The phrase “bored to death” doesn’t exist on these teen-friendly cruise lines.
Teenagers can be some of the hardest people to please. They’re at that time in their lives where the worst thing in the world is to be seen with their parents. So being stuck with the family on a cruise ship can seem like a nightmare.
If that’s the case with your teen, then turn their frowns upside down with the plethora of activities on these cruise line.
They offer everything from wicked waterslides to teenage lounges, so they won’t have to “hang” with you if they don’t want to.
1. P&O Cruises
Hailed as the Best Family Cruise Line by Out And About With Kids magazine in 2014, P&O Cruises caters to all members of the family with four dedicated kids clubs to suit various ages.
For tweens 11–14 years old, the place to be is HQ. It’s the ultimate chillout space with movies, video games and karaoke sessions. For teenagers 15–17 years old, there’s HQ+. It’s a more adult version of HQ that features a movie-making studio and teen jam
- Teenage lounges: HQ and HQ+
- Teen activities: Jam bands, movie-making, movies
- Teen-only parties? No.
Top teenage friendly cruise features and which lines have them:
If your teen things cruising is for an older crowd, just refer to this list of teen-approved activities you can do onboard ships. Depending on the line and package you book, they're not all included in the cruise fare, so we'd recommend checking with the line directly to see if there are any extra costs associated with the activity.
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| Zip lining/Flying Fox |
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| Laser tag |
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| Rock climbing |
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| Waterslides/Waterpark/Splashpads |
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| Segway obstacle course |
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| Surfing |
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| Ropes course |
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| Indoor Skydiving |
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| Dodgems/Bumper cars |
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| Ice skating |
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| Basketball court |
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| Video arcade |
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Importance of cruise travel insurance
Family holidays are expensive enough and a lot of work goes into planning the perfect getaway - especially when it comes to hard-to-please teenagers. You shouldn't need to worry about any added expenses or stress if your trip doesn't go according to plan.
Getting cruise travel insurance can cover you in more ways than just a regular travel insurance policy, including cover for missed shore excursions, cabin confinement and even medical evacuations if an emergency happens on board. Having the right cover will also come in handy if something were to happen to anyone in your family on the holiday - not just your teen.
Top teenage-friendly tour deals and flights
P&O Cruises
Free drinks package + Up to $300 onboard credit
Valid for travel on select dates. Inclusive of free refreshment drinks package, free onboard spending money and more. Destinations include Vanuatu, Fiji, Melbourne and more. T&Cs apply.
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Groupon
Extra 15% off first Groupon purchase
Valid on all dates for restaurants, spas, getaways, things to do and more. T&Cs apply.
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Royal Caribbean: Free balcony upgrade
Valid for travel for departures after 20 September 2019 with select Royal Caribbean cruises. Destinations include Singapore, New Zealand and more. T&Cs apply.
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My Cruises
Get $4,000 in free extras with 18-night Vietnam and Philippines cruises + flights
Valid on select 2019 - 2020 dates across Vietnam and Philippines with Royal Caribbean cruises. Inclusive of additional two bonus nights, return flights, onboard meals and more. T&Cs apply.
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Up to $4,000 in free extras worldwide cruises with flights
Valid on select 2019 - 2020 dates. Destinations include Vietnam, Philippines, England, Dubai and more. Inclusive of additional bonus nights, return flights, onboard meals and more. T&Cs apply.
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Up to 32% off river cruises
Valid for travel between March - December 2020. Destinations include Europe, Asia and more. T&Cs apply.
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St. Patrick's Day sale: Up to 50% off cruises
Valid for travel on select dates until April 2020. Inclusive of onboard credit, refreshement drinks packages and more. T&Cs apply.
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Christmas sale: Free one-way airfare
Valid for travel until December 2019. Includes a free one-way airfare to New Zealand with bookings at select Princess local cruises. T&Cs apply.
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Let's Ferry
Up to 20% off Greek ferry tickets
Valid until 31 October 2019. T&Cs apply.
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Cunard sale: Up to 15% off cruises
Valid for travel until December 2021 with Queen Elizabeth. Destinations include Sydney, Hobart, Tasmania, Melbourne, Auckland and more. T&Cs apply.
