Rare bluejay555 Posted April 6, 2016 #1 Share Posted April 6, 2016 I want to make a game for my kids. Like, before the end of the cruise, they have to do certain things, taste certain things, take a pic of certain things...fill in the blank. I feel like it's this great idea in my head, but I don't know where to start! Anyone have any ideas or have done something like this before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpadalik Posted April 6, 2016 #2 Share Posted April 6, 2016 What a great idea!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
len8tc919 Posted April 6, 2016 #3 Share Posted April 6, 2016 I thought about the same thing for my family's first cruise in November. I think it's an awesome idea for picture items to go in our scrap book of the trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BananaAnna Posted April 6, 2016 #4 Share Posted April 6, 2016 A roll call group I was in did this on a Celebrity ship and it was a lot of fun. If you tell us which ship and children's ages I'm sure folks could offer suggestions. 1. Take your picture with a lifering showing the ship's name. 2. Find the hidden coin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wo5m Posted April 6, 2016 #5 Share Posted April 6, 2016 (edited) 1. I'll second the ships coin. 2. Also somewhere on-board there will probably be a picture of the ships god mother breaking the chaplain bottle during the ship christening. 3. Everytime a ship visits a new port it hasn't been to before, the local mayor/governor will present the ship with a trophy plack welcoming the ship. See if they have find the trophy case so they can see all the places where the ship has been. 5. If you really want to drive them crazy, tell them to find deck 13. Tell them its a hidden deck that disappeared the first time the ship sailed into the Bermuda Triangle, every ship has one and it can only be found by the "worthy cruisers"(I know I'm mean):D Edited April 6, 2016 by wo5m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supercrossfox21 Posted April 6, 2016 #6 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Check out these websites http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2310097 http://bloggingbabiesandthebayou.com/beyond-bikinis-margaritas-cultural-cozumel-bayoutravel/ abt half way down is the i spy to take pictures http://princesspinkygirl.com/cruise-ship-scavenger-hunt-free-printable/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bluejay555 Posted April 7, 2016 Author #7 Share Posted April 7, 2016 A roll call group I was in did this on a Celebrity ship and it was a lot of fun.If you tell us which ship and children's ages I'm sure folks could offer suggestions. 1. Take your picture with a lifering showing the ship's name. 2. Find the hidden coin. We will be on the Dream, and my girls are 9 and 11. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bluejay555 Posted April 7, 2016 Author #8 Share Posted April 7, 2016 1. I'll second the ships coin. 2. Also somewhere on-board there will probably be a picture of the ships god mother breaking the chaplain bottle during the ship christening. 3. Everytime a ship visits a new port it hasn't been to before, the local mayor/governor will present the ship with a trophy plack welcoming the ship. See if they have find the trophy case so they can see all the places where the ship has been. 5. If you really want to drive them crazy, tell them to find deck 13. Tell them its a hidden deck that disappeared the first time the ship sailed into the Bermuda Triangle, every ship has one and it can only be found by the "worthy cruisers"(I know I'm mean):D The trophy case sounds interesting. I want to find that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bluejay555 Posted April 7, 2016 Author #9 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Check out these websiteshttp://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2310097 http://bloggingbabiesandthebayou.com/beyond-bikinis-margaritas-cultural-cozumel-bayoutravel/ abt half way down is the i spy to take pictures http://princesspinkygirl.com/cruise-ship-scavenger-hunt-free-printable/ Thanks, I will check them out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsSweetie Posted April 7, 2016 #10 Share Posted April 7, 2016 When our kids were younger and we cruised, we had a rule that they had to try one new food item a day. Perhaps, instead of assigning them certain things they have to taste, have something where it says "today I tried ___________. Also, watch the fun times for the "digital scavenger hunt" that I've seen on most ships. You are given a sheet of paper with a list of pictures to be taken around the ship - they might enjoy that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutumbojimbo Posted April 7, 2016 #11 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Most cruises that I have been on have a family digital scavenger hunt, and the kids club often has one for kids that are old enough to sign themselves out, but that certainly does not mean that you couldn't design your own too. There is usually a map that shows the current itineraries that the ship is running with port to port mileage, maybe ask them the distance from one port to another? Also, I've always seen a photo wall with the higher officers and "employees of the month", so maybe ask them to find one of those? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadtripster Posted April 7, 2016 #12 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Simple things like..... A blue drink A floppy sun hat Sunglasses Camera A banana Some eating an ice cream cone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinitaliano Posted April 7, 2016 #13 Share Posted April 7, 2016 We have 2 girls, now 16, that are major theater buffs. On our recent Miracle cruise, we had them finding: Happy and Sad theatre mask faces Phantom of the Opera New York skyline along with some other ideas posted, like life preserver with name of ship Picture of a performer from a show just relaxing onboard. etc. It is a way to keep them busy, ( most times the teen clubs are just empty and few show up for organized activities. Good luck, and it is awesome that you have thought of that. P.S. a fun thing we have done quite often: There is usually a roving Magician in the dinner venues- pull them aside and arrange to have come by your table, give him something personal of your child, a favorite hair tie, a fake piece of jewelry, a small picture of their favorite character...something your child knows is theirs... Ask the Magician to make it appear from nowhere...the look on their faces will last you forever!!! And, uh-hum..please tip generously ( $5-$10??) I find it well worth it. Usually you get a few more tricks and they feel very special!!! Best of Luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinker-bell Posted April 7, 2016 #14 Share Posted April 7, 2016 We will be on the Dream, and my girls are 9 and 11. Thanks! :) June 12?? I will be on the same cruise with my 14 year old daughter. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loxley Posted April 7, 2016 #15 Share Posted April 7, 2016 We have 2 girls, now 16, that are major theater buffs.On our recent Miracle cruise, we had them finding: Happy and Sad theatre mask faces Phantom of the Opera New York skyline along with some other ideas posted, like life preserver with name of ship Picture of a performer from a show just relaxing onboard. etc. It is a way to keep them busy, ( most times the teen clubs are just empty and few show up for organized activities. Good luck, and it is awesome that you have thought of that. P.S. a fun thing we have done quite often: There is usually a roving Magician in the dinner venues- pull them aside and arrange to have come by your table, give him something personal of your child, a favorite hair tie, a fake piece of jewelry, a small picture of their favorite character...something your child knows is theirs... Ask the Magician to make it appear from nowhere...the look on their faces will last you forever!!! And, uh-hum..please tip generously ( $5-$10??) I find it well worth it. Usually you get a few more tricks and they feel very special!!! Best of Luck!! Why do people feel the need to tell other people to not only tip, but give a high low range? That is not only not your business, but it is rude and uncalled for. Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boozebabe Posted April 7, 2016 #16 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Get your picture taken with a ships officer. A picture of someone with a Platinum or Diamond card. Some beach sand in a small envelope. A copy of todays triva. Someones answer sheet from a trivia game. Picture of someones feet with a specific color flip flops on. Some of these require the kids ask permission of the person. I have been asked to answer questions (how many cruises I've been on) etc from kids on a scavenger hunt. They've always been polite and traveling in pairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCmommy Posted April 7, 2016 #17 Share Posted April 7, 2016 This is an awesome idea. We will have two 13 yr olds on the Magic over Halloween. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
len8tc919 Posted April 8, 2016 #18 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Check out these websiteshttp://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2310097 http://bloggingbabiesandthebayou.com/beyond-bikinis-margaritas-cultural-cozumel-bayoutravel/ abt half way down is the i spy to take pictures http://princesspinkygirl.com/cruise-ship-scavenger-hunt-free-printable/ Thanks for the links Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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