Tips For Planning a Large Family Cruise
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Jessica Daly
Lake Wales, FL Travel Agent· 5 Years of Experience
Boundless Travel Solutions, an independent agent with WorldVia, a Travel Leaders Agency
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So this is my family of sevens first big vacation outside of the United States. I was worried about all the things that I would need... Read More >
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
Bahamas, Caribbean, Florida, Mexico, Virgin IslandsInterests:
Cruises, Family Vacations, Disney Vacations, Accessible TravelSuppliers:
Celebrity Cruises, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Virgin VoyagesAbout Me
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What is the most important part of planning a large family vacation? Utilize the Expertise of a Travel Agent. This will enable you to sit back and relax during the planning and booking process. An agent can help you consider these following To-Do's as well:
- Book cabins close together or connecting if possible. When booking multiple cabins for a large family, try to secure rooms that are adjacent or have connecting doors to make it easier to visit and gather.
- Designate a central meeting point and time each day. With multiple cabins and different interests, establishing a daily meeting point and time can help keep the family organized and ensure everyone is accounted for, especially before group activities or meals.
- Coordinate dining times and preferences in advance. If your family has specific dining needs or prefers to eat together, make reservations or arrange for "My Time Dining" to ensure everyone can be seated at the same time and table.
- Utilize the cruise line's app. These offer onboard communication tools like a chat feature, which can be useful for family members to stay in touch without incurring roaming charges. You can also use the app to make some dining and show reservations prior to boarding and during the cruise.
- Pre-book activities and shore excursions as a group. To ensure everyone in the family gets to participate in desired activities and excursions, consider booking them in advance, especially for popular options. This also helps in coordinating meeting points and times.
These are important points to consider before planning a cruise for multiple family members. Remember, your travel agent can help with all of these and help make your family vacation seamless. Be sure to work with a travel agent like me, who has planned, booked and sailed within large groups and have the required experience to help make your family cruise truly amazing.
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
Bahamas, Caribbean, Florida, Mexico, Virgin IslandsInterests:
Cruises, Family Vacations, Disney Vacations, Accessible TravelSuppliers:
Celebrity Cruises, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Virgin VoyagesREVIEWS
Rating: 5.0
15 reviews
100% Recommended
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Our first family vacation outside the United States!!! Family of 7
Reviewed By Oscar - Florida | Traveled to Dominican Republic | Caribbean
So this is my family of sevens first big vacation outside of the United States. I was worried about all the things that I would need to do to make this vacation happen. Jessica, my travel agent, is awesome I told her what we were looking for and came up with several options for my family and I to choose from. Once we picked the Dominican Republic, she sent me all the excursions that my children were interested in that area. She has made this upcoming vacation seem so easy to put together and very knowledgeable on the resorts. She got the vacation cost below what I could get online by myself with more perks as well. Last this she also sent reminders about filling out the passports and getting that done for the trip as well which is very helpful.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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First Cruise
Reviewed By Jennifer O - Auburndale, Florida | Traveled to Nassau | Bahamas | Caribbean
Jessica helped us plan the perfect vacation for our very first cruise on Utopia of the Seas. She patiently answered all our endless questions and eased our fears of "what could go wrong". She made helpful suggestions and made the booking process seamless. She was extremely professional, responsive and helpful. Can't wait to book our next vacation with Jessica!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Friend Cruise
Reviewed By Felicia - Babson Park, Florida | Traveled to Bahamas | Caribbean
Jessica helped our friend group plan and book a cruise. She was so amazing to work with and answered all of our questions. She was so accommodating as there were several families, and she managed our trip with ease!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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My first planned travel experience with a Travel Agent
Reviewed By Oscar - Florida | Traveled to Abaco | Bahamas | Caribbean
Jessica Daly made planning our 23rd wedding anniversary vacation a breeze. I told her what my wife was looking for in a cruise and the dates that worked for us. Within just a few days, Jessica emailed us about five different options that matched exactly what my wife had in mind. She took the time to explain all the details, including the various tiers within MSC Cruises—especially the Yacht Club, which my wife absolutely loved.
If you're looking to plan a getaway without the stress and want to make sure you're getting a great deal, I highly recommend working with Jessica Daly. She made the entire experience smooth, enjoyable, and tailored to our needs.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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So many awesome adventures!
Reviewed By Patrick Clan! - Tampa, Florida | Traveled to Bahamas | Caribbean
Jessica was a wonderful agent! She sent us so many choices in the time that we were looking for. She was always available to answer any questions or concerns we had! She made it so easy and worry free when booking...especially on this next trip we are taking! We will always use her as an agent!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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