Carnival Cruise Line Programs for Children

arnival Youth Programs are open for children and teens ages 6 months to 17 years. All youth must be registered to participate; registration should be completed pre-cruise. During some cruises, capacity may be limited. Drop off times for children under 2 can also be viewed in the HUB App (fees apply). Some activities may not be offered. 

On a Carnival cruise, kids can enjoy all the best parts of summer camp and family vacation, all in one! 

Camp Ocean

• Turtles: Infants under 2
• Penguins: Ages 2-5
• Stingrays: Ages 6-8
• Sharks: Ages 9-11
• Circle “C”: Ages 12-14
• Club O2: Ages 15-17

Our Youth Programs are year-round, fleet wide programs that provide daily fun filled and age appropriate activities for children and teenagers between the ages of 2 to 17. In addition, there is supervised ‘free play’ and Night Owls services for those children 11 years and under.  

Age Policy
Carnival’s policy is to group children together according to their age. The age is determined according to the child’s birth date. 

Our Youth Programs age policies are in place so that we can provide participants with age appropriate activities and so they can socialize with other minors of similar age. The age is determined according to the child’s birth date which is provided from documentation received at embarkation.  

A child cannot be moved to another age group as it is a strict policy set by Carnival and cannot be deviated from, regardless of the situation, such as moving into a camp of different age range so the child can be with a family member. There are many times that the different age groups are together so that those families with children in separate groups can be accommodated. 

Carnival reserves the right to change the groups’ age limits and to deny admission to a child for unruly behavior and/or the child’s or guardian’s violation of a Carnival or Youth Programs policy.  

Pre-Registration Online
Families can register online under their booking – Youth Registration – for Under 2, Camp Ocean, Circle “C” and Club O2 before they start their cruise. By pre-registering, children and teens (6 months to 17 years of age) are able to participate in their respective youth programs once they arrive on board. Registering in no way obligates them to participate in any of the activities. Medical care consent is required for participating in Carnival Youth Programs.  

Youth Programs Open House – Embarkation Day
The Youth Programs Open House is held in the youth facility spaces to give the parents as well as the children/teens a chance to become familiar with the activity based program, policies and procedures. The parents and children/teens also get the opportunity to see youth spaces and meet the Youth Staff. Open House starts at the same time as embarkation until the Safety Briefing. Time and place is listed in the Carnival ‘Fun Times’ newsletter, Youth Activity Schedules and the FunHub App. Ships may vary due to itineraries. 

Youth Staff
Staffing depends on the ship capacity, the itinerary and the time of year. All of our Youth Staff have to meet important educational and professional requirements, as well as pass an extensive background check. All Youth Staff is either college educated in education, child psychology or youth recreation – OR – has extensive professional experience with children, such as teaching, coaching or daycare. The Youth Staff are international and all are certified in CPR and are able to provide basic first aid. Additionally, should there be a medical emergency, all Youth Staff are instructed to contact the parent/guardian immediately as well as the shipboard Medical Center.

 Leaving Children On Board While in Port
If parent/guardian decide to leave their children in the care of the Youth Staff while in port, they can!  They should let us know if they are going on a Carnival shore excursion or going to explore the port on their own. In case of an emergency, the Youth Staff can contact the appropriate Tour Operator who will inform the parent/guardian to return to the ship. For non-Carnival tours, the Youth Staff will not have a way to contact the guests in case of emergency, however the parent/guardian will be notified immediately when back on board. 

Getting Off the Ship in Port
Minor children 16 years of age and older may debark the ship in port without a parent/guardian. If the parent/guardian wishes to raise this age limit, they must contact the onboard Security department. 

Minor children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult (18 years or older) within the same travel group in order to debark the ship in port.

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Carnival Youth Programs are open for children ages 6 months to 11 years. All youth must be registered to participate; registration should be completed pre-cruise. During some cruises, capacity may be limited. Drop off times for children under 2 can also be viewed in the HUB App (fees apply). Some activities may not be offered. 

