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Family and Friends

Anything but Your Average Reunion

Escape the rut of long car rides, crowded amusement parks, unpredictable weather, and bored children. Cruises offer something for all of your family and friends with a wide assortment of activities, both onboard and onshore. Let “Are we there yet?” be a thing of the past!

“Cruise, anyone?” Anything but your standard reunion with friends and family, cruises offer something for your entire group with a wide assortment of activities, both onboard and onshore.

There is no better way to strengthen your bond than to encounter new experiences together. Explore enticing ports and participate in fun activities onboard. Plan special dinners, celebrations and events to bring everyone together and create a lifetime of memories.

Theme cruises like these offer unique opportunities to sail with fellow passengers who share your affinity for a certain activity or interest. You can join in the fun with other like-minded passengers who share your particular passion or pursuit – whether it’s time with your family and friends or any other interest or theme.

From time to time, we showcase specific kinds of family and friends cruises in our Featured Cruise Themes section. If you want to automatically receive a monthly e-postcard that will feature a particular family and friends cruise or for that matter other theme cruises, click on the Cruise Theme of the Month box on the right. Or simply come back to our website to see which cruise theme is being showcased as this month’s pick.

Whether in the Atlantic or the South Pacific, or anywhere in between, you can be sure that you will reconnect with your family and friends with an experience unlike any other!

The Perfect Setting

Bond with your family and friends in the luxurious setting enjoyed by the grandparents and in the exciting atmosphere desired by the younger generation. Cruise ships offer the perfect setting with numerous activities that will make every member of the family, no matter if they are nine or eighty-nine.

Bring your family and friends closer together while experiencing the unexpected and the new. Explore enticing ports of call. Sit on deck together, watching the sunset, talking about the day or planning for tomorrow. Plan special dinners, celebrations and events to bring everyone together and create a lifetime of memories.

Do you enjoy spending time with your family and friends, but just for short periods of time? Planning reunions with your family and friends onboard a cruise ship ensures the perfect blend of together and of alone time. Plan special times during the day for everyone to get together, such as dinner, and then head out on your own or in small groups.

Activities for Everyone

Each cruise offers a menu, activities and a variety of entertainment that is designed to suit every family member from kids to grandparents. With activities aimed at each individual or designed to entertain the entire group, you can rest assured that you will never hear a sigh of boredom!

Childhood Exploration

Kids can explore the world in an exciting, meaningful way. Those who decide to bring their children and grandchildren along for the adventure can be sure that there will be plenty to keep their attention. Young travelers will enjoy all kinds of exciting, interactive activities from whale watching in Alaska to learning to draw aquatic animals in the South Pacific to playing with Russian dolls in the Baltic.

Unique, ground-breaking programs introduce young travelers and their families to extraordinary natural wonders, aiming to give young participants direct, hands-on experiences and knowledge. Explore coral reefs, hike rainforest trails and visit ancient Polynesian temples. This is the adventure of a lifetime!

Adult Indulgence

Adults can enjoy everything from enrichment classes to duty free shopping. Need an afternoon away? Try a relaxing massage in the spa! Shop for that exclusive gift or find something for yourself. Learn a new language or the art of preparing culinary delights. The possibilities are endless to ensure that this is a dream vacation, for everyone!

Follow The Fish

Victoria, Canada to Port Renfrew | September to September | 4 Nights

On the Union Jack  (Tugboat) | Operated by Westwind Tugboat Adventures

Westwind Tugboat Adventures "follows the fish" to enjoy world class salmon and halibut fishing on British Columbia's beautiful Inside Passage to Alaska. Experience wilderness fishing with the advantage of mobility.

Anchor in a quiet cove on the fishing grounds at Langara Island, Prince Rupert and Bella Bella during…

Follow The Fish

Victoria, Canada to Port Renfrew | September to September | 4 Nights

On the Parry (Tugboat) | Operated by Westwind Tugboat Adventures

Westwind Tugboat Adventures "follows the fish" to enjoy world class salmon and halibut fishing on British Columbia's beautiful Inside Passage to Alaska. Experience wilderness fishing with the advantage of mobility.

Anchor in a quiet cove on the fishing grounds at Langara Island, Prince Rupert and Bella Bella during…

Follow the Fish - Langara Island

Masset to Masset | May to June | 6 Nights

On the Parry (Tugboat) | Operated by Westwind Tugboat Adventures

Westwind Tugboat Adventures "follows the fish" to enjoy world class salmon and halibut fishing on British Columbia's beautiful Inside Passage to Alaska. Experience wilderness fishing with the advantage of mobility.

Anchor in a quiet cove on the fishing grounds at Langara Island, Prince Rupert and Bella Bella during…

Follow the Fish - Langara Island

Masset to Masset | May to June | 6 Nights

On the Union Jack  (Tugboat) | Operated by Westwind Tugboat Adventures

Westwind Tugboat Adventures "follows the fish" to enjoy world class salmon and halibut fishing on British Columbia's beautiful Inside Passage to Alaska. Experience wilderness fishing with the advantage of mobility.

Anchor in a quiet cove on the fishing grounds at Langara Island, Prince Rupert and Bella Bella during…

Follow the Fish - Prince Rupert

Prince Rupert to Prince Rupert | July to July | 6 Nights

On the Parry (Tugboat) | Operated by Westwind Tugboat Adventures

Westwind Tugboat Adventures "follows the fish" to enjoy world class salmon and halibut fishing on British Columbia's beautiful Inside Passage to Alaska. Experience wilderness fishing with the advantage of mobility.

Anchor in a quiet cove on the fishing grounds at Langara Island, Prince Rupert and Bella Bella during…

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