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Camp Ocean Review on Carnival Cruise Lines and 5 Must Know Tips

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Intro to Carnival’s Camp Ocean

It’s Tyler here from TheTravelingToddler.com .  Are you planning a cruise with your toddler on Carnival Cruise Lines?  Do you have questions about Carnival’s day camp?  Then read on for my review of Carnival’s Camp Ocean (https://www.carnival.com/onboard/camp-ocean)  and 5 Must Know Tips

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One of the best things about Carnival is their day camp service, Camp Ocean (on some older ships it’s called Camp Carnival, but they are basically the same thing).

I really like Camp Ocean because it gives me a chance to get away from mom and dad during the cruise and hang out with kids my own age.  Because come on, who wants to hang out with their parents the whole cruise?

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Some of the fun activities that I participated in were parachute games, singing, dancing, and making crafts like portholes and t-shirts.  I also got to eat meals with my friends and the camp counselors.

But there are some very important facts you need to know to get the most out of Carnival’s Camp Ocean and avoid any nasty surprises:

The kids are separated into groups based on age.

I was in the 2 to 5 year old group, called the penguins.  Each group has an age range of only a few years difference so everyone in the group is around the same age.

Unfortunately, toddlers under two years old cannot participate.  This is still better than on many other cruise lines, where the minimum age for day camp services is three years old.  The age groups are enforced pretty strictly, so siblings will be separated if they are outside the specified age ranges.

Tyler watching Dr. Seuss at Camp Ocean

It is a drop off service

Toddlers can be left while mom and dad do other things like eat dinner, see a show, or do an excursion .

On our cruise, the hours were from 8am to 10pm, although we did have to be picked up for lunch and there were additional times that Camp Ocean was closed for cleaning.  Your toddler can even nap while in Camp Ocean.

Toddlers do not have to be toilet trained.

The staff will change diapers if needed but you need to provide the appropriate supplies.  Dropping off a diaper bag with your toddler will work just fine.  Just make sure your toddler’s name is on the bag.

Camp Ocean is included in the base cruise fare.

Some activities cost extra, such as Build-A-Bear and after hours care, but the basic services are free.  The camp staff do appreciate gratuities though.

Tyler playing in Camp Ocean

The camp areas are very secure

The campers and camp areas are supervised by counselors at all times and procedures for picking up toddlers are strictly enforced.   I never had any concerns about my safety or well being while I was in Camp Ocean.

Parents of toddlers are also provided a cell phone that works ship-wide (but not in ports) for emergency contact by the staff.

Well I hope the above tips help you to decide if putting your toddler in Carnival’s Camp Ocean is right for you.  All I can say is I had a blast and I can’t wait to go back.

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Thanks for reading.

Tyler@The Traveling Toddler

Do you have any thoughts about Camp Ocean?  What tips do you have?  Leave your comments below.

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My child really enjoyed Camp Ocean. He cried the first day but after that he was actually excited to go. It gave the two of us some peace and quiet. I like how they actually have a schedule of events and he would always come back with a craft or two.

I only have good things to say about camp ocean.

Great service they offer.

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Carrie Elle

A Parent’s Guide to a Carnival Cruise with Kids

A Parent’s Guide to a Carnival Cruise with Kids

I feel like my kids have hit the ages where travel is fun .

I was always that pre-mom that said, “Kids won’t slow me down!” when talking about my travel dreams. But then I had kids and my reality was a lot different than what I had expected it to be.

I’m excited to partner with  Carnival Cruise Line  on this cruising series. All opinions and experiences are my own.

Boooo reality , right? That might not be the case for you – but I struggled! At this point, though, I kind of feel like we’ve entered this glorious life stage where the kids get as excited about going somewhere new as we do, and that is so much fun.

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I mean, we literally counted down the days to our most recent cruise. We were all so excited! But if you’ve never cruised with kids before, it can look a lot different than an adults-only trip. Today I’m sharing my best tips for taking a carnival cruise with kids – what to do, where to eat, what to expect in your stateroom – and then some!