We know that even the smallest campers want to have fun! Camp Ocean® offers special play times for tiny tots, under 2 years, to enjoy. If your child is turning 2 years old during your cruise they are welcome to join our Penguin® group, ages 2 to 5.  

Sign In/Out Policy 

• All children must be registered by a parent/guardian prior to participating in any Youth Programs; registration should be completed pre-cruise.
• Carnival’s policy is to group children together according to their age. The age is determined according to the child’s birth date.
• Parent/guardian can authorize other guests (over the age of 18) during online registration or once on board in order to sign in/out their children from activities. 
• The adult is required to present their Sail & Sign card each time they drop off and pick up their child.

Cell Phones
Complimentary cell phones are available to parents/guardians on a case by case basis; priority goes to younger children. The phone is used throughout the voyage, for ship-use only; the range does not extend beyond the ship. There will be a charge to the guest’s Sail & Sign® card if the phone is lost. 

Safety Information

• The Youth Staff will distribute wristbands to all children 12 years of age and younger. These wristbands will indicate your muster station in bold letters and must be worn at all times. As parent/guardian, it is your responsibility to ensure that your child wears the wristband throughout the duration of the cruise.
• If at any time during the voyage, a child loses or breaks his/her wristband, replacement bands are available at Youth Facilities or Guest Services. 
• If your child is participating in a supervised “sign-in” youth activity, in the unlikely event of an emergency, you will be reunited with your child at your assigned muster station. Upon hearing a “Crew Alert” announcement, all activities will stop and children will be gathered and guided to their assigned muster station. At that time, parent/guardian must proceed to their staterooms (if safe to do so) to collect their life jacket, and that of their child’s, before proceeding to their assigned muster station.  

Potty-Trained
Children do not have to be potty-trained in order to participate in Camp Ocean and/or Night Owls. Parents should provide the Youth Staff with diapers and toiletries to be used for their child. 

Medication
The youth staff may not administer any medication to any child participating in the youth programs. Additionally, no medications with the exception of epi-pens and self-using inhalers are permitted in the youth programs. Epi-pens and self-using inhalers cannot be expired. If a child requires regular medication while attending, parents/guardians must return to administer the medication. If a child becomes unruly or ill as a result of parent/guardian not administering medication, the child will not be permitted back into the program. 

Hours (time/activity may vary based on cruise itinerary)
Children under the age of 2 are welcome to join Camp Ocean programming and Night Owls during specific times. Hours may vary due to cruise itineraries. Once on board, activity schedules for Camp Ocean are available via the HUB App as well as drop off times for children under 2. During some cruises, Camp Ocean capacity may be limited. 

Sea Days

• There are limited times throughout the cruise for ‘Under 2′ time. During these times, parents/guardians have the option of leaving their child in the care of the Youth Staff (fees apply: $7.50 USD per hour plus an 18% service charge, per child) – or – they can stay and use the camp facility at no charge. This time is designated for the use of ‘Under 2’s’ and parents/guardians only. Check on board for specific times offered. Hours may vary due to cruise itineraries.

Port Days

• While in port, parents/guardians have the option of leaving their child in the care of the Youth Staff (fees apply: $7.50 USD per hour plus an 18% service charge, per child), however, we do not provide care during meal times for children ‘Under 2’; parents/guardians must return from port at this time.

Evenings

• Night Owls (babysitting fees apply: $7.50 USD per hour plus an 18% service charge, per child).
• From 10:00pm-1:00am each evening in the Camp Ocean facility, a ‘slumber party’ type atmosphere, including movie time, toys and room service snacks. During this time, there will be children from other age groups (ages 2-11) participating in Night Owls. Cribs are available if needed.

Water Sports
Children who are not toilet trained (and those in diapers or swim diapers) are not allowed in any of the water facilities on board, as per United States Public Health Services. Toilet trained children should be taken on frequent bathroom breaks. Water sports include pools, spray parks, waterslides and whirlpools.

Penguins®, our youngest campers, ages 2 to 5, will go on all sorts of adventures as they explore daily fun activities such as arts and crafts, singing, dancing, and more!

