Discovery Princess Kids & Teen Club: The Lodge and Beach House Programs
Families sailing aboard Discovery Princess have dedicated youth and teen spaces with organized activities throughout the cruise. These photos show the actual schedules for The Lodge, designed for children ages 8–12, and The Beach House, for teens ages 13–17, during a seven-night Mexican Riviera cruise from Los Angeles.
The programs come from the October 10–17, 2026 sailing, which visited Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta and included three sea days. The schedules provide a useful look at how Princess Cruises structures its kids and teen activities on embarkation day, sea days and port days, including games, family activities, group meals and evening programming.
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Princess Cruises Youth and Teen Clubs
Princess divides its traditional youth program into age-specific groups. The Treehouse is intended for younger children ages 3–7, The Lodge serves ages 8–12, and The Beach House is the teen program for ages 13–17.
The photos from this Discovery Princess sailing cover The Lodge and The Beach House. Each group has its own schedule, with programming adjusted for the age of the participants.
The first schedule provides an overview of The Lodge operating hours during embarkation day, sea days and the Mexican Riviera port days.
The Lodge on Discovery Princess: Ages 8–12
The Lodge is Princess Cruises’ youth program for children ages 8 through 12. On this particular sailing, the club offered organized programming during the morning, afternoon and evening, although hours varied depending on whether Discovery Princess was at sea or visiting a port.
On embarkation day, the club held an open house and registration period until 5:00 PM, followed by evening activities from 6:00 PM until 10:00 PM.
Sea days offered several separate periods of programming:
- Morning activities from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Family Fun Time from 12:10 PM to 1:45 PM
- Afternoon activities from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Family Fun Time from 5:10 PM to 5:45 PM
- Evening activities from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Port-day schedules varied. Cabo San Lucas included morning programming, afternoon activities at The Lodge and evening activities. During the Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta port days, The Lodge offered programming from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, followed by evening activities from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
What Kids Did at The Lodge
The detailed Lodge daily program gives parents a much better idea of what actually happens inside a Princess youth club.
The program began in Los Angeles on October 10 with the Youth & Teen Club Open House and Program Registration. That evening, children could participate in “Kickstart the Fun,” followed later by Late Night Group Sitting.
Once Discovery Princess reached its first sea day, the schedule became considerably more active. Activities included Build-It Battle Zone, a creative competition centered around building and testing inventions, along with Howdy Hoedown and the Family Game Show: Risky Pick.
The sea-day schedule also included a supervised Family Festival held outside the youth center at Princess Live, as well as a Kids Dinner at World Fresh Market.
The variety continued as the ship reached Mexico.
In Cabo San Lucas, The Lodge schedule included Carnival of Champions, Lightning Round Live, Wilderness Wonders and a parent-supervised Family Karaoke event in Vista Lounge.
Mazatlán brought Ultimate Adventure Games, Circle Games, Family Fun Time and an evening lineup including All-Stars Action, Dreamland Disco and Giant Jenga Games.
These examples show that the Princess kids club daily program is not limited to children simply spending time inside the youth center. On this sailing, certain family activities took place elsewhere around Discovery Princess, including Princess Live and Vista Lounge.
Late-Night Group Sitting on Discovery Princess
One detail parents may find particularly useful is the Late Night Group Sitting listed repeatedly on The Lodge schedule.
On the photographed program, Late Night Group Sitting was scheduled from 10:00 PM until 1:00 AM on several nights. The program describes it as a night of games and activities.
Because services, availability and charges can change, parents planning a future Princess cruise should verify the current late-night program and any applicable fees onboard rather than relying exclusively on this particular sailing’s schedule.
The Beach House on Discovery Princess: Ages 13–17
Teenagers have a separate program aboard Discovery Princess. The Beach House is intended for guests ages 13–17 and has its own activities and operating hours.
The difference between the children’s and teen schedules is immediately noticeable. The Beach House remained open considerably later in the evening on this cruise.
Embarkation day included an open house and registration period until 5:00 PM, followed by evening activities from 6:00 PM until midnight.
On sea days, the posted operating hours were:
- Morning activities from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Afternoon activities from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Evening activities from 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM
The Cabo San Lucas schedule showed morning activities from 10:00 AM to noon and evening activities from 6:00 PM until midnight. For Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlán, the posted general hours showed evening activities from 6:00 PM until midnight.
The detailed daily schedule provides an even clearer picture of what teenagers could do throughout the cruise.
Teen Activities at The Beach House
The Beach House program had a noticeably more social feel than the schedule for younger children.
Embarkation evening began with “Kickstart the Fun,” described as a chance to link up, play games and relax.
On the first sea day, teens could participate in Tabletop Takeover, the Family Festival, Teen Game Show: Princess Says, Family Game Show: Risky Pick and a Teen Dinner. The evening continued with Bingo Bonanza and The Ultimate Game Zone until midnight.
Cabo San Lucas day included Board Games Galore during the morning. That evening, teenagers had a Teen Game Show: Quiz Show, parent-supervised Family Karaoke and The Social Vibe.
During the Mazatlán visit, afternoon Family Fun Time was followed by Crew Cam Challenge and Cruise-In Cinema during the evening.
Puerto Vallarta’s teen program included Name That Tune, a parent-supervised Move & Groove: Family Dance Party and Karaoke and Kicks.
Sea-Day Teen Programming
The final two full days of this itinerary were sea days as Discovery Princess returned toward Los Angeles, and the Beach House schedule offered substantial programming.
