18 year old on Elation?

[Riverrider]

My mother-in-law has offered to take my son on a cruise this summer as his graduation gift. He can choose a cruise out of New Orleans so that they can drive over. He's been on one cruise before at 14 and LOVED it, cried when it was time to leave his new friends. That was RCCL's NOS. My issue is that I'm afraid that taking a trip on the Dream will be too long considering he"ll be hanging out with his always on the go 80 yo grandmother. My other concern is that the Elation won't offer as many options for them to do together.

 

I read that 18 yo can gamble in the casino, I think they both might like the piano bar, anyone know if he can get in? Any other thoughts on which trip might be the better choice for them. I know my MIL has cruised on the Elation before and is familiar with it. Any thoughts as to what might be the best choice for them?

[nolababe504]

I think it would be fine! I honestly enjoy the fantasy class ships just because of the layout and friendliness of the crew. The dream is great too. I would say it's probably more to do for an 18 year old on the dream than the Elation. I just got off the Elation Saturday and it wasn't a whole lot to do as in activities. I enjoy just laying on the deck on sea days and catch some sun and get in the pool or hot tubs. At night I love the comedy shows and watching the band. Piano bar is good on the Elation. The shows on the Elation are horrible so I wouldn't waste my time going to them unless they change them. I doubt they do anytime soon. I have been cruising on the elation for the past 4 years and all shows are the same. Good Luck and I am sure he would enjoy either one!

[Riverrider]

Thank you very much! That's what I wanted to know!