Norwegian Star Children's / Teens' Programs & Babysitting

The Norwegian Star offers kids' programs for ages 6 mos-17 years. The children's program facilities on the Norwegian Star are located on Decks 12 and 13. Youth groups on NCL are divided based on age:

• Guppies: 6 months- 3 years

  The Guppies program on the Norwegian Star includes up to two hours per day of sensory activities. Little ones may also participate in Colors of the Rainbow and Music and Movement Activities.

• Turtles: 3 - 5 years

  Storytelling, sensory play, Circus lessons (Tiger Act and Feather Balancing), Arts & Crafts including painting, Parades, Developmental Activities, and Treasure Hunts comprise the scheduled activities for Turtles!

• Seals: 6 - 9 years

  Video Games, Sports, Parades, Painting, Circus School (Plate Spinning, Scarf Juggling, Rope Spinning, Devil Sticks), Team Building activities, Treasure Hunts, and Theme Nights are all on the Seals' schedule.

• Dolphins: 10 - 12 years

  Dolphins' activities are Sports, Video Games and Challenges, Themed Nights, Team Building, Circus School (Chinese Yo Yo, Devil Sticks, Ball Juggling, Plate Spinning, and Stilts), Scavenger Hunts, and Entourage Take-over.

• Teens: 13- 17 years

  Teens have their own lounge (Entourage) that includes large TV screens, gaming stations, a dance floor, and comfy lounge about furniture! Dance parties, movies, art classes, and video game competitions are among teen activities.

Each youth group on NCL has their own Camp Director and dedicated space. Splash Academy is located on Deck 13 and is the center for kids under 13. On Deck 12, teens have the Entourage. NCL's Splash Academy and Entourage provide age appropriate activities that are supervised by well qualified staff. There is a camp director for teens, but this person is more of a coordinator than a supervisor.

Babysitting on the Norwegian Star

There is no in-cabin babysitting service on the Norwegian Star. However, there is an after-hours Late Night Fun Zone program after 10 PM that will take care of the kids and allow parents to enjoy the ship. Parents can also opt for Port Play group sitting as well!

Norwegian Star Children's Program Tips:

• On NCL, the age groups policy is fairly strict. If you have a couple of kids that are close in age but fall into different groups, chances are that's where they will be for the cruise. This varies with the amount of kids on each cruise, but don't plan on being able to get around this rule.
• Freestyle Daily kids' version is handed out by their respective Directors. This lets you know about all the activities for kids during your cruise.
• Sign up for all kids' groups is on the first night of the cruise. Parents must sign up for Port Play no later than 8:00 PM the day before.
• At least one parent must attend with the Guppies Program.
• Be aware that the Kids' program is only free during the day while the ship is at sea. In port, there is a charge of $5.00/hour or $8.00/hour for two during the day.
• Children who are not potty trained are welcome. Parents are given a beeper and when it's time for a change, they are notified to do diaper duty.

Helpful Resource: Detailed overview of the Norwegian Cruise Line Kids' Programs. Article includes what to expect with NCL Children's program, including, costs, late night babysitting services, slumber parties, child care and more.