In 2010, Disney Cruise Line will offer family-friendly shore excursions in the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the Caribbean and the Bahamas. All Port Adventures are designed to entertain both children and adults. Added touches include more scheduled breaks, complimentary snacks and beverages, and port journals for kids. While every port of call will offer Port Adventures for families, many tours integrate separate activities for children and adults. While kids are engaged in age-appropriate activities supervised by youth counselors from the ship, parents can explore cultural sites and points of interest in greater depth. For the 2010 European season, each itinerary will include at least one tour that features Disney characters and storytelling to help bring local culture and customs to life. Itineraries also will showcase cultural experiences in intimate, upscale settings during Signature Collection tours. For example, in St. Petersburg, Russia, the Catherine Palace provides the setting for a Royal Ball. The estate served as Russia’s imperial family summer residence for more than 200 years, but on this Port Adventure it will be the stage for a gala hosted by Disney princesses such as Cinderella, Snow White and Belle. Arriving by horse-drawn carriages, the princesses and their princes will entertain guests in the gilded Grand Ballroom.
At many ports of call during the 2010 European season, at least one Port Adventure will bring youth counselors from the Disney Magic ashore to join the tour and direct special activities for children. While kids are enjoying “mini adventures” designed for them, adults on the tour continue on with a more in-depth exploration of the destination. During a tour of Florence, for example, families experience city highlights together then divide into separate groups. Children spend about an hour creating a traditional Italian fresco painting and parents are free to explore the Palazzo Vecchio.
Signature Collection tours are customized for guests seeking deluxe experiences ashore in intimate, upscale settings. In Florence, the Tuscan Cooking School and Wine Tasting takes guests on a northern Italian culinary journey. A Tuscan farmhouse is the venue for learning how to create Tuscan cuisine. An Italian chef provides one-on-one instruction and guides the hands-on participation. For more information, call Supreme Clientele Travel @ (866)782-9838
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