Jean,

I agree with your thoughts.

My kids are 16 and 11. To be quite honest I think they would be bored in a Radisson type cruise. We have taken them in numerous trips including Europe and they have really enjoyed themselves and, IMO, also learned a lot. But those trips were an experience completly different from a Radisson cruise. I'm sure if I brought them on a Radisson cruise they would behave and be sociable but it would not be the kind of vacation they would enjoy.

My husband refuses to go in the Princess/ Royal Caribbean kind of cruises but my kids enjoy those. Sometimes my parents/ sister takes them on those and they have a great time. So, everybody is happy! :)