KYWEST1 Posted January 20, 2014 #1 Share Posted January 20, 2014 We are cruising on the Dream in March with 2 families. My freshman has a late birthday (June), so he will still be 14. His cousins will be able to get into Club O2, and I know he would only want to be with them and not in Circle C. I forget how strict Carnival is with this. Is it a possibility to get him in "da club"? Thx!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazycruzer68 Posted January 20, 2014 #2 Share Posted January 20, 2014 My daughter wasn't allowed to move up but they let her friends go back down. Not what your DD wanted to hear I am sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morganboys Posted January 20, 2014 #3 Share Posted January 20, 2014 we haven't sailed carnival in several years but when we were on the sensation my son was the same way with being able to move up into circle c and we were told no way possible. they go in the age group they are in no exceptions. however from seeing similar questions in the past many have said they have been told it all depends on how many kids in the age groups there are on the ship. I'm guessing they won't allow it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishnyc Posted January 20, 2014 #4 Share Posted January 20, 2014 It's unusual that they let kids switch into a different age group, especially at peak times such as spring break. I didn't realize June was so "late" in the year. News to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlindemer Posted January 20, 2014 #5 Share Posted January 20, 2014 It's unusual that they let kids switch into a different age group, especially at peak times such as spring break. I didn't realize June was so "late" in the year. News to me. That is late in a school year. Meaning that his friends turned 15 between September and May but are freshmen just like OP's son. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishnyc Posted January 20, 2014 #6 Share Posted January 20, 2014 (edited) That is late in a school year. Meaning that his friends turned 15 between September and May but are freshmen just like OP's son. I see. I don't get how that relates to club O2 rules. 14 is 14 whether is bday is June or December. Edited January 20, 2014 by irishnyc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted January 20, 2014 #7 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Go to the first meeting and have him bring his HS ID. Can't hurt to ask. I know some counselors allow 18yo HS students in Club02. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlindemer Posted January 20, 2014 #8 Share Posted January 20, 2014 I see. I don't get how that relates to club O2 rules. 14 is 14 whether is bday is June or December. Maybe it should. Maybe Carnival should go by school year rather than calendar. Otherwise this divide of friends occurs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missypriss19 Posted January 20, 2014 #9 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Maybe it should. Maybe Carnival should go by school year rather than calendar. Otherwise this divide of friends occurs. There is no way Carnival can do this. They can verify age. They can not verify what grade someone is in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlindemer Posted January 20, 2014 #10 Share Posted January 20, 2014 There is no way Carnival can do this. They can verify age. They can not verify what grade someone is in They can with a school ID. I can't think of a school that doesn't provide them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksy8384 Posted January 20, 2014 #11 Share Posted January 20, 2014 (edited) Our kids have ID's but aren't required to wear or show them. I doubt my kids know where their's are. Good luck OP. Edited January 20, 2014 by ksy8384 there their they're Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexCrsr Posted January 20, 2014 #12 Share Posted January 20, 2014 We sailed Carnival earlier this month and had the same issue, but with Circle C (mine is 11.5 and his brother is 13). Fortunately we did not pre-register either kid. We show up at the Circle C party the first night with both kids and asked if the 11.5 y/o could attend Circle C. She checked her registration list and said since neither was pre-registered we could go ahead and register them both for Circle C *BUT* the younger one was on a "trial basis" for the first night. He did fine and was able to enjoy Circle C with his older brother for the whole cruise. Good luck! Hope the crew on your ship is as understanding as the crew on ours.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happybooker1 Posted January 20, 2014 #13 Share Posted January 20, 2014 They can with a school ID. I can't think of a school that doesn't provide them. 4A school district & my son is a Junior and they've NEVER had ID's. No metal detectors in the doorways either..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuddrules Posted January 20, 2014 #14 Share Posted January 20, 2014 My 11 year old has been in Circle C our last 2 cruises. A friend's 14-year old with us was in Club O2 our last cruise. If there's a reason why (group of friends, sibling, etc...) it hasn't been an issue. Just be firm as long as you know that's what is best. The kids in the club couldn't care less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KYWEST1 Posted January 20, 2014 Author #15 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Thanks everyone who replied. I won't pre-register them, and we'll just see what happens. A June birthday is a "late" birthday in the school world irishnyc. Just ask any sophomore who is waiting to get his/her driver's license. