Which holidays on Aurora are changing to welcome guests of all ages?

Aurora will be welcoming guests of all ages on the following cruise holidays: R621 – Short Break to Rotterdam, 4 nights, 11 December 2026 R622 – Christmas Scandinavian, 14 nights, 15 December 2026 R623 – Short Break to Hamburg, 5 nights, 29 December 2026 R704 – Short Break to Rotterdam, 4 nights, 21 April 2027 R707 – Northern Europe and Scandinavia, 7 nights, 26 May 2027 R709 – Short Break to Rotterdam, 4 nights, 21 June 2027 R711 – Southern cruise break to Spain, France and Portugal, 7 nights, 9 July 2027 R712 – Short Break to Hamburg and Zeebrugge (for Bruges), 5 nights, 16 July 2027 R713 – Northern Europe and Scandinavia, 16 nights, 21 July 2027 R714 – Short Break to Hamburg and Zeebrugge (for Bruges), 5 nights, 6 August 2027 R715 - Western Mediterranean Discovery, 21 nights, 11 Aug 2027 R717 – Short Break to Rotterdam, 4 nights, 13 September 2027 New holidays for winter 2027/28 will go on sale on 14 October so more holidays may be available after this point – make sure you’re signed up to hear from us and we’ll keep you in the loop.

Which holidays on Arcadia are changing to welcome guests of all ages?

Arcadia will be welcoming guests of all ages on the following cruise holidays: J619 – Spain, Portugal & Canary Islands, 16 nights, 21 December 2026 J703 – Short Break to Zeebrugge (for Bruges), 3 nights, 10 May 2027 J704 – Northern Europe and Scandinavia, 14 nights, 13 May 2027 J705 – Spain, 7 nights, 27 May 2027 J709* – Norway & Iceland, 14 nights, 20 July 2027 J710 – Eastern Mediterranean Discovery, 24 nights, 3 August 2027 J711 – Short Break to Zeebrugge (for Bruges) and Rotterdam, 5 nights, 27 August 2027 J713 – Norwegian Fjords, 14 nights, 20 September 2027 *Please note children on cruise holiday J709 must be at least 12 months old. New holidays for winter 2027/28 will go on sale on 14 October so more holidays may be available after this point – make sure you’re signed up to hear from us and we’ll keep you in the loop.

Why are you making this change?

Following guest feedback, we’ve chosen to open up a small selection of cruises on Arcadia and Aurora to allow guests of all ages to enjoy these beautiful ships. This means families of all generations will be able to holiday together during selected times of the year.

What if I booked a holiday exclusively for adults that’s now welcoming guests of all ages?

Your booking isn’t affected, and you can keep looking forward to your getaway. If you’d like to discuss your booking with us following these changes, you have until 1 December 2025. After that, your booking will be subject to our standard terms and conditions. Please contact us on 0345 357 4444. Local call charges apply.

Will children’s clubs be available on Arcadia & Aurora?

These two ships will not be offering children’s clubs or babysitting services, but you can enjoy a variety of activities, entertainment and games for all ages on board. We offer Night Nursery and children’s clubs on our family-friendly ships Arvia, Azura, Britannia, Iona and Ventura.

Will there be children’s menus available on Aurora and Arcadia’s holidays for all ages?

Yes – children’s menus will be available.

Do you have any plans to make Aurora and Arcadia family friendly all the time moving forward?

Aurora and Arcadia will continue to offer holidays exclusively for adults the majority of the time. We're just opening up a small selection of holidays for all ages to allow families to holiday together (during specific times of the year) on our beautiful Aurora and Arcadia.

More choices are sailing your family’s way

Shot of an adorable little girl having a fun day at the beach with her parents and grandparents

After listening to guest feedback, next year will bring new possibilities and even more choice…

From toddlers to teens, parents to grandparents, there will be greater opportunities for families of all generations to make unforgettable memories together.

From December 2026, we’re inviting all ages onto Arcadia and Aurora on selected holidays, so the whole family can come together to experience these elegant ships and new destinations with their loved ones.

You can still sail with Arcadia and Aurora on an extensive choice of holidays exclusively for adults, so you’ve got the best of both worlds at your fingertips.

Relax and recharge with everything that makes travelling the world with these elegant ships so special – from delicious dishes and drinks and dazzling entertainment to days unwinding in the on-board spa.

Whatever your idea of a dream escape, the possibilities just got bigger.

Aurora will be welcoming guests of all ages on the following cruise holidays:

R621 – Short Break to Rotterdam, 4 nights, 11 December 2026

R622 – Christmas Scandinavian, 14 nights, 15 December 2026

R623 – Short Break to Hamburg, 5 nights, 29 December 2026

R704 – Short Break to Rotterdam, 4 nights, 21 April 2027

R707 – Northern Europe and Scandinavia, 7 nights, 26 May 2027

R709 – Short Break to Rotterdam, 4 nights, 21 June 2027

R711 – Southern cruise break to Spain, France and Portugal, 7 nights, 9 July 2027

R712 – Short Break to Hamburg and Zeebrugge (for Bruges), 5 nights, 16 July 2027

R713 – Northern Europe and Scandinavia, 16 nights, 21 July 2027

R714 – Short Break to Hamburg and Zeebrugge (for Bruges), 5 nights, 6 August 2027

R715 - Western Mediterranean Discovery, 21 nights, 11 Aug 2027

R717 – Short Break to Rotterdam, 4 nights, 13 September 2027

New holidays for winter 2027/28 will go on sale on 14 October so more holidays may be available after this point – make sure you’re signed up to hear from us and we’ll keep you in the loop.

Arcadia will be welcoming guests of all ages on the following cruise holidays:

J619 – Spain, Portugal & Canary Islands, 16 nights, 21 December 2026

J703 – Short Break to Zeebrugge (for Bruges), 3 nights, 10 May 2027

J704 – Northern Europe and Scandinavia, 14 nights, 13 May 2027

J705 – Spain, 7 nights, 27 May 2027

J709* – Norway & Iceland, 14 nights, 20 July 2027

J710 – Eastern Mediterranean Discovery, 24 nights, 3 August 2027

J711 – Short Break to Zeebrugge (for Bruges) and Rotterdam, 5 nights, 27 August 2027

J713 – Norwegian Fjords, 14 nights, 20 September 2027

*Please note children on cruise holiday J709 must be at least 12 months old.

New holidays for winter 2027/28 will go on sale on 14 October so more holidays may be available after this point – make sure you’re signed up to hear from us and we’ll keep you in the loop.

Family with kids walking on tropical beach at sunset. Cute little kids running with parents. Travel with kid. Summer vacation on sea shore. Family holiday with children. Water sport fun.

Family holidays you can all get on board with

Great news! If you’re a family of five, you can now holiday together in one cabin, subject to availability. We’ve introduced a limited number of five-berth options with Superior Deluxe Balcony cabins on Britannia and Conservatory Mini-suites on Arvia and Iona. And if you’re keen to try one of our smaller ships, Arcadia and Aurora now offer cruises for all ages.

FIND OUT MORE

Book your next perfect family getaway online or call us today on 0344 338 8003. Local call charges apply.

You can now book guests of all ages on selected Arcadia and Aurora holidays online. Simply provide the number of children in your booking when you select your cabin.

The option to book guests of all ages online for Arcadia or Aurora will only appear for specific cruises designated as holidays for all ages.

Alternatively, please contact our customer contact centre team on 0344 338 8003 (local call charges apply) or contact your travel agent. Our team will be happy to assist you with availability, pricing and any other questions you may have.

View all FAQs