What is there to do for kids and teens at Freedom of the Seas?

Question

I know a cruise has lots to do, but how many options are there for the kids and teens besides the kid programs? Btw, does the programs have enough to last you throughout most of the day, or is it just a couple-hour thing?

Answer 1

There is an arcade (you have to pay for it). For teens there is a dance club thing and different activities but you probably will only go for a few hours. Depending on how many stops you are making stay at the port as long as you can. Do a lot of shore excursions. Look at Royal Caribbean's website for more info about onboard activities.

Answer 2

I've been on three cruises (I am a teen). One when I was younger and the others more resently when I am more in my teen years. Actually got back from my third one just a bit ago. lol I loved them all SOOOOO much!

I didn't go on Freedom of the Seas, I went on all Carnival cruises. They were great and there was so much to do, there are constantly activities planned for kids and adults. The kid programs were for younger kids, then there was a group for 12-14 and a group for 15-16. Me and my family didn't do any of the programs with the groups, we just did stuff on our own. As you probably know, there is a show every night and they are AMAZING, extremly amazing. On the Carnival boats ther is bingo every night before the show but I don't know about the other cruise lines. Umm...there are pools and stuff on your boat I'm quessing and it's fun to go there. There's a gym most likely and our boat had a waterslide and a mini golf thing...there's a spa...and lots of games you can do like triva and card games with other guests....and there's a casino, but no kids can play...food's great...there is soooo much more...trust me the kids and teens will have LOTS of fun!! have a great trip! Hope I was helpful! <3 peace...

Answer 3

I cruised on the Freedom a few years ago and I can tell you that it has all types of things for kids and teens.  First, you may want to take a look for yourself at the features of the ship with the on line virtual tour. :

http://www.royalcaribbean.com/findacruis...

The ship has some features that other ships don't have. The rock climbing wall is on many RC ships. But the new "Flowrider" is unique to RC's Freedom, Independence, and Liberty of the Seas ships. It is a place where kids can go surfing on a boogie board right on the back of the ship. It works great, although I didn't try it. There is stadium seating for people to watch or sit while awaiting their turn.

The ship also has an ice skating rink and during the week there are two days when there is a free ice show that is great, kinda like the Ice Capades.   The ice skating is also free.  In addition to the ice shows there was a show in the main show room each night. The ship also has a full sized basketball court and mini-golf.

This ship is great for kids and families with kids. On the pool deck there is one area called the H2O Zone which is essentially a small water park for kids; but us big kids can play there too. It has water cannons, a small lazy river, a pool, and falling water all over. Kids will love it. Then the middle of the ship has another pool where everyone can get wet or use a hot tub. Then up further there is an adults only area called the Solarium with a pool and two hot tubs that extend over the sides of the ship. These tubs are huge, can hold maybe 12 people and you can look over the side of the tub at the ocean.

The ship has THE best gymnasium I have ever seen on a cruise ship. All of the latest equipment, including weight machines, rowers, steppers, treadmills and each has its own TV screen so you can watch TV while you workout. It also has a boxing ring and some other new high tech stuff. Also has steam room and sauna for those who use the gym.

The ship has an area called Adventure Ocean which is for kids only and the ship has staff persons assigned to manage free programs for kids all day long.   There is also a video arcade in the Adventure Ocean area. They can participate in games and crafts and the area has a special area for teens called Fuel which is a teen disco.  Teens can hang out there if they want until late in the evening , until about 2:00 AM.  I have seen the kids occupied in Adventure Ocean program up to about 8:00 PM at night.  On a couple cruises we did they had the kids come into the show room before it started and do their "thing" that they practiced all day.  Then on another cruise we saw them marching in line down the promenade in costumes they had made for something.

I don['t think you will be disappointed in the activities for them.