Sign In/Out Policy 

• All children must be registered by a parent/guardian prior to participating in any Youth Programs; registration should be completed pre-cruise.
• Carnival’s policy is to group children together according to their age. The age is determined according to the child’s birth date.
• Parent/guardian can authorize other guests (over the age of 18) during online registration or once on board in order to sign in/out their children from activities. 

Cell Phones
Complimentary cell phones are available to parents/guardians on a case by case basis; priority goes to younger children. The phone is used throughout the voyage, for ship-use only; the range does not extend beyond the ship. There will be a charge to the guest’s Sail & Sign® card if the phone is lost. 

Potty-Trained
Children do not have to be potty-trained in order to take part in Camp Ocean® or take part of the Night Owls services. Parents must provide the Youth Staff with diapers and toiletries to be used for their child. However, children over the age of 5 or over 50 pounds will not be changed by the Youth Staff. Parent/guardian will be provided with a phone and must sign the child out of activities and change them. The child may then return to activities.

Medication
The youth staff may not administer any medication to any child participating in the youth programs. Additionally, no medications with the exception of epi-pens and self-using inhalers are permitted in the youth programs. Epi-pens and self-using inhalers cannot be expired. If a child requires regular medication while attending, parents/guardians must return to administer the medication. If a child becomes unruly or ill as a result of parent/guardian not administering medication, the child will not be permitted back into the program. 

Safety Information

• The Youth Staff will distribute wristbands to all children 12 years of age and younger. These wristbands will indicate your muster station in bold letters and must be worn at all times.  As parents/guardians, it is your responsibility to ensure that your child wears the wristband throughout the duration of the cruise.
• If at any time during the voyage, a child loses or breaks his/her wristband, replacement bands are available at Youth Facilities or Guest Services. 
• If your child is participating in a supervised “sign-in” youth activity, in the unlikely event of an emergency, you will be reunited with your child at your assigned muster station. Upon hearing a “Crew Alert” announcement, all activities will stop and children will be gathered and guided to their assigned muster station. At that time, parents/guardians must proceed to their staterooms (if safe to do so) to collect their life jacket, and that of their child’s, before proceeding to their assigned muster station.  

Hours (time/activity may vary based on cruise itinerary)

Sea Days

• Scheduled complimentary programming activities run from 10:00am-5:00pm and 7:00pm-10:00pm, followed by Night Owls.

Port Days

• Supervised complimentary programming Kids’ Choice begins from port arrival until 12:00pm; at 12:00pm, Kids’ Only Lunch is offered. Scheduled activities resume at 1:00pm until 10:00pm, followed by Night Owls. There may be family programming offered in between 4:00pm-6:00pm (time/activity may vary).

Evenings

• Night Owls is offered each evening from 10:00pm-1:00am in Camp Ocean for a fee ($7.50 USD per hour plus an 18% service charge, per child)
• Offerings include: movies, games, toys and snacks
• Owls Jams – on select evenings of the cruise, we have additional parties ($17.00 USD per party plus an 18% service charge, per child)

Meals 
Parents are encouraged to pick up for meal times. Time/menus are advertised in the Youth Activities schedules.

Camp Ocean Kids’ Only Lunch

• Offered only on port days, 12:00pm-12:50pm in the Lido Restaurant (time/location may vary)
• Sample menu for lunch may include: chicken nuggets, cheese/pepperoni pizza, french fries, carrot and celery sticks with Ranch dressing and chocolate chip cookies for dessert

Camp Ocean Kids’ Only Dinner

• Offered every evening (except embarkation day): 6:00pm-6:50pm in the Lido Restaurant (time/location may vary)
• Sample menu for dinner may include:
  • plain pasta with tomato sauce/meatballs, mixed veggies, dinner rolls, grapes and cup cakes with icing for dessert
  • hot dogs, hamburgers, corn on the cob, cheese/pepperoni pizza, french fries, apple slices and Jell-O for dessert

Dining Room 

• Children eating in the dining room are doing so with their parent/guardian. Camp Ocean does not take children to eat in the dining room.
• Sample menus for dinner may include:
  • Entrées: hot hogs, hamburger, cheeseburger, chicken nuggets, cheese/pepperoni pizza, peanut butter & jelly and Daily Junior Specials
  • Sides: french fries, fresh veggies and Pasta of the Day
  • Sweet Treat Desserts: chocolate brownies, banana split, assorted cookies, fresh fruit cocktail, ice cream and Jell-O

Activities in Camp Ocean (activities may vary based on cruise itinerary)

Once on board, activity schedules for Camp Ocean are available via the HUB App. During some cruises, Camp Ocean capacity may be limited.

