If family members are having a hard time coming to a consensus on the ideal vacation, a cruise might be the way to go.

"The person who just wants to relax can sit at the pool, the ones seeking activity can go out on excursions, and then everyone can come together for dinner to talk about their day," said Afre. There are also spas, children and teen centers and educational programs on board most ships.

Cruising also limits the amount of logistical planning when everyone's lodging and meals are already covered.

The experts identified the Caribbean, Orlando, Alaska and Europe as popular family cruise voyages.