Help with rules of Princess

[Nightowl11]

I was reading some past Patters that other passengers have posted and one of them read: Please note that all activities listed in the Princess Patter are for adults 18 years and older. This particular patter had all the regular activities such as MUTS, Shows, Princess Pop, Towel Folding Demonstration, Trivia games, etc.

 

What exactly does this mean? :confused:

 

I also read somewhere that kids aren't allowed to play Bingo. As long as an adult buys the cards, stays with them and redeem them, can they participate?

[Ethel5]

I was reading some past Patters that other passengers have posted and one of them read: Please note that all activities listed in the Princess Patter are for adults 18 years and older. This particular patter had all the regular activities such as MUTS, Shows, Princess Pop, Towel Folding Demonstration, Trivia games, etc.

 

What exactly does this mean? :confused:

 

I also read somewhere that kids aren't allowed to play Bingo. As long as an adult buys the cards, stays with them and redeem them, can they participate?

 

It means just that.....you must be 18 or older to participate. The entertainment held in the Atrium is for everyone so I don't think the towel folding demo is off limits. Princess does have a great children's program. Bingo is gambling, and again, children are not allowed. The trivia games are quite competitive and children would not be participating. MUTS is outdoors but be careful that they are not showing a mature movie or show at night.

Edited February 24, 2014 by Ethel5

[berlingo]

We have only cruised twice with Princess so far but I was never aware of these age limitations.

 

We do not play Bingo and would not consider gambling ok for our daughters. However our two have always participated fully in other events such as MUTS, demos, shows as appropriate to their ages. Indeed the last night crew show on the Crown began with a balloon party which the youngsters loved. The only area we saw being enforced as adult only was the Skywalkers Nightclub, adult pools and the Wine Tasting event was of course over 18 only.

 

However I can understand Princess wishing to enforce more general age restrictions if they felt it appropriate in certain situations. I for one would certainly not wish for my teens to spoil the enjoyment of other passengers.

 

I agree that there are lots of child friendly facilities and activities on board which in our experience are a lot more attractive to the youngsters than the adult focused ones. To be honest we find ourselves insisting that our teens spend family times with us as there always seems to be something far more exciting going on!

 

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[chsalas]

I think on the ship, Bingo is gambling. There are some big money rounds if I'm not mistaking. Bingo is serious.

[coo359a2]

Kids can go to the Production Shows at night but are asked not to sit in the first few rows unless with an adult.

[HornedFrogCruiser]

I also read somewhere that kids aren't allowed to play Bingo. As long as an adult buys the cards, stays with them and redeem them, can they participate?

 

Unless the rules have changed since our last cruise (November 2013), children are allowed to sit with their parents at Bingo (and help them find called numbers), but only the adult can claim a prize.

[Ethel5]

I guess I should have asked how old the kids were. If they are young, then they would be more restricted than if they are teens.

 

One time we were at the comedian's late show that was billed "over 18" and there were young children sitting right up front. The comedian was upset because he couldn't do his regular routine for adults due to the children. He kept looking at his watch as if to say "kids should be in bed." He also kept apologizing to the audience for not being able to do the adult show.

[Seafoam Green]

Bingo on a ship is a form of gambling, like purchasing lottery tickets or attending Bingo in your home community. It is restricted to individuals 18 years of age and older.

[alexspepa]

Bingo on a ship is a form of gambling, like purchasing lottery tickets or attending Bingo in your home community. It is restricted to individuals 18 years of age and older.

 

we played bingo on Ruby at Christmas - children were allowed to play bingo but an adult had to claim the prize.

 

in fact a young man who was not old enough won the jackpot and the MC asked him who he wanted to claim the prize as he was not old enough - he chose his girlfriend who was old enough and i saw them later in the casino claiming their prize.

Edited February 24, 2014 by alexspepa

[skynight]

I was reading some past Patters that other passengers have posted and one of them read: Please note that all activities listed in the Princess Patter are for adults 18 years and older. This particular patter had all the regular activities such as MUTS, Shows, Princess Pop, Towel Folding Demonstration, Trivia games, etc.

 

What exactly does this mean? :confused:

 

I also read somewhere that kids aren't allowed to play Bingo. As long as an adult buys the cards, stays with them and redeem them, can they participate?

