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Summer Camps at Sea for Young Ambassadors of the Environment, Budding Environmentalists, Promising Chefs & Culinary Arts Dreamers

Why Taking Your Kids on a Cruise This Summer- And Enrolling them in the Cruise Line Children's Programs- Allows The Whole Family to Have Best of Both Worlds

DETROIT (May 26, 2016) - With family vacation planning underway for the summer, there are decisions to be made Will you have the time - and budget - to plan a vacation for the entire family, plus give your children that "camp" experience that makes for great childhood memories?

The children's programs are more than a babysitting service; they offer activities and programs that give the very best land-based counterparts a run for their money.

Have a budding environmentalist? Paul Gauguin Cruises offers a "unique program that introduces young travelers (ages 9 to 17) to the extraordinary natural wonders of French Polynesia through direct, hands-on, interactive experiences with marine and island ecosystems."

Are you nurturing a Chef? Perhaps your child loves to cook and wants to know more about the culinary arts? Holland America has a Culinary Arts Center for Kids, where children can learn to make breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack items in workshops.

Princess Cruises offers a variety of activities for children aged 3-17, grouped by age. These groups have their own set of age-appropriate activities, often with separate facilities. Princess's larger ships feature sprawling youth centers with indoor and outdoor areas. To make planning simple, a schedule outlining the next day's youth activities is delivered to your cabin each evening.
The line features activities like ice cream and pizza parties, pajama parties and the opportunity to participate in Jr.CHEF at Sea for younger children, and teens have options like hip-hop dance classes, casino nights, mocktails, and special teen-only dinners.
To book a cruise with Princess Cruises, or to find out more about the line, Princess Cruises.

Royal Caribbean offers nursery programs for children and toddlers ages six to thirtysix months. Their programs for children are divided into different age groups, ranging from ages 3-17.
Royal Caribbean is home to the DreamWorks Experience, where young cruisers can experience activities such as story time, dance parties, parades, ice shows and aqua shows with characters from the DreamWorks Animation movies.
Kids and teens can enjoy activities like rock climbing competitions, theme nights, and pool parties into the late evening with extended hours in the Adventure Ocean and teen-only spaces.
To book a cruise with Royal Caribbean, or to find out more about the line, Royal Caribbean Cruises.

Paul Gauguin has a unique program on select sailings- the Ambassadors of the Environment Family Program! It is designed especially for families, and lets parents and children pick and choose from a series of "onboard activities and daily excursions that reveal the natural wonders and rich culture of Polynesia by land and sea. Designed by Jean-Michel Cousteau's Ocean Futures Society, the Ambassadors Program is available to children ages 9 to 17 for a nominal fee. Adults are encouraged to join in for the additional cost of the excursions."
To book a cruise with Paul Gauguin, or to find out more about the line, Paul Gauguin Cruises.
. (Note: most ultra-luxury cruise lines do not offer formal children's programs, so if these lines are a consideration for your family, be sure to read about their children's amenities very carefully.)

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