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[MNmomof4]

Has anyone ever left the kids in the daycare while in port on and NCL cruise?

[Thatsright]

Correct me if I am wrong - but it is my understanding that the childrens programs are closed while in port. At least until the ship leaves port - then it's open until about 10:30pm.

[patseacruiser]

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NCL offers what you want, what your kids want- good times all around, for all ages, at all times. Plus, complimentary activities happen every day- whether your child wants to paint, have a pajama party or put on a show. And just think of the new friends they'll make- you might even have to schedule time just to see them.

Complimentary Youth Programs

Juniors (Ages 2-5)

Storytelling and Painting

Developmental Activities

Arts and Crafts

Age-Specific Games

Treasure Hunt

Family Activities

First Mates (Ages 6-9)

Wii

Children's Pool Area*

Pizza Making Party

Age-Specific Games

Parties

Crafts and Classes

Family Activities

Computer Games

Navigators (Ages 10-12)

Wii

Sports Activities

Family Activities

Arts and Crafts

Parties

Video Arcade

Scavenger Hunt

Computer Games

Team-Building Challenges

Teens (Ages 13-17)

Wii

Sports Activities

Teen Dance Club*

Parties and Movies

Video Arcade

Teen Dinner

Computer Games

Team-Building Challenges

All You Need To Know

Youth Programs - Hours of Operation (Ages 2 - 12)

Embarkation Day 8:00 P.M. to 10:30 P.M.Sea Day9:00 A.M. to 10:30 P.M.Port Day*Departure from Port to 10:30 P.M.*Hours may vary per ship/itineraryFreeStyle Free Play - NEW

As part of the Youth Kid's Crew Program, NCL offers "FreeStyle Free Play" for all age groups to socialize and play together. The designated time slots are the first hour of Kid's Crew, two hours in the afternoon, and the last half hour of Kid's Crew. If Kid's Crew experiences high kid counts, the 2-4 year olds will be entertained with other fun programming. Please feel free to contact the Youth Program Supervisor on board with any questions. Times may vary slightly per ship and itinerary.

General Information - Before the good times begin

The Youth Facilities are an Adult Free Zone during Port Play, Kid's Crew Program and Late Night Fun Zone hours.

When Freestyle Free Play is not in session, your child will be assigned to an appropriate NCL age group based on his/her age at sailing. If they have a birthday during the sailing, only then they are moved up. The minimum age is 2 years old at the time of sailing. Sorry, no exceptions can be made-this helps keep your child safe.

A parent or guardian is required to register kids ages 2-17. After registering, kids can participate as often as they choose.

Once registered by a parent or guardian, only the authorized adults over 21 may sign kids ages 2-12* in and out of Kid's Crew. The authorized adult, over 21, must be listed on the Registration Form. Please have a photo ID ready for drop off or pick up.

*Kids 10-12 can be authorized by their parents to sign themselves in and out of program after 2 hours of active participation in the program. If authorization is not granted, only a designated adult over 21 may sign the 10-12 year old in and out of the program. The designated adult, over 21, must be listed on the Registration Form. Please have a photo ID ready for drop off or pick up.

We're flexible. Our activities and programs are subject to change to accommodate the group's needs.

Sorry, we are not able to have one-on-one care within our Youth Programs.

Leave the flip-flops and sandals in your stateroom-we play hard and require proper footwear.

We are not able to change diapers or pull-ups, but we leave you with a beeper or handy phone to alert you to do the duty. Beepers and handy phones do not work ashore, so at least one parent will have to stay onboard when their children are in our Youth Program.

If your child is not feeling well, yo will need to seek medical attention before coming to the program. Once cleared by the doctor, your child is allowed to re-join the activities.

Please let us know if your child has allergies and/or is taking any medications by noting this on the Registration Form. We like to have snacks, therefore; we will need to know.

Great family fun is offered throughout the cruise. Activities are subject to change per ship/itinerary but may include Family Movie Night, Family Scavenger Hunt, and Family LEGO Hour. Please remember, a parent is required to attend with a child to participate.

Youth Program Discipline Policy

Applies to Youth Programs, Port Play, & Late Night Fun Zone

Your children are important to us. We want your kids to have as much fun and be as safe as possible. Here is our four-step Discipline Policy to ensure this happens.

STEP 1: Warning: The Youth Counselor addresses the child and it is explained that his/her behavior is unacceptable and needs to be improved immediately.

STEP 2: Time out: If the child continues to disobey the Youth Counselor, a time out is issued and the parents are notified at pick-up time.

STEP 3: Suspension: If a time out is not effective in eliminating the inappropriate behavior, the parents are located and the child is grounded from the program for 24 hours. The child is then welcomed back, but if there is any reservation on the part of the Youth Counselor a parent may be required to attend with their child.

STEP 4: Dismissal: Once the child is allowed back into the program after the initial dismissal, if any disobedient behaviors continue, the child will no longer be allowed to participate.

