curfew??

[tjoil]

When is curfew on the carnival Glory ship. My son age of 15 is wanting to know. Do they have a curfew for anyone under a certain age or is it up to the parents?? please respond fast we are going on the 11th of March.:confused:

[tef43]

Curfew? :confused:

 

Bwahahahahahahahahahahaaaaaaa, I *wish*! It would solve many many problems aboard ship. :rolleyes:

 

Perhaps an email to Uncle Bob is in order. At the very least, it will be mentioned on the next comment card.

[FiveOh147]

There wasnt a curfew, however there is a lot less to do for the younger crowd later at night since they can not go into the clubs and casinos and the pools are closed. Camp Carnival closes at 10pm so that sums it up.

[tef43]

There wasnt a curfew, however there is a lot less to do for the younger crowd later at night since they can not go into the clubs and casinos and the pools are closed. Camp Carnival closes at 10pm so that sums it up.

Which in and of itself is problematic in that they simply roam the ship in packs, wreaking havoc more often than not as mommy and daddy are off in their own little vacation-induced oblivion, nowhere to be found.

[ala-kat]

It is up to the guardian. I have no children myself, but have been a guardian. Usual curfews can certainly be somewhat relaxed on vacation, but they should not just be thrown overboard. No boundries in this environment can invite trouble. It is their vacation, BUT, it is also yours and all others aboard. The ship may not have a curfew, but he should be answering to you.

 

Work out a curfew that works for both sides (or if not, one that works for your side as you are the adult) and go with that. I think you'll sleep much better that way.

[Wennfred]

When is curfew on the carnival Glory ship. My son age of 15 is wanting to know. Do they have a curfew for anyone under a certain age or is it up to the parents?? please respond fast we are going on the 11th of March.:confused:

 

Curfew? I seen camp carnival parading through lido deck around 11pm :confused:

[HeidiHo]

There wasnt a curfew, however there is a lot less to do for the younger crowd later at night since they can not go into the clubs and casinos and the pools are closed. Camp Carnival closes at 10pm so that sums it up.

 

When we were on the Pride 3 years ago there were teen activities until 1:30 AM every night (or should I say morning).

[LSUtraveler]

I don't think there's any curfew by the ship. Posters are right, there's been kids at all ages walking around at the early hours of the morning. Didn't seem to be causing any problems just wasn't any organized activities at that hour for them to do.

[I Luv Crusin]

Depending on what was going on the next day, port or sea day, my teens "curfew" varied. Usually midnight or 1pm. I don't think there is any good reason for them to be wandering around the ship late at night. For our next cruise my daughter will be 19 and although she won't have a curfew I will want to know where she is and who she's hanging out with. My son's will be 17 and 16 and they will curfews. This may be difficult because we are cruising with 4 or 5 other families and I don't know what boundries they are going to set for their kids.

[floridaboyz]

It is up to the guardian. I have no children myself, but have been a guardian. Usual curfews can certainly be somewhat relaxed on vacation, but they should not just be thrown overboard. No boundries in this environment can invite trouble. It is their vacation, BUT, it is also yours and all others aboard. The ship may not have a curfew, but he should be answering to you.

 

Work out a curfew that works for both sides (or if not, one that works for your side as you are the adult) and go with that. I think you'll sleep much better that way.

Well said ala-kat. They way some people on these boards write and act I wonder if there should be a very early curfew for some of these curmudgeons.

[caprcorn28]

For our next cruise my daughter will be 19 and although she won't have a curfew I will want to know where she is and who she's hanging out with. My son's will be 17 and 16 and they will curfews. This may be difficult because we are cruising with 4 or 5 other families and I don't know what boundries they are going to set for their kids.

 

Good Luck!!! I wish you truly smooth sailing in this venture!! We have cruised with just one other family in the past and it got to be really difficult because of those 'different boundaries' for each family and what one family wanted to do, the other didn't, but the kids wanted to go with the other family, whichever one that was for whatever particular activity (People on the ship thought that WE had five kids)...errrrr. That is why THIS time....it is just our family!! And then any families we are planning on meeting up with on board. But there isn't going to be the same kind of peer pressure that comes with the comfort level of people that we know so well!!

 

Have a great cruise!!

