Cruisefinder

Family cruises

A cruise THAT MAKES EVERYONE HAPPY

A cruise with the entire family presents a wonderful opportunity to finally really take time for each other again, have fun and share experiences together. Our two luxury cruise ships MS EUROPA and MS EUROPA 2 are ideally equipped to meet the requirements of families. In this context, we pay at least as much attention to the wishes of the children and teenagers as to those of the adults. 

I am Captain Knopf - mascot and travelling companion

unforgettable family moments

YOUR ADVANTAGES

  • Simply arrive and enjoy – everything from your travel arrangements to the cruise departure point to your travel arrangements from the cruise arrival point is organised for you
  • Attractive price advantages for families
  • All family cruises are scheduled in accordance with the main holiday periods
  • Child care on-board the EUROPA 2 for children aged between 4 to 15 years (child care from the age of 2 in the Knopf Club*)
  • Child care on-board the EUROPA for children aged between 4 to 12 years (older children are welcome to take part in this programme)
  • Spacious, comfortable cabins and suites on all ships
  • Exciting shore excursions all around the globe for big and small passengers
  • Professionally trained carers

Families travel cheaper

  • Children up to and including 11 years of age travel for free, children aged from 12 to 15 pay € 95 per night (€105 from 12.09.2025) during the current season when staying in the same suite (with an extra bed) as one or two fully paying adults.
  • Children up to and including 24 months of age receive a 90 % reduction and children from 2 up to and including 11 years of age receive a 25 % reduction on the arrival and departure packages.
  • We offer varied programmes for our youngest passengers on selected routes. For safety reasons, babies and small children are only allowed to travel within Europe when over the age of 8 months. For travel in the rest of the world, children must be at least 2 years old. Special life jackets are available for babies and children.
  • The age of the child on the date of departure is decisive.

Meeting place for young adventurers

EUROPA 2: Knopf Club for 2 and 3-year olds
EUROPA 2: Kids Club for 4 to 10-year olds
EUROPA 2: Teens Club for 11 to 15-year olds
EUROPA: Playroom for 4 to 12-year olds

Only the best for young cruise guests

 

programme on board 

  • Varied and age appropriate programmes which are individually planned for each journey
  • Play, sport and creative activities are offered during the morning, afternoon and evening on days at sea
  • On days ashore the supervision times are coordinated with the excursion times
  • SPA offers2 in the OCEAN SPA on the EUROPA 2 for children aged 8 and over
  • Children's library with many favourite books from the Oetinger publishing group
  • Dinner as a group with the child minders and delicious kids’ menus
  • Babysitter service2 after the Kids' Clubs have closed (subject to availability)

 

children's, Teen's and family excursions*

PROGRAMME ashore 

  • Special children's and teens' excursions2 without parents; drinks, sun cream etc. - the childcare and teens' supervisory team has got everything you need
  • Special family excursions2 with parents
  • Of course children can also join grown up excursions in the company of their parents3
  • Individual family arrangements2 possible in nearly every port - your concierge will be pleased to help organise this
  • On days with shore excursions, adapted childcare times allow you to take part in excursions2 without your children
babywelcomepackage

The free Baby Welcome Package

FOR TODDLERS UP TO AND INCLUDING 3 YEARS OF AGE

 

Basic package


- Changing bag with baby care products
- Disposable changing mats for on the go
- Baby bibs

Baby food and baby care products

- Selection of nappy and wet wipe brands
- Selection of jars and milk powder products

Facilities in the suite

- Changing mat and Baby monitor
- Travel cot (can also be used as playpen)
- Baby bath ans toilet seat insert
- Nappy bin with vacuum closing

Services

- Sterilisation of bottles provided by suite service
- Warming of baby formula/food provided by suite service
- Evening babysitter service2 outside of supervision times (subject to availability)

ADVENTURES ON OUR EXPEDITION SHIPS

Expeditions for young explorers

On selected cruises with our expedition ships, we offer a special programme for 10 to 17-year-olds: hikes, microscopy, Zodiac trips as well as age-appropriate lectures and workshops with lots of fun.

read more

Family cruises

MS EUROPA

to the cruises

Family cruises

MS EUROPA 2

to the cruises

1Supervision at the Knopf Club is subject to a fee and the number of participants is limited.
2This service not included in the cruise price.
3Free of charge for children under four. Children between four and eleven receive a 50% discount on the regular price (with the exception of flight and overland excursions). Children aged twelve and over pay the normal price.