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The great thing about Carnival is that they are totally family-friendly . From the second you walk on the ship (actually, enter the terminal), friendly crew members are welcoming everyone…and that includes the littlest cruisers!

You’ll notice my kids have green wristbands in all of these pictures. All kids (I think under the age of 16?) are required to wear these while onboard. Your child will get their wristband on the first day of the cruise.

Here are some things we really loved about our experience (which was onboard the Carnival Breeze …but you can expect a similar experience on any Carnival ship).

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Kid-friendly dining: Of course, there are tons of family-friendly places to eat. The buffet on the Lido deck is full of kid-friendly fare. But we chose to eat in our assigned restaurant (Blush) most nights. On our first night, Claire was a little wary of the menu. Our fantastic waiter brought her macaroni and cheese and chicken tenders, neither of which was on the menu. And then he asked if she wanted the same thing the next night (she did!).

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We found this level of service extended across all aspects of our trip, but if you have kids you know how much work goes into feeding them…having Claire’s needs (ahem, pickiness) accommodated just made dinner so much easier, you know?

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We also took the kids with us to Cucina del Capitano, the Italian restaurant onboard.

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I probably wouldn’t have taken them to the steakhouse (we didn’t see any kids when we were eating there), but older, non-picky kids who can appreciate a good steak might enjoy it (you have to pay extra for the steakhouse though).

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Onboard activities: If you saw my Carnival Breeze photo tour . you know there were tons of activities for the kids. Between the rope course, mini golf, basketball court, arcade, movie theater (movies cost extra, but there are movies every night at sea for free by the pool), candy shop, and planned activities, your kids will be entertained.

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My mom and mother-in-law were with us on this trip, which meant they took the grandkids for us a couple of times. My mom took them to bingo. My mother-in-law took them to see a magician. There were tons of activities, every day, that the kids could participate in.

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Childcare: Carnival cruises have onboard daytime childcare for kids ages 2-11 at Camp Ocean. Use your first day at sea to get the kids signed up (the process takes about 15 minutes per kid). There’s a schedule of daily activities so you and the kids will know what to expect each day.

Kids are grouped together by age and activities run all day. Meals are even served on some days!

Evening camp is also available, but at a cost. This is good to know if you’d like an adults-only evening at the steakhouse…you can drop the kids off and enjoy your time, worry-free! Evening activities run until 1 AM (on some nights), provide dinner, and give kids a chance to party, too!

Seuss at Sea: One of our highlights of the trip was taking the kids to a special Seuss at Sea Geen Eggs and Ham breakfast celebration! Not only did the Cat in the Hat show up, but the Grinch made an appearance, too (we were traveling at Christmas time).

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Many of the Seuss at Sea activities are free. The Green Eggs and Ham breakfast is an additional cost ($5 per person, I believe), but it was such a cool experience – totally worth it! Reservations are required and I recommend making them before your trip (they were turning people away from the breakfast we attended).

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And don’t judge, but this Fruit Loops French Toast? This was *my* breakfast.

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Movies and tech: OK, so what about when it’s time for bed and everyone is chilling in the stateroom? What to do?

We did not let the kids bring any tablets or devices on this trip, so they didn’t get to do much tech outside of some video games in Camp Ocean. Wifi wasn’t very good, so keep that in mind if you’re bringing a device…load any movies onto the device before you come. Streaming will be impossible.

There is TV onboard though, and at night we’d all hang out and watch a movie or some cartoons before bed.

Sleeping and stateroom arrangements: Our stateroom had a king-size bed and a couch that turned into a bed with a pulldown bed above it. Bunk beds!

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The bathroom has a shower (no bath). You might think about bringing an inflatable bath if you have a baby.

If you’re bringing a baby, you can request a crib at no charge.

