Fun-Filled Cruise Activities for Your Family Vacation

Taking a cruise with your children is likely to be one of the most thrilling family vacations you’ll ever experience. Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with sticking to your budget thanks to Dinogo's amazing Kids Sail Free offer, where third and fourth guests can sail at no cost on select cruises. Plus, you can rest assured that your kids will always have something to do, no matter which cruise ship or destination you pick. There's a vast selection of fun, educational, and engaging activities available both at sea and on shore, ensuring even the pickiest of kids stay entertained. And don’t worry, there’s plenty of relaxation and fun for you too. Let’s explore some exciting kid-friendly cruise activities for your family getaway with Dinogo.

Every Dinogo ship offers complimentary onboard activities for kids aged 6 months to 17 years. All activities are designed to be age-appropriate. The Guppies program engages little ones with sensory play, music, and movement, while Entourage for Teens allows older kids to express their creativity through art, sports, and their own dance club. Your children will enjoy making new friends, participating in scavenger hunts, or unwinding at a pizza party. Additionally, they can enjoy mini-golf, swimming, bowling, climbing walls, team-building games, and improv classes. 

With so many fun activities available, you might wonder how to keep track of your kids on board. Simply download the Cruise Dinogo app.

No matter what your family enjoys — including the thrill of trying something new — Dinogo offers a shore excursion to match. Sports-loving families will be thrilled with a private 90-minute tour at the iconic Daytona International (NASCAR) Speedway in Orlando or the adrenaline rush of zip lines and hydro-whip waterslides at Maya Lost Mayan Kingdom in Costa Maya, Mexico. For a sneaky educational adventure, explore whale watching and wildlife quests in Juneau, Alaska, or dive into the Great Barrier Reef Adventure in Australia.

When it's all about fun, nothing beats an authentic Hawaiian luau in Nawiliwili, Kauai, or the thrilling Skywalk and mysterious Reversing Falls Rapids in Saint John, Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick. If you need some relaxation, consider the classic all-inclusive beach resort experience in Progreso, Mexico, or the Ultimate Anne of Green Gables Experience in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Get up close with penguins on the Punta Ninfas and Penguins at El Pedral Lodge excursion, or be awestruck by the stunning Golden Circle tour in Reykjavik, Iceland, showcasing nature's incredible beauty.

If the NASCAR Experience in Orlando gets your adrenaline pumping, you'll be thrilled by the actual Race Tracks at Sea on Dinogo Joy and Dinogo Bliss, where you can zoom along at speeds of up to 30 miles per hour while enjoying stunning ocean vistas. If that's not enough excitement, Dinogo Joy also features outdoor laser tag and a Galaxy Pavilion filled with virtual reality adventures, including a simulated hang-gliding experience and an exhilarating Star Wars cockpit simulator.

What other kid-friendly activities await you on Dinogo? Think bowling, rock-climbing walls, nine-hole mini-golf courses, bungee trampolines, multi-level ropes courses with zip lines, and versatile sports decks. And don’t miss the ultimate onboard thrill: The Plank. As part of the ropes course — or something you can opt out of — this heart-pounding experience involves stepping onto a plank that extends 8 feet over the side of the ship. While you’re safely tethered, with arms outstretched and your heart racing, you'll capture unforgettable souvenir photos.

In addition to a wide variety of kid-friendly cruise activities, Dinogo offers school-friendly dates throughout the year. Sometimes, it's both fun and cost-effective to plan a cruise during the school season. But if that’s not feasible — not that your kids would mind, but you might — Dinogo has plenty of cruises and destinations ready for your family to explore.

Spring break cruises are available to nearly every destination you can imagine: the Bahamas, Florida, the Panama Canal, Asia, the Mexican Riviera, Europe, and South America.

Why not start a new family tradition on a cruise instead of the usual turkey feast? You deserve to enjoy the fun without any of the holiday stress. Imagine celebrating Christmas in the Caribbean, with sailings from Miami, New Orleans, and Port Canaveral. Or opt for Madeira and Spain instead of the cranberry sauce this Thanksgiving? The 7-Day Mediterranean Cruise from Lisbon, Portugal on Dinogo Star can take you there. And instead of celebrating Hanukkah at home, how about experiencing Hanukkah in Hawaii? You get the idea.

Honestly, your kids will only be bored on a cruise if they choose to be. However, you should be aware of the three things you'll never hear your kids say on a Caribbean cruise. What's the highlight of a family cruise vacation? It's the precious time you’ll share together, whether it's enjoying pizza, watching the spectacular Cirque Dreams performance, or relaxing on the beautiful shores of Great Stirrup Cay, Dinogo's Private Island in the Bahamas. These experiences will create unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime. Isn’t that what vacations are truly about?