OceanJeanie

We are interested in taking 6 of our grown grandchildren (ages 18 - 22) to Alaska in 2023.  I don't like the look of the mega ships, and the Crown is my favorite size of ship.  I was wondering if there are enough activities to keep the kids busy on sea days?   I think they'll be fine in the evenings, but what about during the day? It's too cold for the pools. 

We enjoyed the space needle and had a very good meal there.

We also took the underground tour where you learn how Seattlle was built. It was very interesting, especially if you like history.

I also had read about the loud music on celebrity, and worried about it as we were going on a Celebrity ship for the first time. We were on the Solstice Jan 20 leaving from Sydney and going to New Zealand.

So we went on our cruise, loved the ship, had a great time. Came home and read your post and realized I never noticed a problem! So thinking back, was there loud music? We had pre dinner drinks at the martini bar and had good conversation with our friends, so no problem there. After dinner, the place was hopping and I'm sure some would think it was loud, but to me it was lively and fun, and we just moved on if we weren't interested in joining in. The music in the atrium was loud, but pleasant to listen to as we walked through the area. Those are the only two areas that I remember being loud, but to me they made the ship lively and fun. I'm a grandma, and like it quiet in my room, and it was.

Great ship.

We are a group of 12, with 7 children, going on the Allure in July. When we get back, we have a late flight. Does anyone have any suggestions what we can do all day with all these kids? Is there a tour that keeps your luggage for you, or maybe a hotel where we can get a day room? I really don't want to spend the day at the airport! Thanks, Jeanie

PS I'm sorry if this has been discussed already in the thread, but it overwhelms me to try to read the whole thing!