Cruise question???

Question

Me and my family are going to go on a cruise next year in the summer... and i will just have graduated from high school and will be 18 when I go on the cruise.... I was wondering what all there is for me to do... i know i can go in the casino... but what about drinking?... it seems like I can't do that much because i'm at the age where I can't drink

Answer 1

Well first of all it depends on what kind of cruise you are going on.  Is it a 7 day cruise or what.  Also what cruise line are you going with.  Carnival, royal Caribbean, or Disney.  Below is a few links that list some of the on-board activities from carnival and Disney cruise lines.  So what if you can't drink.  You are 18.  18 is a great age.  You are " an adult".  You can drink just make sure you ask for a "virgin" drink.  i.e. a strawberry daiquiri.  Have fun.

Answer 2

You did not say what cruise line you are going on or what your destination (i.e., Eastern Caribbean, Alaska, Western Caribbean) will be so I cannot provide more specific information.  

BUT, a part of the fun you will have will be on ship and this applies to about every cruise ship.  Each day of your cruise you will receive in your cabin a "newsletter" listing the time, place and particulars of everything happening for you on ship. There are generally activities like demonstrations of ice carvings, napkin folding and towel folding, and cooking demonstrations.  There may be organized games and other activities around the pools. In the evenings there are generally shows, one show for those with an early dinner seating and another (same show) for those who eat late. There is always food available. Usually there is a place in ship where you can go get something. Or, you can always just pick up the phone in your cabin and order from the room service menu (food is free). If you want, you can order breakfast room service.

All ships have a casino with slots and table games, but you must be 21 to play. Some ships have movie theaters, generally small but nice, but on all of them you can also see movies in your room. They have ATM’s and a purser’s desk where you can cash a check or exchange currency if you need to.  There is a tour and activities desk so you can schedule land tours and activities.

Ships have free morning exercise programs, stretching and walking, etc, and on some you can pay for other things like Spinning. All cruise ships have gyms so you can go workout, usually any time from 6:00 AM to late at night. There is usually a walking/running track on one of the decks also. Some ships leave the gym open all night. They call the gyms Spa because they do promote getting pampered with things like wraps and massages with aroma therapy. They will also generally have a beauty salon to do hair and nails.

There are always pools. Most ships have more than one and the newer ships generally have an indoor pool as well as outdoor ones and all of these have hot tubs. There is generally a basketball court on the top deck, a place for scuffle board, and a mini-golf course. The newer Royal Caribbean ships have a rock climbing wall and the newest one has a pool for water surfing. Some RC ships have a  roller blade track and an ice skating rink.

There are places on ships to play cards and board games, and the cards and games are provided. If you want to just sit and read, there’s a library where you can bring your books or select one from the shelf.  Ships have internet cafes and some offer WI-FI if you bring your prefer to use your computer in your cabin (some ships offer notebooks for rent).  There are cocktail lounges that feature a variety of music.  Some have a piano bar with jazz. There is usually a disco that starts after 10:00 PM each night and last until everyone leave.  On certain days ships will have special activities like a chocolate lovers buffet, or a midnight deck party .      

I suggest that you go to the web site for the cruise lines you are going on and  look at  the features for the ships and its port stops.  The port stops are important because at each port there will be opportunities, depending upon your cruise, to sightsee and/or go to the beach.  Many cruises in the Caribbean go for one day to a private island for that particular cruise line and you have a beach party.  Plus most times the islands have other activities available like jet ski, para-sailing, scuba, snorkel and beach volleyball.

So there will be plenty of opportunities for you to have fun.  You should though check out the ship you will go on.

Answer 3

Ask your parents if they'll allow you to drink on the cruise - 18 year olds can usually get a bracelet or stamp that allows them to drink beer and wine with parents' permission, depending on the cruise line.

That said, you won't need alcohol to have fun on a cruise ship. There will be a ton of young adults on the ship like yourself, and you will all find plenty to do aside from the casino and pool. Don't worry about it, you're going to have a great time and meet a ton of new people from all over the country.