• Active (Fun with Balloons, Parachute Fun, Ball Games)
• Arts & Crafts (DIY Creations, Handprint Crafts, Messy Mania, Play Dough)
• Books, Toys, Board Games
• Games (Bingo, Let’s Make Music, Group Games)
• Kid’s Choice
• Movies
• Science & Discovery (DYI Projects)
• Themed Activities/Face Painting (Dinosaur Stomp, Monster Mania, Penguin Palooza, Royal Gala, Under the Sea)
• Video Gaming

Family Programming (activities may vary based on cruise itinerary)

• Build-a-Bear Workshop® at Sea
• Family Arts & Crafts
• Family Bingo
• Family Game On
• Family Scavenger Hunt
• Family Trivia
• Family Welcome Aboard
• Family Zumbini
• Family Dance Party
• Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast with The Cat in the Hat and Friends™
• Photo Time! with Dr. Seuss
• Seuss-a-palooza™ Parade & Story Time

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There’s something for everyone in our Stingrays® group, ages 6 to 8, from movie watching, science experiments to video games, these campers are sure to have a blast!

Sign In/Out Policy

• All children must be registered by a parent/guardian prior to participating in any Youth Programs; registration should be completed pre-cruise.
• Carnival’s policy is to group children together according to their age. The age is determined according to the child’s birth date.
• Parent/guardian can authorize other guests (over the age of 18) during online registration or once on board in order to sign in/out their children from activities. 

Medication
The youth staff may not administer any medication to any child participating in the youth programs. Additionally, no medications with the exception of epi-pens and self-using inhalers are permitted in the youth programs. Epi-pens and self-using inhalers cannot be expired. If a child requires regular medication while attending, parents/guardians must return to administer the medication. If a child becomes unruly or ill as a result of parent/guardian not administering medication, the child will not be permitted back into the program. 

Safety Information

• The Youth Staff will distribute wristbands to all children 12 years of age and younger. These wristbands will indicate your muster station in bold letters and must be worn at all times.  As parents/guardians, it is your responsibility to ensure that your child wears the wristband throughout the duration of the cruise.
• If at any time during the voyage, a child loses or breaks his/her wristband, replacement bands are available at Youth Facilities or Guest Services. 
• If your child is participating in a supervised “sign-in” youth activity, in the unlikely event of an emergency, you will be reunited with your child at your assigned muster station.  Upon hearing a “Crew Alert” announcement, all activities will stop, and children will be gathered and guided to their assigned muster station. At that time, parents/guardians must proceed to their staterooms (if safe to do so) to collect their life jacket, and that of their child’s, before proceeding to their assigned muster station.  

Hours (time/activity may vary based on cruise itinerary)

Sea Days 

• Scheduled complimentary programming activities run from 10:00am-5:00pm and 7:00pm-10:00pm followed by Night Owls

Port Days

• Supervised complimentary programming Kids’ Choice begins from port arrival until 12:00pm; At 12:00pm Kids’ Only Lunch is offered, scheduled activities resume at 1:00pm until 10:00pm followed by Night Owls. There may be family programming offered in between 4:00pm-6:00pm (time/activity may vary)

Evenings

• Night Owls is offered each evening from 10:00pm-1:00am in Camp Ocean for a fee ($7.50 USD per hour plus an 18% service charge, per child)
• Offerings include: movies, games, toys and snacks
• Owls Jams – on select evenings of the cruise we have additional parties for a fee ($17.00 USD per party plus an 18% service charge, per child)

Meals 
Parents are encouraged to pick up for meal times. Time/menus are advertised in the Youth Activities schedules.

