Getting the whole family on board for a vacation is a whole lot easier when it’s a cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line. There’s definitely something for everyone, starting with family friendly accommodations and a range of on board activities from rock climbing and bowling to exclusive Nickelodeon™ at Sea programming. In addition, the most finicky eater will find plenty of dining options to satisfy their taste buds at the Kid’s Café. While mom and dad enjoy some time to themselves, they can relax knowing their kids are having the time of their lives with our complimentary Kid’s Crew™ program.

Norwegian Cruise Line was the first cruise line to offer a kid’s program in 1999 with the launch of Kid’s Crew across the fleet, and since then has provided ideal Freestyle Cruising family vacations for multigenerational travelers. Families can spend time together having fun in the sun in the Bahamas, Bermuda, Hawai’i and the Caribbean or experience ideal cultural and educational destinations such as Alaska and Europe.

Freestyle Cruising with Norwegian means mom and dad get what they want and so do their kids. Children will enjoy plunging waterslides, a two-story Wii™ wall and special recreational programs that include supervision, so parents can enjoy time at the spa, a tour on shore, gaming in the casino or even a romantic dinner for two. And, with family-friendly accommodations including interconnecting staterooms and multi-room suites and villas, the whole family can be comfortable.

Norwegian has partnered with the #1 entertainment brand for kids to take family cruising to a whole new level. Nickelodeon™ at Sea is a one-of-a-kind family program that sails year-round on Norwegian Epic and Norwegian Jewel. It's the ideal vacation where parents relax, kids play and families connect.

Just for junior cruisers, Norwegian offers splash pools on Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Gem, Norwegian Pearl, Norwegian Jade, Norwegian Jewel, Norwegian Dawn, Norwegian Star, Norwegian Sky and Norwegian Spirit. Each ship also has its own children’s themed wet and wild fun areas.

Move over Tarzan! Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Gem, Norwegian Pearl, Norwegian Jade, Norwegian Dawn, Norwegian Star, Norwegian Spirit, Norwegian Jewel and Pride of America offer jungle gyms with ball pits and tunnels for kids only fun and adventure.

Norwegian offers a variety of accommodations to suit all families. From Garden and Courtyard Villas to hundreds of staterooms – including suites and junior suites that can interconnect to create a two, three, four or five bedroom area – Norwegian ships feature staterooms suitable for small or large families. Offering the largest living accommodations at sea, the spectacular Garden Villas feature more than 5,000 square-feet of space including a living room, dining room and three separate bedrooms each with a king- or queen-size bed and bathroom. Butler service and a concierge are available and each villa comes equipped with a private garden with hot tub, outdoor dining area and terrace. Garden Villas are available on Norwegian Gem, Norwegian Pearl, Norwegian Jewel, Norwegian Jade, Norwegian Star and Norwegian Dawn and sleep six adults, plus room for two rollaway beds and a crib.

Norwegian’s Courtyard Villas are the most versatile, family-friendly accommodations afloat – no matter how many family members are traveling. All staterooms have a television, refrigerator, safe, duvet, Internet access and bathroom with shower and hair dryer; most lower beds are convertible to a queen-size bed. Courtyard Villas also include a living area, private balcony, dining area, separate bedroom with a queen-size bed and a separate children's bedroom. One bedroom features a luxury bath and separate shower. Butler service and a concierge are available, and guests have access to an exclusive concierge lounge and private courtyard area with a pool, hot tub and sundeck. Courtyard Villas are available on Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Gem, Norwegian Jade, Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Jewel.

Norwegian gives kids what they want to eat all day long in the Kid's Café – specially designed with kid-sized furniture and a buffet at kid’s height. Kid’s Cafés are available on Norwegian Gem, Norwegian Jade, Norwegian Dawn, Norwegian Spirit, Norwegian Star, Pride of America, Norwegian Jewel and Norwegian Pearl.

The little ones can dig into the Kid's Buffet with an array of sandwiches, hot dogs, fruit, veggies, French fries, Jell-o and cookies with tables and chairs that are just their size. Plus, each itinerary offers a special Kid’s Crew dinner – no parents allowed! In addition, all restaurants offer special kid’s menus.

On every Norwegian cruise there are fun activities for the whole family, day and night, on board and ashore. Our cruise and youth staff have planned wacky games and challenges or kids can go head-to-head with mom or dad in our game shows and have a blast with family members in our poolside challenges.

Families can also participate in scheduled events such as Gunk Challenges, Pictionary, Charades, Pizza Making, LEGO Creations, and a family-friendly Face-Off Game Show, plus much more. Family activities are subject to change per ship/itinerary.

Norwegian designed its complimentary Kid's Crew and Teen's Crew programs to ensure an enjoyable experience for the entire family, day and night. Our well-trained youth staff are experts in providing fun with engaging activities for every age group. Best of all, guests can enjoy their cruise vacations knowing they are having fun with kids their own age in a safe and supervised area.

Norwegian has top-notch Youth Staff selected from university education and recreational programs who know just what kids like. Each staff member is certified in CPR and first aid. Kids can play with friends, siblings, and other cruisers in their own age group and participate in age appropriate activities.

The Kid’s Crew program is available year-round from 9 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. with extended hours until 1:30 a.m.

We know teens just want to have fun and hang out, which is why our Teen's Crew program is designed around their interests and is supervised by well-qualified, enthusiastic members of our Youth Staff. There are theme parties, sports events, team building challenges, Wii™, dining together, games, karaoke, dances and more.