jsg24 Posted July 23, 2017 #1 Share Posted July 23, 2017 We are strongly considering the July 22, 2018 13 night ultimate Scandinavia-Russia cruise aboard the Serenade but are concerned there won't be a lot of other pre-teens for our 12 year old to hang out with. Any experience with this specific itinerary or 12-14 day cruises in the Summer? TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mim Lloyd Posted July 24, 2017 #2 Share Posted July 24, 2017 I did this exact cruise at the same time last year. There weren't many children onboard at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willing292 Posted July 24, 2017 #3 Share Posted July 24, 2017 This cruise is port intensive, so there isn't much down time on both and to meet new friends. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckybuck421 Posted July 24, 2017 #4 Share Posted July 24, 2017 We are strongly considering the July 22, 2018 13 night ultimate Scandinavia-Russia cruise aboard the Serenade but are concerned there won't be a lot of other pre-teens for our 12 year old to hang out with. Any experience with this specific itinerary or 12-14 day cruises in the Summer? TIA Frankly, I would look for a transit through the Panama Canal where you would have a better shot at your almost teensager meeting and enjoying time with friends. The Hermitage and Peterhoff Castle as well as the Scandinavian and Baltic ports don't hold much for younger folks. I am on that cruise and know a number of other folks and it is made up mostly of us older folks. You might want to consult with a travel agent on this one rather than shooting in the dark. Just sayin' ====== Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matj2000 Posted July 24, 2017 #5 Share Posted July 24, 2017 I don't think a kid that age will like that cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsg24 Posted July 24, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Thanks for the replies. You all confirmed our concerns about the 13 day. We are going to go with one of the shorter itineraries. Has anyone done the 10 day that's only offered June 14, 2018 next year? We would really like to be able to go to Moscow which is only possible with the 2 night stay in St. Petersburg. The 12 year old is a good traveler so I'm not as worried about him being bored on the tours as being bored only hanging out with his parents on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted July 25, 2017 #7 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Thanks for the replies. You all confirmed our concerns about the 13 day. We are going to go with one of the shorter itineraries. Has anyone done the 10 day that's only offered June 14, 2018 next year? We would really like to be able to go to Moscow which is only possible with the 2 night stay in St. Petersburg. The 12 year old is a good traveler so I'm not as worried about him being bored on the tours as being bored only hanging out with his parents on board. You may want to check the travel time to/from Moscow and St. Petersburg. You may want to discuss this with your 12 year old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvtheships Posted July 25, 2017 #8 Share Posted July 25, 2017 I don't think a kid that age will like that cruise. Or a kid that age will get the education of a lifetime!!! I'm amused that posters think its always all about water slides and beaches for a 12 yo Geez my kids are asking which port on our upcoming western Carib is the best port to see the Mayan ruins. Fwiw our 12 day Med cruises with them were the best the most educational and with the least amount of beach and sea days. Also trust me...we are a family of sun worshippers...and...history/education nuts Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizzie07 Posted July 25, 2017 #9 Share Posted July 25, 2017 We have not done the itinerary you are looking at but we did Norway, Iceland, Faroe Isles etc (during July)when our daughter was ten. She did the kids club every night and enjoyed the cruise. There are always some kids for them to hang out with. What you do find is depending on the numbers they merge the groups and there are more staff to spend time with them. I would go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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