I'm going on a carnival cruise this summer (on the Fascination) and I'm really excited but also kind of worried. I was reading about club O2 and I have a couple of questions;
1. Do they make you do activities? (if they start something and you don't like it, could you just walk out)
2. I'm really shy, is it easy to make friends on the cruise?
3. What are some good things to do? (I'm afraid that if I don't do O2 activities I'll get bored quickly)
Thanks for the help, and if you have any other tips please give them!
*I'll probably be going in late July and it's a cruise to the Bahamas
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I've been in Club 02 on the Fascination! I loved it. It's really cool and modern looking, perfect for the age group.
You aren't forced to do anything. You can come and go whenever you want (as long as they're open). You can also ditch the club if you aren't having fun there, and hang out with your friends somewhere else.
They treat you (or at least, they did for me) the appropriate way they should. They're not going to baby-sit you, but they'll make sure you don't cause too much trouble. Basically the director organizes activities and hangs out with you.
If everyone's doing Karaoke and you don't want to sing, you can sit and watch, or hang out with someone instead. Sometimes when they didn't have anything exciting going on, we would leave to go to play mini-golf or go to the buffets or shows or somthing.
It's very easy to make friends! I found Club 02 very useful for that. I'm shy too, so I didn't approach people around the ship, though you still can. I prefer having a lot of people my own age in one place so it's easier and less awkward.
I recommend that you join Club 02 on the first night. If you decide to join near the end, everyone else has already bonded and you're like the outsider. It's fun on the first night cuz everyone was getting to know each other.
Their activities are fun. When I went on the Fascination, there were probably only 10-20 people and we weren't really into dances, so the director let us play video games and other things instead. They also have a fun thing called "Battle of the Sexes" which is a whole bunch of competitions, boys vs girls. Another fun thing I loved was the gigantic water balloon fight we had! The Fascination has a big water balloon launcher on the pool deck and we had a great time. They will give you a list of activities and their times, but they won't stick to the schedule if nobody really wants to do them.
Besides Club 02, you can:
- hang out with people somewhere else
- eat! (buffets 24/7)
- shop (they have a bunch of little shops onboard)
- watch shows
- go in the pools/hot tubs
- have fun on their big waterslide
- play mini golf
- play ping pong
- play basketball
- go to the arcade (right beside Club 02)
- take lessons
- join contests
- join parties/activities all over the ship
- go to the spa
- work out at the gym
- jog on their jogging track
I loved exploring the ship. It's an older one but it's still big and beautiful! I especially loved the view we got at night. My friends and I went to the top deck at night and went to the very front (in front of the mini golf) and the view was so cool. Oh, but it's very windy at night! Even if you're in the Caribbean or Bahamas, it's really windy on the top deck at night.
Another tip - be careful with how much you spend! It's easy to get carried away because their system is cashless, and you use their Sail & Sign card like a debit or credit card. If you drink a lot of soda, be careful because they are very expensive when they all add up! If you're going to drink a lot, get a Fountain Fun Card. For a few dollars a day, you'll get unlimited fountain drinks. Normally each beverage is a few dollars.
Pack light. If you're in a regular stateroom, it will be very crowded. The cabins are tiny and you have no room for your stuff, so only bring what you really need. You won't be spending too much time in your room anyway.
Anyways, that's all I've got at the moment. Have fun on your cruise! =)
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1- No, your not forced to do anything.
2-Is easy to make friends at the Club 02 because its all kids around your age.
3-You can go in the pool, play basketball, mini-golf or take a jog. May want to see the shows at night, which are excellent.
Club O2 (ages 15-17)
From the moment they step onboard, Club O2 teens are part of a cruise experience unlike anything else. Every activity and event -- like basketball, volleyball, ping-pong, pool parties and high-energy dance parties -- has been specially created with 15-17 year-olds in mind.
Club O2 daytime activities are designed to be a little more relaxed. Teens can hang out with their friends while watching a movie, listening to the latest music, playing video games or joining karaoke jam sessions. Carnival has even set up teen-only shore excursions so young adults can enjoy the sites and sounds of beautiful ports with their peers.
Many Carnival ships feature a dedicated lounge designed just for the Club O2 program. These hot spots feature comfy seating, video monitors, a state-of-the-art dance floor and an area to enjoy Coca-Cola products and other non-alcoholic specialty drinks.
Club O2 Directors are hired and trained to spark the interest of the teens and get them involved. Each director brings their own unique style to Club O2. Their motivation and dedication to the program ensures every teen's cruise experience is unlike any they have ever had before. They are hosts, entertainers and often DJ's for the teens.
Activities for Club O2 may include:
Board Games
Card Games
Music Hangs
Theme parties
Lido Deck Activities
Reality Games Shows
Trivia and scavenger hunts
Pool Parties
http://vacationstogo.com/cruise_lines/ki…Sounds like a fun cruise!
Hope I helped!
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When I was 17 I went on a cruise with my school, chaperones, many rules to follow, and my mother. It was STILL one of the best times I have had. There is plenty to do although there were a couple of times during the day that I got bored, but I would just find a lounge chair and stare off into the ocean and relax a bit. Also yes you can just walk out of activities. I did during line dancing. Won't try that again. I met quite a few cool people my own age and I was a shy person so if you're outgoing you should have no problem meeting people your own age.
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The first cruise I ever did was a carnival cruise and I was maybe 13 or 14. When we got on the boat my mom checked out the teen club on board but it wasn't something me or my sister were thrilled about, we found it more fun to walk the ship! I'm not saying that the club was boring it's just being on the cruise, my first time, was such a thrill for me that I wanted to see the people walking on board and be involved with them, see the sights, not be stuck in a particular section of the ship. You won't get bored on the ship trust me. You'll find stuff to do, the ship has activities that they tell you about each day so you can plan around that, but just being on the ship will be enough of a thrill to keep you entertained.
Have a great cruise! I know you're going to have a great time!
