norwegian gem newbie

[debs44]

hi, my first post, we are new to cruising, last year we took our first cruise on the island escape, and are now hooked, we are travelling from barcelona on 3rd August on the Gem, with DH and 3 children 12,9,5. just a quick question regarding kids club as we only have one sea day, what are the hours on other days, and can you pick and choose how long your children stay there for or do they have to do the whole session, thanks

[NCL_Cruiser]

hi, my first post, we are new to cruising, last year we took our first cruise on the island escape, and are now hooked, we are travelling from barcelona on 3rd August on the Gem, with DH and 3 children 12,9,5. just a quick question regarding kids club as we only have one sea day, what are the hours on other days, and can you pick and choose how long your children stay there for or do they have to do the whole session, thanks

 

You can rest assured you'll be able to retrieve your children when you're ready. Just keep in mind that some of the activities will be held in other parts of the ship, so you'll want to be sure you know where to go to get your child if you intend to pick them up before the end of the scheduled session.

[Ms belp]

I'm not sure about the kid's cruise club, personally. But, I have read enough posts to say that most parents believe their children really loved it and all had a great time.

[debs44]

Thanks i was thinking more of my 5 year old as all the children will be in different age groups, he may wish to leave before the end of the session

[garycarla]

Many of the reports I have read and heard is that the kids often get mad when you come to get them as they are having a great time.

[Ask4Jay]

A word of caution. We took our grand daughter for her 12th birthday (on the Dawn). Being a 'big' girl now, she was hoping to get into the Teen Group. No dice, she got stuck with the lower age group. And boy, did she have a great time, once she got into it. We saw he only at meal times.

[debs44]

im quite glad of the strict age policy with kids clubs, as my 12 (going on 20 ) year old daughter, I would not want mixing with 17 year olds for obvious reasons, We booked a family holiday and will have the children with us most of the time but they do like to mix with other children, and wondered what the new freestyle 2 hours were likely to be as we dont sail until 7pm on 4 days its getting late for my 5 year old DS.

[debs44]

just another question is it worth purchasing the kids backpack, as we booked with TA we dont get it free, and it cost $39.00