Princess continues to innovate the onboard experience with the Princess Kids and Off Limits for Teens programs.  Providing specifically tailored activities for three age groups as well as complimentary in-port programming and lunch service, Princess Kids also includes unique learning opportunities for all children through an exclusive partnership with the California Science Center and the use of educational materials provided by the California Coastal Commission and National Park Service. 

Princess Kids has earned rave reviews for cool activities and camaraderie for kids of all ages. 

California Science Center -- In a cruise industry exclusive, this respected Los Angeles institution will provide educators and entertaining hands-on activities for children aboard Princess ships. The program debuts with Sea Princess and Star Princess Mexican Riviera sailings. Science Center staff will enthrall young passengers with award-winning science programs geared toward their particular ship's destination. Stargazing, ocean and coral reef habitat studies, building and racing sailboats, launching rockets, and squid dissection are just some of the new activities available.

National Wildlife Federation -- Youth staff on all Princess ships will use NWF's fun and educational NatureLink activities to engage kids in learning about the wonders of wildlife and their habitats. Kids will receive activity books and other learning materials so they can continue their nature explorations when they get back home. NatureLink is designed to connect young people with the natural world and foster awareness and stewardship of their environment. NWF is the nation's largest conservation education organization inspiring people to protect nature, wildlife and the world we share.

In addition to the activities offered by Princess Kids' partners, the program will also feature fun and informative special events with onboard guests. Kids may go stargazing with an expert astronomer or draw with a famous animator -- further expanding their cruise experience. These new options complement Princess' respected Junior Ranger program in Alaska and the Save our Seas environmental program, which is operated fleet-wide.

As part of the Princess Kids program, junior cruisers will also be able to participate in two special dinner evenings designed for each age group. Younger passengers will enjoy dining with their newfound friends and counselors in one of their ship's many eateries. For teens, one of the two evenings will feature a special get-together in one of the main dining rooms, complete with photographs and a group night out to see one of Princess' many award-winning stage productions.

Teens can also take advantage of Princess' new Teen Spa program, featuring an exclusive selection of specialized spa packages developed especially for younger passengers. Offerings include a range of fun ways for teens to feel pampered, including everything from manicures and mini-facials to "hip and trendy" treatments such as henna tattoos, body and hair glitter, face paint and body art. Special packages even allow teens to share the spa experience with a friend or enjoy mother/daughter time.

Finally, youngsters who participate in Princess Kids events will take home a limited edition member of "Pete's Pals" as a way to learn more about endangered species in the areas in which Princess sails. Each year the line will issue a specially designed plush animal -- beginning with "Pelican Pete," the program's mascot -- all of which depict wildlife facing the threat of extinction. In conjunction, kids will learn about the plight of many such creatures, including white pelicans, manatees, sea turtles and panda bears.

Families can also take advantage of recently lowered age limits aboard Princess ships. Children can now travel on all itineraries at six months of age, except for select Exotics destinations -- including Asia, South America and Africa/India -- where the age limit has been lowered to 12 months.