Where on the ship are children not allowed?

[wework2play]

Where on the ship are children not allowed, besides casinos and bars? Any pools that are off-limits to kids? How about excercise rooms, hot tubs, spa, certain shows, games, etc...

[OhioJeff]

Where on the ship are children not allowed, besides casinos and bars? Any pools that are off-limits to kids? How about excercise rooms, hot tubs, spa, certain shows, games, etc...

 

From the Carnival Site

http://www.carnival.com/CMS/FAQs/Age_Restrictions_on_Board.aspx

 

Are there any age restrictions on board?

 

Drinking Alcoholic Beverages: Guest must be 21 years of age or older to be served alcohol on board. Proper I.D. with birth date is required.

 

Casino: Guest must be 18 years of age or older to play the tables and the slot machines. Guests under 18 years of age are not permitted in the casino.

Spa Carnival and Gym: Guests under 16 years of age are not permitted in these facilities. Guests between the ages of 16 and 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

 

Lounges, Shows, and Disco: Guests under the age of 18 should be accompanied by an adult in all public areas of the ship. Guests under the age of 18 must vacate the disco by 11 PM.

 

Use of the Waterslide: Guests must be at least 48" inches in height to use the waterslide on the following ships:

Holiday,Celebration, Fantasy, Sensation, Elation, Paradise, Inspiration, Imagination, Fascination, Ecstasy

Guests must be at least 42" inches in height to use the waterslide on the following ships:

Destiny, Triumph, Victory, Spirit, Pride, Conquest, Legend, Glory, Miracle, Valor,Liberty

Guests under 13 must have their parents permission.

 

Use of the Pools: Due to United States Public Health (USPH) Regulations, we do not allow children in diapers or those not toilet-trained in the pools.

Lifeguards are not on duty.

Use of the pools by guests under 13 without adult supervision is prohibited.

[mamamo65]

There are a lot of comments on this site about the pool restrictions not being enforced. Such things as adults only and no diaper set in the pools. I don't remember seeing any rule breakers on our last cruise, but I wasn't looking for them.:rolleyes:

[wework2play]

Are kids allowed in the hot tubs?

[mlpreston]

It is not recommended that children use hot tubs due to the chemicals and temperature. (This has nothing to do with Carnival, but recommended by health care professionals)

[PaulMedik]

Are kids allowed in the hot tubs?

 

 

 

Yes, kids are allowed in many of the hot tubs.

[PaulMedik]

It is not recommended that children use hot tubs due to the chemicals and temperature. (This has nothing to do with Carnival, but recommended by health care professionals)

 

 

Mlpreston,

 

I've heard that recommendation many times. Statistically, other than body part entrapment and hair entanglement, children who are reasonably fit with no circulatory issues are at no greater risk than adults. Younger children can easily suffer from circulatory issues and burn damage from hot tub's water temperatures. Given that all children are different in their maturation, it's safer to just label them all as being at risk.

 

Anyone who gets out of a hot tub and feels light headed should avoid them in the future and should talk to their doctor about the occurance. Hot tubs are a pretty good indicator of cardiac stress tolerance; and they're cheaper than the real procedure. :D If a child gets out and feels light headed, that means they shouldn't have been in there, but does not indicate a problem.

[dental217]

Perhaps I'm wrong but i was under the impression that the aft pool on many of the ships was adults only. Not that it was ever enforced.

[caribbean dreams]

Are kids allowed in the hot tubs?

 

If they are not allowed in a spa, there will be a sign posted.

[PaulMedik]

Perhaps I'm wrong but i was under the impression that the aft pool on many of the ships was adults only. Not that it was ever enforced.

 

 

Yep, you'd be wrong on that impression. Some of the hot tubs AFT are labeled Adults only, but the pools aren't. But you are right about it not being enforced. :)

[cruzincurt]

By your question, I am assuming you are bringing kiddos on a cruise.

 

As for hot tubs, when your kids get in, I get out. My work causes me to be in many schools during the school day. We have been trained and on the advice of our school clients to stand with our backs against the wall in a corridor when kids are changing classes. We do not want to be accused of touching. The same holds true for me in hot tubs, too close an environment to be with kiddos.

