What are Youth Programs?


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 Bedtine, 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: is 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.

Please note, Splash Academy and youth programs are not offered on Norwegian Spirit.



What do I need to know about the 10 - 12 year old sign in/out parent authorization?

Can my child bring in electronics or personal items?

Can my child move up an age group if celebrating a birthday during the cruise?

What is offered for 12 year olds who are almost teenagers?

Are guest/parents/guardians/adults allowed in Splash Academy and Entourage facilities?

Who and how many can be authorized as drop-off and pick-up people?

What does an authorized drop off and pick up person need to make the process simple for Splash Academy?

How are the age groups divided on port days for Splash Academy?

Is one-on-one care or are babysitting services provided for children?

How is my child identified in the Splash Academy and Entourage?

What if my child is in diapers?

Can the youth staff assist my child in the washroom?

Will the youth staff contact me if my child is crying?

Is there a schedule of activities for Splash Academy and Entourage?

What can my child pack to be prepared for the interactive activities and theme nights?

What does Entourage have to offer teens 13 - 17 years old?

What is the youth discipline policy for youth and teens?

What is the Entourage safety and emergency information?

What is the teen discipline policy?

What if my child/teen is not feeling well?

Is special-needs care provided in Splash Academy or Entourage?

What if my child/teen has an allergy or medical condition?

What is the Splash Academy safety and emergency information?

What fire and safety guidelines do youth programs adhere to?

Do my children have access to the internet, arcade, or Galaxy Pavilion?

We like to travel and participate in activities as a family, what activities can I expect on board?

Are there proper protocol guidelines for the teen passengers?

Where do I drop off my 10 - 12-year-old for their program?

What ages are eligible for Splash Academy and Entourage?

How do I register my children for the youth programs, Splash Academy and Entourage?

Do I have to pay for Splash Academy, Entourage or Late Night Fun Zone programs on sea days and port days?

What are the hours of operation for the Splash Academy?

What other fees should I be aware of?

Will children in other age groups be able to play together during program hours?

What is Flexible Programming?

Can I or the authorized pick-up people, leave the ship on a port day while my child is in Splash Academy?

What is the Safety Assimilation Drill?

Can my child/teen, under 17 years old stay, onboard unattended without supervision while I go ashore?

Is one-on-one care or babysitting services provided for children?

How is my child identified within the Youth Programs: Splash Academy: Sea Day, Port Play and Late Night Fun Zone?

When are Splash Academy drop off services offered?

What is Interest-Based, Flexible Programming?

Do Teens need to wear a wristband?

What if my child falls asleep?

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