Excursions and port days with kids: The last time we cruised with the kids, they were too young for most excursions. Be sure to check age requirements and also the travel time involved if you have really little ones. Our trip to Tulum , for example, required a 45-minute boat ride followed by an hour and fifteen-minute bus ride, each way, to reach our destination. That would be tough with a baby or toddler, for sure!

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So be sure to keep travel time to and from the excursion in mind (you know your kid, you’ll know what they can do!).

I recommend a baby carrier and/or an umbrella stroller if you have little ones, too. It can be a lot easier to transport the umbrella stroller in tricky spots (buses! boats!) than a full-size stroller.

If you decide to forego the excursions completely, keep in mind that the quietest and least-crowded times on the ship are port days. Everyone is on land! This can be a good time for little kids to enjoy the pool and slides.

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Also, another port day recommendation that comes from experience: if you have kids and choose not to go on an excursion, be sure to make some plans! It can be tough wandering a foreign city on a tight schedule with cranky kids (that didn’t happen to us on this trip, but it has happened on another trip…and that’s why we always have a destination in mind before we disembark the ship).

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Honestly, traveling with my kids is such a gift. For them, of course, but also for me . I love taking them new places and experiencing new things with them! A cruise is a great way to explore new places and foster the travel bug while still enjoying a vacation that accommodates everyone in the family.

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How does communication work on board with kids? Mine are 8 and 12 and we are wondering what are good tips to stay in touch with them. Does carnival provide means of any types?

If you all have phones, Carnival has an app that you can download with texting capabilities to anyone on the ship. I think it’s $5/person, but you can text anyone on the ship with the app. I also saw a couple of families with walkie talkies!

Can you go on excursions and leave kids in camp carnival?

I believe so…but I think there might have been age requirements.

I’m booked on the Valor & would like to take my grandkids to the Green Eggs & Ham breakfast, you mentioned making a reservation before we cruise How/where would I make the reservation?

You are going to have SO much fun and the kids will love it!! It looks like you now need to make the reservation once you’re onboard. I’d do it as soon as you get settled it so you can get the time and date you want!

Hi, thanks for all your info. Did you ever find the kids club were full and not able to accommodate your kids? We probably think at least 1-2 hours most days for some adult only time would be good, but have heard kids club can book up as so many families travel. Do you book the kids club sessions in advance? Thanks

I took my daughter on a carnival cruise when she was 7, and it was fantastic as well. She actually spent most of her time in the kids camp. It was where she wanted to be, and I would stop in regularly to see if she wanted to leave but mostly she declined. At first I felt like a neglectful parent, but came to realize that she was having a wonderful vacation doing exactly what she wanted, and this just so happened to allow me to spend my vacation enjoying adult activities. I was available anytime if she had needed or wanted to be with me though. Cruising with Carnival was a great choice with kids!

I totally agree! I LOVE that there are fun options for kids…my kids loved it, too!

My wife and I have only sailed one Carnival Cruise and didn’t love it, partly because the sexual innuendo was OUT OF CONTROL everywhere – all the shows, the debarkation party, etc. There was also constant DJ music everywhere at annoyingly high volumes. Did you experience this as well? Was there any kid-friendly programming beyond the kid camps and movie theater?

I didn’t notice that on our trip. We found lots of programming that was suitable for the kids. There were several family-friendly BINGO games. Also, there was a magic show and a balloon art guy that did very kid-friendly shows. We also found some fun games in the library and played games with the kids at night. There was also a family-friendly trivia event! I’m sure there were more, but those are the ones we did with our kids.

Thank you, Carrie! This was extremely informative and helpful. I’ve never been on a cruise, and plan to bring little ones. so this definitely gave me insight from a mother’s perspective on what to expect. Thanks again for sharing!

You’re so welcome – you guys are going to have a great time on your cruise!!

Thanks for the info, it is super helpful. In your opinion were the deck parties or themed nights suitable for children? Mine are 4 and 8. Couldn’t get a read on the “atmosphere” or even what time of day they were.

