Eleven of us - my family (me, DH, DS 17, friend of DS 16, DD 13 and DS 11) plus sister in law and her family (sis in law, her DH, and their 3 girls ages 19, 18, and 15). It will be the first cruise for my sister in law and her family. Hoping this will start a lifetime love of cruising for them.
Anyone else with boys age 11? DS will go to camp carnival and probably enjoy it, but he'd also like to meet kids and just "hang out" like his older siblings and cousins.
Anyone with girls age 13-14? My DD thinks Circle C (for ages 12-14) isn't "cool." Of course, she's never been to a camp for young teens, so I've told her not to "dis" it before she tries it. I know she would like to find some friends to hang with for the cruise. Anyone else going with kids her age? Can we e-mail ahead of time?
What about Club 02 (for teens 15-17)? Do they really use it? Do they use it during the day, or just at night? Or, do they just go there the first day, find some friends and then hang out together elsewhere on the ship?
And, for my neices aged 18 and 19, how do they go about finding friends? Any tips or suggestions? Is there a place where they meet? I'm clueless about what to do with (or for) these teens/young adults.
Also, what about dining? Our group has 11 people and I don't think the dining room tables fit that many people. Does anyone know how they seat larger groups? Do they split them into two adjoing tables? Has anyone had their kids sit separately somewhere else (but still in the same dining room)? Or, can the kids eat somewhere else (like the Lido buffet) and let us parents have a more peaceful dinner in the dining room? Our kids have alsways sat right with use, but we were a smaller group (just 5 of us) and the kids were younger, so this was never an issue before. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
Sorry I've asked so many questions. I really appreciate any thoughts, comments and suggestions you have.
Can't wait. Just 13 weeks and 6 days left! Annie.