On Princess ships, the Remix lounge is the place for
teens to have “mocktail” socials, dance to their favorite music, watch late-night
movies and more. The ship’s professional dancers often drop by to give hip-hop
lessons, and one evening is dedicated to a teen formal, complete with dinner
and a show.
Norwegian Cruise Lines just introduced Entourage, a
new program for teens age 13 to 17. Teens have fun and build confidence playing
games like basketball, dodgeball and Ultimate Frisbee. In the evening, they
watch movies, or mingle at a “vampire night” or pool party. The Teen Center
lounge is equipped with vending machines, video games, air hockey, pinball and
a video jukebox.
Carnival Cruise Line gives tweens age 12 to 14 their
own club, Circle C. Away from the “little kids” and the older teens, they can
dance, play games and get together for outdoor movies. For the high school
crowd, Club O2 is a place to hang out and listen to music, play video games and
learn to deejay. Many itineraries offer some Club O2-only shore excursions, too.
Royal Caribbean’s teen program lets them choose from a
variety of organized events; or, they can simply hang out in the teen lounge and
teen-only nightclub. Teens age 12 to 14 get active in friendly competitions on
the cruise line’s signature rock-climbing walls and show their talent at open
mic nights. Teens age 15 to 17 enjoy theme nights, pool parties, and games on
the Pool & Sports deck.
So, assure your teen that your cruise ship will have adult-free
spaces where teens can gather, relax, and even talk about parents with others
who understand. To find out more about the teen clubs on various cruise lines,
talk with Anita, your Cruise holidays personal cruise expert.
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