Family Activities
Youth Counsellors and Cruise Staff come together to offer fun interactive activities for the whole family from Game Shows, Sports Challenges, Scavenger Hunts, and Trivias.
YOUTH PROGRAMMES
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Kids of all ages 3-17 can find their happy place thanks to our complimentary youth programmes - Splash Academy and Entourage. Alongside our well-trained staff, your children will experience a wide range of exciting activities with kids and teens their own age. And while they're having the time of their lives, you can too, knowing they're in a safe and supervised environment.
Want to know more? Visit the Youth Programmes Frequently Asked Questions page.
NOTE:
Norwegian Spirit does not offer Youth Programmes.
Operational hours are subject to change without advance notice per shipboard health and safety protocols.
Dive IntoSplash Academy For Kids (Ages 3-12)
When the youngest cruisers are having a great time, you're having a great time. Sign them up for our complimentary youth programme programmes where they can enjoy creative play, active games, and more; the youth staff have a knack for this stuff.
Splash Academy
A place where kids can choose their favourite activity and will never want to leave.
Learn AboutEntourage For Teens (Ages 13-17)
Run off and play while your teenagers hang out in a place filled with video games, movies, arts, music, sports and people their own age. From the coolest lounge at sea to the hippest dance club at night, there's always something going on at our teen centres. Best of all, it's all complimentary and supervised.*
*Some teen centres are used as a hangout when programme is not in session and may not be supervised but are under surveillance.
Express yourself! Teens can show off their creativity and personality with our crazy music jams through dancing, singing, or by just being artsy through creating balloon sculptures or graffiti masterpieces.
Hunt it down and wear it well, we want to see your fashion style. Or pick up a few cues from our improv classes and let your character shine in the spotlight.
Game on! Experience the latest in gaming or kick back and relax with a movie.
Hit the court. It is time for dodgeball, soccer, basketball….you name it we play it. Test your skills against the Teen Counsellor!
Every night is a party! Dress to the nines and come in style. Check out College Night, White Hot Party, and Glow. Entourage is the place to be. The themes vary from ship to ship.
Take Advantage ofLate Night
Drop off the kids so you can enjoy a romantic night out. Available every evening for children ages 3-12. Fees apply.
*Please refer to the FAQs for policies on children in nappies.
Port Play
Want some alone time? Then drop off the little ones at Port Play for free. Only a small fee applies for the supervision of your child(ren) during breakfast, lunch, and dinner hours. Meal times are based on ship and itinerary.
Temporarily Not Available
Late Night Fun Zone
Planning a romantic dinner for two? Leave the children in safe hands any day of the week at Late Night Fun Zone. Small fee applies.
Hours: 11:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. If no children are registered or dropped off by 11:30 p.m., the centre will close for the evening. It is recommended that children be signed up by 8:00 p.m. the day prior.
Read Our Youth ProgrammeFrequently Asked Questions
Youth Programmes are the umbrella of programmes for children 3 to 17 years old which consists of:
Family Activities: The Cruise and Youth teams offer an array of engaging family activities that brings everyone closer together. Bring your competition and A-Game for Beat Your Bed Time, Music Mania, Compete Opposites, and Family Dodgeball. Who will rule? The parents or the children?
Guppies Open Play: For the littlest cruisers, the Guppies Open Play offers a play space for parents to interact with their infants/ babies/toddlers 6 months - 3 years old and/or children in nappies. Please refer to the onboard Guppies activity programme for the location, dates, and times. The schedule varies per ship and itinerary.
Splash Academy: A drop off programme for child ages 3 - 12 offering flexible programming, allowing children to explore and make their own interest-based choices throughout the sailing.
Entourage: The teen hang out for 13 -17 year olds. Refer to Entourage FAQ What does Entourage have to offer teens 13 -17 years old?
For Splash Academy and Entourage, it is recommended that parents register their child(ren) and teen(s) as soon as they board the ship. Any Youth Counsellor on board the ship is available to assist.
SPLASH ACADEMY
3* - 12 years old
ENTOURAGE
Entourage: 13* - 17 years old
*Age eligibility is based on the age of the child at the time of sailing, according to their birth certificate or passport reflected on the ships manifest.
A child must be 3 years old, completely potty trained (not in nappies or pull ups), to register for Splash Academy.
A child must be 13 years old to register for Entourage. Please refer to the birthday exception.
A child who turns 18 during the cruise is considered a legal adult and will not be able to continue participation in Entourage.
On all ships, a one-time digital registration form is to be completed by a parent or guardian (if child is not travelling with their parent) for each child/teen age 3 - 17. Children/teens can then participate as frequently as they choose during operating hours with space availability.
The registration form requires a primary parent or guardian to be named for the child(ren). This primary person is the only person who can make any changes to the child's registration form.
Norwegian Cruise Line requests that you let the Youth Staff know if your child has any food allergies and/or noted medical conditions by noting the information on the Registration Form to allow the Youth Staff to provide the best services for your child(ren) while in our care.
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