Win a Barbie Premium Experience for local family of four

"More and more parents are realising the incredible value of exploring the world as a family, that only a cruise can offer so comprehensively," said Tracey Krog, marketing manager for Cruises International, which represents Royal Caribbean International and a number of other luxury cruise lines.

"There's the opportunity to conveniently visit several destinations in one holiday, the wide variety of on-board facilities and activities aimed at adults and children alike, and the very safe and secure environment of the ship."

"While the cruise lines we represent generally offer a wide variety of supervised on-board activities for children, Royal Caribbean's Barbie Premium Experience takes it to a whole new level. The various Barbie-themed activities, décor, and even keepsakes will leave girls with memories they'll treasure for life," Krog said. "This also gives their parents plenty of time to relax and enjoy what the ship has to offer them."

The Barbie Premium Experience begins in girls' Barbie-themed staterooms, where they'll also find complimentary Barbie dolls and other keepsakes.

A range of activities

Their on-board activities include a tiaras and teacups party. There's a mermaid dance class, where girls will learn moves from the hit movie, Barbie in a Mermaid Tale 2.

They'll then learn to create their very own Barbie-style clothing at a fashion designer workshop. Later they will star in a fashion show, where they will display their fashion creations and perform their dance routine for family and friends.

Barbie apart, the cruise line offers families a range of youth programmes and facilities for the entire younger generation, from tiny babies to teens. Royal Caribbean International's extensive youth curriculum is claimed to have made cruising an attractive and wildly popular option for families.

Enter the competition by purchasing a qualifying Barbie product at a participating retailer. The promotion runs from 1 September - 24 December 2013, and terms and conditions apply. For more details and to enter online, via mobi or SMS visit www.BarbieCruiseHoliday.co.za.

For more information on Cruises International and to make cruise bookings, contact your travel agent, call Cruises International on +27 327 0327 or visit www.cruises.co.za.