Do they check ages for the kid club?

[uscspur]

I have a daughter that will be two months away from being three years old when we cruise. I would like for her to be in the kid's club and was wondering if they actually check their ages somehow and if we could sneak her in? She is very tall for her age and speaks clearly so she acts like a three year old. All the other kids we will be traveling with will be enrolled in the club and she would probably have more fun. Thanks for your imput!:)

[Desertbelle]

Yes, they do check (her birth date is on her passport or birth certificate that you will need to present when checking in for the cruise), and no you won't be able to sneak her in. They are very strict on age.

[FunCruiser56]

The kids clubs will have a list of expected children. I think you can take her in and stay with her so she could join in with the other kids. Hopefully next cruise she will be able to join in the fun on her own.

 

Bev

[galavant3]

It can't hurt to ask. Our son was able to move up to a different age group after he spent some time with his age group. They wanted to be certain his maturity level was suitable. I think they really do want the kids to have a great time (so their parent will want to come back!)

 

So, why don't you check when you get on board? Just be prepared for the possibility that she won't be allowed to participate.

 

Good luck!

[wrp96]

I think you can take her in and stay with her so she could join in with the other kids.

 

No, if she is under 3 she won't be allowed into the kids club at all. There is a Royal Babies and Tots program for children under 3 - but it is not held in the kids club.

[wrp96]

It can't hurt to ask. Our son was able to move up to a different age group after he spent some time with his age group. They wanted to be certain his maturity level was suitable. I think they really do want the kids to have a great time (so their parent will want to come back!)

 

There is a difference with moving between age groups and not meeting the minimum age. There is no leeway on the minimum age for Adventure Ocean. It's a liability issue.

[SI Cruiser]

Why do people bring their little ones if they just want to dump them in a babysitting service?

 

Why don't you just leave them home with relatives or, if you must bring them, spend some of your time with them.

 

I just don't understand today's modern parent. I am sure you weren't raised that way.

[emdia43]

Why do people bring their little ones if they just want to dump them in a babysitting service?

 

Why don't you just leave them home with relatives or, if you must bring them, spend some of your time with them.

 

I just don't understand today's modern parent. I am sure you weren't raised that way.

 

 

Not sure why you feel the need to be so rude to the OP :( but if you had read her original post she says she would like her almost three yr old child to have some companionship with the other children her age, and some fun....

What's wrong with that- no, don't tell me- I don't want your opinion.

[SI Cruiser]

Not sure why you feel the need to be so rude to the OP :( but if you had read her original post she says she would like her almost three yr old child to have some companionship with the other children her age, and some fun....

What's wrong with that- no, don't tell me- I don't want your opinion.

 

You are 100% correct. My apologies to the original poster and anyone else I may have offended.

[uscspur]

We love our children dearly and are truelly offended by the comment left by SI Cruiser. My husband works out of town during the week and all of the grandparents are deceased so we dont have the luxury of leaving them with relatives. My children get all of my undivided attention during the week and we are not going to "dump her" off for all day babysitting. I would just like a few hours a day that my husband and I can reconnect. I think that is very important for the parents AND the children. We choose to cruise because we get the best of both worlds. Time with the kids and time with each other. Don't judge people until you know their whole story. You are a very bitter mean person.

[uscspur]

EMDIA43, Thank you for defending my honor. Its nice that there are caring people still out there.

[wrp96]

uscspur, I recommend that you visit the Family Cruises board. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=49 You'll find some wonderful people that post there that can give you suggestions on how to make this the best cruise for you and your family.

[negc]

We love our children dearly and are truelly offended by the comment left by SI Cruiser. My husband works out of town during the week and all of the grandparents are deceased so we dont have the luxury of leaving them with relatives. My children get all of my undivided attention during the week and we are not going to "dump her" off for all day babysitting. I would just like a few hours a day that my husband and I can reconnect. I think that is very important for the parents AND the children. We choose to cruise because we get the best of both worlds. Time with the kids and time with each other. Don't judge people until you know their whole story. You are a very bitter mean person.

 

SI Cruiser has already apologized for offending you and others, but you should also realize that some people are rightly offended when you refer to "sneaking her in" to the kid's club by fudging the facts about her age.

[crusinmama06]

wrp96 is right. There is no sneaking into Adventure Ocean. ;) If you click on the link in my signature, then click on Royal Caribbean, you will see the latest schedules for Adventure Ocean and with that - the latest schedule for the Royal Tots/Infants program.

 

There are 4 sessions every day, lasting 45 minutes. They start in the morning and end with bedtime stories. You will join her and other parents with their kids during these sessions.

 

Also, there is a toy lending program. And in the library, a children's section. :)

 

Also, if you do need someone to watch her, there is an In Cabin Babysitting program on Royal Caribbean ships. She is older than 1, so she will be eligible for that. The times are reserved at the Customer Relations desk. Prices are paid, in cash, per hour $10-$12 to the sitter. Space is limited.

[cwb330]

on the other end of the age range??

 

Will they allow a "young" 18-year-old join the 15-17 age group night activities/parties? My daughter turned 18 a few months ago, still a senior in high school with most of her friends being 17.

 

There does not seem to be many activities for the 18-21 group... who do not yet drink.

