Existing in the transition between childhood and adulthood isn’t always easy, and the teenagers in your life may not be quite as excited as you are about getting on a cruise ship together. The good news is that many cruise ships have dedicated spaces where teens can go to relax and be with other teens. And cruise lines have put a lot of effort into making these spaces truly welcoming, comfortable, and fun for teens.
Norwegian
Cruise Line has Entourage, where teens aged 13 to 17 can play video games, watch
movies, make art, or join in a game of basketball, soccer, or dodgeball. In the
evening, Entourage hosts themed parties where teens can dance, sing, and show
off their style.
Several ships
in the Princess Cruises fleet have The Beach House, a lounge for teens aged 13
to 17, but the Royal Princess and Regal Princess take it a step
further. They have teen clubs called Remix that include outdoor lounges with
wading pools and space for open-sky parties. The indoor section of Remix offers
a DJ booth, games, dance classes, and more.
Disney Cruise
Line’s ships have Vibe, a space exclusively for teens aged 14 to 17. Vibe’s
location and amenities vary a bit from ship to ship. On the Disney Magic
and Disney Wonder, Vibe is in the forward funnel and is styled like an
urban loft, with activities like games, dance parties, karaoke contests, and
more. On the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy, Vibe has the style
of a downtown club, with the added attraction of an attached sun deck.
Royal Caribbean’s
Adventure Ocean has separate, dedicated lounges and activities for younger
teens (age 12 to 14) and older teens (age 15 to 17). Activities for both groups
are similar – including movie nights, themed dinners, video games, karaoke
contests, pool parties, and dances – but the two age groups can help some teens
feel more comfortable as they meet new people.
Of course, whatever
cruise line you sail on, your teen will want to explore the whole ship and
enjoy some of the amenities, dining options, and entertainment that are available
to everyone. Still, it’s good to have an exclusive onboard space where teens
can take a break from parents and younger siblings and simply be with other
teens for a while. It’s a fun experience that may help your teen enjoy the
entire cruise that much more.
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