{"id":67531,"date":"2025-07-02T22:44:14","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T20:44:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/bonne-idee-croisiere-famille-mediterranee\/"},"modified":"2026-03-30T20:16:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T18:16:21","slug":"bonne-idee-croisiere-famille-mediterranee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/bonne-idee-croisiere-famille-mediterranee\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it a good idea to take a Mediterranean cruise with your family? Our feedback"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Mediterranean cruise for the whole family: a good idea or a bad one? During our <strong>tour of Southern Europe<\/strong>, we tried the experience between Barcelona and Civitavecchia, passing between Corsica and Sardinia.  It was our first time on an all-inclusive cruise, with a children&#8217;s area and zero logistics to manage.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here we tell you what we really thought of this way of traveling.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4607185-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"cruise boat\" class=\"wp-image-66942\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4607185-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4607185-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4607185.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Sommaire d\u00e9taill\u00e9<\/span>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 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ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/bonne-idee-croisiere-famille-mediterranee\/#A_real_break_in_our_nomadic_rhythm\" >A real break in our nomadic rhythm<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/bonne-idee-croisiere-famille-mediterranee\/#A_smooth_transition_for_children\" >A smooth transition for children<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/bonne-idee-croisiere-famille-mediterranee\/#What_we_liked_about_our_cruise\" >What we liked about our cruise<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/bonne-idee-croisiere-famille-mediterranee\/#The_feeling_of_total_disconnection\" >The feeling of total disconnection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/bonne-idee-croisiere-famille-mediterranee\/#Every_day_a_new_setting\" >Every day, a new setting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/bonne-idee-croisiere-famille-mediterranee\/#Smooth_headache-free_organization\" >Smooth, headache-free organization<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/bonne-idee-croisiere-famille-mediterranee\/#Onboard_activities_and_childrens_area_peace_and_quiet_for_parents\" >Onboard activities and children&#8217;s area: peace and quiet for parents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/bonne-idee-croisiere-famille-mediterranee\/#A_real_break_in_our_travel_rhythm\" >A real break in our travel rhythm<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_we_chose_a_cruise_during_our_tour_of_Southern_Europe\"><\/span>Why we chose a cruise during our tour of Southern Europe<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During our tour of Southern Europe in a motorhome, we lived an adventure at our own pace, between nature, villages and coastal roads. It was intense and exciting&#8230; but also logistically demanding. After several weeks of managing the journey, meals, showers and nomadic school in our vehicle, we felt the need to take a real break. That&#8217;s when the idea of a cruise came up, as a way of taking a breather without having to stop traveling.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x27a1;&#xfe0f; And if you&#8217;d like to try your hand at adventure, you can already <a href=\"https:\/\/www.croisieres.fr\/c-2-costa-croisieres\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">discover Costa cruises<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_smart_way_to_travel_between_Spain_and_Italy\"><\/span>A smart way to travel between Spain and Italy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The itinerary was just right: we were to travel from<strong> Barcelona to the Rome area<\/strong>. Rather than drive all the way in our camper van, we decided to take it on a boat to Civitavecchiab (north of Rome).  <\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The result: a journey that would have been made by road has become a <strong>travel experience in itself<\/strong>, with breathtaking Mediterranean scenery between Corsica and Sardinia.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_real_break_in_our_nomadic_rhythm\"><\/span>A real break in our nomadic rhythm<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On board, we forgot about filling up with water, changing oil, finding parking and preparing meals. Everything was taken care of: the cabin, the meals, the activities. As a family, that changes everything. It was a real interlude in our trip, a way of taking care of ourselves before getting back on the road in our motorhome.     <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re interested, you can read all about our trip here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/europe-camping-car\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">traveling Southern Europe in a motorhome<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_smooth_transition_for_children\"><\/span>A smooth transition for children<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our daughter loved the change of decor. Having a real room, being able to play in a space designed just for her, eating what she likes without us doing the cooking&#8230;   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She quickly found her feet on board. And we took advantage of this moment to release the pressure and simply enjoy the trip. