Question 1

Are Kids Clubs included in the cruise?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Kids Clubs onboard are included in the cost of the cruise. After 10 pm there is typically a late-night surcharge if you choose to leave the children in for the late-night PJ party.

Typical opening hours for the kids club are as follows:

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Question 2

Kids Club - Holland America Line

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Holland America Line offers a wide range of programs and activities designed to keep children entertained, from engaging kids' clubs and interactive play areas to thrilling water slides, themed parties, and fun educational experiences, ensuring that young travelers have an unforgettable cruise adventure.Youth ProgramsOn Holland America ships, we provide a wide variety of exciting youth and teen-friendly activities and facilities for guests ages 3 to 17. With supervised fun for our younger guests, the entire family can have the cruise vacation of their dreams. Safe and Managed SupervisionYou can feel at ease knowing that your child's onboard experience is safe and well-managed. Our commitment is to create an environment for all children that is safe, nurturing, and empowering.All Club HAL® activities are supervised by full-time staff and are designed to be kid-friendly and age-appropriate. Youth Staff hold degrees in education, childhood development, recreation, leisure studies or related fields.Holland America Line has a zero-tolerance policy with respect to child abuse.Club HAL is proud to be accredited by Praesidium, Inc., the national leader in child abuse prevention. Our decision to exceed national standards of care comes from our strong commitment to protecting our staff and Club HAL participants. Safety is always our primary concern at Club HAL. Strict policies and procedures are in place to facilitate effective monitoring and supervision in order to protect youth from abuse. At no time are adults permitted to remain in the Youth Center unless attending to a special needs child during activities. Programs AvailableClub HAL® — Kids*: Children, ages 3-6, can participate in such activities as pirate treasure hunts, storytelling, "Little Artists" crafts, ice cream sundae parties, and a farewell pajama party.All children participating in Club HAL must be at least three years of age at the time of sailing and completely toilet trained. No diapers or pull–ups are permitted in the Youth Center. Youth Staff cannot assist children in the restroom.Club HAL® — Tweens*: Tweens, ages 7-12 take part in Xbox tournaments, relay races, scavenger hunts, karaoke disco parties, and participate in the award-winning National Park Service Jr. Ranger Alaska Program.The Loft for Teens*: Teens, ages 13-17 enjoy mocktail mixology classes, late-night sporting competitions, hip hop classes, guys versus girls scavenger hunts, tech classes, and teen-only night club events. When there are more than 100 children on board, a HAL Talent Show is offered. (The Loft is not available on Prinsendam.)Culinary Arts Center: Hands-on cooking classes for kids and teens offering basic cooking techniques, kitchen safety, and recipe instruction. Workshops are offered for two age groups: ages 3-7, and ages 8-15. Parents must register their children on board at the Front Office.*On the MS Prinsendam, youth activities are offered for ages 5-17. All other ships offer youth activities for ages 3-17.Parents/Guardians should note that each program features age-specific events and children are required to participate in the program designed for their chronological age. No exceptions will be made. Daily ProgramsTimes may vary based on the number of children on board and staffing:Kids and TweensSea Days: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.Port Days: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.TeensSea Days: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.Port Days: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (non-hosted) and 8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

Question 3

Kids Clubs - Carnival Cruise Line

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Carnival Cruise Line offers year-round youth programs for children and teens ages 6 months to 17 years. Programs are organized by age group and feature supervised activities, games, arts and crafts, sports, themed events, movies, and other age-appropriate entertainment.Turtles™Ages 6 months to under 2Turtles provides designated programming for Carnival’s youngest guests.At select times, infants and toddlers may participate in supervised Camp Ocean activities and Night Owls. Drop-off sessions for children under 2 may require an additional fee and availability varies by sailing.Camp Ocean®Camp Ocean is Carnival Cruise Line’s fleetwide children’s program for ages 2–11.Children are divided into three age groups:Penguins®: Ages 2–5Stingrays®: Ages 6–8Sharks®: Ages 9–11Activities may include games, arts and crafts, science and discovery, sports, music, themed activities, movies, video games, and other age-appropriate programming.Circle “C”®Ages 12–14Circle “C” provides supervised activities and a dedicated social space for young teens.Activities may include:GamesSportsVideo gamesScavenger huntsKaraokeDance partiesMoviesThemed eventsClub O2®Ages 15–17Club O2 is Carnival’s teen program for guests ages 15–17.Teens can meet other guests their age and participate in activities including games, sports, movies, karaoke, themed events, video games, dance parties, and social activities.Youth Program RegistrationAll children and teens must be registered before participating in Carnival’s youth programs.Online youth registration becomes available as part of online check-in 14 days before sailing.Guests who do not register before sailing may complete registration onboard with the Youth Staff.Registration is available for children and teens ages 6 months to 17 years.Age Group PolicyCarnival generally groups children according to their age at the time of sailing to provide age-appropriate programming.Children may not normally move into a different age group solely to remain with siblings or other family members.Carnival reserves the right to adjust programming, capacity, or age-group arrangements based on the ship, sailing, and operational needs.Youth StaffCarnival Youth Staff are trained to supervise children and teens participating in onboard youth programs. Staff members have relevant education or professional childcare experience and receive appropriate safety and first-aid training.Port DaysYouth-program availability while the ship is in port varies by age group and sailing.Parents or guardians who leave children in the care of Youth Staff while going ashore should follow onboard procedures and provide any requested tour or contact information so they can be reached in an emergency.Leaving the Ship in PortGuests under 16 must generally be accompanied by an adult age 18 or older from the same travel group when leaving the ship in port.Guests ages 16 and 17 may generally go ashore without a parent or guardian unless the parent or guardian requests additional restrictions through onboard Security.Programs, hours, capacity, activities, and availability may vary by ship and sailing and are subject to change without prior notice.

