Looking for a great deal on your next family getaway? Book a cruise – it's the very best value in family vacations. Setting sail with the family is the convenient and economical way to see the world together. You'll visit multiple destinations in a single voyage, and today's cruise ships are chock-full of family-friendly features. There's the exciting stuff – spiral waterslides onboard Carnival's "Fun Ships®," the chance for children to meet their favorite characters on a Disney Cruise Line adventure, or bungee trampolines and interactive splash decks aboard select ships in Royal Caribbean's innovative fleet.

Then there's the practical stuff adults rely on so they can enjoy themselves without worry – babysitting services, activities supervised by highly qualified staff, and award-winning programs that entertain and educate young passengers at sea and in port. Highlights include talent shows and treasure hunts (Camp Carnival), teens-only lounges and shore excursions (Carnival's Club O2), and hands-on art projects and science experiments (Royal Caribbean's Adventure Ocean® Youth Program).