. There is no true downtime. Families that embark on a holiday cruise vacation, oh they don't have to worry about all of that! They are fed from a well-stocked kitchen, provided freshly pressed clothing from laundry service, have a plethora of holiday-themed activities to choose from in their daily planner, and a gift shop right onboard for any last minute surprises. In short, they are pampered!

3. Good for your health. Cruising during the holidays can lower your blood pressure and eliminate stress (not to mention tone your muscles with the state-of-the-art fitness centers that are available at no extra cost). Get a mental break while you indulge in a hot stone massage in the spa, play Marco Polo in the pool, watch a movie with the family under the stars, and order in from the room service menu. Getting away from it all is a proven health booster, especially to a warm and sunny cruise destination.

4. Good for your wallet. There are so many cruise ships and itineraries to choose from, you can find a holiday cruise to fit any budget. Plus, all of your accommodations, meals, youth programs, and entertainment onboard are included in your cruise fare.

5. Gift of time. A cruise to a number of exotic destinations aboard a floating resort - pretty nice gift, right? Right. But—more importantly—it is a gift that presents your family with something priceless...memories to cherish for a lifetime.