
Crouch said that pictures of large, sleek cruise ships tend to give the impression that all cruise ships are the same. “Not at all true. Ships come in all sizes, shapes and designs – sometimes to accommodate type of cruise, and sometimes to accommodate the waters they navigate,” she said. “For example, some river cruises may be limited to 100 or so passengers, where some Caribbean and trans-Atlantic cruise ships can carry over 5,000. There are even themed cruises.
The last 10-15 years has seen a large increase in family cruise vacations. “Some of the cruise lines focus on only family cruises,” said Crouch. “They’ve done a good job of developing fun experiences for moms and dads and children of all ages – and helping families to connect through their cruise experience.”