6 Family Cruise Deals in the Mediterranean and Caribbean for 2025
Thinking about a family cruise this year? I’ve got six great cruise holidays with Royal Caribbean, MSC and Norwegian Cruise Line to tempt you.
Non-stop entertainment, all meals included in the cost, and the chance to visit multiple destinations on one trip – its no surprise that family cruise holidays are so popular! My children have always loved cruise holidays, from the days when they were little and had a blast in the splash parks, to just last year when they were living their best lives ordering food by the pool via the cruise app! From waterslides to west-end shows, kids clubs to unlimited treats, family cruises offer something for all age groups, young and old.
I have teamed up with Sunway, Ireland’s award-winning cruise specialists, to showcase just a sample of their many family cruise holidays. Sunway, Ireland’s largest Irish owned tour operator, has been booking holidays for Irish holidaymakers for 59 years and they are renowned for their super service both before and during your holiday.
I have listed some of their top family cruise deals below, but you can search all cruise holidays on Sunway.ie or call one of their travel experts on (01) 2311868 to book your cruise holiday by phone.
Mediterranean Family Cruise Deals
Royal Caribbean Brilliance of the Seas – 7 Night Greece, Cyprus & Turkey Cruise
Cruise to Santorini, Rhodes, Cyprus and Turkey on Brilliance of the Seas this summer. This Royal Caribbean ship boasts seven bars and restaurants and nine different dining options! Kids will love the pool deck, rock climbing wall, mini golf and kids clubs, as well as the numerous complimentary treats.
This cruise ship accommodates around 2,500 passengers, less than half the capacity of the new Utopia of the Seas. This makes it an ideal choice for first-time family cruisers seeking a more intimate and relaxed cruising experience.
Price of €1419 per person includes return flights to Athens, airport transfers, checked baggage and a seven-night cruise with meals and entertainment included, based on two adults and two children in July. Check with Sunway for alternative dates, durations or for larger / smaller parties.
MSC Seaview – 7 Night Spain, France & Italy Cruise
I had the pleasure of cruising on MSC Seaview many years ago and loved its wide open spaces and great family facilities. It was refurbished just last year and offers endless fun for children of all ages, including baby care, kids and teen clubs, a multi-storey waterpark, two full-size bowling alleys, a zipline, splash park, and Lego themed play areas for little ones.
Adults are well catered for too with 10 restaurants, 16 bars and lounges and the famous MSC Aurea Spa. This fabulous Mediterranean cruise visits Cannes, Rome and Majorca, as well as the Italian Riviera which is the gateway to visit Tuscany and the Cinque Terre.
Price of €1499 per person includes return flights to Barcelona, airport transfers, checked baggage and a seven-night cruise in a balcony cabin on a Full Board Fanstastica basis with tips and entertainment included. This is based on two adults and two children departing in June. Check with Sunway for alternative dates, durations or for larger / smaller parties.
Norwegian Breakaway – 9 Night Spain, France & Italy Cruise
Norwegian Breakaway is one of NCL’s larger ships and has a huge choice of activities, bars and restaurants on board. Kids will love the multi-level sports complex and the Aqua Park which boast the fastest waterslides at sea. And, if you are feeling brave you can even Walk The Plank, which extends 8 feet over the side of the ship!
Adults will love the high-tech theatre, choice of dining options and luxury Spa, as well as the quarter-mile oceanfront promenade called The Waterfront, which has plenty of places to soak up the ocean views.
This ground-breaking cruise ship with Starlink WiFi will bring you from Barcelona to Cannes, Rome, Naples, Livorno ( for Tuscany or Cinque Terre ) Sicily, Ibiza and Majorca over 9 glorious days!
Price of €1895 per person includes flights, baggage and cruise on a full board basis with meals, entertainment and gratuities included, based on two adults and two children departing in July. You can add on a premium drinks package, WiFi, speciality dining and shore excursion credit for €349 per adult. Check with Sunway for alternative dates, durations or for larger / smaller parties.
Family Caribbean Cruise Deals
MSC Meraviglia – 8 Night New York & Caribbean Cruise
A trip to New York, the Kennedy Space Centre and the Bahamas – this is without a doubt a bucket list family holiday! Let the kids be mesmerised by New York’s neon lights and real life movie set, as you will overnight here before your seven-night cruise.
Stops in Port Canaveral, where you can visit the Kennedy Space Centre, followed by a cruise to the Bahamas with a stop at Ocean Cay, MSC’s private marine reserve, will surely be days to remember. You will return to New York where you can opt to extend your stay, or take the return flight home as per itinerary.
When you are at sea the kids will love the Polar Aquapark, bowling alley and kids clubs, as well as a splash park and Lego themed play areas for little ones.
Price for flights, overnight hotel stay in New York, and seven-night cruise with meals and entertainment included is €999 per person, based based on two adults and two children departing in May. Check with Sunway for alternative dates, durations or for larger / smaller parties.
Norwegian Aqua – 10 Night Orlando Stay & Caribbean Cruise
Cruise the Caribbean on Norwegian Cruise Line’s brand new ship, Norwegian Aqua. I will have the pleasure of sailing on her in March and she is expected to be spectacular! This ground-breaking ship will have one-of-its-kind experiences like the new Aqua Slidecoaster, as well as boasting to be the most spacious new cruise ship at sea.
This cruise deal includes a three-night pre-cruise stay in Orlando followed by a seven-night cruise from Port Canaveral to St Thomas, British Virgin Islands, Dominican Republic and Norwegian’s private island in the Bahamas, Great Stirrup Cay.
Price for flights, checked baggage, three-night Orlando stay and seven-night cruise with meals, gratuities and entertainment included is €1679 per person based on two adults and two children departing in May. Add on the premium drinks package, WiFi, speciality dining and shore excursion credit for €239 per adult. Check with Sunway for alternative dates, durations or for larger / smaller parties.
Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas – 10 Night Orlando Stay & Caribbean Cruise for October Mid Term
Plan ahead and enjoy the thrills of Orlando with a Caribbean cruise for the October mid term break. This super deal includes a four-night stay in the theme park capital of the world, where you can visit the brand new Universal theme park – Epic Universe.
A six night Caribbean cruise visiting Royal Caribbean’s private island, Perfect Day at Coco Cay, as well as stops in Nassau and Labadee will be your reward after busy days in Orlando. When you are at sea kids will love Royal Caribbean’s trio of waterslides, as well as top class shows, ice skating, movies by the pool and kids clubs.
Price for flights, checked baggage, four-night Orlando stay and a six-night cruise with meals, entertainment and gratuities is €1239 per person, departing 21st October. Check with Sunway for alternative dates, durations or for larger / smaller parties.
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I hope my family cruise deals from Ireland will help you plan a cruise holiday soon. Prices are correct at the time of issue but are subject to change. This post was sponsored by Sunway.
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