Question 4

Kids Clubs - Norwegian Cruise Line

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Norwegian Cruise Line offers complimentary youth programs for children and teens, with activities and facilities designed for different age groups. Program schedules and availability may vary by ship and sailing.Guppies ProgramThe Guppies Program is designed for infants and toddlers approximately 6 months to 3 years old.Guppies Open Play provides a dedicated play space where parents or guardians can interact with their young children using toys, games, blocks and other age-appropriate activities.A parent or guardian must remain with the child during Guppies activities. Guppies is not a drop-off childcare program.Locations, dates and operating times vary by ship and itinerary.Splash AcademySplash Academy is Norwegian Cruise Line's complimentary drop-off youth program for children ages 3–12.The program offers supervised, flexible activities including games, arts and crafts, sports, themed activities and other age-appropriate entertainment.Splash Academy drop-off services are available while the ship is sailing. Drop-off service is not available while the ship is docked in port or anchored.EntourageEntourage is Norwegian Cruise Line's complimentary teen program for guests ages 13–17.Teens can participate in activities, games, music, dancing and social events while spending time with other guests in their age group.Parents or guardians should complete the required youth-program registration for children and teens after boarding.Late Night Fun ZoneLate Night Fun Zone is a supervised, fee-based group sitting service for children ages 3–12.Hours: Nightly from 10:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.Fee: $10 USD per hour, per childThe service is operated by Norwegian Cruise Line Youth Staff inside Splash Academy. Fees are charged to the primary guest's onboard account.Parents are encouraged to register in advance. Parents or authorized guardians must drop off and pick up children participating in Late Night Fun Zone.Please Note: Splash Academy and youth programs are not currently offered on Norwegian Spirit.Programs, hours, fees and availability may vary by ship and sailing and are subject to change without prior notice.

Question 5

Kids Clubs - Princess Cruises

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Princess Cruises offers supervised youth and teen programs designed for children and teenagers from ages 3 to 17, along with parent-accompanied play opportunities for younger children.Youth facilities and programming vary by ship.Ages 6 Months–2 YearsChildren ages 6 months to 2 years may use Princess Youth & Teen Club facilities during designated Family Play Times when accompanied and supervised by a parent or guardian.Children in this age group cannot be left in the youth center without their parent or guardian.The Treehouse — Ages 3–7The Treehouse is Princess’s supervised youth program for children ages 3 to 7.Activities may include:Arts and craftsGamesMoviesTheme nightsCreative projectsEducational activitiesDestination-inspired programmingChildren must be at least 3 years old and toilet trained to participate independently.Children ages 3–7 must be signed in and out by a parent or another adult authorized by the parent.The Lodge — Ages 8–12The Lodge is designed for children ages 8 to 12.Activities may include:Sports and competitionsGamesArts and craftsScience and educational activitiesVideo gamesMoviesDestination-themed activitiesScavenger hunts and group challengesChildren ages 8–12 may be permitted to sign themselves in and out with parental approval.The Beach House — Ages 13–17The Beach House is Princess’s dedicated teen program for guests ages 13 to 17.Activities may include:Teen-only partiesSports tournamentsVideo gamesMoviesDance activitiesTalent showsMocktail eventsPizza partiesTeen-only dinnersSocial eventsProgramming varies by sailing and ship.Sun Princess and Star PrincessSun Princess and Star Princess use different names for their youth spaces:Firefly Park: ages 3–7, with supervised Family Play opportunities for children ages 6 months–2 yearsNeon Grove: ages 8–12The Underground: ages 13–17These ships offer the same general age-based approach in newer dedicated spaces.RegistrationParents can register children for the Youth & Teen Program through Manage Booking or onboard at the youth center.Princess notes that participation cannot always be guaranteed, particularly on sailings with large numbers of families, and operating hours may vary.Youth Center SupervisionPrincess Youth & Teen Centers are staffed by experienced youth team members who undergo background checks and receive basic first-aid training.Youth staff:Cannot administer medicationCannot bottle-feed childrenCannot change diapersCannot provide meal serviceDo not provide individual one-on-one supervisionPrincess asks parents to notify youth staff about medical conditions or special needs so the team can make reasonable efforts to accommodate the child.Potty TrainingChildren participating independently in the Youth Program must be toilet trained.Children who are not toilet trained are not permitted in Princess pools or hot tubs.Group KidsittingPrincess offers late-night group kidsitting for children ages 3–12 in its youth centers.Current Princess materials list late-night babysitting from approximately 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. for $5 USD per child, per hour.Private in-cabin babysitting is not available.Family ActivitiesFamilies can also participate together in activities such as:Movies Under the Stars®TriviaPiazza gamesTheme nightsFestivalsFamily dining eventsSports and onboard entertainmentAvailable activities vary by ship and sailing.Activity SchedulesCurrent youth-program schedules can be viewed through the Princess app.Princess may also provide a Youth Patter or activity schedule in the stateroom or at the youth center.Youth programs, operating hours, facilities, activities, and babysitting services vary by ship and sailing and are subject to change.

Question 6

Which is the best family-friendly cruise line?

Accepted Answer

The top-rated family-friendly cruise lines are Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Carnival, and Disney. That said each cruise line has its own personality with a variety of onboard entertainment for you to choose from depending on your family vacation style.