8 Reasons Carnival Cruises Make the BEST Vacation For Families With Kids

The cruise line takes into consideration the number of children on board. For example, the week I sailed (Feb. 16 to Feb. 24) had about 1,300 kids — almost seven times more than the week before. Knowing this, Carnival geared some of its activities for its younger audience, including this surprise appearance by Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head.