Fun isn't just for adults at Royal Caribbean. Royal Caribbean offers exciting programs for guests of all ages, including the new Crown & Anchor Society Youth Program. With membership, children 17 and under can earn credit for cruising with us and receive special onboard benefits just for them!
Teens can discover a whole new world of cruising just for them onboard Royal Caribbean ships. From dancing until 2 a.m. in the teen-only dance club to just hanging out with friends in the teen-only lounge, there's plenty of options to make new friends, explore independently and have a blast.
As for the younger set, Royal Caribbean has activities for wee ones starting at just 6 months old! The Fisher-Price Aqua Babies and Aqua Tots Programs for parents and children 6-36 months old was developed by Fisher-Price exclusively for Royal Caribbean International. Drop by, stay and play!
Kids ages 3-11 will especially love the complimentary Adventure Ocean® Youth Program, specially designed to blend educational activities with just plain fun. Every member of the staff holds a college degree in education or other related field, or has qualified experience in working with children, so you can feel confident that your kids will have the time of their lives while learning a little in the process.
Aqua Babies (Ages 6-18 months)
To make your time onboard even more enjoyable, join in the fun of Aqua Babies and Aqua Tots, interactive classes developed by early childhood experts at Fisher-Price. Simply head over to Guest Relations to pick up a copy of the daily Compass that matches your child's age. While you're there, check out Adventure Ocean for older kids-with great facilities for art, science, and games. Royal Caribbean will be here for your family as your children grow! A parent or caregiver MUST accompany children during all playgroup sessions. Aqua Babies program hours vary based on ship and itinerary. To find specific times for your sailing, please check your "Aqua News" newsletter once you're onboard. Some of the Activities your Aqua Baby Might Enjoy:
Musical Inspiration Treat your baby to the inspiration and joy of music, as musical instruments are introduced and rhythm, movement and creativity are explored.
Let's Roll
Did I do that? As babies start to understand the magic of cause and effect, they gain self-confidence and a sense of control. Join us in activities with things that roll, helping babies learn how they affect the world around them.
Mission Accomplished
Baby will enjoy challenging, age-appropriate activities and, with your help, enhance their willingness to try new things. This playgroup encourages baby's sense of accomplishment while building skills.
Everyday Early Learning
Reinforce early learning of simple concepts - like the alphabet, numbers, shapes, and colors - with hands-on exploration of familiar things from everyday life, brought down to baby's size.
Get Up & Go
This playgroup will promote social, emotional and most importantly, physical development with the help of Baby GymtasticsTM toys, activities and games.
How Does That Work?
Baby's natural curiosity about the world around them leads to new discoveries and surprises each day. This playgroup session is full of ways to examine, discover, build and wonder.
Aqua Tots (Ages 18-36 months) To make your time onboard even more enjoyable, join your 18 to 36-month-old in the fun of Aqua Tots, interactive playgroup sessions developed by early childhood experts at Fisher-Price. Each 45-minute session offers age-appropriate activities that expose children to new experiences and teach you how to make playtime learning time as well. Plus, your little one will be all smiles and giggles as they make new discoveries, sing, sway and play with great toys they are sure to love. A parent or caregiver MUST accompany children during all playgroup sessions.
Aqua Tots program hours vary based on ship and itinerary. To find specific times for your sailing, please check your "Aqua News" newsletter once you're onboard.
Some of the Activities your Aqua Tot Might Enjoy:
Fun On The Farm Join Little People® friends to explore connections between farm animals, the sounds they make and the ways they move.
Terrific Trips
Here you are, on a family vacation - what better time to share ideas with your child about places to see, things to do, and different trips to take, both near and far from home.
Out & About In The Neighborhood
Discover people and places in your neighborhood, learning about familiar places, community helpers and transportation while role-playing with Little People® friends.
Pirates and Princesses
Calling all pirates and princesses! Go on imaginative journeys to ancient times and faraway lands, enjoying pretend play with castles, pirates, stories and activities.
Busy Builders
Little ones build big imaginations as they create cities, farms, jungles and whatever else they can imagine with special building blocks and toys.