In regards to 2-5 year olds, after 15 minutes of continuous crying, the parent will be called to pick-up their child as we are not able to have one-on-one care within our Youth Programs.

Kid's Crew Safety and Emergency Information

Relax-it's your job to have fun and our job to keep your kids happy and safe. Every child in Kid's Crew receives a Kid's Crew bracelet with their name, stateroom number, emergency station, allergies, and medications listed. If an emergency does occur, our Youth Staff is responsible for the mustering of the child in their care and bringing them to safety at the Child Muster Station. There, you can claim your child. All unclaimed children will be taken to the secondary station and distributed to their assigned lifeboat stations.

Teen's Center (Ages 13-17)*

The Teen Center is a space designed for teen guests who seek a place to hang out and meet fellow teens. The Center offers air hockey, foosball, video jukebox, televisions, and Wii games. Activities and games vary per ship. The Teen Center is also the primary meeting location for the Teen's Crew.

*Excluding the Norwegian Majesty

Teen's Crew (Ages 13-17)

Break some ice here! Our Teen Program is a great way for teens to meet each other while engaging in some cruising fun. Our programs are designed around the interest of our teens and are supervised by a member of our Youth Staff. Enjoy theme parties, sports events, dining together or taking in a show as a group.

General Information

Activities are flexible and subject to change based on participants.

Activities will be rescheduled (when possible) if there is no participation after the first 15 minutes of the scheduled activity. Teens will meet at the next scheduled activity.

Teens not feeling well need to visit the medical center before being admitted to the program.

Parents or guardians must alert the Youth Staff of any allergies, medications or special needs of their teen when registering.

All Teens are responsible for any personal items brought to activities and events.

NCL strongly encourages that no teenagers go ashore alone in the ports of call.

If you have any questions, please see the Youth Program Supervisor.

 

Teens Crew Discipline Policy

Teens are responsible for reporting to their assigned emergency stations in the event of a ship emergency. Crew members throughout the vessel are trained to assist those in need.

Teens participating in our programs are prohibited from smoking, drinking alcohol, and using profanity.

Violence and vandalism will not be tolerated.

Teens exhibiting inappropriate behavior will be asked to stop immediately. If they do not stop, they will be dismissed from the activity.

After dismissal, Parents and the ship's Security will be notified.

All crew members are instructed to report inappropiate behavior to Ship Security.

Teens should be advised that all public areas are under 24-hour surveillance.

Group-Sitting Options for Kids

Need a little more "me" time? In addition to our complimentary Kid's Crew Program we offer even more supervised fun for the kids. "Port Play" and the "Late Night Fun Zone" are both fee-based group-sitting services for kid's ages 2-12. The cost is $6 per child per hour, and $4 per each additional sibling in the immediate family per hour.

The group-sitting services take place in the Kid's Crew Facilities and are manned by the Youth Staff. All the requirements and procedures noted above apply. As a courtesy, we ask that you sign up by 8pm the evening prior to the desired "Port Play/Late Night Fun Zone".

Port Play

In Port Hours

Arrival in Port to Departure from Port

 

 

So I guess the kids camp is closed but you can take advantage of group sitting services

[Essiesmom]

"Beepers and handy phones do not work ashore, so at least one parent will have to stay onboard when their children are in our Youth Program."

 

I think that says it all. EM

[nenasmum]

"Beepers and handy phones do not work ashore, so at least one parent will have to stay onboard when their children are in our Youth Program."

 

I think that says it all. EM

 

I think you need to read it in the context of the previous sentence and the paragraph it is a part of. It refers to beepers for parents who need to change thier kids diapers- not all children!!

[14ersco]

We used the group sitting service (port play) for a couple of the port days in Hawaii with NCLA. Since we cruised in mid-November there was only one other child using the group siting service on one port day and on the other our DS had a crew member all to himself! The cost was $5 per hour. Since this was the 2 to 5 group they mostly did arts & crafts, played games, and watched a little video; though on the day he was solo the crew member took him around on a tour of the ship.

 

As long as your child is potty trained you do not get a pager and you are free to leave the ship when leaving your child in port play. For Hawaii it was easy to keep in contact with a cell phone.

[Thatsright]

Embarkation Day 8:00 P.M. to 10:30 P.M.Sea Day9:00 A.M. to 10:30 P.M.Port Day*Departure from Port to 10:30 P.M.*

 

It isn't open at all while in port. Beeper or not it's closed.

[CanadianTwosome]

Embarkation Day 8:00 P.M. to 10:30 P.M.Sea Day9:00 A.M. to 10:30 P.M.Port Day*Departure from Port to 10:30 P.M.*

 

It isn't open at all while in port. Beeper or not it's closed.

 

Those hours are for the regular Kid's Crew, which is free. When in port, services are available, but you must make arrangements in advance and pay a per hour fee.