 

(And yeah...curfews are up to us, the parents!! ;) )

[hockeyluver]

We just got home tonight had a blast review to follow. Our kids ages14 and 16 had a cerfew of 1 am set by us. That seemed to be the time most of the teens had cerfew at. As long as they arent running around the ship and acting like twits there is no problem at all.

[PaigeM]

before we left we agreed on a curfew with the kids. 10:00 for my 12 yr old ds and 12:30 for my 15 y/o dd. ha,that went out the window the first night. i agree with the previous poster, 1 AM is about right.

[billyandted]

My oldest nephew is 14 & we'll be on the Glory on the 11th. His Mom & Dad were thinking of a curfew about midnight but I guess 1am is the most popular time.

See you there.

[GoodAsGold]

I'm glad I found this thread. When four of us moms take our 4 girls on a cruise next month I want to make sure we have some ground rules. This will be my daughter's 6th cruise, but until last year she's always been young enough where a curfew wasn't even an issue. Last August when we cruised to Alaska, she celebrated her 13th birthday on board. We were there with a large family group. She was with her cousins so we didn't worry. But THIS time she's going to be with her 3 BEST friends! Two of them will be just 14 and my daughter and another girl still 13½. I know we're going to have to keep a tighter rein on them! It sounds like a curfew of 1:00 AM sounds just about right. OR if one of us adults is with them, they can be out longer, of course.

 

 

My oldest nephew is 14 & we'll be on the Glory on the 11th. His Mom & Dad were thinking of a curfew about midnight but I guess 1am is the most popular time.

See you there.

[CruisingKitty]

Am I just being highly overprotective in not allowing my two DSS to stay out that late, even if they are in their teens? I cannot see any reason to allow any kid to wander around aimlessly on a ship, potentially disturbing others with carousing, and making my life miserable the next day when they are wicked grumpy and uncooperative. The boys are definitely getting a much earlier curfew than 1 am, I am thinking like 11 at the latest, unless they are with me, their father or their grandparents. Call me old-fashioned if you like, but I don't cave into pressure from them, and they know that when we put down our foot(s), we mean it. After all, the vacation isn't just about them, but the whole family.

[Bluecat25]

We're about to take our 4th cruise with our kids of 14 and 12. I think flexibility and communication are the key. It's been a few years since we've been on Carnival, but both Princess and Royal Caribbean had stuff scheduled for teens up to about 1AM. However, they do not always want to attend. The rule is they have to call us on the cabin phone and let us know where they are, who they are with, and what they are doing. If they move, they have to call again. We aren't always there, but there is voicemail on the phone and they can leave a message. If they have some activity they want to attend, I will let them stay out late. If they have friends to hang with somewhere to talk, that's fine. But, they aren't staying out just for the sake of staying out. It also depends on activities scheduled for the next day. Nothing like taking a teen through a vigorous day of port activities when they've only had 4 hours of sleep. Good Luck!

[big_duck]

Am I just being highly overprotective in not allowing my two DSS to stay out that late, even if they are in their teens? I cannot see any reason to allow any kid to wander around aimlessly on a ship, potentially disturbing others with carousing, and making my life miserable the next day when they are wicked grumpy and uncooperative. The boys are definitely getting a much earlier curfew than 1 am, I am thinking like 11 at the latest, unless they are with me, their father or their grandparents. Call me old-fashioned if you like, but I don't cave into pressure from them, and they know that when we put down our foot(s), we mean it. After all, the vacation isn't just about them, but the whole family.

 

I agree. There is no way I am letting my girls wander the ship to all hours. 11 seems more than reasonable. JMHO

[Iamthesea]

Am I just being highly overprotective in not allowing my two DSS to stay out that late, even if they are in their teens? I cannot see any reason to allow any kid to wander around aimlessly on a ship, potentially disturbing others with carousing, and making my life miserable the next day when they are wicked grumpy and uncooperative. The boys are definitely getting a much earlier curfew than 1 am, I am thinking like 11 at the latest, unless they are with me, their father or their grandparents. Call me old-fashioned if you like, but I don't cave into pressure from them, and they know that when we put down our foot(s), we mean it. After all, the vacation isn't just about them, but the whole family.

No you are not! ;) You are a caring parent who not only wants what is best for their children, but you also care about others around you.

 

From a passenger that is usually in bed by 12:00, I appreciate it when parents keep their children in tact and don't let them run around and up/down the passenger halls. Thank you! :)

 

BTW - I plan on giving my 18, 21 and 25 year olds a 1:00 curfew on the same cruise.