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"815\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3703999-1200x815.jpg\" alt=\"cruise boat\" class=\"wp-image-66947\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3703999-1200x815.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3703999-400x272.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3703999.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_we_liked_about_our_cruise\"><\/span>What we liked about our cruise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;re not going to lie, we had a few preconceived ideas before we embarked. We imagined a slightly old-fashioned, over-organized atmosphere, not necessarily our style of travel. And yet, we were pleasantly surprised. The cruise offered us an <strong>interlude of comfort<\/strong>,<strong> discovery<\/strong> and <strong>rest<\/strong>, at a time when we really needed it.   <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_feeling_of_total_disconnection\"><\/span>The feeling of total disconnection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On board, we quickly let go. Away from the road, with no constant signal, no plan to organize or GPS to monitor, we rediscovered a feeling we&#8217;d somewhat forgotten since traveling by motorhome: that of having nothing to do. Just being there, watching the sea, having a coffee in the sun, enjoying the moment. Even our daughter felt this calm. And that&#8217;s priceless.    <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Every_day_a_new_setting\"><\/span>Every day, a new setting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the great pleasures of this cruise was waking up each morning in a different place. An Italian port, an offshore island, a big city or a small cove&#8230; The &#8220;wow&#8221; effect of opening the curtain in the morning is quite addictive. There&#8217;s no need to repack, find a new site for the camper van or calculate the number of kilometers: you&#8217;re on the move, but you&#8217;re not.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Smooth_headache-free_organization\"><\/span>Smooth, headache-free organization<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everything on the boat is seamless: schedules, services, ports of call. You get off in the city without stress, you get back on board when you want (on time, of course), you eat when you&#8217;re hungry, you keep busy or rest when you feel like it. There&#8217;s clear information everywhere, staff on hand, and you get the feeling that everything&#8217;s running smoothly. For a family on the move like ours, that&#8217;s really nice.   <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Onboard_activities_and_childrens_area_peace_and_quiet_for_parents\"><\/span>Onboard activities and children&#8217;s area: peace and quiet for parents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the real pluses of this cruise was the space designed for children, even toddlers. Our daughter was a year and a half old at the time of the trip, and even if she was a little small for some of the activities, we found accessible play areas, quiet zones for families and caring staff.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And for <strong>family time,<\/strong> there was plenty to do too: pools, adapted slides, playrooms&#8230;  <\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The time just flew by, and above all, we really felt like we were sharing quality moments together, without chasing the program.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_real_break_in_our_travel_rhythm\"><\/span>A real break in our travel rhythm<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you&#8217;re on the road, you&#8217;re always in the thick of things. The cruise, on the other hand, allowed us to breathe. For a few days, we didn&#8217;t drive, we didn&#8217;t cook, we didn&#8217;t plan. We just let ourselves go. And that did us a world of good, before we set off again more serene for the rest of our adventure.    <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On arrival, we were able to visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-naples\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"10299\">Naples region<\/a> and its magnificent archaeological sites, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-pompei\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pompeii<\/a> and Herculaneum, completely rested!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20211026_180220-1200x568.jpg\" alt=\"italy camping car\" class=\"wp-image-60348\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20211026_180220-1200x568.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20211026_180220-400x189.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20211026_180220-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, is it a good idea to take a Mediterranean cruise with your family? For us, the answer is clearly yes. The experience was a real breath of fresh air on our long-haul trip, a comfortable break with a change of scenery. Cruising is no substitute for adventure on land in a camper van, but it&#8217;s a great way to discover new things, without the mental burden, and with a taste of affordable luxury.     <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re in the middle of a road trip, or just fancy a stress-free break with your kids, this is an option we definitely recommend you consider. And why not let yourself be tempted?   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Sponsored article<\/em><\/p>\n<div style='text-align:right' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Mediterranean cruise for the whole family: a good idea or a bad one? During our tour of Southern Europe, we tried the experience between Barcelona and Civitavecchia, passing between Corsica and Sardinia. 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