Family

FamilyFriendly

Cruises prove to be a fantastic family holiday, from children’s clubs to all manner of activities. We have gathered all of this information here for you – even on what food

you can expect to find on board!

There is always something to keep the kids entertained from morning to night! For a little adult time, make sure you choose a liner with children’s clubs and babysitting.

We also have guides for Teenagers facilities as well as Babies facilities; this should help cover all pre-cruise questions you may have.

Azamara Not available Not available Soft drinks are includedChildren must accompany adults on excursions and

cannot stay on boardNot available Not available

Carnival

2-5 Toddlers6-8 Junior cruisers

9-11 Intermediate CruisersCircle C: 12-14 years old

Toddlers 2-5 years: Sing-a-longs, play dough sculptures, picture Bingo, story time, talent shows, puppet shows, face painting.

Junior cruisers 6-8 years: PlayStation 2 and iMac time, spin Art, Sand Art and Candy Art, cartoon time, face painting, pizza parties, arts and crafts. Intermediate Cruisers 9-11 years old: PlayStation 2 and IMac time, board games, bingo, Coke-tail parties, pizza Pig-Out, eduCruise - Educational

activities, talent show. Circle C PlayStation 2, board games, talent show, trivia games, dance

parties, Indoor/outdoor games, Ping-Pong tournaments, karaoke

Unlimited soft drinks and juices for only $12 per child for a three night cruise and $28 for a 7

night cruise

Children must accompany adults on excursions and

cannot stay on board

Yes featuring hot dogs, chicken nuggets, pizza, and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and

more. On some nights, your kids can even eat

with the other kids, leaving you to enjoy a

quiet evening on your own

Babysitting Services (from 10PM to 3AM in Camp

Carnival for ages 11 and under) $6

per hour

Celebrity

Toddler Time- under 3 years old

Ship mates 3-5 years Celebrity Cadets 6-8

yearsEnsigns 9-11 years old.

Toddler time- suitable toys for this age group, including Leapfroginteractive toys.

Ship mates, Cadets and Ensigns for 3-11 years old crafts, music, karaoke, treasure hunts, theme parties, movies, entertainment centre filled with the latest gaming technology, LeapFrog interactive toys: crafts, music, karaoke,

treasure hunts

Unlimited fountain and canned drinks during the duration of your

cruise.$8.05 per guest, per day



Yes kids meals such as hot dogs, chicken nuggets, Mac and cheese. Request

special meals 24 hours before

Evening slumber party for 3-11 year olds 10pm-1am

charged $6 per hour, or in room babysitting available upon request $19 per hour

CostaMini from 3 to 6 years

Maxi from 7 to 11 Teen Junior from 12 to 14

Mini & Maxi: Preparing costumes for themed evenings, Volleyball, Basketball, Table tennis, Table football, Hoops, Games in the pool

Boys & Girls beverage card for 10 soft drinks for

23 euros

No shore excursions specifically for children, there are, a number of

shore excursion activities well suited to them at

special rates

Yes, hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza, fish

n’ chips, chicken dippers and more

Mini and Maxi Club night-time group baby-sitting,

held in the children’s area, is a free of charge

baby-sitting service until 1:30 am

Cruise & Maritime Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available

Crystal

For three age groups between 3 and 17.

Called Fantasia

Scavenger hunts, arts and crafts, karaoke, and games. There are books and videos in the library for guests to take back to their staterooms

Soft drinks are includedChildren must accompany adults on excursions and


Yes Crystal’s chefs are always pleased to

prepare custom dishes. The Trident Grill serves

complimentary hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza and

more

Available for $10 per hour

Cunard

The Play Zone 2-7 year olds

The Kids Zone 8-12 year olds

The Play zone - Arts, crafts, books, puzzles, toys and computer games.The Kids Zone - Games consoles, sport competitions, arts, crafts and

scavenger hunts.

