Linda Mowry

Is Holland America mainly for the older crowd?<BR>Many kids on board?<BR>How's the kids program?<BR>Thanks!<BR>(My kids are 10 & 12)

HAL

Yes, it really is; 40 and up.<BR>Yes, they have childrens' programs but your kids might not have as many kids their own age onboard for it to be as fun for them as other cruise lines.<BR>Disney and Carnival are noted for their excellent kid's activity programs.

Vic

I agree with HAL, Holland America among the mid level cruiselines is one of the worst for kids, there aren't many.<BR><BR>Disney is obviously tops. Princess pioneered the concept and is still near the top in entertaining youngsters.

Ron

Holland America is basically for older cruisers; Your kids would be (probably) <BR>happier on Carnival,RCCL or Disney.

Linda

Thanks for the reply. We were only thinking of HA because of the New England/Canada summer cruise itinerary.<BR>Now I'm thinking the kids may be bored.<BR>Thanks for the input.

Sue

If youre going to HI, Norwegian has a brand new ship which I heard has a remarkable kids space and programs starting at age 2! We just booked based on what ive read from Norwegian, and by asking those who have taken that cruise!

Paul Therault

<BR>Hi Linda,<BR><BR>There is only one HAL ship that I would advise cruising with children and that is the Maasdam that sails the Caribbean. They have a terrific children's program, large children areas, teen disco with professional lighting and fog. Also video games and juice bar. Averaging 150 to 200 children per cruise.<BR><BR>Paul

Linda

The problem is, we wanted this itinerary on the Rotterdam. (New England/Canada in the summer).