Camp Ocean® Kids’ Only Lunch

• Offered only on port days, 12:00pm-12:50pm in the Lido Restaurant (time/location may vary)
• Sample menu for lunch may include: chicken nuggets, cheese/pepperoni pizza, french fries, carrot and celery sticks with Ranch dressing and chocolate chip cookies for dessert

Camp Ocean Kid’s Only Dinner

• Offered every evening (except embarkation day): 6:00pm-6:50pm in the Lido Restaurant (time/location may vary)
• Sample menu for dinner may include:
  • plain pasta with tomato sauce/meatballs, mixed veggies, dinner rolls, grapes and cup cakes with icing for dessert
  • hot dogs, hamburgers, corn on the cob, cheese/pepperoni pizza, french fries, apple slices and Jell-O for dessert

Dining Room

• Children eating in the dining room are doing so with their parent/guardian. Camp Ocean does not take children to eat in the dining room.
• Sample menus for dinner may include:
  • Entrées: hot hogs, hamburger, cheeseburger, chicken nuggets, cheese/pepperoni pizza, peanut butter & jelly and Daily Junior Specials
  • Sides: french fries, fresh veggies and Pasta of the Day
  • Sweet Treat Desserts: chocolate brownies, banana split, assorted cookies, fresh fruit cocktail, ice cream and Jell-O

Activities in Camp Ocean (activities may vary based on cruise itinerary)

Once on board, activity schedules for Camp Ocean are available via the HUB App. During some cruises, Camp Ocean capacity may be limited. 

• Active (Gaga Ball, Ball Games, Dance Class)
• Arts & Crafts (DIY Creations, Painting, Jewelry Making, Spin Art)
• Books, Toys and Board Games
• Games (Bingo, Carnival Challenge, Speed Stacking Challenge, Trivia)
• Kids’ Choice
• Movies
• Science & Discovery (Volcano Making – Building, Painting & Exploding, Penny Boats, Goop)
• Themed Activities/Face Painting (Explore Outer Space, Island Time, Kid Challenge, Mexican Fiesta, Pirates Adventures)
• Video Gaming

Family Programming (activities may vary based on cruise itinerary)

• Build-a-Bear Workshop® at Sea
• Family Arts & Crafts
• Family Bingo
• Family Game On
• Family Scavenger Hunt
• Family Trivia
• Family Welcome Aboard
• Family Dance Party
• Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast with The Cat in the Hat and Friends™
• Photo Time! with Dr. Seuss
• Seuss-a-palooza™ Parade & Story Time

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Carnival Youth Programs are open for children ages 6 months to 11 years. All youth must be registered to participate; registration should be completed pre-cruise. During some cruises, capacity may be limited. Drop off times for children under 2 can also be viewed in the HUB App (fees apply). Some activities may not be offered. 

Our Sharks® group, ages 9 to11, is built on fun and age-related exciting activities such as dancing, sport games, scavenger hunts and more! Kids can connect with new friends and try out all the activities that Camp Ocean® has to offer.

Sign In/Out Policy

• All children must be registered by a parent/guardian prior to participating in any Youth Programs; registration should be completed pre-cruise.
• Carnival’s policy is to group children together according to their age. The age is determined according to the child’s birth date.
• Parents/guardians have the option whether or not they will allow their child ages 9-11 to sign themselves in/out. There are 2 different options:
  • Option 1 – Children allowed to sign in/out
    • Children are free to come and go as they choose for activities. When they are signing out, the child will inform the Youth Staff on where their destination will be.
  • Option 2 – Children not allowed to sign in/out
    • Parents/guardian can authorize other guests (over the age of 18) during online registration or once on board in order to sign in/out their children from activities.
• After 10:00pm, no child will be allowed to sign themselves in/out; a parent/guardian is required for drop off and pick up. 

