Ah teenagers, so often the most difficult demographic to please. Seemingly glued to their mobile phones and content to offer monosyllabic answers to even the most open-ended of questions – teenagers have been puzzling holidaying families for years. Here we have put together a guide which best details the best cruise lines for teens and what your adolescent can expect aboard the ships.
| Teen Club | Teen Disco | Activities & Amenities | Further Information | |
| Azamara Cruises | No | No | Library | Azamara Cruises is better suited to teenagers more interested in cultural experiences. |
| Carnival Cruises | Circle CAges: 12-14
Club O2 Ages: 15-17 |
YesTeens’ Party TimeAges: 12-17 | Video GamesTable TennisMiniature Golf
WaterWorks SkyRide IMAX Cinema ZSpa |
Carnival Cruises offer special teen shore excursions in selected ports. |
| Celebrity Cruises | X Club | Yes | X BoxiTakePool Volleyball
Trivia Contests Basketball Football |
VIP passes are available teens. |
| Cunard Cruises | The ZoneAges: 13-17 | No | Table TennisSportsPizza Party | |
| DisneyCruises | VibeAges: 14-17 | Yes | ZombifiedGhost VoyagersVideo Games
Movie Nights Talent Shows |
The day and night disco venue allows teenagers to try their hand at mixing and scratching on the decks.The Disney Dream features a private deck for teenagers. |
| Fred Olsen Cruises | No | No | No | |
| Holland America | The Loft &The OasisAges: 13-17 | No | BoxKaraokeTeen Cooking
Volleyball Steel Drum Class Movie Nights Mocktail Making |
Activities can differ between The Loft and The Oasis. |
| MSC Cruises | Yes | Yes | iPop CompetitionDance ContestsVideo Games
Spa |
Weekly events are offered for teenagers. A formal night called The Prom is held for teens to cherish their time on the ship. |
| Norwegian Cruise Line | EntourageAges: 13-17 | Yes | Circus TrainingMovie NightsWiiU
Sports Themed Events |
A number of the fleets benefit from unsupervised teen centres with surveillance for teenagers to enjoy at their leisure. |
| P&O Cruises | H2OAges: 13-17 | SportsInternet CaféGames | Sports coaching and talent shows are organised during school holidays. | |
| Princess Cruises | YesAges 13-17 | Yes | Dance PartiesMovie NightsSports
Talent Shows Mocktail Making Dance Classes Makeovers Formal Dinner Video Games |
The Pacific Princess and Ocean Princess do not have dedicated youth centres. |
| Royal Caribbean | NavigatorsAges: 12-14Teens
15-17 |
Yes | Ice SkatingMini GolfClimbing Walls
Sports Teen Dining Spas Karaoke Open Mic Nights Toga Parties |
Some Royal Caribbean ships benefit from the fastest internet connections on the seas – perfect for teens keeping in touch with friends. |
| Thomson Cruises | No | No | SportsGames |
So if this information has answered any questions about whether your teens will be happy on a cruise trip – visit our homepage, here, for our great selection of deals. Alternatively call us on 0808 2746 777 and our dedicated team will help you find the perfect cruise for your family.
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