Should we take 14 year old on cruise?

My GF and I have been dating for 1.5 years. We are always talking about going on a cruise and the question always comes up ... what about her 14 year old son? She thinks that because her and her ex have always taken him on cruises in the past that we need to include him. I envision me and her whooping it up for seven days without him. We went on vacation over the summer to a big amusement park and were led around by him doing everything he wanted when he wanted and i gotta be honest .. it drove us crazy. I'm not gonna spend thousands of dollars on a cruise only to be told what i can and can't do by a child. What do u all think? Do we need to take him or should we go away by ourselves and enjoy some romantic alone time?Should we take 14 year old on cruise?
That is a very sensible decision you're gonna have to make. Ok, He's 14 so he's old enough to be on his own, at least with someone else watching him for you , If it's a regular adult cruise, and depends on the destination, most of the Entertainment on the cruise are 21+ and few 18+ anyway.That would be a good vacation for you and your gf alone. If he's here you'll have to get him his own room. I think you're gonna need some privacy with your gf. You don't have to do what he wants to do all the time. You, him and your gf should make a schedule of activities once you're on board or even before hand. I guess you know what the consequences will be if you don't bring him. If you're really in love with her and want things to go further then I guess you'll have to take him. Sorry bro !
Well it's your choice, but it might be nice. And on those cruises, there is lots to do on the cruise, and you will probably have time for yourself and your wife and he'll be able to have fun on his own. Maybe you can even get some good bonding time with her son.Should we take 14 year old on cruise?
Compromise. Take him and do some activities with the 3 of you and some with just and your girlfriend. He would probably enjoy the Independence and quite frankly where is he going go and how much trouble can get into?
you should tell GF that you want a holiday for just you 2, some couple time, adults only. maybe do some compramise - have a week on cruise just the 2 of you and 2nd week with her son doing something else
You need to tell her it's just for the two of you. The teenage boy can stay with friends or relatives but he does not need to be included. If she insists, then you need to re think the relationship because it will only get worse.
Don't take him. He's old enough to understand that you want to be alone once in a while. If your girlfriend objects, then you know what your future is going to be like with her.
He sounds a spoilt brat. Cruises aren't for kids and he's already had a great time at an amusement park. Go away by yourselves and enjoy it.
yes you should because there is plenty of kid-friendly things to do on a cruise :)