Medication
The youth staff may not administer any medication to any child participating in the youth programs. Additionally, no medications with the exception of epi-pens and self-using inhalers are permitted in the youth programs. Epi-pens and self-using inhalers cannot be expired. If a child requires regular medication while attending, parents/guardians must return to administer the medication. If a child becomes unruly or ill as a result of parent/guardian not administering medication, the child will not be permitted back into the program. 

Safety Information

• The Youth Staff will distribute wristbands to all children 12 years of age and younger. These wristbands will indicate your muster station in bold letters and must be worn at all times.  As parents/guardians, it is your responsibility to ensure that your child wears the wristband throughout the duration of the cruise.
• If at any time during the voyage, a child loses or breaks his/her wristband, replacement bands are available at Youth Facilities or Guest Services. 
• If your child is participating in a supervised “sign-in” youth activity, in the unlikely event of an emergency, you will be reunited with your child at your assigned muster station. Upon hearing a “Crew Alert” announcement, all activities will stop, and children will be gathered and guided to their assigned muster station. At that time, parents/guardians must proceed to their staterooms (if safe to do so) to collect their life jacket, and that of their child’s, before proceeding to their assigned muster station.  

Hours (time/activity may vary based on cruise itinerary)

Sea Days

• Scheduled complimentary programming activities run from 10:00am-5:00pm and 7:00pm-10:00pm, followed by Night Owls.

Port Days 

• Supervised complimentary programming Kids’ Choice begins from port arrival until 12:00pm; At 12:00pm, Kids’ Only Lunch is offered, Scheduled activities resume at 1:00pm until 10:00pm, followed by Night Owls. There may be family programming offered in between 4:00pm-6:00pm (time/activity may vary)

Evenings

• Night Owls is offered each evening from 10:00pm-1:00am in Camp Ocean for a fee ($7.50 USD per hour plus an 18% service charge, per child)
• Offerings include: movies, games, toys and snacks
• Owls Jams – on select evenings of the cruise we have additional parties for a fee ($17.00 USD per party plus an 18% service charge, per child)

Meals
Parents are encouraged to pick up for meal times. Time/menus are advertised in the Youth Activities schedules.

Camp Ocean Kids’ Only Lunch

• Offered only on port days, 12:00pm-12:50pm in the Lido Restaurant (time/location may vary)
• Sample menu for lunch may include: chicken nuggets, cheese/pepperoni pizza, french fries, carrot and celery sticks with Ranch dressing and chocolate chip cookies for dessert

Camp Ocean Kid’s Only Dinner

• Offered every evening (except embarkation day): 6:00pm-6:50pm in the Lido Restaurant (time/location may vary)
• Sample menu for dinner may include:
  • plain pasta with tomato sauce/meatballs, mixed veggies, dinner rolls, grapes and cup cakes with icing for dessert
  • hot dogs, hamburgers, corn on the cob, cheese/pepperoni pizza, french fries, apple slices and Jell-O for dessert

Dining Room

• Children eating in the dining room are doing so with their parent/guardian. Camp Ocean does not take children to eat in the dining room.
• Sample menus for dinner may include:
  • Entrées: hot hogs, hamburger, cheeseburger, chicken nuggets, cheese/pepperoni pizza, peanut butter & jelly and Daily Junior Specials
  • Sides: french fries, fresh veggies and Pasta of the Day
  • Sweet Treat Desserts: chocolate brownies, banana split, assorted cookies, fresh fruit cocktail, ice cream and Jell-O

Activities in Camp Ocean (activities may vary based on cruise itinerary)

Once on board, activity schedules for Camp Ocean are available via the HUB App. During some cruises, Camp Ocean capacity may be limited. 

