

Port day meals cost $6 per child, per meal. Regular Splash Academy programming is complimentary. Hourly fees apply for enrolling kids in this after-hours group babysitting program. After 10:30 p.m., Splash Academy hosts the Late Night Fun Zone until 1:30 a.m. On sea days, it closes for lunch and dinner, but on port days, it remains open (though fees apply for parents who want youth staff to supervise their kids during mealtimes). to 10:30 p.m., though timing varies based on itinerary. Splash Academy is generally open from 9 a.m. Splash Academy, Dolphins (10 to 12): The oldest kids in Splash Academy participate in scavenger hunts, themed nights, sports and video game competitions.Ĭhildren in the Turtles, Seals and Dolphins groups can learn circus skills (plate spinning, scarf juggling, devil sticks) and participate in an end-of-cruise Splashtacular Extravaganza circus show. Splash Academy, Seals (6 to 9): School-age kids do more sports and games, play on Wii and PlayStation consoles and paint. Splash Academy, Turtles (3 to 5): Preschoolers can enjoy activities like arts and crafts, storytelling and treasure hunts. Norwegian Escape also has a Guppies Nursery, where little cruisers can be dropped off, for a fee. This is not a drop-off program, parental supervision is required for both open room and hosted activities. Once or twice a day, youth staff lead age-appropriate “Guppies-hosted” activities and games. Guppies (6 months to 3 years): The Guppies room is an area for babies and toddlers, where parents can have a safe space to play with their little ones. Youth programming is divided into four sections: Brightly colored play areas are stocked with toys, games, arts and crafts, video games and big-screen TVs for watching movies.

The overall youth program offers a parent-child play space and activities for the littlest cruisers and drop-off activities for kids starting at 3 years old. Norwegian's youth programs offer complimentary kids' club for children ages 6 months to 12 years, with Splash Academy specifically for the 3 to 12 year old set. Norwegian Cruise Line is great for families, thanks to parent-child activities, ships with water parks, climbing walls and other active pursuits, and its Splash Academy kids program. Splash Academy on Norwegian Escape (photo: Cruise Critic)