Learning Fundamentals
Kids love to sing, dance, and learn new things! Get them moving and singing as they learn A-B-C's, 1-2-3's, phonics, shapes, colors and more, with the help of learning toys, music, games, and lots of other fun activities.
PLEASE NOTE: All Aqua Babies and Aqua Tots activities are hosted by trained Youth Staff. Each session lasts approximately 45 minutes; activities are subject to change. A parent or caregiver MUST accompany children during activity sessions.
Aquanauts (Ages 3-5)
The Aquanauts program is specially designed to blend educational activities with just plain fun. Every cruise is different. But one thing never changes; your child will get to learn about local customs, do cool science experiments, and make great new friends. To participate, children must be fully potty-trained and 3 years of age as of the first day of the cruise. No pull-ups or diapers please. You can feel confident leaving your children with us because every member of the Adventure Ocean® staff holds a college degree in education, recreation or related field and has experience working with children ages 3 - 17.
Hours
At Sea: 9 a.m. to noon, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
In Port: Thirty minutes prior to the first shore excursion to 5 p.m. or return of last shore excursion, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Some of the Activities your Aquanaut Might Enjoy:
Adventure Science by High Touch High Tech Conducted by specially trained Adventure Scientists, this program combines fun and hands-on science experiments. Featured programs include: Wacky Water Workshop, Magnetic Mayhem, Jurassic Jr., Sea Creature Treasures, Gummy Candies and Bubbling Potions.
Adventure Art by Crayola®
These activities acquaint kids with diverse cultures through art. Children are introduced to mask making, fish kites and pottery.
Crayola Adventure Art projects are specifically designed art activities for children ages 3 to 12. Using art as an avenue for exploration, the lesson plans provide a unique onboard experience for children, incorporating information about specific geographic locations with hands-on art. Crayola Art projects make creativity a part of every child's experience wherever they may travel.
Sail Into Storytime
These theme-related storytime sessions bring each story to life with activities, discussions on each story and hands-on activities for the children to participate in following each reading.
Adventure Theater by Camp Broadway
Blending educational activities with on-your-feet fun, Adventure Theater participants get a first taste of the actor's craft, in which entire worlds are created with just their bodies, voices and imagination. Using structured theater games, vocal and physical exercises, and creativity-freeing activities, instructors guide groups through an exploration of the theater arts.
Other Games and Theme Activities
Nutty Nicknames, Un-Birthday Party, Camp Aquanauts, Ice-Cream Party, Super Hero Afternoon, Face Painting, Pirate Night, Talent Show, Under The Sea Night and Pajama Rama Movie Night.
Out Island Activities on CocoCay and Labadee
Aquanauts can enjoy Adventure Beach activities on itineraries that call on CocoCay and Labadee. Kids can join the Adventure Ocean staff and participate in Sand Castle Building, Drip Drip Drop, Adventure Family Water Balloon Toss, Beach Relays, Parachute Games and a search for Labadectal and Cocodactal eggs.
Explorers (Ages 6-8) The Explorers program is specially designed to blend educational activities with just plain fun. Every cruise is different. But one thing never changes: your child will get to learn about local customs, do cool science experiments, and make great new friends. You can feel confident leaving your children with us because every member of the Adventure Ocean® staff holds a college degree in education, recreation or related field and has experience working with children ages 3 - 17.
Hours
At Sea: 9 a.m. to noon, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
In Port: Thirty minutes prior to the first shore excursion to 5 p.m. or return of last shore excursion, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Activities Include:
Adventure Science by High Touch High Tech Conducted by specially trained Adventure Scientists, this program combines fun and hands-on science experiments. Featured programs include: Space Mud, Fossil Fever, Meteorology Madness and Buccaneers Bounty.
Adventure Art by Crayola®
These activities acquaint kids with diverse cultures through art. Explorers are introduced to the fine art of mask making, pottery, fish kites and porthole dioramas.
