Princess makes sure there are a variety of family friendly cruise activities so you have plenty of ways to spend quality time together
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Cruise Activities for the Whole Family
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Adventures every member of the family will enjoy
Unique and immersive travel experiences, including more time in more ports, Discovery™ and Animal Planet™ shore excursions, and award-winning onboard programs, have earned Princess the distinction of "Best Cruise Line for Multi-Generational Family Travel" in the Porthole Cruise Magazine 2018 Readers' Choice Awards. Get more out of your family cruise vacation when you sail with Princess.
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Princess MedallionClass® For Family Cruises
Get more from family time with the MedallionClass experience on all ships. Easy embarkation and customizing dining preferences, including pace, means fewer meltdowns and smoother family cruising. Interactive games and the fast, reliable MedallionNet® Wi-Fi keep the gang entertained. And you’ll always be able to find the kids (or the adults!) anywhere on board. Connect with what matters most – each other – on your Princess MedallionClass cruise.
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Get in the family zone
New on the Caribbean Princess® family cruise ship, the Reef Family Splash Zone is the perfect place to relax, have fun and enjoy the water. An interactive splash pad with giant whale feature will entertain kids of all ages with showers, sprays and a water jet from the whale's spout! Oversized backyard games in the all-ages game zone set the stage for some good natured family competition. Celebrate after with playful mocktails for the kids and refreshing cocktails for the parents at our kid-friendly bar area. When you need a break from the sun, head to the comfy loungers and sheltered shade canopies. All Princess family cruises create a lifetime of unrivaled experiences and unforgettable memories.
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Discovery™, Discovery Family™ & Animal Planet™ shore excursions
Welcome to enriching, immersive, once-in-a-lifetime experiences your whole family will never forget — especially on unique Discovery™ and Animal Planet™ Exclusive Tours that can't be booked independently, and are available only through Princess Cruises.
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Voyage to the stars
Princess enables everyone in the family to find their place among the stars. With top-deck stargazing, an indoor planetarium with real-time views of planets, stars and galaxies, Camp Discovery activities, expert insights through Encounters with Discovery at SEA, engaging stateroom content and more, there are many unique experiences for every family to enjoy.
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Meet Stanley
Make friends with the cuddliest bear at sea. Interact with Stanley throughout the voyage — at photo ops, story time, bear games, and crafts! You can even get your own Stanley exclusively on board and bring him home as a reminder of your special journey. And don’t forget to share your adventures on social media with #StanleyAtSea.
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Immersive Princess entertainment
The thrill of being part of a live-theater audience is something family members will relive for years. And Princess-exclusive, Broadway-caliber stage shows from award-winning composer Steven Schwartz are a dazzling way to bring everyone together. You'll also find plenty of opportunities for audience participation with The Voice of the Ocean musical competition, the High Seas Heist mystery challenge and Can You Survive? game show.
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So many fresh ways to dine together
Eat dinner every night as a family and try new regional foods together. Satisfy everyone's personal tastes with a delicious variety of casual dining options, special kids' menus in the Main Dining Room, and the ability to cater to individual dietary preferences upon request. Princess does the cooking and cleaning so you can spend more time focusing on what matters most.
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Family cruise celebration vacations
The heart of a celebration is spending time with those you love. But what if one person you love is 17, and the other is 71? It’s hard to pick an activity that appeals to everyone. A Princess family cruise is a perfect chance to celebrate together while enjoying the hundreds of amazing activities taking place on Princess ships from morning to night.
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Family-friendly cruise lodging
Princess makes it easy to sail together in comfort. In addition to comfortable Mini-Suites and spacious Suites, larger groups can opt for a Family Suite which includes two interconnecting staterooms and sleeps up to eight on select ships.
Explorers Come in All Ages. And Princess Inspires Their Imaginations
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Uniquely themed centers host engaging activities specially designed to help them play, huddle, create and discover. Exciting classes, activities, and events designed for different ages make for an amazing cruise for kids.
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Exciting youth & teen clubs
In partnership with Discovery™, Princess has developed engaging new youth programming and wonder-filled centers designed for our youngest guests.
- Places for young explorers to learn about the world and discover new interests.
- Invitations to meet new friends and enjoy memorable experiences while sailing.
Kids Cruise Activities — Ages 6 Months - 2 Years
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Making our youngest voyagers feel right at home
Princess welcomes babies, toddlers and preschoolers to the world of cruising with services and amenities that make life easier for their families as well. These young guests are welcome in Camp Discovery when accompanied by a parent. Mini-Suites and Full Suites offer full-sized bath tubs, and wash bins for showers are available. Staterooms with balconies are perfect for naptime. You can request high chairs, booster seats and cribs. We also provide complimentary jarred baby food. And fresh, pureed foods (fruits, veggies and rice) are available in the main dining room, specialty restaurants, and Horizon Court or World Fresh Marketplace.