Soda package- unlimited soda drinks= $3.95 per child per day (plus 15%

service charge)



Special children’s supper/tea served between 17.00

– 18.00 daily, allowing parents to have dinner by

themselves

Night nursery service available from 6pm-11pm

free

Disney

Clubhouse Series 6 and under

Solve it Series 6 and older In the spotlight

series 8 and older Edge 11- 14 year olds

Clubhouse Series- Puzzle playtime with Mickey and friends, little Einstein’s Adventure, Pluto PJ party Solve it Series- Goofy files, Stitch’s great

adventure.Spotlight series- Mickey mania, All for one, Monsters inc open mike night

Storybook series- Do Di Do with snow white, once upon a Edge- Piazza perfection, ship factor, a pirates life for me LITE (teens only on-board social

network

Free soda is available from the beverage stations

Parents are welcome to disembark in Castaway cay whilst children stay

on board with the children clubs, but this is the only

port where this is available

Yes menus are available including hot dogs,

hamburgers and pizza. Character dining available

as well as children’s meal options

Group babysitting is available form $6 per hour

Fred Olsen Not available

Black Watch, has a Games Room for Table Tennis, but is adapted to a Children’s Playroom on cruises falling within the main school holiday

periods. Balmoral has an Arts and Crafts Room that again will be converted to a Children’s facility during the main school holidays.

Not availableChildren must accompany adults on excursions and


Holland America Club HAL 3 to 12 year olds

Club HAL- putt golf, candy bar bingo, t-shirt painting and arcade games, air hockey, foosball, karaoke, Internet access, Sony PlayStations & dance

revolutionTeens- comfy hammocks, hang out under the nine-foot-high waterfall, or

dance to a state-of-the-art sound system and laser light show

Soda fountain- unto 20 sodas= $25 (plus service

charge)

Port day activities on-board if parents are

ashore, children must be registered and signed in

and out of the programme

Yes including sandwiches, tacos, hamburgers, hot

dogs and pizzas

Only available on sea days bookable

through reception for a small charge. Club hal

afterhours is also available from 10pm-midnight for a

charge of $5 per hour

Hurtigruten Not available Not available Not availableChildren must accompany adults on excursions and


Island Cruises Palmys kids club for 3 - 11 year olds

Storytelling, team challenges, mini discos, treasure hunts All inclusive Children must accompany adults on excursions and


Yes, including pizza, hamburgers and hot dogs

Not available

MSC Mini Club 3 to 6 years Junior’s Club 7 to 11

Mini club & Junior’s club- age-focused kids’ activities from arts and crafts to swimming, sports tournaments, treasure hunts, parties, live shows, talent

contests and on-board adventures

All inclusive soft drinks package £10.50 per child

per day



Yes including pizza, Pasta also healthy options

available with vegetables and salad

Not available

Cruise Line Kids Clubs Sample activities in children clubs Drinks packagesfor children

Shore excursion options for children Children’s Menu Babysitting services

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Azamara Not available Not available Soft drinks are includedChildren must accompany adults on excursions and


Carnival

2-5 Toddlers6-8 Junior cruisers

9-11 Intermediate CruisersCircle C: 12-14 years old

Toddlers 2-5 years: Sing-a-longs, play dough sculptures, picture Bingo, story time, talent shows, puppet shows, face painting.

Junior cruisers 6-8 years: PlayStation 2 and iMac time, spin Art, Sand Art and Candy Art, cartoon time, face painting, pizza parties, arts and crafts. Intermediate Cruisers 9-11 years old: PlayStation 2 and IMac time, board games, bingo, Coke-tail parties, pizza Pig-Out, eduCruise - Educational

activities, talent show. Circle C PlayStation 2, board games, talent show, trivia games, dance

parties, Indoor/outdoor games, Ping-Pong tournaments, karaoke

Unlimited soft drinks and juices for only $12 per child for a three night cruise and $28 for a 7

night cruise



Yes featuring hot dogs, chicken nuggets, pizza, and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and

more. On some nights, your kids can even eat

with the other kids, leaving you to enjoy a

quiet evening on your own

Babysitting Services (from 10PM to 3AM in Camp

Carnival for ages 11 and under) $6

per hour

Celebrity

Toddler Time- under 3 years old

Ship mates 3-5 years Celebrity Cadets 6-8

yearsEnsigns 9-11 years old.

Toddler time- suitable toys for this age group, including Leapfroginteractive toys.

