James Van Der Beek and family enjoy a vacation on Carnival's affordable cruise line
Planning an affordable vacation for one can be tough, and it may seem nearly impossible for a family -- but James Van Der Beek has a secret go-to he thinks everyone should consider: Carnival cruises.
The "What Would Diplo Do?" and "Pose" star dished about how his recent trip on Carnival Cruise Line's ship, Carnival Horizon, surprisingly converted him into a cruise fan. Van Der Beek, along with his five children and wife of eight years, enjoyed an action-packed six day trip and visited multiple destinations including Ocho Rios and Cozumel.
"They've really got the whole experience on every level. Carnival is very, very good at creating good experiences for families," Van Der Beek exclaimed.
And he's right. Horizon, Carnival's latest cruise ship, is decked with tons of new bells and whistles. "Indoors or out, active or chill - Carnival Horizon lets everyone find their favorite kind of fun... and go get it done," the site notes. From the SkyRide to the spa and adults-only retreat, there are fun activities for every family member onboard the Horizon -- and the Van Der Beek family enjoyed every bit of it.
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For James and his family, their favorite attractions were ones that the children could also participate in.
“They grow up so fast and we can miss so many moments with them trying to just get through life,” Van Der Beek told PEOPLE. “To take a week that is really just about them and allow them to make the choice about what they want to do, and give them a ridiculously fun menu of options, it just creates bonding.”
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