October 15 included Chill and Create, a Family Game Show: Quiz Show, Family Karaoke, Unbelievable Race, Majority Wins and Compete Opposites.
The final day at sea featured Ping Pong Palooza, another Teen Game Show: Risky Pick, Family Karaoke and the Teen Farewell Jam.
That final evening activity was scheduled from 6:00 PM until midnight, giving teenagers a dedicated end-of-cruise gathering before Discovery Princess returned to Los Angeles the following morning.
Family Activities Outside the Youth Clubs
An interesting part of these Discovery Princess youth schedules is the number of activities involving parents or families.
The programs specifically identify several parent-supervised events outside the normal youth spaces. Depending on the day, these included activities at Princess Live and Vista Lounge.
Examples shown in the schedules include:
- Family Festival
- Family Game Show: Risky Pick
- Family Karaoke
- Family Fun Time
- Move & Groove: Family Dance Party
For parents researching whether Princess Cruises offers enough family activities, these schedules show a combination of independent age-group programming and opportunities for families to participate together.
Kids and Teen Programming on Port Days
Parents sometimes wonder whether cruise kids clubs remain active while a ship is visiting a destination. These schedules show that programming continued during the Mexican Riviera port days on this particular Discovery Princess sailing, although the hours and format varied by destination and age group.
The Lodge had daytime programming during the port calls shown, while The Beach House schedule was more heavily concentrated around evening activities on some port days.
This can be particularly useful for families planning their itinerary and shore excursions. However, parents should check the current onboard schedule for their own sailing because youth-center operating hours and policies can vary.
Discovery Princess Mexican Riviera Itinerary
The dates printed on these programs correspond to the seven-night October 10, 2026 Discovery Princess Mexican Riviera cruise from Los Angeles.
The itinerary was:
- October 10 – Los Angeles, California
- October 11 – At Sea
- October 12 – Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
- October 13 – Mazatlán, Mexico
- October 14 – Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
- October 15 – At Sea
- October 16 – At Sea
- October 17 – Los Angeles, California
This mix of three Mexican ports and three sea days provides a useful example of how Princess adjusts its youth and teen schedules according to the ship’s itinerary.
Sea days featured some of the most extensive daytime programming, while port days generally reflected the fact that many families would be ashore exploring the destinations or participating in shore excursions.
Tips for Using the Princess Kids and Teen Clubs
These actual Discovery Princess schedules highlight a few things worth considering when planning a family cruise.
- Visit the youth center on embarkation day to learn about registration and the program offered on your particular sailing.
- Check the daily program because operating hours change between sea days and port days.
- Look beyond the youth-center schedule for parent-supervised family activities elsewhere on the ship.
- Pay attention to meal activities, as this sailing included scheduled Kids Dinner, Kid’s Lunch and Teen Dinner events.
- Check the current rules and any fees associated with late-night group sitting before relying on it for evening plans.
- Remember that activities and schedules can change from one cruise to another.
The photographed programs should therefore be treated as an example of the Discovery Princess youth experience rather than a guaranteed schedule for every sailing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ages can use The Lodge on Princess Cruises?
The Lodge is Princess Cruises’ youth program for children ages 8–12.
What ages can use The Beach House on Princess Cruises?
The Beach House is designed for teenagers ages 13–17.
What is the Princess Cruises kids club for younger children?
Princess identifies The Treehouse as its program for children ages 3–7. The photos featured here cover only The Lodge and The Beach House schedules.
Does Discovery Princess have kids club activities on sea days?
Yes. The programs photographed from this sailing show morning, afternoon and evening activities on sea days, along with selected family activities.
Are there youth activities while Discovery Princess is in port?
There were on this particular Mexican Riviera sailing. The Lodge offered daytime programming during the port days shown, while The Beach House had schedules that varied by destination.
How late is The Beach House open?
On this October 2026 Discovery Princess sailing, the posted Beach House evening activities generally ran until midnight.
Does Princess offer late-night childcare?
The Lodge program photographed on this sailing lists Late Night Group Sitting from 10:00 PM until 1:00 AM on several nights. Families should confirm current availability, eligibility and any applicable charges for their own cruise.
Do kids eat with the youth staff?
Some activities on this sailing included meals. The Lodge schedule lists a Kids Dinner and a Kid’s Lunch, while The Beach House schedule includes a Teen Dinner. These are examples from this specific cruise rather than a guarantee for every sailing.
Are parents included in any Princess youth activities?
Yes. Several activities on these schedules are specifically identified as parent-supervised or family events, including Family Karaoke, Family Festival and Family Fun Time.
Are the youth activities the same on every Discovery Princess cruise?
No. Activities, operating hours and schedules can vary by sailing. These programs document what was offered during the October 10–17, 2026 Mexican Riviera itinerary.
Conclusion
The Discovery Princess youth and teen programs offer much more than a room where kids can spend a few hours while their parents explore the ship. The actual schedules from this seven-night Mexican Riviera cruise show organized games, creative challenges, family events, meals, competitions, karaoke, evening activities and dedicated social time throughout the itinerary.
The Lodge gives children ages 8–12 a structured program that changes between sea days and port days, while The Beach House provides teens ages 13–17 with a more independent, social schedule that frequently continues until midnight.
For families considering Discovery Princess, these daily programs provide a useful real-world example of what kids and teenagers may find onboard—and how much the schedule can change depending on whether the ship is at sea or spending the day in port.
