Every year, more and more families are sailing with Royal Caribbean International. A cruise vacation gives families a
chance to spend time together and create memories while exploring exciting new places. With so many cool activities onboard,
"Are we there yet?" is a thing of the past. From Royal Caribbean classics like our rock wall to the Adventure Ocean and
Fisher-Price kids' programs, there's always something fun to do. And, when the ship is in port, our Explorations! shore
excursions turn every destination into a family-friendly adventure. Check out more family fun below, and start planning
your next vacation with Royal Caribbean today!
Onboard Features and Activities
With some of the most innovative ships at sea, Royal Caribbean offers plenty of ways to keep kids entertained.
Kids and their parents can get together and participate in fun onboard activities like ice-skating, karaoke,
talent shows, bingo tournaments and the family disco. Take part in constructing and decorating a Lowe's wooden
cruise ship in our 'Build and Grow' with Lowes workshops. Foster friendly competition with a family climb on our
famous rock wall or a round on the mini-golf course.
Destinations and Shore & Land Excursions
Royal Caribbean's private destinations, CocoCay and Labadee, have all the makings of a perfect family adventure.
Both islands offer pristine beaches and spectacular scenery, but kids will be most fascinated by state-of-the-art
Aqua Parks and Labadee Luc's Splash Bash. Older kids might enjoy parasailing and snorkeling as well, or get the whole
gang together for organized Family Beach Activities. Kids ages 3 to 8, accompanied by their parents, can experience
a special driving adventure on the Fisher-Price Power Wheels Track, featured on CocoCay.
Time for Mom and Dad
As a vacation for the whole family, Royal Caribbean also provides quiet time for
Mom and Dad. That can be during the day, while the kids are at their own Adventure Ocean programs, or at night,
while the kids are with babysitters. 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.
Please note: Children MUST be at least 1 year old. Approximate Rate: $8.00 per hour for one or two children within the same
family or $10.00 per hour for three children within the same family.
Adventure Ocean
A complimentary program of fun and educational activities open to all guests ages 3-17.
Children are separated by age: 3 to 5; 6 to 8; 9 to 11; 12 to 14; and 15 to 17. Your child will get to learn about
local customs, do cool science experiments, and make great new friends. The 12-14 and 15-17 Adventure Ocean groups
allow teens the freedom to come and go as they please for sports, themed parties, movie nights and more. Teens can
also meet and relax in the laid-back Living Room lounge, or dance late into the night at Fuel, our teen-only nightclub.
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Aqua Babies Ages 6-18 Months
Parents and babies enjoy special themes each day involving music,
toys and learning activities.
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.
We'll be here for your family as your children grow!
Hours:
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 we introduce musical instruments and explore
rhythm, movement and creativity.
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.
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Aqua Tots Ages 18-36 Months
Delightful themes for parents and toddlers to share reinforce early
learning and natural curiosity.
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.
Hours:
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! We'll take you 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! We'll 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.
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Aquanauts Ages 3-5 Years
Potty-trained kids from 3-5 years of age can play games, color, even become Certified Jr. Adventure
Scientists.
Royal Caribbean's 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 Royal Caribbean's 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 Royal Caribbean's 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
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 CocoCaySM & 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.
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Explorers Ages 6-8 Years
Kids 6-8 years of age can join parties, compete for prizes, make kites and masks, even learn to make
gummy candies
Royal Caribbean's 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 Royal Caribbean's 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 Royal Caribbean's 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. 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 CocoCaySM & 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.
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Voyagers Ages 9-11 Years
Kids 9-11 years of age can take a backstage tour, play List-o-Rama and even learn a new sport like Gagaball.
Royal Caribbean's 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 Royal Caribbean's 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 Royal Caribbean's 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. 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 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 CocoCaySM & 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.
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Navigators Ages 12-14 Years
Navigators 12-14 years of age can play games and sports, join parties and contests They can also hang out
at Fuel, our teen-only club; The Living Room, a teen lounge; and The Back Deck, a private outdoor area
for teens.
Royal Caribbean's Navigators program is specially designed just for tweens. It's not some structured
program of classes. You can come join activities and games when you want to, or just chill in our
Living Room with your friends. And your parents won't worry about leaving you there, because every
member of Royal Caribbean's 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. Navigators are welcome to come and hang out and join in activities,
make new friends, and dance or just listen to music.
Activities Include:
- Battle of the Sexes
- Dancing Under the Stars
- Learn to be a DJ
- Movie Night
- Talent Show
- The 411
- Karaoke
- Pool Party
- The Quest
- Sports Tournaments
- Rockwall Challenge
- Scavenger Hunts
- College Night
- Video Game Challenge
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.
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Guests Ages 15-17 Years
Teens 15-17 years of age can play games and sports, join parties and contests.
They can also hang out at Fuel, our teen-only club; The Living Room, a teen lounge;
and The Back Deck, a private outdoor area for teens.
Royal Caribbean's teen program isn't some structured set of classes or rules. We know you're almost an adult,
and it's your vacation too. So we give you the freedom you deserve. You can join events all day, or come and
go as you want. And we have 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:
- Teen-Only Nightclub
- Battle of the Sexes
- Coffee Talk
- Dancing Under the Stars
- Backstage Tour
- Open Mic
- Club Cafe
- Karaoke
- Pool Party
- Mix and Mingle
- Sports Tournaments
- Scavenger Hunts
- Teen Dinners
- Video Game Challenge
- Movie Night
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