Ship mates, Cadets and Ensigns for 3-11 years old crafts, music, karaoke, treasure hunts, theme parties, movies, entertainment centre filled with the latest gaming technology, LeapFrog interactive toys: crafts, music, karaoke,

treasure hunts

Unlimited fountain and canned drinks during the duration of your

cruise.$8.05 per guest, per day



Yes kids meals such as hot dogs, chicken nuggets, Mac and cheese. Request

special meals 24 hours before

Evening slumber party for 3-11 year olds 10pm-1am

charged $6 per hour, or in room babysitting available upon request $19 per hour

CostaMini from 3 to 6 years

Maxi from 7 to 11 Teen Junior from 12 to 14

Mini & Maxi: Preparing costumes for themed evenings, Volleyball, Basketball, Table tennis, Table football, Hoops, Games in the pool

Boys & Girls beverage card for 10 soft drinks for

23 euros

No shore excursions specifically for children, there are, a number of

shore excursion activities well suited to them at

special rates

Yes, hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza, fish

n’ chips, chicken dippers and more

Mini and Maxi Club night-time group baby-sitting,

held in the children’s area, is a free of charge

baby-sitting service until 1:30 am

Cruise & Maritime Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available

Crystal

For three age groups between 3 and 17.

Called Fantasia

Scavenger hunts, arts and crafts, karaoke, and games. There are books and videos in the library for guests to take back to their staterooms

Soft drinks are includedChildren must accompany adults on excursions and


Yes Crystal’s chefs are always pleased to

prepare custom dishes. The Trident Grill serves

complimentary hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza and

more

Available for $10 per hour

Cunard

The Play Zone 2-7 year olds

The Kids Zone 8-12 year olds

The Play zone - Arts, crafts, books, puzzles, toys and computer games.The Kids Zone - Games consoles, sport competitions, arts, crafts and

scavenger hunts.

Soda package- unlimited soda drinks= $3.95 per child per day (plus 15%

service charge)



Special children’s supper/tea served between 17.00

– 18.00 daily, allowing parents to have dinner by

themselves

Night nursery service available from 6pm-11pm

free

Disney

Clubhouse Series 6 and under

Solve it Series 6 and older In the spotlight

series 8 and older Edge 11- 14 year olds

Clubhouse Series- Puzzle playtime with Mickey and friends, little Einstein’s Adventure, Pluto PJ party Solve it Series- Goofy files, Stitch’s great

adventure.Spotlight series- Mickey mania, All for one, Monsters inc open mike night

Storybook series- Do Di Do with snow white, once upon a Edge- Piazza perfection, ship factor, a pirates life for me LITE (teens only on-board social

network

Free soda is available from the beverage stations

Parents are welcome to disembark in Castaway cay whilst children stay

on board with the children clubs, but this is the only

port where this is available

Yes menus are available including hot dogs,

hamburgers and pizza. Character dining available

as well as children’s meal options

Group babysitting is available form $6 per hour

Fred Olsen Not available

Black Watch, has a Games Room for Table Tennis, but is adapted to a Children’s Playroom on cruises falling within the main school holiday

periods. Balmoral has an Arts and Crafts Room that again will be converted to a Children’s facility during the main school holidays.

Not availableChildren must accompany adults on excursions and


Holland America Club HAL 3 to 12 year olds

Club HAL- putt golf, candy bar bingo, t-shirt painting and arcade games, air hockey, foosball, karaoke, Internet access, Sony PlayStations & dance

revolutionTeens- comfy hammocks, hang out under the nine-foot-high waterfall, or

dance to a state-of-the-art sound system and laser light show

Soda fountain- unto 20 sodas= $25 (plus service

charge)

Port day activities on-board if parents are

ashore, children must be registered and signed in

and out of the programme

Yes including sandwiches, tacos, hamburgers, hot

dogs and pizzas

Only available on sea days bookable

through reception for a small charge. Club hal

afterhours is also available from 10pm-midnight for a

charge of $5 per hour

Hurtigruten Not available Not available Not availableChildren must accompany adults on excursions and


Island Cruises Palmys kids club for 3 - 11 year olds

Storytelling, team challenges, mini discos, treasure hunts All inclusive Children must accompany adults on excursions and


Yes, including pizza, hamburgers and hot dogs

Not available

MSC Mini Club 3 to 6 years Junior’s Club 7 to 11

Mini club & Junior’s club- age-focused kids’ activities from arts and crafts to swimming, sports tournaments, treasure hunts, parties, live shows, talent

contests and on-board adventures

All inclusive soft drinks package £10.50 per child

per day



Yes including pizza, Pasta also healthy options

available with vegetables and salad

Not available



NCL

Turtles: 3 - 5 yrs.Seals: 6 - 9 yrs.

