One last concern re: teenagers cruising

[parentsof5]

We are probably going to book a 5 day out of Galveston this spring break. I know they have an area for teenagers, but it is for 15-17 yo. Our girls will be 18 (this is their senior family trip that we have made a tradition), but still in high school. I think the teen area would be appropriate for them, but it is only up to 17. I'm not sure about the alternatives. Any thoughts or experience you can share?

[amedawn]

I don't think most 18 yo's would enjoy any sort of "day camp"...there are tons of activities on board for them to do. They can lay out, go to the spa etc.

[crzndeb]

18 year olds are considered adults....they are allowed in the adult disco and the casino. Of course, they are not allowed to drink.

 

They will not be allowed in the 15 to 17 year old club. And I doubt they want to be there, once they are adults.

[parentsof5]

I didn't know it was a "day camp" - my 15 yo wouldn't like that either. I thought it was just a safe area to hang out sans adults. Discos and casinos aren't out type of areas.

[waldocruiser1]

(flash back)

 

What are they perverts? Why would they want to be hanging out with children? That is sick, they don't need to be around children.

 

oh that is right, they are girls it is okay.....

 

(Flash forward)

 

Why is is ok for 18 year old girls (women) to want to hang out with kids, but when a high school kid named Charlie-something wanted to know last year he was bashed, and burnt at the stake in a matter of minutes for asking?

[parentsof5]

Interesting! Double standards everywhere.

 

I don't understand the concept of a number makes someone and adult, either. They may be able to vote, sign for themselves, etc. But an area with other high school students is much more appropriate and would appeal more to my girls than being in a disco full of "old" people or in a casino they will know nothing about. Of course it is all about liability for the cruise line.

[crzndeb]

Hold up....somtimes threads get a little confusing and some people go off on a tanget...

 

OP....you mentioned your girls will be 18...you said nothing about a 15 year old....some ships have an area (club), that is for 15 to 17 year olds that is very cool and sans adults, though there will be a counselor...it is NOT a day camp

 

The 18 year olds are not allowed in here....

 

Please be a bit more specific on exactly what you are looking for for your various ages of children. Or has this cleared it up?

 

You're the parent...if you dont want your daughters in the adult disco or the casino, then tell them they can't go....you asked and these are the rules....they will find friends their own age and probanly hang out with them anyway...it's spring break and there will be plenty of 18 year olds on board

[Singer4Him]

I didn't know it was a "day camp" - my 15 yo wouldn't like that either. I thought it was just a safe area to hang out sans adults. Discos and casinos aren't out type of areas.

 

The O2 Club, which is for teens ages 15 thru 17, is NOT a day camp. It's more like a teen club with a lounge type setting and lots of music. We cruised last year with our three children for our oldest son's high school graduation. While he and his best friend, who's family cruised with us, cared nothing for the O2 Club, my youngest two loved it and are looking forward to spending time there again when we cruise tomorrow.

[MrFunInTheSun]

The O2 Club, which is for teens ages 15 thru 17, is NOT a day camp. It's more like a teen club with a lounge type setting and lots of music. We cruised last year with our three children for our oldest son's high school graduation. While he and his best friend, who's family cruised with us, cared nothing for the O2 Club, my youngest two loved it and are looking forward to spending time there again when we cruise tomorrow.

 

Club O2 has a nice social area for teens, generally an area with music, video games and other teen activites that are supervised. Some activites take them to different parts of the ship. Just as the above Op mentions it's no day camp.

 

My nephew loved going to the Club O2 last fall, at that time there were no more than 10 or so 15-17yo's that participated in the club, also believe thats all the kids of that age range we had on the ship too. They all had a great time and had a teen shore excursion too, that was hosted by the teen counselor. Whenever we'd run into him and his new friends, they seem'ed to be having a great time. He's still in communication with some of them today via facebook.

 

Was just talking with my newphew tonight about the club and teens he's going to meet in two weeks, as he's going on a cruise with us. He's excited and can't wait for going on a new ship, new O2 club and meeting some new people his age. He was 16 at the time and has since turned 17.

 

Now as far as the original Ops question, I doubt Club O2 would let them join teen group, but it wouldn't hurt to ask, as I'm sure a lot of it would depend the difference in age gaps between 15-17 there are.

[parentsof5]

The O2 Club, which is for teens ages 15 thru 17, is NOT a day camp. It's more like a teen club with a lounge type setting and lots of music. We cruised last year with our three children for our oldest son's high school graduation. While he and his best friend, who's family cruised with us, cared nothing for the O2 Club, my youngest two loved it and are looking forward to spending time there again when we cruise tomorrow.

 

Thanks for clearing that up Singer4Him and CRZNDEB. These is what I was refering to.

 

I realized they wouldn't let the girls in there, too, so your thoughts on them "finding" others there age makes me feel better.

[Cuizer2]

Hold up....somtimes threads get a little confusing and some people go off on a tanget...

 

OP....you mentioned your girls will be 18...you said nothing about a 15 year old....some ships have an area (club), that is for 15 to 17 year olds that is very cool and sans adults, though there will be a counselor...it is NOT a day camp

 

The 18 year olds are not allowed in here....

