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Planning a family cruise with your kids is a great way to encourage family bonding and cruise ships are going the extra mile to cater to children of all ages, offering a host of interesting activities and education specific programs. There are approximately over 60 cruise lines to choose from and finding the best cruise line for kids can be a bit daunting.

You will need to consider the ages of your children and explore the activity options that the cruise lines offer. Ask your kids what will really interest them on a cruise; even children have ideas of their own on what is needed in their opinions to make the cruise trip a success.

In selecting the best cruise line for kids you will need to be aware that cruise companies have come a long way from where they first started and choosing the best cruise line for kids can be quite complicated. Cruise lines have different itineraries and some are best suited for infants, some for teenagers and some for the pre-teens. Ships also differ greatly from one another and it is always advisable to book on a newer one when taking the kids along.

If you have very small children check on cruise lines that offer professional baby sitting so that mom and dad can have some down time. If you have to spend the entire cruise running after the kids and the closest you get to the pool is distant glances, you will not be best pleased.

Most cruise lines are adopting the method of dividing children into age groups of 3-5 year olds, 6-8 year olds, 9-12 year olds and teenagers with age group specific activities. This is a definite step up from when 3-8 year olds used to be lumped together. Choose a line that has this option in place.

If you have teenagers, choose a line that has teenage oriented programs and facilities; teens get restless and a good way to use up all that excess hyper energy is to choose a line that provides, ice skating, roller blading, rock climbing, miniature golf and whatever your teenagers like. These activities are always in addition to the pool and the ball games that are a part of the ship's activities list.

You should choose a line that offers family suites so that your children can be near you; this is more applicable for the people with small children who need watching. Stateroom designs provide for family accommodation that will be convenient for you.

Check on the entertainment offered in terms of television channels and on board movie shows. Your children will definitely want some screen time and will also hate to miss out on their favorite shows.

Go for the lines that offer programs sponsored or created with leading companies like Fischer Price and Crayola. They usually have excellent programs and equipment for children.

One of the most important things that you need to check up on is the dining options available for kids. All children love to eat and all that fresh air will give them a huge appetite ergo it is very essential that the cruise line you choose dishes up their favorite foods rather than stuff they just don't want to acknowledge exists.