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Christmas sale: 38% off Australia and New Zealand cruises
Valid for travel until December 2020 across Australia and New Zealand. Destinations include Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Auckland and more. T&Cs apply.
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G Adventures
Up to 15% off Polar region trips
Valid for cruise on select 2020 - 2021 departures. Destinations include Antarctica, Arctic and Norway. T&Cs apply.
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Nexus Holidays
Beijing: 10-day stay with cruises from $1,499
Valid for travel on select dates from July - November 2019 across Beijing with Yangtze River cruise. Inclusive of 10 days accommodation, full board meals, return flights from Sydney and more. Destinations include Yichang, Xi'an and more. T&Cs apply.
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Uniworld
Up to 30% off cruises
Valid for 2019 departures. Destinations include Europe, Russia, Asia, Egypt, Portugal and Spain. T&Cs apply.
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My Cruises
Get up to $4,000 free in extras with Transpacific cruises
Valid on select 2019 - 2020 dates. T&Cs apply.
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Cudo
Up to 62% off Sydney Harbour cruises
Valid for travel on select dates between 24 May - 15 June 2019. Inclusive of Vivid festival sightseeing, one complimentary drink, accommodation at Luna Park, Opera House and more. T&Cs apply.
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Up to 49% off last-minute cruises in Australia
Valid for travel on select dates in 2019 across Australia. Destinations include Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide, Honolulu and more. Cruises start from $550 for a minimum of 7 nights. T&Cs apply.
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Up to $200 OBC with Holland America cruises
Valid for travel from 2019 - 2020 with select Holland America cruises. Destinations include Auckland, Sydney, Honolulu and more. T&Cs apply.
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Up to 50% off cruises + up to $300 OBC
Valid for travel from 2019 - 2020 with select Pacific Explorer cruises. Destinations include Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and more. T&Cs apply.
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Free unlimited drinks package + $150 OBC
Valid for travel from 2019 - 2020 with select MSC Preziosa. Includes free unlimited drinks package, $150 OBC and more. Destinations include Italy, Florida, Abu Dhabi and more. T&Cs apply.
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Up to $500 OBC + free unlimited internet
Valid for 2019 cruises with Azamara. Destinations include Barcelona,Venice, Miami, New York and more. T&Cs apply.
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Up to $400 OBC with Princess Cruises
Valid for cruise on select 2019 - 2020 dates. T&Cs apply.
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Free drinks package + up to $300 OBC
Valid from April 2019 - December 2020 with P&O. Destinations Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland and more. T&Cs apply.
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Groupon
Up to 32% off 3-night Sydney cruise
Valid for cruise on 10 November 2019. T&Cs apply.
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Up to 46% off Cunard cruises
Valid on select cruises from 2019 - 2020. Includes complimentary gratuities and onboard credit. T&Cs apply.
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Let's Ferry
Blue Star Ferries from just 20€
Valid on select dates for travel until 31 October 2019. Destinations include Cyclades routes, Dodecanese routes and Northern Aegean Routes. T&C's apply.
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P&O Cruises
Up to $200 on board credit on last-minute cruises
Valid from October - December 2018. Destinations include Moreton Island, Noumea, Hamilton Island, Vanuatu, Brisbane, Sydney and more. Cruises start from $315 per person for 3-night comedy cruises. T&Cs apply.
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Fred. Olsen
Fjords cruises from £679 + up to £100 tour credit
Valid for travel on select 2018-19 sailings. Choose from a complimentary all-inclusive drinks upgrade or up to £100 pp shore tour credit. T&C's apply.
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Fred. Olsen
No single supplement
Book select cruises as a solo traveller and pay no single supplement.
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Popular Cruises coupon codes
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| 15 Feb 2019 | Extra 15% off first Groupon purchase | BRA**** |
| 20 Mar 2019 | Free drinks package + Up to $300 onboard credit | ******** |
| 22 Mar 2019 | Royal Caribbean: Free balcony upgrade | ******** |
| 20 Mar 2019 | Get $4,000 in free extras with 18-night Vietnam and Philippines cruises + flights | ******** |
| 20 Mar 2019 | Up to $4,000 in free extras worldwide cruises with flights | ******** |