Hi Danyelle! We didn’t do any deck parties with the kids. We did accidentally crash a deck party though…there was a showing of the movie Dunkirk by the pool, and we happened to walk out on deck while the movie was showing. We walked out during a super violent battle scene (of course) and it was a little much for my kids, lol. Aside from that, the kids were usually super tired and in bed before anything exciting was going on so we didn’t make any deck parties! We did do the Dr. Seuss breakfast, which was totally geared towards kids and lots of fun!

Hi, Carrie, thanks for the tips! I noticed you said you were also traveling with an 8 mo old. My son will be 14 months. Since they can’t use the pools (or at least Carnival Dream won’t let non potty trained kids in the pool, but I’m fairly sure it’s across the board), were there enough activities to keep them entertained as well? I hear they’ve also started the Turtles program for kids under 2, as well.

Hi ShaMekha! There was a little splash area for toddlers and that kept them enterained for a long time actually. The other thing my kids liked was walking the track and being in that area on top of the ship…there was lots of room to run around. I didn’t do the Turtles program so I’m not sure how that is.

Another thing they really liked was the themed breakfast…it was Dr. Seuss when we were on the ship. This was an extra thing we had to sign up for in advance, but the kids LOVED it. They were a little older than toddler age when nwe did this, but it would be good for a 14 month old too since it’s geared so heavily to little kids (unless he’s afraid of the characters, which I did see happen!).

Total honesty here – when they were that little, going on a cruise was a lot of work. But we ended up having a good time.

A couple other things I don’t know if I mentioned in the original post – when they’re that little, skip the expensive excursions and take him to the beach! My kids had waaaaay more fun at the beach playing in the sand than on the long, hot excursions. Learned that the hard way. lol. Also – we took one cruise where there were two days at port in Cabo San Lucas. We took them to the beach on the first day and on the second day stayed on the boat. Nobody was on it, and the kids had free run of the splash pad and the whole ship. No lines for ice cream! 🙂

Carrie Elle

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Camp Ocean (Carnival’s Kid Area): What to Know Before Your Kids Go

Cruising is without a doubt a great way to vacation for the entire family. Whether you are 8 or 80, there is always something for you to do. But that doesn’t mean a family traveling together always wants to spend every moment together.

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Sometimes parents want some time without the kids. And sometimes the kids want to play with other people their age. That’s where the dedicated kid areas — like Carnival’s Camp Ocean — can be the perfect solution.

These spots give children a place to play and hang out without their parents while still being watched by the staff. That means for both kids and adults, it may end up being their favorite places on the Carnival ship.

But if you and your kids have never visited Camp Ocean before, you might have some questions about how it works. We have you covered below…

What Is Camp Ocean?

First things first, Camp Ocean is a dedicated kid area that’s available across the entire Carnival fleet. It offers staff that supervises the kids and tons of things for kids to do from video games to arts and crafts to physical activities to movie nights.

Parents can drop off their children while Mom and Dad get some time to enjoy the cruise on their own terms. Kids get to play and do things they want to do with other kids their own age.

Think of it as daycare on the cruise ship, allowing everyone to have a good time.

Is Camp Ocean Free for Kids to Attend?

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For the vast majority of times, admission to Camp Ocean is included in your cruise fare. So you simply check your child in and pick them up when ready at no additional charge. That means you won’t pay anything extra whether your kids stay there for an hour or all day.

The one exception is after 10 p.m. From 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Carnival’s Camp Ocean offers the “Night Owls” session. During this time there is a charge of $7.50 (plus 18% gratuity, for a total of $8.85) per hour for each kid who stays.

So if you have a kid that stays anytime up until 10 p.m. there is no charge. It’s about $9 per hour after that.

As well, there is an hourly charge for kids staying in Camp Ocean during the more limited hours for children aged 0-2 years old.