Dolphins: 10 - 12 yrs.Nickelodeon on board featuring SpongeBob, Dora the explorer and

more

Turtles- Storytelling, development activities, circus school, arts, crafts, painting, treasure hunt, family activities and sensory messy play.

Seals- Wii games and challenges, treasure hunt, learn circus tricks, pizza making, games.

Dolphins- Wii games and challenges, circus school, sports and family activities, arts & crafts, scavenger hunt, movies, team building challenges. Nickelodeon on board featuring SpongeBob, Dora the explorer and more

Children’s soda package available form $4 per day plus 15% service charge

Port play availablechildren can be dropped of whilst parents venture

into port, small charge applies if covers lunch/

dinner

Yes, includes hamburgers, pizza , pasta and healthy

options

Group babysitting and late night fun zone for 3-12

year olds available for $6 per hour

Oceania Not available Not available Soft drinks includedChildren must accompany adults on excursions and


P&O

4 Children’s clubs available, splashers for

2-4 year olds, surfers for 5-8 year olds, scubas for

9-12 year olds

Splashers includes ball play, puppet shows and colouring competitions, surfers includes sports challenges, appearances form Mr Bump, mini

Olympics, Scubs includes gameshows, sport sessions, pool parties

Soft drinks package includes 20 refills cost

£35.00

Family shore excursions including waterparks and beach transfers. Children cannot stay on board if parents and venturing

ashore

Yes including sausages, fish fingers, vegetables

and pasta

Night nursery available 6 months to 8 years and

free of charge

Princess Youth centre for 3-12 years

Youth centre includes dance parties, movies, t-shirt colouring,video games, scavenger’s hunts.

Soda package available from $4 per day

Children’s excursion prices available on certain

trips

Yes, includes Pizza, fries, burgers, sandwiches and

more

Group babysitting is available between 10pm-

1m for 3-12year olds for $5 per hour

Pullmantur Tibu club for 3-6 year olds, capi club 7-11 years,

Activities for all groups include face painting, dress up, shows an mini disco. All inclusiveChildren must accompany adults on excursions and


Plenty of children’s food options are available

including pizza, hot dog, pasta

Babysitting service available for 3 years plus

with a small charge

Regent Not available Not available All inclusiveChildren must accompany adults on excursions and

cannot stay on boardNot available

Baby sitting available upon request $25 per hour

Royal CaribbeanAqua nuts 3-5 years.Explorers 6-8 years.Voyagers 9-11 years

Aquanuts - Story time, face painting, theatre,Explorers - kite making, karaoke, science experiments, talent shows.

Voyagers - backstage tours , GaGa ball.

Unlimited fountain soda package available from $6

per day

Family shore excursions include swim with

dolphins and pizza making in Naples

Yes, includes Burgers, Hot dogs,

Sandwiches and more. Also character breakfasts

Sitters at sea babysitting service $10 per hour

Seabourn Not available Not available Soft drinks includedChildren must accompany adults on excursions and


Seadream Not available Not available Drinks includedChildren must accompany adults on excursions and


Silver sea Not available Not available Soft drinks includedChildren must accompany adults on excursions and


Star Clipper Not available Not availableNo drinks packages

available



Swan Hellenic Not available Not availableNo drinks packages

available



Thomson Kidzone children clubs 3 - 12 years

A variety of activities including face painting , treasure hunts, games, mini discos

Children’s drinks packages available from £69 per

week



Children’s portions available on-board

Not available

Voyages of discovery

Reservations for under 11 are not recommended

Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available

Voyages to antiquity



Windstar cruisesChildren are not

encouraged to sail with Windstar

Not available Soft drinks are included Not available Not available Not available

Cruises prove to be a fantastic family holiday, from children’s clubs to all manner of activities. We have gathered all of this information here for you – even on what food

you can expect to find on board!

