xps15z Posted March 12 Report Share Posted March 12 I always thought when they introduced ages 18-25 that it would be pretty weird. Mixing underage drinkers with drinkers doesn't make sense, neither does have 24 and 25 year old men chasing after 18 and 19 year old girls. Did Royal Caribbean finally update this to separate the ages more? 18-20 would be more appropriate in my mind. I do also understand 18-20 would be very niche, so there's that also. Anyone with children had experiences with the hyperlink meetups? What were your kids thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuet888 Posted March 12 Report Share Posted March 12 What is Hyperlink? I am frustrated because my son is 18 but autistic. He is still a teenager in every sense of the word but can't go to the teen club. He is an only child and has no friends and wants to make some, I am afraid he is going to just be stuck with us, I want him to get out more and have fun with others his age on the ship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottD Posted March 12 Report Share Posted March 12 2 hours ago, Minuet888 said: What is Hyperlink? I am frustrated because my son is 18 but autistic. He is still a teenager in every sense of the word but can't go to the teen club. He is an only child and has no friends and wants to make some, I am afraid he is going to just be stuck with us, I want him to get out more and have fun with others his age on the ship. Hyperlink is a name they use for some activities planned for 18-25 year olds. A lot of times that after teen but not quite "old" age group feels a little forgotten so Royal has a few meetups and activities labeled as "Hyperlink" to try to bring that age group together for some games and social time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillainsGin Posted March 12 Report Share Posted March 12 9 hours ago, xps15z said: I always thought when they introduced ages 18-25 that it would be pretty weird. Mixing underage drinkers with drinkers doesn't make sense, neither does have 24 and 25 year old men chasing after 18 and 19 year old girls. Did Royal Caribbean finally update this to separate the ages more? 18-20 would be more appropriate in my mind. I do also understand 18-20 would be very niche, so there's that also. Anyone with children had experiences with the hyperlink meetups? What were your kids thoughts? I had the same question and asked royal caribbean about it a long time ago. When the age limit was first implemented they struggled with the right balance of ages since majority of the world the legal drinking age was 18. They basically just made 18 as a placeholder which heavily depends on where the cruise was traveling to abide by country laws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Posted March 12 Report Share Posted March 12 Those ages are no different than what you would see on an average college campus. I doubt Royal would change it and I doubt they have a very good turnout for these events. OCSC Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted March 12 Report Share Posted March 12 11 minutes ago, Austin said: Those ages are no different than what you would see on an average college campus. I doubt Royal would change it and I doubt they have a very good turnout for these events. Agreed. Personally, I find the US drinking age being 21 instead of 18 far more "weird" than having 18-25 year old hang out together on a cruise. 18 = legal adult in the US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fox Posted March 12 Report Share Posted March 12 My two granddaughters, ages 18 and 24, appreciated the fact that they could go to activities together. It was a real benefit for us. ScottD and OCSC Mike 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 12 Report Share Posted March 12 8 hours ago, Minuet888 said: What is Hyperlink? https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2023/01/18/royal-caribbean-added-new-cruise-ship-activities-gen-z-cruisers-and-i-tried-them-out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2cruz Posted March 12 Report Share Posted March 12 My 24 year old son appreciated the Hyperlink activities on our last cruise. He was there w/ his 15, 16 and 17 year old brothers and it gave him a chance to meet people his own age. It wasn't a place for hooking up or hitting on people. He also attends a young adult group at our church for 18-30 year olds. It is perfectly normal to group 18-25 year olds together. OCSC Mike and DDaley 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted March 12 Report Share Posted March 12 Intermixed 18-25 yr olds is basically any college party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmondFarmer Posted March 12 Report Share Posted March 12 1 minute ago, smokeybandit said: Intermixed 18-25 yr olds is basically any college party. And like in college the under 21 year olds know not to ask the over 21’s to buy them alcohol. “Hey Mister” remains unspoken on a Royal ship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattycruise Posted March 13 Report Share Posted March 13 21 hours ago, Minuet888 said: What is Hyperlink? I am frustrated because my son is 18 but autistic. He is still a teenager in every sense of the word but can't go to the teen club. He is an only child and has no friends and wants to make some, I am afraid he is going to just be stuck with us, I want him to get out more and have fun with others his age on the ship. Maybe try Autism on the Seas? https://autismontheseas.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuet888 Posted March 13 Report Share Posted March 13 1 hour ago, Pattycruise said: Maybe try Autism on the Seas? https://autismontheseas.com Unfortunately not available on our cruise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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