Hi, everyone! I’ve googled and searched the boards, but I’m still struggling with this. We’re in the early planning stage for an Alaskan cruise in 2024. My husband and I will be 50, and we have two teenagers (15 and 16 at time of travel). My in-laws are potentially joining us. They’re in their late 70s plus my mother-in-law has mobility issues.
My father-in-law wants to cruise on a smaller ship (like 400 passengers). I’m having a hard time finding cruise lines with smaller ships that are kid-friendly. Or they’re like the National Geographic cruises and not great for people with limited mobility (I can’t see my mother-in-law getting in a Zodiac to get to a port). My husband is easily bored and needs activities, TV, WiFi, etc so no TV and no WIFi is a no go for him.
I’ve looked at Seabourn, Linblad, Alaskan Dreams, Uncruise, Adventuresmith, Windstar, Oceania, Regent, and American Cruise Line. Am I missing something? Alternatively, is there a major cruise line with a smaller boat that might be a good compromise position? I’m thinking maybe one of the smaller HAL boats, but they’re still almost 2000 passengers. I appreciate any thoughts! Thanks!