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinTeacher4 Posted January 20, 2014 #16 Share Posted January 20, 2014 We're in the same situation. Sailing the Breeze in June and son's 15th bday is in July. He's finishing up his freshman year and Circle C will be way immature for him. Late birthdays are the worst:p I will say that they did let him move up to Circle C the summer when he just missed that cut-off so hoping the same applies here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysticks1 Posted January 20, 2014 #17 Share Posted January 20, 2014 They can with a school ID. I can't think of a school that doesn't provide them. My daughter went to private school and never had a school ID. I am sure there are others out there that don't have them as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted January 20, 2014 #18 Share Posted January 20, 2014 I've had a school ID since the 7th grade. That was 40 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fourkids4us Posted January 20, 2014 #19 Share Posted January 20, 2014 It is not true that they will not budge. You need to speak to a counselor at the orientation. Do not ask in the public forum. My daughter was 5 in the 6-8. Her birthday was 10/31 and we sailed 9/17. They do make exceptions for a few months difference as long as one group is not overcrowded. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysticks1 Posted January 20, 2014 #20 Share Posted January 20, 2014 I agree that you should just ask the head counselor once you are onboard. In my past experience they would not allow the changes. My daughter and her cousin are one year apart but the ages of the groups put them in different groups and they would not allow them to be together either moving one up or the other down. They just refused to go and did things on their own for that cruise. It doesn't hurt to ask as long as you are prepared for the answer to be "no". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GabbyCooks Posted January 20, 2014 #21 Share Posted January 20, 2014 We were able to move my 14 yo nephew to Club O2 on the Valor last New Years to be with my 15 yo son. We had to talk directly to the O2 Director, but he allowed it. We asked over the phone, John Heald's facebook, etc. beforehand, but were always directed straight to the O2 Director. So we had to wait until we boarded, but he did agree to the switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thommy_Boy Posted January 20, 2014 #22 Share Posted January 20, 2014 My nephew cruised with me in July. His birthday was in August. He was 11 almost 12. When we went to check out the club the first day of the cruise, the counselor ask if we wanted to move him up since he was so close. We did and he had a great time. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusin6 Posted January 20, 2014 #23 Share Posted January 20, 2014 (edited) There is no way Carnival can do this. They can verify age. They can not verify what grade someone is in High school students have school id's that they can show along with the fact that carnival knows exactly when the pax bday is. It also would not be such a big deal for the kid to get a simple 1 paragraph memo on school letterhead stating his grade from the school office. If the age is at issue the parent certainly can make the call to the school to secure this letter even during summer the office is open. Just takes a little planning and brain power Now lets discuss how we prove the grade of a home schooled kid Lol Edited January 20, 2014 by Crusin6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jn26845 Posted January 20, 2014 #24 Share Posted January 20, 2014 We just went on breeze jan 12 my daugter wanted to move up so on oriantation day we asked and they said to ask the director so i walked with her to ask but made her ask and the diractor said no problem and she will not be 15 till April 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerin Posted January 20, 2014 #25 Share Posted January 20, 2014 High school students have school id's that they can show along with the fact that carnival knows exactly when the pax bday is. It also would not be such a big deal for the kid to get a simple 1 paragraph memo on school letterhead stating his grade from the school office. If the age is at issue the parent certainly can make the call to the school to secure this letter even during summer the office is open. Just takes a little planning and brain power Now lets discuss how we prove the grade of a home schooled kid Lol Oh my! People can't seem to get Passports, birth certs, letters for single parents, etc... straight. Can you imagine the chaos if they also needed letters from schools!? Which, by the way could be nearly impossible to get, especially in summer when many school offices are deserted. But back to the OP: as you can see from the responses here, nobody knows. You'll have to speak to the O2 director when you board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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