8 Best Family Cruises 2024

Cruising from Miami to the Caribbean since 2012, this glitzy Italian-owned mega-ship (it accommodates up to 4,345 passengers) features a lively Mediterranean vibe, an international clientele, and fun and games galore.

Best for: Parents seeking savings—kids under 11 cruise free on MSC cruises (availability can be limited, however, so confirm at booking)—and interaction with families from around the world.

Coolest itinerary: Seven nights round trip from Miami to the Caribbean and Antilles with calls on Philipsburg, St. Maarten; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Nassau, Bahamas. Price: Because kids under 11 sail free, for families the cost amounts to a starting rate of about $537 per person.

Why it's great: The multiple pools (the kid-friendly Aqua Park is rambunctious, while the Garden Pool is chill) and the range of accommodations geared to families, from budget-priced Inside Cabins that sleep four to Super Family Suites for up to six (in connecting triple staterooms with two bathrooms for one fixed price).