The Best Cruises Books for Kids

Picture Book · 2015

Monkey and Duck Quack Up!

A spirited monkey dreams of rhyming glory, but can he team up with a relaxed duck to achieve it? As they embark on a playful rhyming challenge, the stakes are high. Will their contrasting styles clash or create the perfect harmony? Dive into their whimsical world and see if you can out-rhyme the duck!

384 words

4.0 Goodreads · 288 ratings

Paperback

Summary: A spirited monkey dreams of rhyming glory, but can he team up with a relaxed duck to achieve it? As they embark on a playful rhyming challenge, the stakes are high. Will their contrasting styles clash or create the perfect harmony? Dive into their whimsical world and see if you can out-rhyme the duck!

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$1248

Chapter Book · Ages 14–+ · 2023

Lying in the Deep

By Diana Urban

A cruise turns deadly as jealousy and betrayal lead to murder. Can the truth be uncovered before it's too late?

400 pages· 83,646 words· Est. 8 hour read

3.6 Goodreads · 6,571 ratings

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Paperback

Summary: Jade embarks on a dream cruise to escape heartbreak, only to find her ex and former best friend aboard. As tensions rise, a murder shocks the ship, and Jade becomes entangled in a deadly game. With friends dropping like flies, she and a new ally must unravel the mystery and clear her name before the killer strikes again. Suspense and danger lurk at every turn on this thrilling voyage.

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$1697

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2026

Making Waves

By Lee Heart · Spotlight Sprinkles series

A girl meets the perfect boy on a cruise, then can't find him again.

160 pages· 27,332 words· Est. 4 hour read

4.2 Goodreads · 22 ratings

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Hardcover

Summary: Emma's family cruise starts perfectly: on the first day she meets Justin, cute, smart and nice. But between drama with her twin stepsisters and new friends on board, she can't seem to find him anywhere, and he might skip the farewell dance. Will Emma get to talk to Justin before the trip ends?

Graphic Nov.

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$759

Chapter Book · Ages 5–7 · 2027

Pug on a Boat

By Kyla May · Book #17 in the Diary of a Pug series

A storm threatens a pug's cruise scavenger hunt and his hopes of seeing a whale.

80 pages

3.0 Goodreads · 1 ratings

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Paperback

Summary: Bub the pug and his human, Bella, set sail on a cruise with their friends Jack and Luna. Bub wants to help Bella win the cruise's scavenger hunt and spot a real whale in the ocean, but a coming storm threatens to put a stop to the fun. Told in Bub's funny diary entries with color-coded speech bubbles.

Graphic Nov.

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$2469

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2026

Baby-Sitters on Board! (Graphic Novel)

By Ann M. Martin, Raina Telgemeier (Adapter/Illustrator), Gale Galligan (Adapter/Illustrator) · Book #1 in the The Baby-Sitters Club Graphic Novel Super Special series

A summer vacation turns into endless adventures for a group of babysitters.

320 pages· 10,788 words· Est. 2 hour read

4.2 Goodreads · 997 ratings

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Hardcover

Summary: Join Kristy, Claudia, Mary Anne, and the rest of the Baby-sitters Club as they embark on the ultimate summer vacation. From a thrilling plane ride to Florida, a luxurious cruise to the Bahamas, and exhilarating days at a massive amusement park, the adventures are endless. But amidst the fun, these dedicated friends still find time for their favorite activity—baby-sitting. Will their vacation be as perfect as it seems, or will unexpected challenges arise? Dive into this graphic novel to discover the surprises that await the luckiest babysitters in the world.

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$759

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2016

Bakers on Board

By Sheryl Berk, Carrie Berk · Book #9 in the The Cupcake Club series

Can the Cupcake Club bake 12,000 cupcakes on a stormy cruise?

128 pages· 14,052 words· Est. 2 hour read

4.0 Goodreads · 63 ratings

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Paperback

Summary: Jenna and her friends score a Caribbean cruise, but there's a catch: they must bake 12,000 cupcakes for a pirate-themed event. As the Peace, Love, and Cupcakes crew sets sail, a storm threatens their sweet success. Can they weather the storm and deliver the goods, or will their baking dreams sink? Join the adventure and find out if the high seas will be their undoing or their greatest triumph.

The Best Cruises Books for Kids

Our 6 Favorite Books About Cruises

Monkey and Duck Quack Up!

Lying in the Deep

Making Waves

Pug on a Boat

Baby-Sitters on Board! (Graphic Novel)

Bakers on Board

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