Norway, your way
Parenting very young children can sometimes be relentless. P&O Cruises gives you a genuine break, with complimentary kids’ clubs that start from two years – a year younger than most lines – plus a free night nursery, where under-fives can sleep watched by staff until 2am while you see a show or have an uninterrupted drink. The Norwegian fjords (left) are great for young families, as you can appreciate the views (book a Balcony cabin) and potter at your own pace in the ports, where berths are often in the centre of things.
The seven-night Norwegian Fjords cruise on Iona, sailing round-trip from Southampton and departing August 13, starts from £1,099 per adult, £749 per child and £49 per infant (under two) in a Balcony cabin (pocruises.com).