Kung Fu Voyager

As my granddaughter is getting older, well she is nearly 14 months old now, I have been thinking about when we take her away on holiday. What have cruise ships got to keep children entertained?

Now I am not going to list all the feature, but I did notice this news article last week. Royal Caribbean International And Dreamworks Animation Expand Strategic Alliance To Voyager Of The Seas

Royal Caribbean International and DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. have announced that they will extend the DreamWorks Experience to a fifth ship in 2012 - Voyager of the Seas, the largest cruise ship sailing in Asia and Australia.

Po and Shrek will be among the “celebrity” characters that will engage guests of all ages, with exclusive special events and parades, interactive character breakfasts in the main dining room, and plenty of photo opportunities. The DreamWorks Experience will be in place and available to guests at the start of the summer 2012 Asia season.

First launched aboard Allure of the Seas in November 2010, the DreamWorks Experience is now available on board Oasis of the Seas, Freedom of the Seas and Liberty of the Seas, and features some of the studio’s most popular animated films – “Kung Fu Panda,” “Shrek,” “Madagascar” and “How to Train Your Dragon.”

Royal Caribbean International’s Adam Goldstein said:

“Expanding the DreamWorks Experience to Voyager of the Seas further illustrates our commitment to the China market, and the Asia and Australia region. This is really going to set us apart as an international cruise line that delivers the very best in family entertainment for guests around the world.”

DreamWorks Animation’s Lew Coleman added:

“At DreamWorks Animation we are always looking for new and expanded opportunities for our fans and for families in particular to interact with our characters and our brand. Royal Caribbean International offers a one-of-a-kind experience for their customers and we very much look forward to extending our entertainment offering in Asia.”

Now, there are a couple of points for me here, firstly I think I need a lesson on these children's characters as it is something I have little or no knowledge of. Secondly, I think Australia might be too far for her first cruise, I will need to look for something nearer home.