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Fun for kids, tweens and teens
Club HAL activities are captivating enough to engage youngsters ages 5
to 8, cool enough to attract tweens and teens.
It all begins with a special Welcome Aboard meeting the first night of
the cruise with our full-time youth coordinator and continues throughout
the cruise with a dedicated daily youth program filled with fun:
storytelling, crafts and candy bar bingo for the little kids; putt-putt
golf, pool parties and video games for tweens and teens.
And the fun lasts well into the night with movies, pizza and disco
parties, so you can enjoy your evening knowing the kids are having a
good time properly supervised.
Food to please the most finicky eaters
Call it what you will--finicky, particular, hard-to-please--the kids
will tell you it's simply a matter of taste. Which is why we've designed
a menu that includes their favorites: hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza, fish
n' chips, chicken dippers and more.
Bolstered by the fresh salt air, your kids just may surprise you with
their new appetites for life.
NEW Programs
For those teens
who want to escape from parents and younger siblings, we created the
Oasis, an exclusive outdoor hideaway with plenty of space to relax and
socialize with new friends. The Oasis is a perfect space for teens to
soak up rays in comfy hammocks, hang out under the nine-foot-high
waterfall, or dance to a state-of-the-art sound system and laser light
show. The secluded Oasis is accessed by a special passageway from The
Loft, an indoor teens-only space, where kids can connect to the
Internet, play video games, watch a big-screen TV, and have Karaoke
parties – all available aboard the ms Ryndam.
Holland America Line announced that it is further enhancing its onboard
experience for kids with an upgraded Youth Program, complete with
expanded facilities for kids of all ages. Club HAL®, offering fun and
creative activities for kids ages 3 to 12, will be improved to include
state-of-the-art facilities and will serve as the hub of the children's
program. In addition, Holland America Line is also introducing new areas
on all its ships that will provide teens with a unique environment to
get away and have fun. The expansion is part of the premium cruise
line's $225 million Signature of Excellence initiative and is helping to
ensure that guests of all ages experience the best of classic ocean
voyaging.
Designed by the world-renowned architectural firm of Peter Yran and
Bjorn Storbraaten of Oslo, Norway, Holland America's new children's
facilities are themed by art and will be the most elaborate of any
cruise line at sea. Each area is tailored to a specific age group and
provides great activities to fulfill every interest.
"Every guest on board a Holland America cruise is unique, and we believe
it is important to provide activities that cater to every interest and
age group," said Richard D. Meadows, CTC, senior vice president,
marketing and sales for Holland America Line. "The expanded new
facilities are exciting additions to our fleet. No matter their
interests, the entire family can now personalize their experience and
enjoy the ultimate vacation at sea."
Club HAL, previously serving children 5 and older will now cater to kids
3 years and up. A streaming array of colors swirl on the ceiling, paint
brushes serve as pillars and enormous pencils adorn the back wall. Kids
will be delighted by the opportunities available in Club HAL. Art
tables, a big screen television and a tape dispenser styled slide in the
middle of the room inspire creativity and fun, giving children a great
sanctuary where they can escape into a world all their own.
Through a partnership with Cranium, Holland America Line will expand its
board game offerings, providing kids with a wide variety of games to
choose from. Foosball, Internet access and state-of-the-art electronic
games are also available. Club HAL activities are supervised by
permanent, full-time directors and staff. Directors hold degrees in
education, childhood development, recreation, leisure studies and
related fields, giving parents peace of mind that their kids are
enjoying safe, supervised fun.
An area for older kids ages 8 to 12 features arcade games, air hockey,
foosball, Karaoke, Internet access and Sony Playstations, providing
everything they look for in land-based activities and more. This getaway
provides kids in this age group an area to relax, surf the internet, and
play games in a cool, modern atmosphere.
Teens ages 13 to 17 will find a perfect getaway from family and siblings
in The Loft. Specially designed to resemble a New York artist's loft,
this lounge area has a contemporary feel with bright colors and funky
patterns. One of the most exciting features of this area is the special
passageway to a secluded teen deck called The Oasis.
An exclusive hideaway for teens, The Oasis provides guests with plenty
of space to relax and socialize with people their age. Featuring a
private entrance, the deck is a perfect place for teens to soak up rays
then cool off in a one-of-a-kind waterfall and cave. Located toward the
stern of the ship, the sundeck is an exciting addition to Holland
America's already extensive activities. Unmatched anywhere in the cruise
industry, The Oasis provides teenage guests with a secluded area they
can call their own.
Several other unique onboard activities also have been added, including
the Little Artist program, "Luau at the Oasis," "Teen Superstar" and
"Dance Dance Revolution" (DDR) contests, Campin' under the Stars and
Wacky Olympics. Families can take advantage of expanded offerings such
as Cranium Family Game time, Family Olympics and Karaoke.
The kids program will also offer a new service, Club HAL After Hours.
This program features extended hours so parents can enjoy an evening
alone while their children are enjoying themselves in another area of
the ship. Available for $5 per child per hour, the service extends from
10 p.m. to midnight. All of these additions provide more ways than ever
to enjoy cruising as a family while providing opportunities for everyone
to customize the voyage to suit their interests.
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family cruise by destination, cruise ship and see the latest specials on Holland
America Cruise Line click on the link below.
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enormous pencils adorning the walls. Creativity and fun are everywhere
with art tables, games, toys, and much more. For ages 8-12, there is a
separate area featuring arcade games, air hockey, foosball, karaoke,
Internet access, Sony PlayStations and DDR (Dance Dance Revloution).
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