Chapter V Tips for Parents Cruising with Teens and Tweens
Parents taking a cruise with tween or teenage children know these kids enjoy their space as much at sea as they do at home. The world’s most popular cruise lines have long recognized this and now offer more hangouts and activities tailored exclusively to these age groups than ever before. Combine this space with plenty of activities for the whole family and it is easy to see why cruises make for memorable family vacations, no matter what one’s age. Special pricing for children up to seventeen years old applies on many cruises, and this makes a cruise truly value for money. The following is a sample of the coolest places for older youth to hang out at sea in safe and secure settings: Holland America Line Teens traveling on HAL cruise ships enjoy The Loft, a special lounge area designed to resemble a New York artist’s studio. The setting includes music and videos, comfortable furniture, Internet access stations, video games and karaoke, big screen TVs, and more. A secluded passageway leads upstairs to The Oasis, a teens-only sundeck featuring a nine-foot waterfall and a cooling cave. Teens can sunbathe during the day and dance under the stars at night to the beat of a state-of- the-art sound system and laser show. Royal Caribbean International This cruise line’s Voyager Class ships are a floating paradise for teenagers. The Living Room invites kids to hang out during the day, and is stocked with computers, books, and games. The Back Deck provides teens with a place to sunbathe together and enjoy a buffet dinner. Fuel, the teens-only disco, is open until 2 AM and provides a great place to mingle and meet new friends. Norwegian Cruise Line The Norwegian Dawn and Jewel feature this line’s most elaborate and largest teen clubs. The Underground Lounge features computers, big-screen TVs, and a dance floor. Children seventeen and under have their own cinema for nightly movies or an afternoon matinee. Disney Cruise Line A little Disney magic makes cruising memorable for teens too. They are invited to spend time with their peers in the Vibe. These teen-only hangouts feature music, movies, video games, plasma TVs, a dance floor, an Internet café, and other ac- tivities. In addition, Disney hosts an H2O Splashdown and Party in Paradise farewell bash exclusively for teens.
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