 

If they aren't supposed to be in there, please keep them out. Isn't this a wonderful world?

[wework2play]

By your question, I am assuming you are bringing kiddos on a cruise.

 

As for hot tubs, when your kids get in, I get out. My work causes me to be in many schools during the school day. We have been trained and on the advice of our school clients to stand with our backs against the wall in a corridor when kids are changing classes. We do not want to be accused of touching. The same holds true for me in hot tubs, too close an environment to be with kiddos.

 

If they aren't supposed to be in there, please keep them out. Isn't this a wonderful world?

 

 

If I take my kids on a cruise, and I am paying for them just as anyone else on the boat, I want my kids to have equal rights on the ship; hence the reason for my questions. I totally understand your opinon. I'm the same way. Too bad their are not "kid pools" and "adult pools". I don't want my kids to bother anyone.

[wework2play]

Mlpreston,

 

I've heard that recommendation many times. Statistically, other than body part entrapment and hair entanglement, children who are reasonably fit with no circulatory issues are at no greater risk than adults. Younger children can easily suffer from circulatory issues and burn damage from hot tub's water temperatures. Given that all children are different in their maturation, it's safer to just label them all as being at risk.

 

Anyone who gets out of a hot tub and feels light headed should avoid them in the future and should talk to their doctor about the occurance. Hot tubs are a pretty good indicator of cardiac stress tolerance; and they're cheaper than the real procedure. :D If a child gets out and feels light headed, that means they shouldn't have been in there, but does not indicate a problem.

 

I've never heard this. Interesting. One time my kids turned the heat up in our hot tub, I got in, and got out feeling dizzy. So I have heart disease???? I'll have to ask the cardiologist I work with.

[hstrybuf]

Most if not all of the pools will be open to your children. Check your Capers and look for signs that designate certain pools or hot tubs as adults only, usually the ones on the aft of the ship. You really don't want your children in adults only areas, adults being adults and all that. And you don't want the embarassment of being asked to remove them either. ;)

[VentureMan_2000]

As for hot tubs, when your kids get in, I get out. ...We do not want to be accused of touching. The same holds true for me in hot tubs, too close an environment to be with kiddos.

 

 

 

I've heard this mentioned many times on this forum... why would you want to let your kids in a hot tub/ Jacuzzi unsupervised with adults in them... or heck... even other older teens...?

 

I could just imagine how much touching, and grouping they could get away with under those bubbles that camouflage the depths of a Jacuzzi...

:eek:

[sharecruises]

If I take my kids on a cruise, and I am paying for them just as anyone else on the boat, I want my kids to have equal rights on the ship; hence the reason for my questions. I totally understand your opinon. I'm the same way. Too bad their are not "kid pools" and "adult pools". I don't want my kids to bother anyone.

 

There are adult hot tubs...but often kids are in them...it would be nice if the parents kept them out of there, giving us equal rights. There is a kid's pool, and I don't plan to go in it.

 

I did not see kids in the gym, hot tub there is hotter and no kids...

 

there was an incident on Princess with a 50 something LA Radio personality accused of inappropriate touching or behavior with 2 young teen guys in the sauna...of course they should not have been in the sauna..but that is scary and another reason to keep kids out of the sauna etc...the sad fact is that a ship is like a floating city...and there have been some predators aboard them apparently, that is scary!

 

The outdoor hot tubs are lukewarm/warm...so probably ok for kids, but I don't think they should be in the really hot ones or in the ones labeled Adults only as some people like to relax in a hot tub rather than get spashed :)

[wbmom401]

Yep, you'd be wrong on that impression. Some of the hot tubs AFT are labeled Adults only, but the pools aren't. But you are right about it not being enforced. :)

 

 

It is true, it is very difficult to get the cruise lines to enforce this. Usually the adult only pool is on the smaller side, so add 5-6 kids splashing around and the enjoyment is gone. You can bet that if an adult (without a child in tow) were to go and sit in the kids only pool they would be issues!!!!

[terri910]

Where on the ship are children not allowed?