Children can attend shows, movies, demos, theme nights all that stuff. I have seen children at trivia, but I doubt they would have very much interest in that activity. Children can attend, but can not participate in activities like karaoke, pop star, talent shows, and pop choir. They can participate in activities like the egg drop contest, boat building, 60 second challenge, etc. Sometimes late night comedy shows are stated as adult, however, if you brought someone under 18, doubt they would deny entry. Children are allowed in all the lounges, but again, doubt they would have much interest. Children can not use the nightclub, called Skywalker's on most ships. The youth programs run activities for children. Bingo, don't know, never play.

[san diego sue]

On the Sapphire December 15th Mexico cruise, so many kids running wild up at Skywalkers (during Elite Plat time). Definetly not those parents or kids should have been there. Also large groups of families with teens and lots of drinking going on with the adults. Princess staff did nothing about it.

So unpleasant, we never went back up there.

Rules are made but not enforced.

[geoherb]

I've never noticed that wording in the Patter. For trivia, I've frequently seen teams with children. On the Ruby in December, they held a couple of trivias where you had to send someone from your team with the answer each round. The children seemed to enjoy running up with their team's answer.

 

As for the comedian, I think he should have done his regular adult routine if that is what was advertised. He should have said something at the beginning of the set to warn the parents who did not bother to read the description of the show that it was intended for mature audiences.

[Dreamer333]

Just like other posters have stated, I too have seen many kids play BINGO, but the adult has to claim any prizes.

I've seen many children participate with their families in the different game show nights as well.

I've never heard of (or seen) kids being restricted from MUTS.

[notentirelynormal]

My kids have always played Bingo. They can't however purchase the card or collect on the prize. My grandson was around 4 when he kept yelling out for a number and he called Bingo knowing he didn't have it. The CD asked him why he did that and he said because he wanted to do the "chicken dance". There are certain venues where the kids are not allowed such as the casino, night club and adult shows. In 25 plus cruises we have never been told our children couldn't participate the other events. My daughter was around 8 when she learned how to fold napkins. She had a blast and so did the crew members.

[TupeloHoney]

My hunch for MUTS is that it's more of a warning to parents: "look, we're showing adult movies here, you don't want your kids to see it, don't let them go." That's a guess though. I doubt they enforce it.

 

My son loves the production shows. He goes every night with his dad (he's currently 6, but has been going to them since he was 3). That's always fine. They usually go up to the buffet afterwards for a treat then check out MUTS. But the movie is usually not appropriate for him that time of night.

[ldubs]

You probably already get the drift here --- there are very few activities that your children would not be able to attend. Those where they might be turned away are likely ones you would not allow them to participate in anyway. Sadly, there are those few passengers who will complain at the drop of a hat about anything that is not conductive to a retirement home atmosphere, including the presence of children.

[Ethel5]

My kids have always played Bingo. They can't however purchase the card or collect on the prize. My grandson was around 4 when he kept yelling out for a number and he called Bingo knowing he didn't have it. The CD asked him why he did that and he said because he wanted to do the "chicken dance". There are certain venues where the kids are not allowed such as the casino, night club and adult shows. In 25 plus cruises we have never been told our children couldn't participate the other events. My daughter was around 8 when she learned how to fold napkins. She had a blast and so did the crew members.

 

Wouldn't that be disruptive to the other players?

[OCruisers]

You probably already get the drift here --- there are very few activities that your children would not be able to attend. Those where they might be turned away are likely ones you would not allow them to participate in anyway.

 

The above is so very true! Children can attend almost everything. :)

 

LuLu

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[douglinc@msn.com]

I guess I should have asked how old the kids were. If they are young, then they would be more restricted than if they are teens.

 

One time we were at the comedian's late show that was billed "over 18" and there were young children sitting right up front. The comedian was upset because he couldn't do his regular routine for adults due to the children. He kept looking at his watch as if to say "kids should be in bed." He also kept apologizing to the audience for not being able to do the adult show.

 

He should have called for security and had them removed.

 

Doug

[notentirelynormal]

Wouldn't that be disruptive to the other players?

 

Why would it be disruptive? Almost every session I've ever played (and I play as often as I can on board) someone has done the chicken dance. Adults. Grown ups! You know, people who are old enough to drink but didn't pay attention to either the rules or their cards. Would you call them disruptive and have them removed? Some one usually calls out a false Bingo continually. Should we kick them out too? The reason he knew about the chicken dance is he'd seen it done so many times before. Sheesh, ease up.

