By Kirstin N. Fuller
Summer’s here and the kids will be out of school sooner than you can blink!
Before you cart them off to summer camp or off to Grandma’s house, maybe you should squeeze in a family vacation? What better way to spend quality time with the family and create a few summer memories than on a cruise – a Royal Caribbean Cruise?
Royal Caribbean International has partnered with DreamWorks Animation for the DreamWorks Experience aboard select Royal Caribbean’s luxury ships. Set sail with Royal Caribbean & DreamWorks Animation and have a funtastic vacation filled with your favorite character from Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda and more. Your little cruiser will enjoy tableside visits by characters during meals, story time, and dance parties as part of the Adventure Ocean Youth Program. Kids will also love the daily Character Parade with everyone’s favorite DreamWorks movie characters.
Give your kids the vacation of the summer with the “˜Pandamonium Package.’ Just in time for the release of “Kung Fu Panda 2″ (in theaters May 26th), this special package includes a pets and sea plush pal, Coca Cola fountain package, cupcakes from the Cupcake Cupboard and an 8×10 photo with Po or another DreamWorks character. ¹ Cruisers who purchase this package will also enjoy the special treat of watching “Kung Fu Panda 2″ in the ships 3D theater! ²
In addition to having dinner with Shrek, Fiona and Po everyday you can also enjoy pool games, climbing the 30 ft. rock wall, glacier trekking, ice skating and trying to surf on the exclusive FlowRider surf simulator. While the kids are off on their adventure Moms & Dads can enjoy a day at the spa or a shore excursion/ tour by private car/van. ³
What’s included in your cruise package price? Meals in the main dining room, buffet dining, and meals ordered through room service are all included in your cruise package. Also included in the price are your (shipboard) entertainment, accommodations, access to the state of the art fitness center and the Adventure Ocean Youth Program. Soda and alcoholic beverages are extra. An unlimited soda package is also available for purchase.
First time cruisers or returning guests, Royal Caribbean has the perfect cruise for you and your family. Royal Caribbean also offers 3 night Bahamas cruises (from Miami for $214 per person, double occupancy) or weekend getaways.
For more information on cruise packages, please visit: www.royalcaribbean.com or call 1-866-562-7625. Packages can also be booked thru certified vacation planners by calling 1-888-710-7692.
Remember Royal Caribbean is the only cruise line that lets you get your vacation on “...Donkey Style!
Happy Cruising!
–The Travelin Diva (Kirstin N. Fuller of Reservations Travel Guide)
* Prices are per person based on double occupancy
* Royal Caribbean reserves the right to impose a fuel surcharge if the price of fuel/oil exceeds $65 per barrel.
¹For package limitations please visit the website. The Pandamonium package can not be booked online.
² Packages must be booked by May 31st with valid sailing in June, July and August.
³Shore excursions/tours require a separate fee.