new to cruising

[teachabcdee]

We are taking our first cruise in July to Cabo. We are booked on the Elation. I am concerned that there will not be enough activities for our 16 year old son. Can I get any feedback on this ship? Thanks!

[Jerome]

there is alot of activities for teens check out the carnival capers in your room, the ship is really nice, the staff is great.we had a really nice time on the elation.

[Bem1962]

We are leaving in less than a month, and i have a 17 year old, and a 9 year old,, i am assured there is enough to keep them busy,, wife is more worried about me at the islands where woman go topless, than the kids on the boat,, thinks i might need a neck brace,, ,,, just teasing,,,,

[Larry in Miami]

What island do women go topless??? Hane I missed something on past cruises?

[29dawgs]

teachabcdee,

There is plenty of things for your son to do. Best thing is to have him go to the Club 02 meeting the first night. There he will meet other teens and get a list of all of the teen events. My son is now 17 and has been on 4 cruises and loves it. He has always met people and has kept in touch with most via e-mail. Your son should have a great time and will be so busy you will never see him

[Andrealovescruising]

teachabbdee, We cruised to Cabo last month on Pride. We have two daughters, 17 and 13. There are so many teens on Carnival that your son will not be bored. Club02 has a disco. They even have teen excursions if your child is "too cool" to hang with you. The game room is pretty neat and a lot of teen guys and girls hang in there. Many teens also do the waterslide together. With a ship that big, and so many floors, it's like a small city with much to see and do.

[teachabcdee]

Thank you so much for all of your replies. Being new to cruising, I have lots of questions and concerns. Thanks again!