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13-17). Each program has activities that fit the corresponding age group. A great way for families to interact is through Princess’ Jr. Chef@Sea Program, a hands-on cooking workshop for kids (parents are also invited to participate). Youth and teen centers are open daily from early morning to late at night, and are complimentary until 10 p.m. for children 3-12. For a break from the kids, there are special late-night kid-sitting services for a fee. Celebrity Cruises’ (www.celebrity cruises.com) Fun Factory provides cruisers ages 3-12 with an all-inclusive environment that ranges from video entertainment to physical activity. Celebrity’s teen centers will ulti- mately follow the blueprint laid forth on Celebrity Infinity, which has a facility for teens. The bulk of Celebrity’s kids’ programming is facilitated by LeapFrog SchoolHouse, which offers educational programming. Celebrity’s “X-Club” Youth Program offers a full, four-tiered program yearround, with age-specific activities for Shipmates (ages 3-6), Cadets (ages 7-9), Ensigns (ages 10-12) and Admiral T’s (ages 13-17). Holland America Line‘s (www.holland america.com) Club HAL program is set up to entertain kids ages 3 to 12. For teens, there is The Loft, a lounge designed to resemble an artist’s loft. Most Holland America ships also feature The Oasis, a teens-only sundeck area. The line also offers Family Reunion Program pricing, which has reduced group rates for families booking eight staterooms or more on any cruise. Disney Cruise Line (www.disney cruises.com) will debut a stage adaptation of the hit movie Toy Story this spring on Disney Magic as it sails Mexican itineraries from the West Coast. Costa Cruises’ (www.costacruises. com) children’s program falls under the “Squok Club” name, which splits its children’s activities into two groups: mini club (3-6 years old) and maxi club (7-12 years old). Parents must enroll children in the Fun@Sea program at the beginning of the cruise at no charge. — DE A L P R e r fe AS E / ct K A P O for CR S T UI SE S More Destinations, Great Packages 10% COMMISSION ON EVERY BOOKING! P PHOTO: TOURISM VICTORIA PHOTO: TOURISM VANCOUVER/AL HARVEY PHOTO: TROY CAMPBELL VICTORIA Victoria Clipper Round-trip Seattle to Victoria from $113 pp/do Victoria Clipper cruise with hotel in Victoria from $131 pp/do VANCOUVER Stay overnight in Vancouver and get there via Amtrak® Cascades from $151 pp/do TWO NATION TOUR From Seattle Includes 1 Night in each city: Victoria, Vancouver, Clipper Cruise, Amtrak & more from $297 pp/do DAILY DEPARTURES FROM L DOWNTOWN SEATTLE May thru September $65 pp KIDS FREE* KIDS FREE* KIDS STAY FREE with any overnight package NO PASSPORTS REQUIRED FOR U.S. BORN CITIZENS SEE OUR WEBSITE OR CALL GROUPS WELCOME FOR MORE DETAILS. *1 CHILD FREE WITH FULL FARE PAID ADULT. RATES IN US DOLLARS, PER PERSON & INCLUDES TAX. PACKAGE RATES ARE PER PERSON AND BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY. RESTRICTIONS AND FUEL SURCHARGES MAY APPLY. RATES VARY BY TRAVEL DATE. SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Featuring the Victoria Clipper & Amtrak® Cascades For reservations or brochures contact us at: 206-448-5000 • 1-800-888-2535 • ClipperVacations.com M AY 2008 Home-BasedTravelAgent 51 http://www.disneycruises.com http://www.disneycruises.com http://www.costacruises.com http://www.costacruises.com http://www.celebritycruises.com http://www.hollandamerica.com http://www.celebritycruises.com http://www.hollandamerica.com http://clippervacations.com http://clippervacations.com

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