Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Line offers Circle C for young teens ages 12 to 14 to hang out and enjoy planned activities including dance parties, games, outdoor movies and more. Circle C is available on all of Carnival’s ships. Carnival’s Club O2 facilities continue to be very popular with teens aged 15–17. In addition to a pulsating dance floor and the latest music and lighting systems, Club O2 features a teen-oriented library and lounge with non-alcoholic specialty drinks. Princess Cruises This cruise line’s Grand Class ships have the largest facilities for teens. The Remix teen center includes plenty of games, movies, big-screen TVs, and jukeboxes. On the Grand, Golden, and Star Princess, teens can use their own Jacuzzi and sun deck. Celebrity Cruises This cruise line’s Celebrity X-Club Youth Program offers teens plenty to do, especially during the summer and holiday family travel seasons. This includes supervised theme parties, pool games, movies, sports tournaments, karaoke, talent shows, fitness activities, and play stations. Regent Seven Seas Cruises Ultra-luxury cruise line Regent Seven Seas also offers teen programs. Regent’s Club Mariner operates during the summer and select holiday sailings and gives tween and teen travelers the opportunity to enjoy a variety of exciting, interactive activities, including whale watching in Alaska and art classes on tropical cruises, plus other unique adventure and cultural opportunities. Crystal Cruises Select Crystal sailings during the summer and holidays also offer older youth things to do without their parents on ul- tra-luxury cruises. These include games, arts and crafts, video games, and other activities under the supervision of experi- enced activities directors. The Crystal Symphony and Serenity also feature Waves, a teen video arcade. Chapter VI Private Islands Make Fabulous Memories for Families Private butlers and other luxury amenities cater to those who want to be pampered, while plenty of island activities appeal to people on the go. A recent visit to Half Moon Cay, Holland America Line’s private island in the Bahamas, illustrates the cruise travel indus- try’s ongoing effort to exceed the expectations of its guests. Air-conditioned, open-air beach cabanas are available just a few steps from warm, blue, pristine waters. Private butlers magically appear (for a small fee) from nowhere to fill one’s beverage glass; others prepare hot and chilled appetizers, as well as cool cucumbers to sooth guests’ eyes from the tropical sun. Is this heaven? Not quite, but these breathtaking private islands are surely memorable for cruisers who want to enjoy total stress reduction.
Policies subject to change without notice, always check with your travel agent regarding pregnancy policies and children age policies prior to booking your cruise.
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