What Age Groups Are Available to Participate?

As mentioned, children are grouped by age. Camp Ocean offers the following groups on the ship:

  • Turtles (0-1 years)
  • Penguins (2-5 years)
  • Stingrays (6-8 years)
  • Sharks (9-11 years)

For older kids there are also youth areas known as “Circle C” (12-14 years old) and Club O2 (15-17 years old) that technically aren’t part of Camp Ocean, but offer a dedicated spot  and programming for older kids. These two spots still offer things for kids to do but on a more independent basis. For example, teens in these groups can sign themselves in and out as they please.

I Have Kids in Two Different Age Groups. Can They Go to the Same Area?

Carnival’s website says they have a “strict policy” of not moving kids from one age group to another.

In our experience, however, we noticed some leniency. Say you have a 9 year-old and an 8 year-old. In that case we’ve seen some bending on the age policy to allow the siblings to be in the same group. You can just talk to the Camp Ocean staff when you first arrive.

However, larger age differences likely won’t be accommodated. Don’t expect a 5 year-old to be able to go to the same group with a 9 year-old.

How Does the Drop-Off/Pick-Up Process Work?

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Before your child can join Camp Ocean, you’ll need to go through a registration process. This can be done online ahead of time, which is highly suggested. If you don’t do it before the cruise then you can visit once on the ship. During embarkation day there is an open house where kids and parents can come, meet the staff, register (if not already done), and then explore Camp Ocean.

Once the camp opens, then you’ll simply arrive at the front desk when you want to drop off your kid. The staff will take your room number to bring up your account, check your room keycard to make sure you have pick-up/drop-off privileges, and then have the child get their name tag to wear in camp. The staff will then take the child back. You’ll be able to see the time of check-in on the Carnival Hub app.

When it’s time to pick-up, the process is similar, just reversed. You’ll arrive at the front desk, provide your room number, and show your keycard. The staff will then go back and get your child.

Who Can Pick-Up/Drop-Off a Child in Camp Ocean?

When you register, you can provide who has the ability to pick-up and drop-off. There are different rules based on their age that you can choose from.

  • Kids Under 9: May be picked up by a designated adult over 18 years old only.
  • Kids 9-11: If a parent/guardian chooses, then kids 9-11 are allowed to sign themselves in and out of Camp Ocean until 10 p.m. After that time, an authorized adult must sign them out. As well, a parent can opt to not let kids 9-11 be able to sign themselves in/out.
  • Kids 12 and Older: Children over 12 years are allowed to sign themselves in/out as they wish.

What Hours Is the Camp Open?

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Hours vary based on whether you are at sea or in port. During a recent cruise, we found the following schedule:

  • Sea Days: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | 6 p.m. – 1 a.m. (Charge applies after 10 p.m.)
  • Port Days: Port Arrival – 12 p.m. | 1 p.m. – 1 a.m. (Charge applies after 10 p.m.) Kids-only lunch from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.

As you can see, there are some hour-long breaks during the day where the camp closes around dinner time. Carnival says that parents are “encouraged to pick up for meal times.” However, there is also the option on some days in port to have your child eat lunch/dinner with Camp Ocean.

To be sure, you’ll want to check the Carnival Hub app when you are on your cruise to see the exact opening hours each day.

Can My Child Stay in Camp While I Go to Port?

Everyone knows that having a small child with you completely changes the dynamic of exploring a new place. And whether it be that a shore excursion you’ve booked is only for kids above a certain age or you just don’t want to try and plan a day in an unfamiliar port around a child’s needs, you do have an option with Camp Ocean.

Kids are welcomed to stay at Camp Ocean while a parent goes off the ship into port . The only issue is if something goes wrong at camp while you are off the ship, then there may be no way to contact you. Carnival says if you are on a Carnival excursion, they will contact the tour operator if something goes wrong. Otherwise, you will be notified when you get back on the ship.

What if my Child Has a Problem While at Camp?

