Norwegian Epic Entourage Teen Club Schedule and Activities
Norwegian Epic offers a dedicated youth program for teenagers through Entourage, part of Norwegian Cruise Line’s Splash Academy youth programming. The schedule shown here covers Entourage activities for guests ages 13 to 17 during a seven-night Mediterranean sailing aboard Norwegian Epic.
For families planning a Norwegian Epic cruise with teenagers, this schedule provides a useful look at how the teen club operates, the types of activities offered, registration requirements, operating rules, and how the program changes between port days and a sea day.
What Is Entourage on Norwegian Epic?
The schedule describes Entourage as a program specifically designed for children ages 13 to 17. Activities are supervised by youth staff and give teens their own area where they can spend time with other passengers their age.
The program includes a mixture of games, sports, parties, movies, music, and other social activities.
One particularly useful detail for parents is that the document states the program is complimentary.
Entourage Registration on Embarkation Day
The first day of the photographed schedule was Sunday in Civitavecchia, Italy.
Entourage registration was available from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Deck 16 Aft. The document describes this as a one-time registration and states that parents and room keys were needed.
Entourage was then closed from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
The evening began with a Meet & Greet at 8:00 p.m., followed by Air Hockey & Foosball Open Play at 9:00 p.m. The FIFA World Cup Final Match was also shown live in Entourage at 9:00 p.m., with a Turn Up party scheduled for 11:00 p.m.
The schedule notes that all-ages activities for embarkation day were advertised separately in the Freestyle Daily and NCL app.
Teen Activities on Port Days
The Entourage schedule shows that the teen club offered evening programming during the port days represented in the document.
In Salerno, activities began at 7:00 p.m. with Your Choice. Entourage Roll-Out followed at 8:00 p.m., Around the World at 9:00 p.m., and a U of E House Party at 10:30 p.m. The latter was described as a neon water pong tournament.
The following day in Catania began with Connect 4 at 7:00 p.m., followed by a Super Smash Tourney at 8:00 p.m.
At 9:00 p.m., teens could participate in Dodge Ball at the Sports Complex on Deck 17 Aft. The schedule specifies that closed-toe shoes were required and that the activity was weather permitting.
The evening concluded with a Latin Party at 10:30 p.m.
Sea Day Activities for Teens
The Wednesday sea day had a different schedule, with activities beginning in the morning.
Social Wall started at 11:00 a.m., followed by Pictionary at noon. Entourage was closed between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Activities resumed with 1 to 100 at 3:00 p.m. and List O’ Rama at 4:00 p.m., before another closure from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Evening activities included It Can Be Anything at 7:00 p.m., Jeopardy at 8:00 p.m., Evilect at 9:00 p.m., and Karaoke at 10:30 p.m.
Compared with the port days shown in the schedule, the sea day offered programming across a much larger portion of the day.
Sports, Games and Social Events
The Norwegian Epic Entourage program shown here includes a broad mixture of organized games and less formal social events.
Thursday in Livorno featured Spoons at 7:00 p.m. and a Mario Kart Tourney at 8:00 p.m. At 9:00 p.m., a basketball match was scheduled at the Sports Complex on Deck 17 Aft. As with dodgeball earlier in the cruise, closed-toe shoes were required and the activity was weather permitting.
The night ended with a Social Network Party at 10:30 p.m.
Friday in Villefranche included ETA Nomination at 7:00 p.m., an Air Hockey Tourney at 8:00 p.m., and Just Dance Open Floor at 9:00 p.m.
The evening then transitioned into a Glow Party at 10:00 p.m. and Glow After Party at 11:00 p.m. The schedule instructed passengers to check the Freestyle Daily for the Glow Party location.
Final Night and Farewell Party
The final day shown on the schedule was Saturday in Marseille, France.
The evening began with Chill Out at 7:00 p.m., followed by BINGO at 8:00 p.m. and ETA Teen Awards at 9:00 p.m.
At 10:30 p.m., Entourage hosted its Farewell Party. The schedule describes it as the teens’ final night and “last chance” for one final dance.
The progression from the embarkation-day Meet & Greet to the final-night Farewell Party illustrates the social emphasis of the Entourage program, with several activities designed to give teenagers opportunities to meet and interact throughout the cruise.
Is Entourage First Come, First Served?
