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


NCLH has a strict no age bumping policy, unless the children have a birthday during the cruise. The birthday policies for each age group are as follows with no exceptions:

  • - Children turning three (3) years old are welcome to register and participate on their birthday.
  • - Children turning five (5) years old during the cruise are welcome to register for and participate in the 5-9 year old age group beginning embarkation evening.
  • - Children turning ten (10) years old during the cruise are welcome to register for and participate in the 10-12 year old age group beginning embarkation evening. Sign in and out privileges* only apply after the child turns 10 years old.
  • - Children turning thirteen (13) years old during the cruise are welcome to register for and participate in the Entourage Programme beginning embarkation evening.
  • - Children turning eighteen (18) years old during the cruise are legal adults and will not be able to continue participation in Entourage as of their birthday.



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