Family Activities
Youth Counselors and Cruise Staff come together to offer fun interactive activities for the whole family from Game Shows, Sports Challenges, Scavenger Hunts, and Trivias.
YOUTH PROGRAMS
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Kids of all ages 3-17 can find their happy place thanks to our complimentary youth programs – 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 Programs Frequently Asked Questions page.
NOTE:
Guppies drop off is not available.
Norwegian Spirit does not offer Youth Programs.
Operational hours are subject to change without advance notice per shipboard health and safety protocols.
Splash Academy and Entourage services are offered on a first come, first served basis and require an onboard registration. We recommend you board as early as possible and register with the Youth Programs Staff either at Splash Academy or Entourage facilities.
MAKE A SPLASH ATSplash 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 program programs 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 favorite activity and will never want to leave.
Be you atEntourage 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 centers. Best of all, it’s all complimentary and supervised.*
*Some teen centers are used as a hangout when program 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.
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 Counselor!
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 diapers.
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: 10:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. If no children are registered or dropped off by 11:00 p.m., the center will close for the evening. It is recommended that children be signed up in advance.
Read Our Youth ProgramFrequently Asked Questions
Youth Programs represents are family and youth programs for families and children 3 to 17 years old:
Family Activities: The Cruise and Youth teams offer an array of engaging activities that brings everyone closer together. Bring your competition and A-Game for Beat Your Bedtime, Music Mania, Compete Opposites, and 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 diapers. Please refer to the onboard Guppies activity program for the location, dates, and times. The schedule varies per ship and itinerary, and the schedule is subject to change without notice.
Splash Academy: A drop off service 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 hangout 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 Counselor on board the ship is available to assist.
Splash Academy drop off services are offered while sailing for children 3-12 years of age. Splash Academy drop off services are not available when the ship is in docked in port or anchored. Late Night Services are offered nightly from 10p – 12a for an hourly fee. Hours of operations and sessions are subject to change without notice.
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.
On all ships, a one-time digital registration form is to be completed by a parent or guardian (if child is not traveling 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.
If the child is traveling with a Legal Permanent Guardian or a Legal Temporary Guardian please click here for more information about required documents NCL issued Legal Guardian 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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