My stateroom.

 

 

And unless the parents of kiddies want various and sundry adult strangers joining in the activities of Camp Carnival, there should be no talk about "equal rights."

[VentureMan_2000]

It is true, it is very difficult to get the cruise lines to enforce this. Usually the adult only pool is on the smaller side, so add 5-6 kids splashing around and the enjoyment is gone.

 

 

It's easy to get rid of the kids in the adult pools...

 

 

Just bring one or two cocktails into the pool... and when Security comes over to tell you that you can not have cocktails in the pool...

 

Tell them, "since you are here, would you mind escorting this kids out of the Adult pool while I set my drink down on a table...?" :D

[PaulMedik]

I've never heard this. Interesting. One time my kids turned the heat up in our hot tub, I got in, and got out feeling dizzy. So I have heart disease???? I'll have to ask the cardiologist I work with.

 

 

wework2play,

 

No, feeling dizzy after being in an extreme temp hot tub does not mean you have heart disease. It means that the temp was above your tolerance level. The same temp may be fine for others. Heat dilates (expands the size) of your peripheral blood vessels. The dilation requires either extra fluid supply to fill the space, or an extra work load by your heart. If your heart can't keep up, then you feel light headed or dizzy because you aren't getting enough oxygen to your brain.

 

If you feel dizzy after getting out of a normal temp hot tub that you have tolerated well before, and you didn't extend your time in the tub, then you should be assessed further by your doctor. It could simply be that you are dehydrated, or your electrolytes are out of balance.

[kelz66]

My stateroom.

 

 

And unless the parents of kiddies want various and sundry adult strangers joining in the activities of Camp Carnival, there should be no talk about "equal rights."

 

 

LMAO...good one!!! :D

 

BTW...I've seen parents dragging thier children into the casino ans sit them next to them at the slot machines. :rolleyes:

[BND]

There are lots of things kid "want" to do, but don't "need" to do. Kids generally don't get in a hot tub for the same reasons adults do which is to sit in the water and relax. I've seen kids try to swim, jump in and out and generally disturb adults. My boys were never allowed in a hot tub until they were over 16. This is not about equal rights or liking or disliking kids, but about enforcing rules and teaching your children that are things they get to do as adults and have to wait. It's called delayed gratifcation. So many kids aren't kids today at all. This applies to the casino, spa, etc.

[wbmom401]

It's easy to get rid of the kids in the adult pools...

 

 

Just bring one or two cocktails into the pool... and when Security comes over to tell you that you can not have cocktails in the pool...

 

Tell them, "since you are here, would you mind escorting this kids out of the Adult pool while I set my drink down on a table...?" :D

 

 

VentureMan,

 

I like this thought, I am sure I will have the opportunity to try this next week.

 

 

BND, HEAR _ HEAR!! It is about teaching your children, but unfortunately there are many parents that don't think that is necessary. Trust me I love children, have 2 of my own, and also a grandchild, but when we have gone away on vacation without the kids, we look for the adult only areas at times just to relax. I actually had more written but deleted it!

 

 

POSITIVE THOUGHTS, VACATION - 1 week away!!! YEAH, can't wait for my first funship special!

[DGP1111]

Check your Capers and look for signs that designate certain pools or hot tubs as adults only, usually the ones on the aft of the ship.

 

This taken two weeks ago on Sensation. I couldn't resist -- the angle (with the sign) was just too perfect. No one ever figured our where his parents were. He just stayed and splashed for about twenty minutes and then ran off.

[Knights on the Beach]

Quote:

Originally Posted by dental217

Perhaps I'm wrong but i was under the impression that the aft pool on many of the ships was adults only. Not that it was ever enforced.

 

 

Yep, you'd be wrong on that impression. Some of the hot tubs AFT are labeled Adults only, but the pools aren't. But you are right about it not being enforced.

Actually, the aft pool on the Legend was adults only. It was stated in the Capers in December and says: Note Lido Deck Aft Pool for Adults Only. I don't recall if there was a sign posted or not, but I didn't see any kids back there (but there weren't many on the cruise anyway).