CruiseCompete.com is offering guidelines specific to each cruise line that can help you make the right decision at http://tinyurl.com/yg9p43z.
Most cruise lines have a minimum age for children to sail, according to CruiseCompete, with ages ranging from three months on Disney ships to 12 years on Viking River Cruises.
Some cruise lines, like Oceania, Silversea and Seabourn, allow children onboard but are designed primarily for adults or mature travellers and do not offer child care or programs for kids, CruiseCompete says.
At the other extreme, Disney Cruise Line offers extensive activities for all age groups, including one of the best programs for infant care, CruiseCompete says, with nurseries that accept babies as young as 12 weeks. Parents should expect to carry a pager, as attendants do not change diapers.
Many other lines also offer some babysitting services, sometimes for a fee and sometimes for free, depending on the line and the age of the child. A number of cruise lines also provide free play spaces for younger children and areas where teenagers can hang out with their peers.
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