I’ve never been on the Royal Caribbean Barbie Premium Experience, so I can’t vouch for it. What I can say is that if this was around when I was between the ages of five of 10, I would have begged my parents to take me on this cruise (much like I didn’t stop nagging to go to Disneyworld).

So what can families expect from the Barbie cruise? Barbie-themed staterooms, with complimentary Barbie™ dolls and other keepsakes, an onboard activities such as a tiaras and teacups party, and a mermaid dance class, where girls will learn moves from the hit movie, Barbie in a Mermaid Tale 2.

Girls can also learn how to make Barbie-style clothing at a fashion designer workshop and they later take part in a fashion and dance show.

There are various other cruise experiences for babies, boys, tweens and teens, each with tailor-made activities and experiences.

The Barbie cruise isn’t available here, but South Africans can enter to win a seven-night Mediterranean Barbie Premium Experience cruise for four, sailing from Barcelona. You can also win Barbie™ product hampers worth R20 000 .

For entry details, check out www.BarbieCruiseHoliday.co.za

For more info on the cruises, go to www.cruises.co.za