Anyone that has a kid knows that occasionally issues do come up. From smaller kids who miss their parents to older kids that get too rough, there may be times when the staff can’t fix the situation and need to get in touch with parents.

For smaller kids, the camp will have a limited number of shipboard phones that you will be provided. For older kids they are available on request, but are meant for those with younger children. These phones work on the ship and allow the staff to call you directly should there be an issue where a parent is needed.

If you don’t get one of these phones, then the staff will try to contact you other ways. For instance, this might be a call to your stateroom phone. If something is extremely urgent and you can’t be reached over your cabin phone, there could be a shipboard announcement.

What Is There For Kids to Do?

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During the day there is a schedule of different activities arranged.

For instance, during “Kid’s Choice” campers get to do what they please, whether that’s playing games, playing with toys, video games, and more.

During “Active” times, campers do things like play Capture the Flag, Dodgeball, or Bean Bag Toss.

Arts & Crafts sessions include everything from jewelry making to creating whatever you want. There are also movie times, themed parties, and karaoke. You’ll see a full schedule of what’s available each day on the Carnival Hub app once your board.

A Special Word About Kids Under 2 Years Old

Kids under 2 years-old are treated a little differently with Camp Ocean. For most kids, the camp is simple. You bring your child, check them in, and they have fun while you go around the ship.

That’s not the case for the youngest children. These kids are in the “Turtles” group. Because smaller children require more care, Carnival offers more limited times for them.

In this case, there are times where you and your child can go enjoy the area designed for smaller kids for no charge. But if you want to leave your child during these times, then it’s a $7.50 per hour (plus 18% service charge) per child.

Available times will vary based on sea days/port days, so you’ll want to check the Hub app once you board. However, just know that it won’t be as inexpensive or flexible as sailing with an older kid.

Our Personal Experience With Camp Ocean

We recently cruised with our 6 year-old who attended Camp Ocean for the first time. During past cruises the area was closed (sailing right after cruises returned) or he wasn’t yet old enough to attend. 

First things first, our son loved the experience. He would regularly ask during the day if he could go back to “Ocean Camp” (as he wanted to call it for some reason) multiple times during the day. For him, the chance to be social with other kids and also play video games were big draws. In fact, there were even times when we went to pick him up after a couple of hours, only for him to ask to stay longer.

On the parent side, the staff put us at ease and despite there being a lot of kids around, things seemed to be organized well. Lines during peak check-out times were long, but took no more than five minutes of waiting. As well, having the ability to drop off our kid and then go do things like have a drink, gamble in the casino, or just have some peace and quiet was amazing.

The cost is included in your cruise fare. Definitely take advantage. 

More Tips & Advice

  • If you have a child that requires medicine during their stay at Camp Ocean, know that the staff isn’t allowed to give it. Also, no medicines other than epi-pens and inhalers are allowed at camp. Parents will have to come to give medicine if it’s required during the stay.
  • The person picking up a child doesn’t have to be the same one who dropped off. It also doesn’t have to be a parent or guardian. It just has to be someone that was authorized during registration and over 18 years old. So, for example, if you are sailing with another family, you can each authorize the other to be able to pick up kids. That way only one person of the group would have to go grab the kids when it’s time.
  • Look on the schedule for family programming. These are activities that parents and kids can do together, giving you a chance to do some things that are designed for kids to enjoy while spending some time together.

You can read more about Camp Ocean on Carnival’s website .

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Carnival kids club: A guide to Camp Ocean on Carnival Cruise Line

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If you're contemplating your first family cruise, you might be wondering if Carnival Cruise Line has a kids club. The answer is a resounding yes.

Carnival offers a fabulous kids club called Camp Ocean for preschool- and school-aged children, plus separate hangouts with age-appropriate activities for teens and tweens. It even offers special programming for babies and toddlers. Events take place in cool kids-only hangouts and are staffed by youth counselors with prior education or childcare experience.