Kids Cruise Activities — Ages 3-12
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The Treehouse — Ages 3-7
This bright, whimsical, forest-themed center for children features hands-on activities and programs surrounded by captivating creatures.
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The Lodge — Ages 8-12
Inspired by the great outdoors, this cozy center is filled with sports activities and comfortable places for kids to explore, hang out and lounge.
Our diverse kids cruise activities and programs offer every child what they need to spark curiosity, fuel creativity and inspire an active life. Here are just some of the highlights.
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Sports, games, physical activities
- Scavenger hunts, group games, basketball tournaments, ping pong competitions, dodgeball, skeeball, dance parties and more!
- Try your skills on PlayStation®, Nintendo Wii™, and XBOX Kinect consoles, board games, air hockey and ping-pong.
- Join dance classes and engage in friendly competitions.
- Enjoy sports including basketball, mini golf, yoga and miniature Olympics.
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Places, Animals, Science
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Fun interactions with peers
- NEW! Rhythm of the Caribbean: Caribbean music, dance, trivia and crafts light up the night for the whole family.
- Wild Alaska Festival: Celebrate Alaskan nature at this family theme night.
- Discovery at Sea™ theme days with activities inspired by Shark Week and Animal Planet.
- Talent Shows showcase singing, dancing, musical skill, and jokes.
- Theme Nights include Pirate, Mexican Fiesta and competitive Challenge themes.
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Arts, crafts, inventions
- Compete: Join the Klutz® paper airplane challenge or Lego boat-building contest.
- JrCHEF@Sea: Learn cake decorating and enjoy the results with your family.
- Make Animal Planet puppets, masks and paintings inspired by regional wildlife.
- Klutz® Art Projects: Craft bracelets, velvet art, jewelry and more.
Teens Cruise Activities — Ages 13-17
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The Beach house — Ages 13-17
This contemporary beach-themed lounge is "the" place for teens to hang out, socialize and connect.
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Parties
You won't want to miss our Rock the Boat Party. It’s the occasion to dress up, stroll down the red carpet and flash your VIP badge, then enjoy an evening of mocktails, awards and celebrating with your friends.
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Competitions
Give your skills a workout in our video game tournaments. Play to win in air hockey, foosball and ping-pong. Or compete in outdoor sporting activities like dodgeball and basketball tournaments.
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Dance classes
Perfect your moves with guidance from one of our crew dancers, then show what you’ve got at dance competitions and parties.
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Movies & more
Get your scream on at Scary Movie Night, or catch some recent hits at Late Night Movies. Or cast yourself in a whole new light with teen makeovers and glitter tattoos.
Youth & Teen Program Registration
Please note: During voyages with a high number of families onboard, we will make all efforts to accommodate interested parties. However, participation in our program cannot be guaranteed. Hours of operation may change to better serve our guests.
Hours of Operation: Sea days 9:00am to 12:00 pm | 1:00pm - 5:00pm | 6:00pm - 10:00pm. Port Days 8:00am - 5:00pm | 6:00pm - 10:00pm. Depending on the itinerary, port hours may be expanded. Check the schedule once onboard. The program is complimentary during port days and advanced bookings are not required.
Kids and Youth center facilities vary across Princess cruise ships.
Parents Night Out
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Where kids can play while you're away
Family cruises are all about connection, but “you time” is still an important part of your vacation experience. Rest assured, whether you've planned a day of exploring or a romantic night out, the group kidsitting at our Youth Centers offers your children between the ages of 3 and 12 plenty to look forward to. It's the perfect place for them to relax or play games with their friends.
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Dinner events exclusively for kids
Children and adults alike get the chance to enjoy dinner on their own with a variety of opportunities for kids to eat with their friends and Princess Youth Staff. They'll find kids-only dinners on select evenings, a teens-only dinner on a formal night in an exclusively reserved section of the dining room, as well as ice cream and pizza parties held throughout the voyage. Please be sure the Youth Staff members know about any food allergies your child may have.
Cruise Activities for Young Adults — Ages 18-20
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Club 1820
Imagine a secret society. Only those invited can join. Guests ages 18-20 will learn the secret handshake and be granted a special code word to unlock an exclusive list of Club1820 events made just for them. No parents, no little siblings, no official hosts.