From getting into an executive Southampton airport taxi to swimming in pools on the cruise ship—cruising in England can be a fun trip for the entire family. However, the trip can easily go south and spoil the fun if you’re not careful. Here are five tips to make the most out of a day on a cruise ship with kids. Happy cruising!
1- Choose a Family-Friendly Cruise Ship
Not all cruise ships are good for a family trip. Some cruise lines are even adult-only that don’t allow kids. When looking for a cruise ship, ensure they cater to families and kids. Family-friendly cruise ships have more activities catered to kids. These cruise lines also have various safety measures for children.
2- Don’t Overplan Your Trip
It’s natural for adults to plan everything they’re going to do on a cruise trip. However, planning is setting yourself up for disappointment when you’re with children. Instead of mapping out everything you want to do, choose a cruise ship with lots of activities for kids. Let your kids decide what they want to do and roll with it.
3- Remember to Take Sun Protection With You
Southampton isn’t the sunniest place in the world, but you’ll still be wise to use sun protection. You need sun protection during the day regardless of whether you can see the sun. This is because high-frequency light is more likely to get scattered by the sky—this is why the sky looks blue. UVA and UVB rays have even higher frequencies than blue light. This means that your skin is exposed to UV light from the entire sky, not just from the sun directly.
UV can cause sunburn and ruin the cruise for you. These high-energy rays also cause skin ageing and can even lead to skin cancer. Remember to take sunscreen with an SPF of at least 40 and a PA+++ rating.
4- Teach Your Kids The Rules Of Cruising
As an adult, you probably know better than not to litter in the ocean. You’re also probably not going to enter crew-only rooms on the ship—but your kids don’t know any of this. Teach your kids what’s okay to do on the cruise ship before going on the trip; they embarrass you in front of other families. The UK government also updated its guidelines for health safety on cruises. Please take a good look at it and ensure you and your kids follow it to the letter.
5- Book Professional Cruise Port Transfers
When is it ever easy to get to places in time when you have kids? If you’re not there in time, the cruise ship will leave without you. You can trust Go Comfort to get you from the airport to the port.
At Go Comfort, we provide executive taxis in Southampton to destinations across the UK. We also offer our taxis in Hampshire. Book a taxi for cruise transfers in Southampton and give your cruise a luxurious start!