 

Please be a bit more specific on exactly what you are looking for for your various ages of children. Or has this cleared it up?

 

You're the parent...if you dont want your daughters in the adult disco or the casino, then tell them they can't go....you asked and these are the rules....they will find friends their own age and probanly hang out with them anyway...it's spring break and there will be plenty of 18 year olds on board

 

The 18 year olds are adults and are allowed in the adult areas.

[lillian marie]

When my old kids were 18 and 16 we cruised and they hung out together mostly at the pool. Our daughter was going away to college that up coming fall and it was a great time for the kids to be together.

[Name Of The Game]

I don't think most 18 yo's would enjoy any sort of "day camp"...there are tons of activities on board for them to do. They can lay out, go to the spa etc.

 

The teen club is free...the spa is NOT! Sure laying out is free but it also causes skin cancer!

 

9th-12th graders go to school together. There's nothing wrong with them hanging out in a teen club.

[MrPete]

A club? For an 18 year old? What's wrong that they can't be out and about?

 

My now 12 year old has never needed a club, and she's been sailing with us since she was 4. We don't even know where they are.

[BarJen]

The 18 to 20 age group kinda falls into an activity void, hopefully CCL will come up with some options.

[Name Of The Game]

A club? For an 18 year old? What's wrong that they can't be out and about?

 

 

Most of the passengers are MUCH older. I'm sure an 18 year old would rather hang out with a 16 year old than people her parents and grandparents age!

[A&Jfamily]

Most of the passengers are MUCH older. I'm sure an 18 year old would rather hang out with a 16 year old than people her parents and grandparents age!

 

I would disagree that most of the passengers are "MUCH" older. OP said that this was a spring break cruise - so you will have tons of families, as well as college kids.

 

And as for the OP's original question, the teens do not seem to really hang out on Club O2 all that much. Rather, they meet up and hang out at the pool, play basket ball, walk the prominade etc. It might be more of an issue if you had just one going that age, but with two, they will automatically have someone to hang with.

[halos]

(flash back)

 

What are they perverts? Why would they want to be hanging out with children? That is sick, they don't need to be around children.

 

oh that is right, they are girls it is okay.....

 

(Flash forward)

 

Why is is ok for 18 year old girls (women) to want to hang out with kids, but when a high school kid named Charlie-something wanted to know last year he was bashed, and burnt at the stake in a matter of minutes for asking?

For Pete's sake. :rolleyes:

The OP asked for ALTERNATIVES.

[MrPete]

At 18, all I wanted to do was get away from my parents, and find, without a problem, kids my age. They were always out and about.

 

At 25, I found my parents were not so bad to run away from.

[The4Cruisers]

A club? For an 18 year old? What's wrong that they can't be out and about?

 

My now 12 year old has never needed a club, and she's been sailing with us since she was 4. We don't even know where they are.

 

AMEN! Our kids were 16 and 12 when we started cruising and they both wanted nothing to do with the kids clubs / activities. They were happy hanging out with each other and together with us as a family.

[katluc]

My girls have just turned 19 and are also out of the teen club. They always enjoyed the teen club when we would cruise. They had their own dances, activities, place to hang out and meet a lot of new friends. It is not anything like a babysitting service. We are cruising at Christmas, and there is a get together the first night for 18-21 year olds. I am sure they will have activities for this age group. We will find out at Christmas.

 

Kathy

[halos]

OP:

You have two 18 years old kids, so they will have each other.

I think because they are girls, you won't have to worry...they'll find stuff to do. Most young women that age will likely be happy putting on tiny bathing suits, laying out in the sun and scoping the ship out for some nice looking guys.

I don't think you'll have to worry about them keeping themsleves occupied. I assure you, they won't be bored....they'll be fine :)

[nrdsb4]

At 18, all I wanted to do was get away from my parents, and find, without a problem, kids my age. They were always out and about.

 

At 25, I found my parents were not so bad to run away from.

 

My 16 y/o and 20 y/o still like to hang with us. Don't get me wrong, they love to socialize with their friends, but they still seek out our company quite a bit, especially on cruises. I wonder how much longer they will be happy with that.:o:p

[Cookiesbykk]

Just booked the Pride 11/21/10 and it will be my kids' first cruise (and my first on Carnival). My teens are 14 and 16 and won't know anyone else...I have a feeling they might not do the clubs if they can't do them together...are they very strict about age restrictions?

[Tbay-eh]

Just booked the Pride 11/21/10 and it will be my kids' first cruise (and my first on Carnival). My teens are 14 and 16 and won't know anyone else...I have a feeling they might not do the clubs if they can't do them together...are they very strict about age restrictions?

 

Sometimes, and only sometimes, IF they are very close to the cut off age and IF there is room and IF it is a move down (never up) and IF IF they will allow it but don't count on it as the age restrictions are there for a reason and they will adhere to them pretty closely. But it never hurts to ask. I would definitely plead my case if I were you.