Crayola Adventure Art projects are specifically designed art activities for children ages 3 to 12. Using art as an avenue for exploration, the lesson plans provide a unique onboard experience for children, incorporating information about specific geographic locations with hands-on art. Crayola Art projects make creativity a part of every child's experience wherever they may travel.
Adventure Theater by Camp Broadway
Blending educational activities with on-your-feet fun, Adventure Theater participants get a first taste of the actor's craft, in which entire worlds are created with just their bodies, voices and imagination. Using structured theater games, vocal and physical exercises, and creativity-freeing activities, instructors guide groups through an exploration of the theater arts.
Other Explorer Games and Theme Activities
Wide World of Extremes Party, Name That Tune, Dancing Through the Decades, Pirate Night, Ice-Cream Party, Scavenger Hunts, Bingo and Movie Mania.
Out Island Activities on CocoCay and Labadee
Explorers can enjoy Adventure Beach activities on itineraries that call to CocoCay and Labadee. Kids can join the Adventure Ocean staff and participate in Sand Castle Building, Drip Drip Drop, Adventure Family Water Balloon Toss, Beach Relays, Parachute Games and a search for Labadactyl and Cocodactyl eggs.
Voyagers (Ages 9-11) The Voyagers program is specially designed to blend educational activities with just plain fun. Every cruise is different. But one thing never changes: your child will get to learn about local customs, do cool science experiments, and make great new friends. You can feel confident leaving your children with us because every member of the Adventure Ocean® staff holds a college degree in education, recreation or related field and has experience working with children ages 3 - 17.
Hours
At Sea: 9 a.m. to noon, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
In Port: Thirty minutes prior to the first shore excursion to 5 p.m. or return of last shore excursion, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Activities Include:
Adventure Science by High Touch High Tech Conducted by specially trained Adventure Scientists, this program combines fun and hands-on science experiments. Featured programs include: Fossil Fever, Volcanoes, Space Mud, The Power of the Sun Meteorology Madness, Buccaneers Bounty and The Mystery of the Motion of the Ocean.
Adventure Art by Crayola®
These activities acquaint kids with diverse cultures through art. Voyagers are introduced to the fine art of mask making, pottery, fish kites and porthole dioramas.
Crayola Adventure Art projects are specifically designed art activities for children ages 3 to 12. Using art as an avenue for exploration, the lesson plans provide a unique onboard experience for children, incorporating information about specific geographic locations with hands-on art. Crayola Art projects make creativity a part of every child's experience wherever they may travel.
Adventure Theater by Camp Broadway
Blending educational activities with on-your-feet fun, Adventure Theater participants get a first taste of the actor's craft, in which entire worlds are created with just their bodies, voices and imagination. Using structured theater games, vocal and physical exercises, and creativity-freeing activities, instructors guide groups through an exploration of the theater arts.
Other Voyager Games and Theme Activities
The X Games, Rockin' Through the Decades, Reggae Beach Party, Scavenger Hunts, List-O-Rama, Backstage Tour, The Art Walk, Win, Cruise or Draw, Talent Show and Sports Tournaments.
Out Island Activities on CocoCay and Labadee
Voyagers can enjoy Adventure Beach activities on itineraries that call to CocoCay and Labadee. Kids can join the Adventure Ocean staff and participate in Sand Castle Building, Drip Drip Drop, Adventure Family Water Balloon Toss, Beach Relays, Parachute Games and Tug of War.
Ages 12 - 14 The young teens program is specially designed just for kids ages 12 - 14. It's not some structured program of classes. You can come join activities and games when you want to, or just chill in the Living Room with your friends. And your parents won't worry about leaving you there, because every member of the Adventure Ocean® staff holds a college degree in education, recreation or related field and has experience working with children ages 3 - 17.
Hours
Activities are scheduled throughout the day and early evening. The Teen Center is open from 10:30 p.m.- 2:00 a.m. each evening. Young teens are welcome to come and hang out and join in activities, make new friends, and dance or just listen to music.
Activities Include:
- Quick. How many one-liners do you know? Test your wittiness with some Improv Games.
- Be a dude for a day (or a week) and learn to surf on the FlowRider.