 

Have you ever played Bingo on the ships? They call out numbers with stories: Not after, but B4. 16 and never been kissed - RUBBISH! The doctor's number B9. The audience yells out the comments with the Bingo caller. It's supposed to be fun. The grandfather of Bingo O75. Most numbers have little sayings and people also call out the number they want.

[Ethel5]

Why would it be disruptive? Almost every session I've ever played (and I play as often as I can on board) someone has done the chicken dance. Adults. Grown ups! You know, people who are old enough to drink but didn't pay attention to either the rules or their cards. Would you call them disruptive and have them removed? Some one usually calls out a false Bingo continually. Should we kick them out too? The reason he knew about the chicken dance is he'd seen it done so many times before. Sheesh, ease up.

 

Have you ever played Bingo on the ships? They call out numbers with stories: Not after, but B4. 16 and never been kissed - RUBBISH! The doctor's number B9. The audience yells out the comments with the Bingo caller. It's supposed to be fun. The grandfather of Bingo O75. Most numbers have little sayings and people also call out the number they want.

 

Thank you for your thoughts. I can go by my Bingo playing Mother who played a LOT of Bingo. People who called out false Bingos were not looked on kindly. Just to clarify, I never suggested that anyone be kicked out of any venue. Maybe we all need a deep breath.

[bdjam]

Thank you for your thoughts. I can go by my Bingo playing Mother who played a LOT of Bingo. People who called out false Bingos were not looked on kindly. Just to clarify, I never suggested that anyone be kicked out of any venue. Maybe we all need a deep breath.

 

I'm not a big Bingo player...in fact I can't remember the last time I played on a ship...but I'm with you, Ethel. It would seem to be calling out false "Bingos" would be disruptive to the game.

[Cruisin' Chick]

I've never noticed that wording in the Patter. For trivia, I've frequently seen teams with children. On the Ruby in December, they held a couple of trivias where you had to send someone from your team with the answer each round. The children seemed to enjoy running up with their team's answer.

 

As for the comedian, I think he should have done his regular adult routine if that is what was advertised. He should have said something at the beginning of the set to warn the parents who did not bother to read the description of the show that it was intended for mature audiences.

 

Is this "rule" something new? I was just quickly checking my Patters from my December 2012 cruise and didn't see anything about age restrictions. In fact, the only times I've noticed any age restrictions were for a midnight comedy show or for the 10pm disco.

 

I think for just about anything else, and as long as kids aren't disruptive, why not let them join in? I've been on a trivia team with a kid and often they'll know things we adults don't or have long forgotten.

 

I think exposing kids to shows is a great idea -- our girl has been going to the shows since she was 23 months (the month before she saw her first show, Blues Clues Live) and she can be a better audience member than many of the adults (such as the ones at two shows on our last cruise who just wouldn't shut the you-know-what-up even after being asked). Of course, she's been a participant in many music recitals and has been in some plays.

 

As for the MUTS movies, a current 16-year-old, my daughter has been seeing many classics as well as well as recent movies that have a R rating (Godfather, Schindler's List, Milk, etc). I would guess that many of the other teens have too. If you have younger kids, it is smart to consider your child's maturity level and the movie's content. The movie ratings are listed in the Patter and in the cabin's TV guide, which may help for those movies you're not too familiar with ahead of your cruise.

 

As for bingo, I haven't been to one of those since my first cruise (more to check out the various activities) as I have little interest. I doubt if my kid has any interest, either as she hasn't mentioned it. She does like going to the afternoon tea on Princess ships so she would be unhappy if she was told she's not old enough to partake.

[OCruisers]

Is this "rule" something new?

 

Patty... We were just on a Princess cruise 1/2014. Trust your old friend' date=' everything was the same for children/teens as it has always been. :)

 

LuLu

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[waltd]

Why would it be disruptive? Almost every session I've ever played (and I play as often as I can on board) someone has done the chicken dance. Adults. Grown ups! You know, people who are old enough to drink but didn't pay attention to either the rules or their cards. Would you call them disruptive and have them removed? Some one usually calls out a false Bingo continually. Should we kick them out too? The reason he knew about the chicken dance is he'd seen it done so many times before. Sheesh, ease up.

 

Have you ever played Bingo on the ships? They call out numbers with stories: Not after, but B4. 16 and never been kissed - RUBBISH! The doctor's number B9. The audience yells out the comments with the Bingo caller. It's supposed to be fun. The grandfather of Bingo O75. Most numbers have little sayings and people also call out the number they want.

 

Once is cute after that it's disruptive. Why don't you ease up. They only asked a question.