Embark Together, Explore Together, Return Closer
A cruise is far more than just shore stops and sea views—it’s a floating resort packed with experiences for kids, tweens, and teens. When your group travels together—friends with kids, multigenerational families, club escapes—you’ll want every age to walk away from the ship having had the time of their lives. At America’s Best Cruises, we help your group pick the right ship, block the right cabins, and plan for the onboard activities that make kids say “when can we go again?”
What Kids & Teens Will Love On Board
Most major cruise lines offer age-segmented clubs with supervised fun designed just for younger travelers—to laugh, explore and make friends while parents relax. For example, on Royal Caribbean the Adventure Ocean® program offers arts and science labs, themed parties, and even teen-only lounges. (Royal Caribbean)
Your group’s benefit: You book one block of cabins, and your kids automatically get first pick of fun while you step back with confidence.
Splash Zones, Waterslides & High-Energy Play
From full waterslide parks to zip lines, surf simulators, ropes courses, and sports courts—today’s ships are action-packed. (Cruise Critic)
For your group: Your teens stay busy and excited while younger siblings race slides, giving everyone something to talk about at dinner.
Games, Competitions & Shared Adventures
Mini-golf tournaments, arcade challenges, scavenger hunts, sports knock-outs—many cruise lines create programming that brings siblings or friends together in healthy competition. (Cruise Vacations)
Group tip: Plan a “kids vs adults” deck race or a family scavenger hunt as part of your group’s bonding.
Together Moments & Family Friendly Features
Despite all the teen/kids-activity focus, today’s ships also have purposeful spaces that parents and kids can enjoy together—movie nights under the stars, family seating at dinner, shared gaming tournaments. (Celebrity Cruises)
For your group: Choose evenings where the whole crew joins the kids club for a late-night family dance or pool deck party.
How to Choose the Right Ship & Plan for the Crew
Match the Ship to Your Crew’s Interests
- Want high-octane fun for teens? Choose a ship with big onboard adventure zones.
- Bringing younger kids? Make sure there’s a robust kids club, safe spaces and lots of colour and joy.
- Multi-generation family? Pick a ship where kids, adults and grandparents each have defined places—and you all converge for meals, show nights and deck photos.
Book Cabins Smartly for the Whole Group
- Ensure the kids’ cabins are near the teen zone or activity areas, so they feel independent safely—but your adult cabins remain within reachable distance for connection.
- Group cabins together means your group’s laughter, stories and photo moments begin the moment you board.
Schedule Shared Moments & Free Time
- Pick one morning or afternoon when the whole group participates in a big activity (e.g., family waterslide challenge, scavenger hunt).
- Reserve time for “kids off doing their thing, adults off doing our thing” so everyone gets what they need—connection and freedom.
- Build in one special group-photo moment on deck, in the pool area or at a themed party night.
Pack Accordingly
- For kids and teens: quick-dry swimwear, deck shoes, casual and one fun dress-up outfit, waterproof pouch for phone/tech.
- Bring small games, chargers, and perhaps a pouf for locker space in teen area.
- Coordinate with adults: “We will meet at 7pm in the deck lounge after show” so the group knows when to regroup.
Why This Works Especially for Women, Travel Groups & Families
When you travel with your girls, your sisters, your extended family—and the kids are truly engaged—everyone enjoys more:
- Adults relax knowing the kids are busy, safe and smiling.
- Kids get to say “Yes! We get to do that!” rather than just “I hope there’s something for me.”
- Your group returns home not just rested—but bonded: kids have shared jokes, adults have shared spa/dinner stories, you all have cruise-town tales together.
Ready to Pick The Ship & Set The Fun in Motion?
Let’s find your group’s perfect match: a ship packed with kids and teen activities, a cabin block that keeps everyone connected, and a schedule that fits your rhythm and dreams. At America’s Best Cruises, we help you plan the family/group side of cruising so you sail in with joy and return as storytellers.
Contact us today, bring the group together, and let’s turn your next cruise into everyone’s favorite trip ever.
Here’s to deck laughter, splashy memories, new friends and the kind of voyage your entire crew will still be talking about next year.
