Family Explorer Excursions

I know they just launched this program this summer but has anybody tried one of these new family excursions?

I have studiously avoided cruiseline excursions on all previous cruises, but they sound fun for kids and the parents have been to most of the ports before anyway. Plus they are relatively reasonably priced. Happy to hear even indirect experience.

I haven’t seen these- can you post a picture of what’s available?

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Per Adult $ 64.00

Per Child $ 32.00

DURATION

4:00

Minimum number of participants: 25

AIX-EN-PROVENCE FAMILYCLUB: FINDING WATER FOR THE LAVENDER FIELDS

FAMILY FUN | MRSFEC01

The town ofAix-en-Provence, also known as the City of a Thousand Fountains, is surroundedby lavender fields that are said to have been created by the tears of theLavender Fairy. But now the fields are dry and to keep them looking andsmelling their best, they need your help to find water. After meeting yourLavender Fairy storyteller, you’ll spend about 45 minutes on the coach to reachAix-en-Provence, the place the hunt for water will begin. With the help of yourstoryteller and an informative printed map, you’ll take a guided walk throughthe city, collect clues and catch views of such key landmarks as Aix Cathedral,Place de la Mairie, the clock tower, Fountain de la Rotonde, Four Dolphins’Square, Quartier Mazarin and Cours Mirabeau. Once you’ve found the final clueand located the life-giving water, you’ll then have some free time to exploreon your own before the coach returns you to the ship. Please note: The FamilyClub is an innovative experience for families with children looking to explorethe city in a fun and educational way that engages adults and children alike.Through adventures inspired by the history of the place, the children becomethe main players in a mission shared by the whole family! Together with anexpert guide and a children’s entertainer who will take the part of the story’snarrator, families will discover the city, not only through historical references,but also through games, riddles and treasure hunts. Most tours leave later inthe morning, last no longer than 3 or 4 hours and kids only pay half price!

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POMPEII FAMILY CLUB:THE QUEST FOR A MAGIC FLUTE

FAMILY FUN | NAPFEC01

If you visit the localwoods, you’re likely to find a young faun – half human, half goat – who playshis flute to the animals to keep them away from the wolves. Your mission onthis family-friendly tour will be to find the magic flute, which got mislaid whilethe faun was dazzled by the beauty of some nymphs. You’ll find your familyturning into a team of archaeological explorers as you collect clues duringyour visit to the remains of ancient Pompeii, which you’ll reach after a45-minute coach ride in the company of your Faun storyteller. Your exclusiveguided tour of the archaeological site will give you a chance to marvel at theremains while you also search for clues with the help of the Faun and a usefulprinted map. First clues can be collected at Praedia di Giulia Felice and thethermopolium, after which you can enjoy a 15-minute break. Further clues canthen be picked up at the Stabian Baths, the forum, Domus del Fauno (the faun’shouse) and the impluvium. In the end, with your effort crowned by success, halfan hour of free time will be yours before you return to the ship. Please note:The Family Club is an innovative experience for families with children lookingto explore the city in a fun and educational way that engages adults andchildren alike. Through adventures inspired by the history of the place, thechildren become the main players in a mission shared by the whole family!Together with an expert guide and a children’s entertainer who will take thepart of the story’s narrator, families will discover the city, not only throughhistorical references, but also through games, riddles and treasure hunts. Mosttours leave later in the morning, last no longer than 3 or 4 hours and kidsonly pay half price!

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Per Adult $ 77.00

Per Child $ 39.00

I’m also interested in hearing any feedback. Hoping to book the Pompeii one ourselves in sept 18

Those prices actually seem pretty reasonable. We actually did a MSC excursion to a beach as it was actually cheaper than booking directly with the beach place.

In the Pompeii description you are looking for the magical flute? See how long it takes the kids to see the x rated pictures on the ceilings.

Any feedback for these family tours yet?

We're thinking of booking the Pompeii tour in October (4 adults and 5 kids) - seems cheaper than some of the private options we've found.

I assume they are in English and not multi lingual?