Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas is an ideal vacation for families and multi-generational groups looking for a mix of big thrills and relaxation.

A visit to Celebration Key means you can choose to spend the day enjoying the beach, freshwater pool, and other port amenities, or venture beyond the gates to enjoy tours and activities elsewhere on Grand Bahama Island.

These cruises have something for everyone in the family, from kids to grandparents.

As a parent to a son with autism and a cruise expert, here are my top tips for better family cruises.

Pack your bags and get ready to set sail with Captain Mickey and the gang.

Alaska cruises offer plenty for families and young adults if you do it right. 

Is a relaxing big-ship cruise enough to keep a very active teenager engaged on vacation? My son and I set sail to find out.

A vacation with a teenager can be great (no, really!) on these teen-friendly ships.

There's plenty to do on Disney's private island, and most of it is free.

Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, but there's no need to skip your vacation as long as you plan ahead.