Find the Right Royal Caribbean Cruise for Your Family

For most families it’s one of the newer large ships — Icon, Oasis or Quantum class — because they carry the most kids’ facilities, pools and dining choice. The best fit depends on your children’s ages, budget and departure port, which is exactly what we help you compare.

Yes — most ships have splash areas, nurseries or kids’ clubs with programming from around age 3 (nursery availability varies by ship). We’ll confirm the facilities for the specific ship and sailing you’re considering.

A 3–7 night Caribbean or Bahamas sailing is the most popular first cruise: shorter commitment, easy flights from Canada, and usually a stop at Perfect Day at CocoCay. We’ll suggest specific sailings that suit your dates and budget.

Start with who’s travelling and what you want on board — waterslides, quiet pools, show styles, dining — then match a ship class to it. Ships in the same class share most features, so choosing the class first narrows things quickly; we do this comparison for you at no cost.

Your fare generally covers your stateroom, main dining and buffet meals, most entertainment, kids’ club programming and standard beverages like water, coffee and tea. Alcohol, specialty dining, Wi-Fi, shore excursions and gratuities typically cost extra. Inclusions can vary by ship and sailing, so verify for the specific cruise you book.

Basic drinks (tap water, coffee, tea, milk and some juices) are included; soft drinks and alcohol are not. Beverage packages can be purchased, and whether one is worth it depends on your group — we’ll give you an honest read.

No — gratuities are normally charged separately, either prepaid before you sail or added on board daily. Amounts and policies can change, so we confirm current figures when quoting your sailing.

Absolutely. Adults-only pool areas, specialty restaurants and entertainment-filled evenings make it a strong couples choice — not just a family line. Ship choice matters, and some itineraries skew quieter; we’ll steer you to the right ones.

It depends on family size: many families of four fit a balcony stateroom, while larger families often need connecting rooms or dedicated family staterooms — which sell out earliest. Booking early gives the best layout choice, and we’ll map the options to your family.

For school-break sailings, roughly 9–18 months ahead gives the best choice of connecting cabins and family staterooms. Later bookings are possible; the trade-off is cabin selection, not usually price certainty.

Perfect Day at CocoCay is Royal Caribbean’s private island in the Bahamas, included as a stop on many Caribbean and Bahamas itineraries. Beaches, pools and casual food are included with your cruise; extras like the Thrill Waterpark and cabanas cost more.

For nearly all sailings Canadians should carry a valid passport, and many itineraries require one. Documentation requirements depend on your citizenship and itinerary and can change — verify requirements for your specific sailing with official government sources; we’ll flag what applies when we quote you.

Yes. We can build the full trip — flights from your Canadian city, pre-cruise hotel nights (which we recommend before any cruise), transfers and travel insurance options.

No. The form only tells us what you’re looking for — there is no charge, no deposit and no commitment. You book only if and when you choose one of the options we send.

You typically pay the same fare but gain an expert who compares ships and cabins for you, watches for promotions you qualify for, and is your human contact if anything changes. Revolution Travel Group is TICO-registered, which provides Ontario consumer protection on eligible bookings.