- Scratch, mix and spin with the masters at DJ 101 for teens.
- Blend up a batch of your favorite ingredients and enter your concoction in the Mocktail competition.
- Dodgeball is on! Do you have what it takes to be the last one standing?
- Divas and Divos, the stage is yours at the Open Mic and Talent Show.
- From figure eights to free-styling, the ice-skating rink is yours on all Voyager and Freedom ships!
- Round up your appetite for the Teen BBQ!
- Watch your fave flicks while playing in the pool. Life is good at the Dive-In Movie and Pool Party.
- Get a special behind-the-scenes look with a teens-only Meet the Stars Backstage tour.
- LOL & LOLA at the DDR! (That's Dance Dance Revolution - just in case.)
- Feeling lucky? There's a jackpot with your name on it at the Teen Casino.
- The unsung guitar guru in the group has a place to shine at the Unplugged Jam Sessions.
- You know what's really cool? A Snowball Fight in the Caribbean. BYOM (bring your own mittens)!
- No guts. No glory! Are you up for the challenge of the Rockwall Climbing Competition?
Adventure Theater by Camp Broadway Blending educational activities with on-your-feet fun, Adventure Theater participants get a first taste of the actor's craft, in which entire worlds are created with just their bodies, voices and imagination. Using structured theater games, vocal and physical exercises, and creativity-freeing activities, instructors guide groups through an exploration of the theater arts.
Ages 15 - 17
The teen program isn't some structured set of classes or rules. Royal Caribbean knows you're almost an adult, and it's your vacation too. So Royal Caribbean gives you the freedom you deserve. You can join events all day, or come and go as you want. And there are two great places where you can get away from it all. The Living Room is a laid-back place you can just hang with your new friends. And Fuel is the place where the party is. Open 'til 2 a.m., you can dance, listen to music, or just hang out there.
Hours
Activities are scheduled throughout the day and early evening. The Teen Center is open from 10:30 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. each evening. Teens are welcome to come and hang out and join in activities, make new friends, and dance or just listen to music
Activities Include:
- Hmmm, the girls or the boys? Who's going to "bring it" to the Battle of the Sexes?
- Drop in, hang ten, catch a wave on the FlowRider.
- Scratch, spin and mix with the masters at DJ 101 for teens.
- Dodgeball is on! Do you have what it takes to be the last one standing?
- Start perfecting your game face now! There's Blackjack and No Limit Poker at the Teen Casino.
- Are you a closet comedian? The next "dream girl"? Flaunt it at open Mic Night.
- From figure eights to free-styling, the ice-skating rink is yours on all Voyager and Freedom ships!
- Watch your fave flicks while playing in the pool. Life is good at the Dive-In Movie and Pool Party.
- Get a special behind-the-scenes look with a teens-only Sneak Peek Backstage.
- The unsung guitar guru in the group has a place to shine at the Unplugged Jam Sessions.
- The wall of fame, or the wall of shame? Are you up for the tall challenge of the Rockwall Climbing Competition?
- Who's the next Royal Caribbean Idol? Take to the stage on Karaoke night. It may be you!
Dining For the youngest guests, Royal Caribbean offers a kid's menu featuring all their favorites: pizza, hamburgers, hot dogs, peanut butter, and mac and cheese. Kids have their own beverage programs too. The Unlimited Soda Package lets them purchase a fountain soda package so they can enjoy as many fountain sodas as they want.
On selected nights, the youth staff hosts dinners in casual restaurants. It's a great opportunity for kids to eat with other kids and for parents to enjoy a meal alone.
Babysitting
Babysitting is offered both in a group setting, and individually in your stateroom. In stateroom babysitting must be booked through the Guest Relations Desk (Purser's Desk) at least 24 hours in advance.
It cannot be booked prior to the cruise vacation and there is no guarantee that sitters will be available. The service is offered when personnel is available.
Children MUST be at least 1 year old.
Approximate Rate: $10.00 per hour for one or two children within the same family or $15.00 per hour for three children within the same family.
