The Norwegian Jade may be one of the line's older ships, but refurbishments and entertainment give the ship a fun, young feel. The Jade travels all over, including Africa, Eastern Mediterranean, and Europe on 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 16. One may even be able to find the rare 2-night trips, perfect for quick weekend getaways. The longer ailing dates are perfect for filling long school vacations and summer months. The Jade departs from various ports including Rome, Venice, Miami, London, and Hamburg. Such variety in cruising lengths and itineraries mean you're guaranteed to find a cruise perfect for your family vacation

Kids can swim the day away in the main pool complete with three hot tubs. A small children's pool, the Sapphire Pool, is located also on deck 12. Children must be potty trained to swim in Jade's pools.  As with most Norwegian cruise liners, the kids and teens clubs, Splash Academy and Entourage respectively, are a huge hit. The kids' clubs set up activities, games, and other fun events for youngsters. The teen club features air hockey, dance parties, and event nights like Battle of the Sexes.

For parents and older passengers, the Jade has plenty for your vacation as well. Game show fans will enjoy onboard Jeopardy and Deal or No Deal. Daily fun activities are present all over the ship including bingo, dance classes, art auctions and a martini tasting.  The onboard casino and numerous lounges add up to an exciting date night will no kids. For those who are able to stay up later, the Jade offers a variety of spots to enjoy long after sunset. For parents, group babysitting is available onboard for those in need of alone time.

Each ship has a variety of fun activities for the whole family, so be sure to check your ship before you cruise to view what's available. Whether you're 8 or 80, there's no reason not to have fun on your getaway at sea; before breaking off into everyone's activities, enjoy some time together by planning to meet for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. 

This is the time to make memories and nothing could be more memorable than setting up a shore excursion for the whole family. Plan your shore excursions ahead of time for the best chance at booking your top selections.

*Please note it is often cheaper to book two staterooms or two connecting cabins instead of one large stateroom suite - plus it gives you a second bathroom.*