Carnival Cruises
The Carnival Cruise company has two cruise lines that cater to teenagers. The first, the Splendor ship, offers video games, movies, karaoke and dance competitions, as well as an adult-like dance club called Club 02. The other line, the Carnival Liberty, has the Mocktail Party, a mixer for teens on the first night of the cruise. Kids between the ages of 12 and 18 are allowed in the teen dance club from 9:30 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. before the club reopens for the 16 to 18 set again at 11 p.m. There also are plenty of activities for younger teens, including movies, karaoke and swimming.
Carnival Cruises
3655 NW 87th Ave.
Miami, FL 33178
(888) 227-6482
carnival.com
Norwegian Cruise Lines
Norwegian Cruise Lines has two cruises designed for families with teens. The first is the Pearl line. The line has an area called the Metro Center, modeled after a New York City subway station that includes plasma televisions, a hang-out area, a video-game arcade and computers. The food area includes such teen favorites as chicken fingers and hot dogs, with open seating and no wait. The Norwegian Dawn line has a singing competition, a basketball court, a video-game arcade and a dance club made just for teens.
The Norwegian Cruise
7665 Corporate Center Drive
Miami, FL 33126
(866) 234-7350
ncl.com
Princess Cruises
The Princess Cruises line Grand Princess has a range of activities for teens. For the sports-oriented teen, there is a gym, a sports court, a putting golf course with nine holes, and four swimming pools. The ports of call on the line (Cozumel, Costa Maya, the Grand Cayman and Belize) allow adventure-minded teens an opportunity to see exotic locations and rub elbows with the wildlife. Other teens might be more interested in Nintendo games, karaoke or the sun deck.
Princess Cruises
24844 Avenue Rockefeller
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
(800) 774-6237
The Royal Caribbean
The Royal Caribbean Voyager-class cruises have lots of fun activities for teenagers. There are two clubs, one for the 12-to-14 set, with another for passengers ages 15 to 17. The former includes karaoke and rock-wall competitions, while the latter hosts dance parties that go until 2 a.m. and includes a video-game arcade.
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
1050 Caribbean Way
Miami, FL 33132
(800) 398-9819
royalcaribbean.com
