Are the onboard activities for children age-specific?
Yes. Choose a mainstream cruise line which attracts a sizable number of kids on most any itinerary (Carnival, Disney, Norwegian, Princess, Royal Caribbean) and you’ve likely got that “critical mass” needed to successfully operate a full, age-specific program. Here’s a general idea how most cruise lines break down the age groups: • Age 3 to 5 • Age 6 to 8 • Age 9 to 11 • Age 12 to 14 • Age 15 to 17 • Kids under 3 are sometimes included in special activity programs but in most cases, parents or guardians must be present with their kids and children must be potty-trained. Cruise Note: Keep in mind that there’s some flexibility in these groupings and that every cruise – even within the same cruise line – is a unique sailing with unique program needs.