[I_Live_2_Cruise]

Most of the teen activites are geared towards the night-life. Teenagers sleep in, however they stay out late. And the schedule for Carnival's teen supervision is planned accordingly. It's not every week that teens are allowed to stay up that late, however under certain circumstances (and the fact that it is their vacation too) 1 am is a reasonable curfew. Live a little!:)

[sassy0930]

Am I just being highly overprotective in not allowing my two DSS to stay out that late, even if they are in their teens? I cannot see any reason to allow any kid to wander around aimlessly on a ship, potentially disturbing others with carousing, and making my life miserable the next day when they are wicked grumpy and uncooperative. The boys are definitely getting a much earlier curfew than 1 am, I am thinking like 11 at the latest, unless they are with me, their father or their grandparents. Call me old-fashioned if you like, but I don't cave into pressure from them, and they know that when we put down our foot(s), we mean it. After all, the vacation isn't just about them, but the whole family.

 

While I don't think you're being overprotective, I do think you should cater to the situation. If there are activities for teens going on later than 11 that will keep them safe and not disturbing the rest of the ship, I think it's fine for them to be out. I'm speaking from the "teens" point of view. I'm 18 and I think it would be really cool (If I still lived with my dad and all that) if he took into account what the situation was before he said no and sent me to my room.

 

Maybe let them make decisions about some things. Give them ultimatums. If they stay out at night then they can't do this or that in the morning. give them the chance to make a good decision. They know when they're tired and if they ignore that then they'll pay for it in the morning when you get them up for breakfast with the family.

[GoodAsGold]

We 4 moms and our girls will sit down together and set some ground rules before we even embark. However, once on the ship and after we have a chance to assess the situation a bit more and see what activities are planned, we'll keep an open mind and remain flexible about some of the rules. BUT, if they cannot prove to be responsible and make good choices, then they'll lose some or all of those privileges. Of course, there will be certain rules that will be non-negotiable, no matter what.

 

While I don't think you're being overprotective, I do think you should cater to the situation. If there are activities for teens going on later than 11 that will keep them safe and not disturbing the rest of the ship, I think it's fine for them to be out. I'm speaking from the "teens" point of view. I'm 18 and I think it would be really cool (If I still lived with my dad and all that) if he took into account what the situation was before he said no and sent me to my room.

 

Maybe let them make decisions about some things. Give them ultimatums. If they stay out at night then they can't do this or that in the morning. give them the chance to make a good decision. They know when they're tired and if they ignore that then they'll pay for it in the morning when you get them up for breakfast with the family.

[CruisingKitty]

While I don't think you're being overprotective, I do think you should cater to the situation. If there are activities for teens going on later than 11 that will keep them safe and not disturbing the rest of the ship, I think it's fine for them to be out. I'm speaking from the "teens" point of view. I'm 18 and I think it would be really cool (If I still lived with my dad and all that) if he took into account what the situation was before he said no and sent me to my room.

 

Maybe let them make decisions about some things. Give them ultimatums. If they stay out at night then they can't do this or that in the morning. give them the chance to make a good decision. They know when they're tired and if they ignore that then they'll pay for it in the morning when you get them up for breakfast with the family.

 

While I appreciate your comments, and do agree with you for my eldest DSS at 20, it is the two younger ones at 13 and 14 that will be on a 'leash' as it were. I know what they are like in public in general, and as we are all sharing one cabin (my parents are taking the whole family, so I would not ask for two cabins, especially when we can't afford to pay for the second one), they are a couple of loud teens. Perhaps when they are closer to 16 or 17, I won't be as 'strict', but until then, I will continue to try and teach respect for fellow cruisers, since I hope they are teaching their kids the same when I am asleep at midnight.

[ppeckham]

I'm definitely continuing with a curfew for my near 16-year-old. When I was a kid, if I wasn't home by midnight, the car turned into a pumpkin, my mother turned into a witch and I was grounded. It seemed work.

[CruisingKitty]

I'm definitely continuing with a curfew for my near 16-year-old. When I was a kid, if I wasn't home by midnight, the car turned into a pumpkin, my mother turned into a witch and I was grounded. It seemed work.

 

Know what you mean. My dad turned into an ogre, that seemed to have a shotgun shape in hand if a boy was involved..:D .