The Best Luggage for Cruising with Kids

The Best Luggage for Cruising with Kids

Splashing out on suitcases and travel bags designed specifically for kids will make your family adventures significantly easier. Kids’ luggage offers a whole load of benefits for struggling parents and can streamline a vacation immensely.

Kids’ luggage is designed specifically with children in mind, so tends to be hard-wearing and (mostly) dirt-proof. Giving your kids some bags of their own takes the weight off your shoulders (in a very literal sense), and suitcases for children tend to be made to be fun and attractive to younger travelers, meaning they will love to carry them. It also invests them with a sense of agency and responsibility, meaning they are likely to be more involved in the vacation itself, which makes packing and unpacking less of a chore!

So whether you are sailing from Southampton, jetting off to Jakarta, or planning a road trip around the country, here are some of the best suitcases and bags for kids for your next overseas trip.

• Trunki

I’m sure you will have heard and seed the fun ride-on suitcases from Trunki as they’re very popular! These innovative cases are designed to resemble a variety of animals and can be towed along by little ones on a sturdy set of wheels. They can also be ridden by your kids, just in case they get tired and want a ride courtesy of mom or dad! Robust and durable, they come with a five-year guarantee, so you don’t need to worry about a little rough treatment!

• Stephen Joseph Suitcase

These excellent colorful rolling cases are great to look at and totally practical. Made from hard-wearing polyester, they offer a ton of protection thanks to their hard shell and also have a bunch of soft external pockets and compartments so you can store things that you might need during the journey in accessible locations. Fun, animal-themed patterns and glittery details add the finishing touches and make travel exciting for your tiny travelers.

• Rockland Junior Kids Hardcase Spinner

Cute, charming, and fundamentally practical, these great suitcases are the perfect introduction for your kids into the world of hard case spinner luggage. The perfect size and weight for kids (the bags weigh in at a child-friendly five-and-a-half pounds) so they won’t tire them out, they come with an adjustable handle so they can grow with your little ones. Designed with a range of entertaining animal faces designed to keep your kids entertained, this is as close to a proper piece of luggage designed for children as you are likely to find.

• Olli Ella Suitcase

If you want to go down a more adult, elegant, and sophisticated route, then Oli Ella is the way to go. Satin lining and a zippered mesh pocket inside ensure their clothes remain pristine throughout the journey, and the white-accented design is classic and traditional which will make them feel extremely grown-up.

• Fabelab Backpack

The perfect preschool backpack, Fabelab’s range of recycled post-consumer polyester rucksacks offers a great choice of carry-on luggage for your little ones. The classic design is surprisingly roomy, so they can fit everything they might need for the journey, and the reflective detailing is a nice safety touch. Backpacks for kids are great as they can be used easily on any terrain too.

• LL Bean Adventure Duffel

Finally, if your travels are taking you to a more rugged, adventurous destination, consider this rolling duffel from LL Bean. They are essentially indestructible, tested to ensure they are waterproof (up to 120 PSI) and can withstand freezing temperatures (the manufacturers leave them overnight in the deep freeze). Even the most careless and destructive toddler will be unable to leave a scratch on this beast, which makes it perfect for the most off-the-beaten-track adventures!

Whatever your style or budget, there is sure to be the perfect kids’ luggage out there for your next family adventure.

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