From zip lines to programs for tots, cruise lines are increasingly making ships kid-friendly. And more parents are finding cruising a pocketbook-friendly family vacation. It will surprise few that Disney is at the top of Frommer’s “Best Cruise Ships For Kids,” but other cruise lines, such as Royal Caribbean and Norwegian, also are aggressively pursuing the family market with water parks, climbing walls  and craft rooms. Here’s Frommer’s ranking.

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raries include Hawaii, for which Disney has added a second ship, Mexico and the California coast. A flight puts Alaska, the Caribbean and beyond in reach. Start researching your next family vacation at your local Expedia site, call (949) 201-4246 or email cmeyer@cruiseshipcenters.com