Indy for 16 yr old boy's first cruise

[blonde375]

Hello, can anyone offer an opinion if the Independence of the Seas would be a good choice for our son's first cruise? He is 16 (turning 17 at end of cruise) and hopefully will have a buddy with us. Thinking of sailing 12/19 from Ft Lauderdale to Belize and Cozumel....5 nights.

 

Any input is appreciated! TIA!!

Edited November 2, 2015 by blonde375

[Clarea]

I think Indy would be a great choice if you think the kids would enjoy the Flowrider.

[elaine5]

excellent choice. Flow rider, climbing wall and ice skating. Be sure to have him (and buddy) go to youth programming the 1st night--it's the meet-greet and a lot of teens then see each other around the ship and hang out. Make sure to book an active excursion in at least 1 port--my teens get bored with just beach days.

Edited November 2, 2015 by elaine5

[blonde375]

My thoughts exactly on the port days....active! My guys are not beach bums like me :(

 

I have been to Cozumel but not Belize.

[Toobubbly]

Please report back on how they like it. I will be taking my sons on the IOS on 3/31/16.

It will be their first cruise and only my second. Boarding day is my youngest son's 16th birthday. My older son is 17. We will have Cozumel as our port that cruise.

Any info you can share would be greatly appreciated :)

[CruisinBarb63]

Just back from a 7 day on Indy with my 16 & 17 year old daughters. They LOVED it!!! Flowrider, rock climbing, ice skating, arcade, swimming, Karaoke...so much for them to do and a club specifically for teens where they can come and go as they please.

 

I think its a great choice!

[Ashland]

Perfect choice...even better would be doing the eastern caribbean instead...JMHO

[cb at sea]

ANY cruise is great for any aged kid! No worries!

[Ocean Boy]

Indy is an awesome ship for a 16 yo. Don't have any second thoughts about it.

[Debitoo]

Perfect choice. You'll hardly see them. ;)

[nbsjcruiser]

Hello, can anyone offer an opinion if the Independence of the Seas would be a good choice for our son's first cruise? He is 16 (turning 17 at end of cruise) and hopefully will have a buddy with us. Thinking of sailing 12/19 from Ft Lauderdale to Belize and Cozumel....5 nights.

 

Any input is appreciated! TIA!!

 

Awesome ship for a first timer that age. Our son (23) was on it for the first time when he was 20. He had a ball. Lots to do for a 16 year old on that ship. Flowrider, rock climbing wall, gym, pool, sauna, steam room (my son and I both enjoy a good steam :) ), Royal Promenade - great food options. Yep, can't go wrong.

[blonde375]

Toobubbly, I definitely will!! Ok, decision made!

 

12/19 IOS to Belize and Cozumel!

[Toobubbly]

YAY!!! Thank you!

It will be a GREAT time :)