[G'ma]

Yes, they do check and yes,they are very strict.

 

It has to do with liablity for insurance purposes.

[househunter]

As for the 18 year old, no she will not be allowed in. She is legally an adult not a child and they have insurance liability issues. Would you want an 18 year old adult male allowed in the teen program with a 14 year old girl? This way the cruiseline is not liable if anything were to happen.

[GoodAsGold]

Speaking as a parent, although my children were a bit older, I didn't "dump" mine at a "babysitting service". Nor did my brother and sister in law with their young sons. Instead, at certain hours during the day they couldn't WAIT to go to the kids' club and join in the FUN! And, the children all ate with their parents during dinner unless there was a special dinner for kids-only. And, there were breaks during the day when the children spent time with their families. But, for the most part, they LOVED being with their newly-found friends and enjoying all the activities.

 

Does that help you understand today's "modern parent"? And, you better believe if my parents could have AFFORDED a cruise back in the '50s and if they offered age-appropriate children's programs, they would have jumped on it! But, noooo, back then they just stuck their kid in a PLAYPEN! (While they sat around and smoked one cigarette after another, blowing it in their kids' faces.)

 

UPDATE: I just noticed the apology from SI Cruiser. Thank you for doing that. :)

 

 

Why do people bring their little ones if they just want to dump them in a babysitting service?

 

Why don't you just leave them home with relatives or, if you must bring them, spend some of your time with them.

 

I just don't understand today's modern parent. I am sure you weren't raised that way.

[gerif]

As for the 18 year old, no she will not be allowed in. She is legally an adult not a child and they have insurance liability issues. Would you want an 18 year old adult male allowed in the teen program with a 14 year old girl? This way the cruiseline is not liable if anything were to happen.

 

Not quite true - if the 18 year old can prove (s)he is still in high school and is willing to waive adult privileges (e.g., cannot use the casino), they would be allowed in.

[RoofingPrincess]

As a single parent, having the kids' clubs on a cruise ship made it the perfect vacation for my son & I. We had plenty of together time, especially in the ports, and made wonderful memories, but it was also good for both of us to spend some time having fun with people our own age.

He's 24 now, but we both still remember snorkeling together on a trip when he was 9, holding hands and encountering a big school of blue tangs.... :)

[rian90]

Not quite true - if the 18 year old can prove (s)he is still in high school and is willing to waive adult privileges (e.g., cannot use the casino), they would be allowed in.

 

Gerif, have you seen this happen recently? I have an 18 year old high school son and he is really "bummed out" that he can't participate with the teens. By the way, if you knew my 18 year old son, you would realize that he would be SAFER around anyone's 14 year old daughter than most 16 year old boys. We really need to stop stereotyping here. My son has four sisters and is very protective of them. Computers, video games, and chess are more likely to enthrall him that a 14 year old girl...or most any girl for that matter. He might look at the older girls, but he would be mortified if one talked to him.

 

:D

[househunter]

Not quite true - if the 18 year old can prove (s)he is still in high school and is willing to waive adult privileges (e.g., cannot use the casino), they would be allowed in.

 

Maybe that is a change from before. On the Navigator several years ago, my 18 year old niece was not allowed in the teen area. They were very strict about this.

[househunter]

Gerif, have you seen this happen recently? I have an 18 year old high school son and he is really "bummed out" that he can't participate with the teens. By the way, if you knew my 18 year old son, you would realize that he would be SAFER around anyone's 14 year old daughter than most 16 year old boys. We really need to stop stereotyping here. My son has four sisters and is very protective of them. Computers, video games, and chess are more likely to enthrall him that a 14 year old girl...or most any girl for that matter. He might look at the older girls, but he would be mortified if one talked to him.

 

:D

 

Not sure what you mean by sterotyping. Your 18 year old son whether or not is safe is still a legal adult and that is where the lines' rules come in. Not all 18 year old boys are that innocent.

[rian90]

Not sure what you mean by sterotyping. Your 18 year old son whether or not is safe is still a legal adult and that is where the lines' rules come in. Not all 18 year old boys are that innocent.

 

Maybe not, but he still allowed in a high school with 14 year old girls. So legal adult or not...

 

Besides, in Florida it is NOT statutory rape for a 18 year old and a 16 year old to date and have consensual sex. Check the state laws. Not all boys are innocent at 16 either and I would not like a 16 year old to rape my daughter either.....I would CERTAINLY make sure he is arrested and my guess is he would be tried as an adult.

[crusinmama06]

Gerif, have you seen this happen recently? I have an 18 year old high school son and he is really "bummed out" that he can't participate with the teens. By the way, if you knew my 18 year old son, you would realize that he would be SAFER around anyone's 14 year old daughter than most 16 year old boys. We really need to stop stereotyping here. My son has four sisters and is very protective of them. Computers, video games, and chess are more likely to enthrall him that a 14 year old girl...or most any girl for that matter. He might look at the older girls, but he would be mortified if one talked to him.

 

:D

 

I don't have older kids, BUT I have seen people post that their 18 year old WAS allowed to go to the teen club as long as they were still in high school. They brought their high school ID cards with them, they were allowed in.

 

You might want to try to post this on the Family Board or post it as a separate question here at the RCCL board...

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=49