Baby-sitting
Children’s clubs
Carer facilities for the disabled
ATM cash machines
Concierge
Laundry and dry cleaning

What baby-sitting services and children’s clubs are offered onboard?

Most child-friendly cruise lines have extensive kids’ clubs that are divided into various age groups with some taking children from 6 months upwards (some even take infants as young as 3 months). More often than not, these cruise lines offer crèches or baby-sitting services although these may be offered at an additional cost. A number of cruise lines organise junior shore excursions, have early dining times for children and designated pools, restaurants and discos just for kids.

Do cruises cater for disabled people?

Yes - cruising can offer an ideal holiday for people with most types of disabilities. A number of ships have listening device kits, some can cater for dialysis patients, most are able to accommodate special dietary requirements and the larger, newer vessels offer the space required for wheelchair users. Some cruise lines have special lifts designed to assist passengers in and out of the pool.

When booking a cruise discuss your requirements in detail with your travel agent and don’t be afraid of contacting the cruise line directly to talk about your needs.

How do I go about getting cash whilst onboard?

Some larger ships have ATM cash machines onboard while other cruise lines are able to provide transactions at the Purser’s Office/Guest Relations Desk.

Are there laundry and dry cleaning services onboard?

Most ships offer a laundry service for which there will normally be a charge.