According to this particular Norwegian Epic schedule, Entourage operated on a first-come, first-served basis.
The document states that entry to the Teen Center was paused once maximum capacity was reached. This notice appears repeatedly across the daily schedule.
Families traveling during busy sailings should therefore be aware that registration for the program does not necessarily guarantee immediate access when the Teen Center has reached capacity.
Important Information for Parents
The schedule contains several important rules and operational details.
It states that teen counselors do not monitor registered teens entering and leaving Entourage. Teens must have their key cards and wristbands with them at all times to enter.
The document also advises passengers to refer to the Freestyle Daily for Entourage operating hours while the ship is at sea and in port because operations and activities are subject to change without notice.
Parents should therefore use the current daily program or onboard information rather than assuming that a previous Norwegian Epic schedule will exactly match their cruise.
Norwegian Epic Teen Curfew
The photographed schedule includes a specific curfew notice.
According to the document, all teens must be in their rooms by 1:00 a.m. unless accompanied by an adult.
Families sailing aboard Norwegian Epic should check the current onboard rules during their own cruise in case policies have changed.
Youth Safety Information
The document also includes Norwegian Epic youth safety information.
Teens are personally responsible for proceeding to their Assembly Stations. Parents are instructed to make sure their teens are familiar with their Assembly Station location number or letter.
The schedule states that this information can be found on the guest key card and on the back of the stateroom door.
It also strongly suggests that no teen go ashore alone in any port of call.
Planning a Norwegian Epic Cruise With Teenagers
For parents researching Norwegian Epic before sailing, this schedule gives a useful example of what the Entourage program can look like over an entire cruise.
The activities aren’t limited to simply providing a room where teenagers can spend time. The photographed schedule includes video game tournaments, sports, air hockey, foosball, karaoke, trivia-style games, dancing, themed parties, and other social events.
The schedule also shows a significant difference between port days and the sea day. Many port-day activities began in the evening, while the sea day included programming beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Because exact activities and operating hours can change, families should check the current Freestyle Daily and onboard schedule during their cruise.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ages can use Entourage on Norwegian Epic?
The photographed Norwegian Epic schedule identifies Entourage as the program for guests ages 13 to 17.
Is Norwegian Epic Entourage free?
The welcome section of this schedule describes the Entourage program as complimentary.
Do teens need to register for Entourage?
Yes. The embarkation-day schedule shows a one-time Entourage registration period and states that parents and room keys were required.
Where is Entourage on Norwegian Epic?
The registration information on this schedule identifies Entourage as being on Deck 16 Aft.
Can teens enter and leave Entourage on their own?
The information provided to parents states that teen counselors do not monitor registered teens coming and going from Entourage. Teens are required to have their key cards and wristbands to enter.
Can Entourage reach capacity?
Yes. This schedule states that Entourage operates on a first-come, first-served basis and that Teen Center entry is paused once maximum capacity is reached.
What activities are available for teenagers?
The photographed schedule includes activities such as Mario Kart, Super Smash, Connect 4, air hockey, foosball, basketball, dodgeball, karaoke, Pictionary, Jeopardy, Bingo, themed parties, dancing, and other social events.
Does Entourage have activities during sea days?
Yes. The sea day shown on this schedule had activities beginning at 11:00 a.m. and continuing at various times into the evening.
Is there a curfew for teenagers on Norwegian Epic?
This particular schedule states that all teens must be in their rooms by 1:00 a.m. unless accompanied by an adult.
Are Entourage activities always the same?
No. The document states that operations and activities are subject to change without notice. Passengers should consult the current Freestyle Daily for operating hours and other onboard information.
Conclusion
Norwegian Epic’s Entourage program gives teenagers ages 13 to 17 their own schedule of activities and social events throughout the cruise. The program represented here included everything from video game tournaments and sports to karaoke, dancing, themed parties, and casual opportunities to meet other teens.
For parents planning a Norwegian Epic cruise, the schedule is also useful for understanding how the program operates. Entourage was complimentary, required one-time registration, operated on a first-come, first-served basis, and had specific rules covering capacity, teen access, curfew, and safety.
Exact activities and operating hours can vary by sailing, but this complete Entourage schedule provides a practical example of what families traveling with teenagers may encounter aboard Norwegian Epic.
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