I think I sounded like I wanted to play ditch the kid. That was not my intention. On Carnivals web site, under kids and teens, they mention teens only shore excursions. I guess I want to know if they are safe to let him go, supervision and so on. This is our first cruise and I want to make sure he is safe. If I asked him to go shopping with me, he would (and hate every minute of it). I just want him to have a great time too.