Carnival Cruise Lines offers two distinct packages for older and younger teenagers. The 12- to 14-year-old group, Camp Carnival, features swimming beneath the stars, scavenger hunts, late-night movies, group tours, karaoke and competitive games, while the 15- to 17-year-old group, Club 02, hosts events and activities, including late-night dances, theme parties, reality game shows, outdoor sporting events and more. Many ships have lounges dedicated to both age groups that contain Playstation 2 and/or Xbox.
Carnival Cruise Line
888-222-6482
carnival.com/
Breezes Curacao, located in the Southern Caribbean, is a popular locale for family vacations because there are a variety of activities for everyone. For example, the Sea Aquarium is located nearby and provides a dolphin encounter experience. Additionally, teens engage in a wide variety of water sports on the beach, such as diving, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, snorkeling, water-skiing, pool basketball and volleyball and hobie cat rides. Instructions are available so that hesitant teens can learn and join in.
Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd.
877-273-3937
breezes.com/resorts/curacao/?gclid=CI7C5oCUraACFWV75QodJWHXbQ
In addition to a range of outdoor activities, such as hiking, swimming, dodge ball, golfing and rock climbing, Smuggler's Notch, located in the Vermont mountains, offers the Outer Limits Teen Center, a club for teenagers ages 16 and over, where no parents are allowed, and the Teen Alley for 11- to 15-year-olds.
Both clubs have similar features, including Xbox 360, computers equipped with the Internet, karaoke and a free popcorn machine. Although the teen clubs are strictly off-limits for parents, counselors are constantly providing supervision, so adults can relax and know that their children are safe and enjoying themselves.
Smuggler's Notch Resort
4323 Vermont Route 108 South
Smugglers Notch, VT 05464
