Best new family cruises for summer 2028

From all-ages adventures to culture-packed escapes, our new summer 2028 collection includes so many fabulous holidays for families looking for good times and great value.. Ready to dive in?

6 min 29 Apr 2026

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Looking for a family holiday where everything is easy? Then take your pick from our new summer 2028 collection. With getaways for all ages available across our fleet, you've an even greater choice of effortless escapes.

From fun in the sun to cultured escapes and outdoor adventures, we’ve got summer 2028 covered. Choose from fjord‑filled days in Norway, sunshine‑soaked weeks in Spain and France or culture‑packed adventures in Italy and Copenhagen.

Here’s a first look at some of the new family breaks setting sail in summer 2028.

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Best for families who love big scenery

Arvia’s Norwegian Fjords getaways

If your family is happiest outdoors, Arvia’s seven‑night Norwegian Fjords cruises are a perfect match. One moment you’re treading the cobbles in villages that look like toy towns, the next, you’re gliding past waterfalls and mountain peaks in an infinity pool.

On board, Arvia offers so many experiences perfect for family fun. See how many holes-in-one you can score at minigolf, take on her Altitude Skywalk high-ropes challenge and tuck into a stack of American pancakes at 6^th Street Diner.

Why it works for families:

Big views, big adventures and plenty of ways to burn off energy before bedtime.

Best for sunshine seekers

Arvia’s Spain and France escapes

If your family holiday checklist reads "sunshine and zero stress," Arvia’s 7-night escapes to Spain and France tick all the boxes. Even more exciting? She'll alternate these itineraries with her Northern Fjords sailings, giving you the chance to combine the two regions into a 14-night “best of both worlds” holiday.

Tiny tummies are well looked after, with dedicated children’s menus and their own teatime in the buffet. Teens can come and go as they please at our dedicated club for 13–17-year-olds, and the whole family can break out their best moves at silent discos under Arvia’s retractable SkyDome roof.

Why it works for families:

Sunshine, splash time and easy days that flow from breakfast to bedtime.

Best for culture‑curious kids (and grown‑ups)

Azura’s Mediterranean fly-cruise

If your family loves mixing chill time with sightseeing, Azura’s new Mediterranean itineraries deliver in spades. Summer 2028 brings more fly‑cruises from Valletta, and overnight stays in Livorno on selected holidays – ideal for ticking off famous Italian landmarks like Florence’s Duomo or Pisa’s Leaning Tower.

On board, workshops from Ocean Performance Academy and Science Academy will keep little hands and curious minds busy on selected school-holiday cruises.

Why it works for families:

Culture, coastlines and plenty of activities to keep curious minds buzzing.

Multiracial family walking on the beach together, having fun and talking

Best for multigenerational getaways

Arcadia and Aurora’s holidays for all ages

Arcadia and Aurora will once again welcome families on selected school‑holiday cruises in the summer 2028 season, opening up even more options for family getaways. Grandparents, teens, toddlers and everyone in between can enjoy an escape together on two of our classic and most-loved ships, previously reserved for adults.

Whether you hit the pool for a family swim, settle in for a child‑friendly film, or fill your boots with food from your ship’s selection of Freedom and Club restaurants, time together has never been sweeter. Choose from getaways of 4-21 nights in the 2028 school summer holidays, including a 21-night cruise on Aurora to Norway, Iceland and the North Cape.

Why it works for families:

Space, comfort and something for everyone – while only needing to unpack once.

Why a cruise holiday is perfect for families

Never taken your family on a cruise before? You’re in for a treat.

Cruises make family holidays a breeze. For starters, so much is included. Ideal accommodation. A choice of restaurants. Entertainment for all ages. You can even forget the “how do we get from A to B?” logistics, as we whisk you to every destination while you relax and soak up the sea views.

Every ship has pools for kids to splash around in, plus dedicated menus for little palates. And because your ship has so much to offer, your time at sea can be just as action-packed as the days you spend ashore – think on-board shopping, nights at the theatre and so much more.

When it’s time to explore, we offer family‑friendly shore experiences that include travel to and from your ship. It’s the kind of holiday where everyone gets what they want. And mums and dads get a chance to put their feet up.

Make your summer 2028 holiday the one you talk about for years

From all‑ages escapes to family-friendly destinations, our summer 2028 holidays are packed with unforgettable moments for every generation. What memories will your family bring home?