If you’re planning for a trip to Egypt and have done some basic research, chances are high that you have planned for an Egypt Nile Cruise ride.
Cruising along the Nile River is no doubt a vacation option for the whole family. It is not just about a ship, it’s about a vacation experience that offers so many unique options and choices. Here are some tips to plan family-friendly vacation on Nile Cruise:
Make Sure To Structure Program For The Children
Your Nile Cruise trip will be more or less different when you’re with kids than when you’re a single traveller or travelling with your spouse. Kids (generally 10 years and younger) always call for special attention and demand the different set of activities to do. Fail to do so, and you might see spending all your time looking after them. So to save yourself for this, inquire about kid-centric activities available in the cruise and structure them with the likes and dislikes of your kids.
If You Have Young Children, Look For A Line With Cartoon Characters Onboard.
To keep the young children (again 10 and younger) busy and entertained, popular cartoon characters should be on the deck. These cartoon characters have formed a deep emotional connection with the kids of that age group and they will always be energized and excited to travel with them. Believe it or not, it’ll take a huge load off of you so you can spend your time on sightseeing.
If You're Travelling With Babies, Choose A Ship With An Onboard Nursery
Babies are undoubtedly the cutest thing on the planet but sometimes can become the last thing you’d want on a cruise trip. Due to their sensitive nature and temperament, they always seek either attention or sleep. So to provide them with both, it’s better to have a nursery and babysitting facility onboard on a cruise deck.
Don't Be Naive When Travelling With Teens
While you may think that you only need to take care of the youngest ones and teens and grownups will take care of themselves, but that might not be the case. Teens usually are into video games, indoor sports, and their own hobby-related activities. So you have to check for the same as well.
If You Have Both Teens And Grownups, Then Look For Both Youth Programs And Babysitting.
When you have both, you invariably have to take care of both of them. So youth programs and babysitting should always be there on the same cruise.
Choose A Cruise With Plentiful Pools And Water Play Areas
Pools and water play areas provide a refreshing experience for tourists onboard. The pool should be present preferably in the top deck where there is a maximum amount of sunshine and the view is great all around. Sitting by the poolside, your whole family can witness the marvels of Egypt.
Look For Cruise Ships With Additional Family Activities
While the aforementioned list of activities should be more than enough, every other additional activity present on a cruise ship will act as a bonus. Specialized activities like cooking, dance, yoga classes, mini movie theatres, spa parlour, and other infotainment activities will keep you busier.
Seek Out Family-Friendly Evening Entertainment
After the sun sets down, things to see will come to a halt. Thus, it is imperative to have some family-friendly evening activities on the deck. This may include fire show, traditional shows, belly dancing etc. This ensures that Nile river cruise fun goes on into the night.
Check For The Family-Friendly Dining Option Onboard
Dining is something which keeps the family together on all occasion. So check out for the dining space provided on the Nile cruise ship and see whether it is in the cabin or in a hall. Dining on the deck under the clear sky is also a preferred option.
Choose A Ship With Family-Focused Cabins And Suites
Cabins and suites are where you’ll be spending most of the time as a family. So needless to say it should be big enough to accommodate your whole family and cater to each member.
Find The Cruise Size That Works For You And Your Kids
For some group, size of the cruise matters too. So while picking a cruise operator to travel with, keep an eye on the dimension of the ship and check if it is spacious enough for you.
Pick A Family-Friendly Itinerary
Itineraries form the backbone of the Egypt Nile Cruise trip. So the things you’re planning to see in the cruise trip should be the overlap of every member’s bucket list. Or at least it should cover each member’s wishful places.
The whole of Egypt is filled with numerous ancient architectures, most of them situated along the Nile River. After the cruise trip, you can explore Egypt in more details as you visit the inner part of Egypt. To book a complete Egypt tour package or just the Nile River Cruise tour package, contact Egypt Online Tours today!