• Active (Bean Bag Toss, Gaga Ball, Ball Games, Dance Class)
• Arts & Crafts (DIY Creations, Paper & Glue, Painting, Ship Drawing)
• Books, Toys and Board Games
• Games (Card Games, Human Hungry Hungry Hippos, Giant Games, Scavenger Hunts)
• Kid’s Choice
• Movies
• Science & Discovery (Goop, Penny Boats, Sailboat – Make It, Sail It)
• Themed Activities/Face Painting (Brain Busters, Mad Scientist, Sports Mania, Superheros on Deck, Team Color War, Wanna be a Rockstar)
• Video Gaming

Family Programming (activities may vary based on cruise itinerary)

• Build-a-Bear Workshop® at Sea
• Family Arts & Crafts
• Family Bingo
• Family Game On
• Family Scavenger Hunt
• Family Trivia
• Family Welcome Aboard
• Family Dance Party
• Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast with The Cat in the Hat and Friends™
• Photo Time! with Dr. Seuss
• Seuss-a-palooza™ Parade and Story Time

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The best place to be for Teens, ages 12 to 14. Meet new friends, play sports, play video games, watch movies and more! You can also enjoy the exclusive Circle “C”® lounge where you can Cruise, Chill and Connect. Each ship has a designated Circle “C” Leader who is responsible for overseeing the program and lounge.

Sign In/Out Policy 

• All children must be registered by a parent/guardian prior to participating in any Youth Program.
• Carnival’s policy is to group children together according to their age. The age is determined according to the child’s birth date.
• There is no sign in/out policy for Teens, ages 12-14. They are free to come and go as they choose for activities.

Medication
The youth staff may not administer any medication to any child participating in the youth programs. Additionally, no medications with the exception of epi-pens and self-using inhalers are permitted in the youth programs. Epi-pens and self-using inhalers cannot be expired. If a child requires regular medication while attending, parents/guardians must return to administer the medication. If a child becomes unruly or ill as a result of parent/guardian not administering medication, the child will not be permitted back into the program. 

Hours (Time/activity may vary based on cruise itinerary)
Sea Days

• Supervised complimentary programming runs from 12:00pm-5:00pm and 8:30pm-1:00am 

Port Days

• Supervised complimentary programming runs from 4:00pm-6:00pm and 8:30pm-1:00am

Activities in Circle “C” (activities may vary based on cruise itinerary)

• Active (Bean Bag Toss, Capture the Flag, Dodgeball, Manhunt)
• Arts & Crafts (DIY Creations, Messy Mania, Jewelry Making)
• Books and Board Games
• Games (Card Games, You vs Staff, Carnival Challenge, Digital Scavenger Hunts)
• U Choose
• Movies
• Karaoke 
• Themed Activities/Face Painting (Superheroes, Pirate Party, Kindergarten & Color War)
• Video Gaming

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Hang out at Club O2®, the best spot for Teens Ages 15 to 17 where it’s all about what YOU want to do.  You can watch movies, listen to music, dance, jam out at karaoke, and maybe even attend Carnival’s version of prom! Each ship has a designated Club O2 Leader who is responsible for overseeing the program and lounge.

Sign In/Out Policy 

• All children must be registered by a parent/guardian prior to participating in any Youth Program.
• Carnival’s policy is to group children together according to their age. The age is determined according to the child’s birth date.
• There is no sign in/out policy for Teens Ages 15-17. They are free to come and go as they choose for activities

Medication
The youth staff may not administer any medication to any child participating in the youth programs. Additionally, no medications with the exception of epi-pens and self-using inhalers are permitted in the youth programs. Epi-pens and self-using inhalers cannot be expired. If a child requires regular medication while attending, parents/guardians must return to administer the medication. If a child becomes unruly or ill as a result of parent/guardian not administering medication, the child will not be permitted back into the program. 

Hours (time/activity may vary based on cruise itinerary)
Sea Days

• Supervised complimentary programming runs from 12:00pm-5:00pm and 8:30pm-1:00am. 

Port Days

• Supervised complimentary programming runs from 4:00pm-6:00pm and 8:30pm-1:00am.

Activities in Club O2 (activities may vary based on cruise itinerary)

• Active (Basketball, Capture the Flag, Dodgeball, Manhunt)
• Arts & Crafts (DIY Creations, Messy Mania, Jewelry Making)
• Books and Board Games
• Games (Card Games, Human Hungry Hungry Hippos, Lyric Bee, Digital Scavenger Hunts)
• U Choose
• Movies
• Karaoke 
• Themed Activities/Face Painting (Zombie Apocalypse, King & Queen Formal, Neon Jungle, Teen Olympics)
• Video Gaming

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Camp Ocean® offer Night Owls for children 6 months to 11 years, allowing parents/guardians time to enjoy the nightlife without having to worry about their little ones.