There is always something to keep the kids entertained from morning to night! For a little adult time, make sure you choose a liner with children’s clubs and babysitting.

We also have guides for Teenagers facilities as well as Babies facilities; this should help cover all pre-cruise questions you may have.



FamilyFriendly

NCL

Turtles: 3 - 5 yrs.Seals: 6 - 9 yrs.

Dolphins: 10 - 12 yrs.Nickelodeon on board featuring SpongeBob, Dora the explorer and

more

Turtles- Storytelling, development activities, circus school, arts, crafts, painting, treasure hunt, family activities and sensory messy play.

Seals- Wii games and challenges, treasure hunt, learn circus tricks, pizza making, games.

Dolphins- Wii games and challenges, circus school, sports and family activities, arts & crafts, scavenger hunt, movies, team building challenges. Nickelodeon on board featuring SpongeBob, Dora the explorer and more

Children’s soda package available form $4 per day plus 15% service charge

Port play availablechildren can be dropped of whilst parents venture

into port, small charge applies if covers lunch/

dinner

Yes, includes hamburgers, pizza , pasta and healthy

options

Group babysitting and late night fun zone for 3-12

year olds available for $6 per hour

Oceania Not available Not available Soft drinks includedChildren must accompany adults on excursions and


P&O

4 Children’s clubs available, splashers for

2-4 year olds, surfers for 5-8 year olds, scubas for

9-12 year olds

Splashers includes ball play, puppet shows and colouring competitions, surfers includes sports challenges, appearances form Mr Bump, mini

Olympics, Scubs includes gameshows, sport sessions, pool parties

Soft drinks package includes 20 refills cost

£35.00

Family shore excursions including waterparks and beach transfers. Children cannot stay on board if parents and venturing

ashore

Yes including sausages, fish fingers, vegetables

and pasta

Night nursery available 6 months to 8 years and

free of charge

Princess Youth centre for 3-12 years

Youth centre includes dance parties, movies, t-shirt colouring,video games, scavenger’s hunts.

Soda package available from $4 per day

Children’s excursion prices available on certain

trips

Yes, includes Pizza, fries, burgers, sandwiches and

more

Group babysitting is available between 10pm-

1m for 3-12year olds for $5 per hour

Pullmantur Tibu club for 3-6 year olds, capi club 7-11 years,

Activities for all groups include face painting, dress up, shows an mini disco. All inclusiveChildren must accompany adults on excursions and


Plenty of children’s food options are available

including pizza, hot dog, pasta

Babysitting service available for 3 years plus

with a small charge

Regent Not available Not available All inclusiveChildren must accompany adults on excursions and

cannot stay on boardNot available

Baby sitting available upon request $25 per hour

Royal CaribbeanAqua nuts 3-5 years.Explorers 6-8 years.Voyagers 9-11 years

Aquanuts - Story time, face painting, theatre,Explorers - kite making, karaoke, science experiments, talent shows.

Voyagers - backstage tours , GaGa ball.

Unlimited fountain soda package available from $6

per day

Family shore excursions include swim with

dolphins and pizza making in Naples

Yes, includes Burgers, Hot dogs,

Sandwiches and more. Also character breakfasts

Sitters at sea babysitting service $10 per hour

Seabourn Not available Not available Soft drinks includedChildren must accompany adults on excursions and


Seadream Not available Not available Drinks includedChildren must accompany adults on excursions and


Silver sea Not available Not available Soft drinks includedChildren must accompany adults on excursions and


Star Clipper Not available Not availableNo drinks packages

available



Swan Hellenic Not available Not availableNo drinks packages

available



Thomson Kidzone children clubs 3 - 12 years

A variety of activities including face painting , treasure hunts, games, mini discos

Children’s drinks packages available from £69 per

week



Children’s portions available on-board

Not available

Voyages of discovery



Voyages to antiquity



Windstar cruisesChildren are not

encouraged to sail with Windstar

Not available Soft drinks are included Not available Not available Not available



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