Whether your idea of vacation bliss is a much-needed nap on a chaise lounge in a solarium, climbing a challenging rock wall, shopping a promenade or savoring world-class cuisine amid gardens, terraces and waterfalls, this innovative cruise line’s fleet of 20 ships has it all—for parents and kids alike. With destinations from Baltimore to Barcelona to San Diego to Shanghai (and everywhere in between), plus Nickelodeon Family Cruises, you’ve got a memory-making family getaway.

What’s special  Set sail from spots up and down both U.S. coasts—and from countries on four other continents. And enjoy a whole new level of spa experience, including body wraps, acupuncture and even teeth whitening. Kids will spend plenty of time at the Johnny Rockets diner and Ben & Jerry’s ice cream parlor. And beyond onboard ice-skating and rock climbing, various ships offer surfing, water parks, wine bars, cantilevered whirlpools and more. What’s new A novel addition to Royal Caribbean’s live entertainment lineup: Invitation to Dance, a reality-TV-style stage show where professional dance couples and guests compete for a chance to perform in the main theater. The line’s newest ship and largest passenger vessel in the world, Independence of the Seas, sails 6- and 8-night Caribbean itineraries out of Fort Lauderdale. Cool for kids The Fisher-Price Aqua Babies and Aqua Tots play groups for 6- to 36-month-olds have been developed by early-childhood experts, and the Adventure Ocean program for 3- to 17-year-olds features supervised activities like storytime, art, sports and karaoke—with appropriate freedom for teens. Plus, Royal Caribbean, in partnership with Nickelodeon, offers two summer Mexican and Caribbean cruises with interactive game shows, performances by popular Nick stars and premieres of Nick programming. Hot for moms There’s that spa, with offerings like Elemis Aroma Stone Therapy. Enjoy yoga, Pilates, kickboxing and spinning classes or a personal training session in the ocean-view gyms. Then take your hubby for a night out (babysitting for ages 1 and up is available) at the Viking Crown Lounge or another onboard club. Price and contact info From $249 per person for a 3-night Bahamas cruise. 800-327-6700, royalcaribbean.com.