When?

• Night Owls is available each evening from 10:00pm-1:00am.
• During the day, parents/guardians can advise the Youth Staff if their child will be participating in Night Owls.
• If there are no children participating by 12:00am (midnight), Night Owls service will be cancelled for the evening. The service closes after the last child is picked up, if past 12:00am. 

How Much?

• $7.50 per hour plus an 18% service charge, per child
• No discount for additional children or family rates. Fees apply per child.
• Fees are due upon pick-up and paid via Sail & Sign® card directly to the Youth Staff on duty. Cash is not an acceptable form of payment.
• Any child left past 1:00am will be charged double (for the time period beyond 1:00am) and will forfeit Night Owls privileges for the remainder of the cruise, if the policy is abused.

Where?

• Night Owls take place inside the Camp Ocean facility with a ‘slumber party’ type atmosphere, including movie time, arts & crafts, toys, video games, snacks and more.
• Children sleep on pillows and blankets. Cots are not provided.
• For infants, Pack N’ Plays are available for usage.
• Note: Carnival Cruise Line does not offer any in-stateroom services.

Sign In/Out Policy

• Children ages 6 months to 11 years must be signed in and out by the parent/legal guardian or the authorized persons over the age of 18.
• The adult is required to present their Sail & Sign card each time they drop off and pick up their child. For the safety of the child, there are no exceptions to this rule.

Infants Under 2
Children under the age of 2 are welcome to join Camp Ocean programming and Night Owls during specific times. Hours may vary due to cruise itineraries.

• Sea Days: There are limited times throughout the cruise for ‘Under 2′ time. During these times, parents/guardians have the option of leaving their child in the care of the Youth Staff (fees apply: $7.50 USD per hour plus an 18% service charge, per child) – or – they can stay and use the camp facility at no charge. This time is designated for the use of ‘Under 2’s’ and parents/guardians only. Check on board for specific times offered. Hours may vary due to cruise itineraries.
• Port Days: While in port, parents/guardians have the option of leaving their child in the care of the Youth Staff (fees apply: $7.50 USD per hour plus an 18% service charge, per child), however, we do not provide care during meal times for children ‘Under 2’; parents/guardians must return from port at this time. 
• Evenings: Night Owls (babysitting fees apply: $7.50 USD per hour plus an 18% service charge, per child). From 10:00pm-1:00am each evening in the Camp Ocean facility, a ‘slumber party’ type atmosphere, including movie time, toys and room service snacks. During this time, there will be children from other age groups (ages 2-11 years) participating in Night Owls. Cribs are available if needed.

Potty-Trained
Children do not have to be potty-trained in order to participate in Camp Ocean and/or Night Owls. Parents should provide the Youth Staff with diapers and toiletries to be used for their child. 

Owl Jam Parties
In addition to the Night Owls program, on select nights of the cruise, we have additional parties which offer fun and memories.

• Hours: 10:00pm-1:00am
• Fee: $17.00 USD per party, per child, plus an 18% service charge 
• Parties are offered either for ages 2-11 or ages 6-11 (may vary based on cruise itinerary)

Themed Owl Jams Parties: (may vary based on cruise itinerary)

• Owl Jams Caribbean Party: Celebrating the island life with beach balls, Hawaiian shirts, limbo, flower leis and more! 
• Owl Jams Pajama Jam: Dancing around and having fun in your PJ’s, staying up past your bedtime and partying with new friends? Talk about an awesome pajama party!
• Owl Jams Party Animals: Did someone say party?! Party hats, face painting, fun games and more are all in store in the best kids’ party on the high seas!
• Owl Jams Rock N Glow Party: Rock out with us in this totally awesome ‘80s-themed party! Bright colors, great music and awesome glow sticks await!

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