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Alaska’s Inside Passage between Juneau and Sitka, Lindblad’s focus on marine science is attractive to active parents whose offspring desire more than a superficial view of Alaska’s waterways and wildlife. Lindblad Expedition cruises are staffed by crew with extensive knowledge of both environment and ship, and all passengers aboard—including the kids— will receive in-depth experiences. Children receive special attention aboard Lindblad trips, with kid- friendly meals, a special pizza and movie night, and tons of opportunities for hands-on marine science. Scavenger hunts, daily journaling, photo workshops, and learning how to drive the company’s Zodiac rafts (com- plete with a certificate of achievement) are just a few kid-pleasing activities. Fares begin near $5,990 per person, double occupancy, with $500 taken off the double occupancy rate for passengers 17 and under. Cruising Accommodations for Families Cabins aboard larger cruise ships range from teeny-tiny rooms no bigger than a walk-in closet to suites with spacious balconies and sitting rooms. Depending upon your family’s budget, options include inside (no window or porthole) or outside (some sort of window or porthole, classified further as view-obstructed or nonobstructed). Extra-fancy accommodations are called veranda cabins and usually feature a lanai and all sorts of furniture configurations in their suites (deluxe, superior, etc.). A family must keep in mind that cruise lines, in a brilliant marketing move, purposely designed cabins to be small so passengers will spend the majority of their on-board time (and money) taking part in activities in other areas of the ship. That said, if you are cruising with a small child or infant and need some extra space for naps, feedings, and/or sleeping arrangements, it might be prudent to shell out the extra money for a larger cabin, since you might well be spending more time within. Larger families might consider booking two cabins across the hall from each other, one inside, one outside, using the former for sleeping and the latter for hang- ing out during the day. Alaska’s scenery is also a major factor in cabin selection. Except for a brief amount of time spent sailing across the Gulf of Alaska, every minute 25 If You Cruise