Times and prices are subject to change without notice. Payment must be made in cash.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's Included Your cruise price includes your cabin, port fees, taxes, most meals and entertainment, parties and transportation between the ports on your itinerary. On most ships, alcoholic beverages and sodas, as well as optional shore excursions are not included.
Insurance Travel insurance is highly recommended to protect against covered unexpected events. You may purchase insurance up to 48 hours before departure.
Cabin Location Booking as a group does not guarantee the cruise line will assign every cabin in the same location of the ship for the entire group. Every attempt will be made by the cruise line to keep cabins close together, but based on the size of your group and availability on the ship, this is not always feasible. Cabins may be spread out on the same deck, or located on different decks.
Gratuities To show your appreciation for a job well done, Royal Caribbean cruise line recommends that you pay a gratuity to your onboard staff in the amount of $10.25 per person per day. This amount covers gratuities for your cabin steward and dining room staff, but not additional service charges that apply to bar drinks, spa treatments, shore excursion staff, etc. The amount can be adjusted according to quality of service received.
Name Changes Name changes are generally permitted prior to final payment without incurring any fees. After your scheduled final payment date, the cruise line will charge a fee of up to $50 per person to change or correct the spelling of a name. Please note that a name change for every passenger in the same cabin will result in a cancellation of that cabin, and penalties will be assessed by the cruise line.
Tickets Duplin Winery will receive all sets of tickets approximately 1 to 2 weeks prior to travel.
Age Requirements All cruise lines require that at least one person in each cabin meets a minimum age requirement.
Royal Caribbean requires that at least one person in each cabin is 21 or older.
One exception to this age requirement is made for underage married couples, who as long as they are both 18 are allowed to board unaccompanied. These couples may be asked to show proof of their marriage.
Most cruise lines welcome children to travel on their ships, though infants and pregnant women are subject to some restrictions (click here to read more). Children traveling with a guardian that is not their legal parent, or children traveling with only one parent or legal guardian may require additional documentation to travel.
Your age on the date of sailing is generally considered your age for the length of the cruise.
Consumption of Alcohol Royal Caribbean requires passengers to be at least 21 to consume any type of alcohol.
Gambling On-Board Royal Caribbean requires passengers to be 18 or older to play in the shipboard casinos.
Embarkation Procedures On the day your cruise sets sail you will be required to go through a quick check-in process at the pier. At this time the cruise line will verify that you are the correct person checking in by comparing your reservation with your passport, or other identification, and they will set up an on board expense account. A credit card is required for each passenger in the cabin to pay for amenities that are not covered in the cost of your cruise--one card can be used for multiple passengers.
Disembarkation Procedures Cruise lines typically determine the time you will be scheduled to disembark the ship on your transportation arrangements to get home. Passengers with very early flights departing the same day will check out first, where passengers with late and next day flights will typically check out last. All passengers will be required to pass through customs, and since the cruise line will be loading the ship for the subsequent voyage that day, plan on disembarking the ship early in the morning.
Shore Excursions A shore excursion is a term that refers to anything you do off the ship, in port. At every stop, you'll have the option of exploring the area on your own or as part of a group with a planned itinerary. Wait to book until you are onboard for the following reasons:
1. You will have access to professionals at the shore excursion desk to assist in choosing the best excursion to fit your personal tastes, fitness level, and time schedule for the day.
2. Frequently there are additional excursions available onboard that might be a better fit than something out of the list available in advance.
3. Sometimes a highlight of a shore excursion is dropped or a significant aspect is changed between the time the advance descriptions are printed and the time the ship sails.
Dress Codes Shipboard dress is casual during the day. Shorts and tasteful T-shirts are acceptable even in the dining room. At dinner shorts and t-shirts are not allowed and dress on informal nights is resort casual. There on your Royal Caribbean cruise.
Casual: Slacks and sport shirt for men (no jeans); slacks and blouse, sundress or pantsuit for women.
Informal: Jacket with or without tie for men; dress or pantsuit for women.
Formal: Dark suit or tuxedo for men; evening gown or cocktail dress for women.
