Kids, Teens & Families on Princess Cruises

Unforgettable adventures for all ages. Create voyages of discovery and connection the whole family can share — with engaging activities, youth programs, family-ready accommodations, flexible dining and thoughtful services for babies, kids and teens.

Best family cruise destinations

Looking for ideas? Explore our top picks for family-friendly itineraries and tips on where to sail next. See family-friendly cruises and destinations.

Family activities for every age

Adventures everyone will enjoy

Get more out of family time with unique, immersive travel. Enjoy more time in more ports, curated shore excursions and award‑winning onboard programs — a combination that helped earn Princess “Best Cruise Line for Multi‑Generational Family Travel” (Porthole Cruise Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards, 2018).

MedallionClass advantages for families

The Princess MedallionClass experience is on every ship. Enjoy streamlined embarkation, easy dining customization (including pace), interactive games and fast, reliable MedallionNet Wi‑Fi. Use the experience to stay connected and easily locate family members onboard. Explore Princess MedallionClass.

Family zones and splash areas

On Caribbean Princess, the Reef Family Splash Zone features an interactive splash pad with a giant whale, showers, sprays and a water jet from the whale’s spout, plus shaded loungers, canopies, and a kid‑friendly bar serving playful mocktails and refreshing cocktails. View Caribbean Princess sailings.

Entertainment that brings everyone together

Share Broadway‑caliber shows created with award‑winning composer Stephen Schwartz, then join in family-favorite audience experiences like The Voice of the Ocean, the High Seas Heist mystery challenge and the Can You Survive? game show.

Flexible dining for families

Eat together nightly (or whenever you choose) with: - Special kids’ menus in the Main Dining Room - Casual venues for grab‑and‑go ease - Accommodation of dietary preferences upon request

Princess does the cooking and cleaning so you can focus on time together. Explore dining and drinks.

Celebrate together at sea

From birthdays to reunions, celebrate across generations with hundreds of activities from morning to night — so everyone finds their happy place. See celebration options.

Family‑friendly accommodations

Princess makes it simple to sail together in comfort: - Mini‑Suites and Suites offer added space; many include full‑sized bathtubs — great for little ones - Family Suites (on select ships) combine two interconnecting staterooms and sleep up to eight - Balcony staterooms are ideal for quiet nap times with fresh ocean air

Youth & Teen Clubs

Princess has engaging, age‑appropriate programming and thoughtfully designed spaces for kids and teens to play, create, discover and connect.

Ages 6 months – 2 years

All aboard, little adventurers. Families with babies, toddlers and preschoolers can enjoy: - Free play in the Youth & Teen Club during dedicated parent‑accompanied hours - Mini‑Suites and Suites with bathtubs; wash bins available for shower time - High chairs, booster seats and cribs upon request - Complimentary jarred baby food and freshly puréed fruits, vegetables and rice available at several dining venues

Ages 3 – 12

Spaces and sample activities vary by ship and sailing, and may include:

Activities often include: - Sports, games and physical play: scavenger hunts, group games, basketball tournaments, ping‑pong competitions, dodgeball, skee‑ball, dance parties, PlayStation or Nintendo Switch, board games, air hockey, yoga, mini golf and mini Olympics. - Social fun with peers: Rhythm of the Caribbean family activities, Wild Alaska Festival theme night, talent shows, and themed nights like Pirate, Mexican Fiesta and Challenge nights. - Arts, crafts and inventions: Klutz paper airplane challenge, LEGO boat‑building, JrCHEF@Sea cake decorating, and crafts like bracelets, masks and wildlife‑inspired art.

Ages 13 – 17

Youth & Teen program registration

Register before you sail: - Youth registration - Teen registration

Group babysitting and kids‑only dinners

Group kidsitting (ages 3–12)

Enjoy “you time” while kids relax or play with friends at supervised group kidsitting in the Youth & Teen Club. Extra fees apply.

Dinner events exclusively for kids and teens

Please inform Youth Staff of any food allergies.

Current family offer: 3rd and 4th guests sail free

Sail from popular homeports with offers made for families. Explore itineraries from: - Seattle — View cruises - Los Angeles — View cruises - San Francisco — View cruises - Honolulu — View cruises

Browse all available sailings: Find a cruise

Family FAQs

Have questions about kids clubs, dining, staterooms, packing and more? Find answers in the Family FAQs.