MSC Cruise Introduces Spa for Teens and Families

MSC Cruises has made it easier for the entire family to relax by adding new teen treatments to its wellness facilities at the MSC Aurea Spa.

Teenage guests on board MSC Cruises’ ships can now kick back and enjoy fabulous treatments specially tailored for their skin and styles.

Tantalizing Teen-Tailored Treatments

Teens can combat oiliness, acne or impurities with the Fabulous Fresh Facial or awaken the senses with the aromatherapy-based Fabulous Fragrant Facial, choosing aromas that include Citrus Fruits, Floral, Liquorice or Milk and Honey.

Get a new look with a Hand Chic manicure or Foot Chic pedicure, choosing from a wide range of colorful and trendy designs.

Send shockwaves with a painlessly stenciled, non-toxic, non-permanent Taboo Tattoo, the latest his/hers Hip Hair style from experts tuned into the latest styles, or a fabulous, individual new look inspired by a Let’s Make Up! session. Choose a totally natural look or a daring new image with the help of the beauty team.

Parents haven’t been left out either, with the 45-minute Magic Touch revitalizing body massage offering girls and their moms, or boys and their dads, the perfect opportunity to de-stress together. For teens 14 and older who prefer a more strenuous way of spending quality time together, a personal trainer can whip mom and daughter/dad and son into shape with a fun one-hour 1-To-1 Workout.

Prices for the new “Teenage Kicks” treatments range from $26-$66 per person. The menu complements the many other exclusive treatments for all ages offered at the MSC Aurea Spa: an array of body and facial treatments, and Balinese, Shiatsu and Thai massages which truly put the MSC Aurea Spa in a class of its own.

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Norwegian Cruise Line Offers Contest to Name New Kids Program

Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that it is seeking the help of parents and kids to name its new Youth and Teen programs. The company today launched the “Up2YOU” naming contest inviting cruisers to submit names for the company’s youth and teen programs, along with names for each of the new age groups.

The contest runs from today through February 13, 2012 and the winners who name the new kids or teen program will receive a seven-day Caribbean cruise for a family of four. Those who submit the winning names for the six age groups within the new programs will receive a $100 American Express gift card. Norwegian announced earlier this month that it is revitalizing its current youth program and will implement a new best in class program fleet wide beginning on Norwegian Gem in mid-February and rolling out to all of the line’s Freestyle Cruising ships subsequently.

“We want to ensure that we have the best youth programs at sea for the more than 150,000 children and teens that sail with us each year,” said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line’s chief executive officer. “In the spirit of Freestyle Cruising, we thought that the parents and kids who utilize the programs would be the best to suggest names for them. We are looking for lots of originality and creativity along with names that really speak to today’s kids and teens.”

To enter, contestants should head to Norwegian’s website, fill out the online entry form and submit name options for one, any, or all of the following: the new Kids program; the new Teen program; and the six new age groups: six months to two years old; three to five years old; six to nine years old; 10 to 12 years old; 13-14 years old; and 15-17 years old.

There is no maximum amount of entries per person. The contest is open to residents of the United States and Canada (excluding Quebec ) 18 years of age and older or, for entrants who are younger than 18, their entries can be submitted by a parent or guardian on the entrant’s behalf. For more information on how to enter and for the official rules and details on the prizes, visit Norwegian’s website.

Norwegian’s New Youth Programs

The line’s current program, Norwegian’s Kid’s Crew in place since 1999, is being redefined to better address the skills and interests of children. The new fully developed and enhanced curriculum tailored to each age group is being produced in conjunction with The King’s Foundation and Camps, a United Kingdom-based organization that provides high quality sport and activity programs designed to make a positive impact on children. More focus will be placed on sporting activities, arts and crafts, theater and technology. Activities will change every 30 to 60 minutes depending on the age group and will be set within blocks of programming time in the morning, afternoon and evening.

More details of the new youth and teen program will be released in the coming months. Further information on Norwegian’s family offerings can be found on the line’s website. Families wanting to book a cruise on Norwegian to a variety of family-friendly destinations such as the Caribbean, Bermuda , Alaska , Europe and more, should contact a travel professional, call 866-234-7350 or visit www.ncl.com.

About Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 45-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which has revolutionized the industry by allowing guests more freedom and flexibility.

Today, Norwegian invites consumers to “Cruise Like a Norwegian” on one of its 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, on order for delivery in April 2013 and April 2014.

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Carnival Cruises Creates the Camp Carnival Night Owls Program for Kids

Camp Carnival Night Owls – featuring fun-filled children’s parties offering a full schedule of late-night activities and premium giveaways, along with nightly babysitting services – is being rolled out on all 23 Carnival Cruise Lines ships. To Learn more -> http://www.nycruiseinfo.com/News_Article/CRUISE_NEWS_MAIN_PAGE.htm


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Crystal Cruises Offer Teens Sushi Making Sessions and Swedish Lessons.

April 13, 2010 – Teens can learn to make sushi like a professional Nobu-trained chef, take a golf lesson with PGA pro instructors, and language classes with Berlitz educators on Crystal Cruises’ award-winning ships this summer. Renowned for Six-Star enrichment for adults, the luxury line offers younger guests opportunities to enhance their travel experiences with onboard programming that is sophisticated, entertaining, and complimentary.

Citing a surge in family and multigenerational travel, Crystal reports that, as of March 2010, it has nearly five times more family groups booked through its Crystal Family Memories program for this year versus 2009.

To accommodate this growth, Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity have expanded the hours and breadth of supervised activities for junior cruisers of all ages. Junior cruisers can enjoy enriching programs like their parents in sessions tailored specially for them. From a Swedish lesson en route to Stockholm, to Olympic-style competitions sailing from Athens, kids ages three to 17 can immerse themselves in destination-related activities, organized by Crystal’s Junior Activities Directors on summer cruises.

Teen options include:

* *NEW* Sushi making – From Junior Activities Directors, learn techniques practiced by Nobu-trained chefs in Silk Road and The Sushi Bar;
* Dance lessons – Group instruction with onboard championship dancers; and
* DJ-hosted dance parties.

“Like their parents, our younger guests are well-traveled and curious about the places they’re visiting,” says Bret Bullock, vice president, entertainment. “Younger travelers enjoy the camaraderie and friendships they cultivate with their peers from around the world.”

Crystal’s Family Memories program group perks include a complimentary berth, Private Adventure credit and family portraits. The purpose-built Fantasia and Waves children’s and teens’ facilities – rare in luxury cruising – feature crafts areas, toys and popular video games. Kids’ menus, complimentary ice cream bars and babysitting are available.

Crystal sails Northern Europe and the Mediterranean from May through October. In the Mediterranean, per person (double occupancy), two-for-one fares start at $3,680, with up to $1,000 per person ‘All Inclusive – As You Wish’ shipboard credits and complimentary air transportation from many North American gateways – Business Class Air for Penthouse guests.
Junior activities are subject to change per cruise.