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Some kids want to stay in cruise camp all day, while others will check into Camp Ocean for an hour or two and spend the rest of the cruise exploring the ship with their family. No matter how your young cruisers choose to use the kids' facilities, here is everything you need to know about Camp Ocean on Carnival Cruise Line.

What are the Carnival kids club age groupings?

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Camp Ocean divides young cruisers into three main age groups: Penguins (2 to 5 years old), Stingrays (6 to 8 years old) and Sharks (9 to 11 years old). Kids do not need to be toilet trained to attend dropoff programming, though youth staff will not change diapers for older kids ages 5 and up. The Turtles program is an addendum to Camp Ocean for little kids ages 6 months to 2 years.

Circle C is the tween hangout for the kids in the middle, ages 12 to 14.

Club O2 invites teens ages 15 to 17 to chill out with new friends.

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What activities are available for kids in Carnival's Camp Ocean?

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Camp Ocean offers a schedule of kid-friendly activities, sometimes split into three age groups and sometimes with mixed ages. The daily schedule might include arts and crafts, sports and games, movie watching, science-based activities, face painting and video game play. Some free play and socializing time is scheduled as well.

To stay true to its name, the program has access to more than 400 ocean-themed activities, such as creating penguins out of Oreo cookies, designing aquariums and creating sea salt art.

Carnival has a partnership with Dr. Seuss, so his whimsical characters influence Camp Ocean's activities. The Seuss-a-palooza parade and story time is a big hit with little sailors who can meet life-size versions of their favorite storybook characters, like the Cat in the Hat.

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The cruise line has also joined forces with NASA to offer a Space Cruisers program to Camp Ocean campers. NASA-inspired activities might include playing space-themed bingo, building Mars rovers, designing bridges and learning about how objects orbit in space.

At night, Camp Ocean turns into Night Owls, a late-night, mixed-age group slumber party. It offers movies, toys and snacks for kids, as well as rest areas (including cribs) for sleepy cruisers. Special parties called Owl Jams are held on select evenings, either for kids ages 2 to 11 or 6 to 11. These themed parties might include a Caribbean party with a tropical theme and limbo contest, a Party Animals event with face painting and games, or a Rock N Glow Party with an '80s theme and glow sticks.

The littlest cruisers under age 2 can come to Carnival's cruise camp for special programming at select times on sea days. Parents and guardians can either drop off babies and toddlers for a fee or stay and play with their kids for free. On port days, they can drop off their little ones for group babysitting while they explore ashore, but they must be onboard during mealtimes as Camp Ocean will not provide lunch to this group.

Turtles activities might include sensory play, story time, arts and crafts and dancing.

What activities are available for teens in Circle C and Club O2?

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Tweens in Circle C can participate in games of all kinds (bean bag toss, card games, kids vs. staff), play video games, watch movies, make crafts, roam the ship on scavenger hunts and bust a move at evening dance parties. A Circle C Leader is on hand to organize activities and keep everyone making friends and having fun.

Club O2 counselors know that teens don't need a lot of handholding but do need some intriguing events to keep them from wandering the ship and getting into trouble. Activities for teens include movies, sports and games (basketball, dodgeball, capture the flag), video games, music, karaoke, foosball and evening parties, including Carnival's version of prom.

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What are Carnival's Camp Ocean hours of operation?

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The Carnival kids club hours vary by day and by port of call. Camp Ocean's schedule on sea days runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

On port days, activities start from the time the ship arrives in port until 10 p.m., with a break from noon to 1 p.m. for a supervised lunch at the buffet. Family programming might be scheduled for 4 to 6 p.m. on port days.

Most children need to be signed in and out of Carnival cruise camp by a designated adult. However, parents and guardians can give Sharks (ages 9 to 11) permission to sign themselves in and out.

A youth staff-supervised Kids' Only Dinner is offered nightly, except for embarkation day, from 6 to 6:50 p.m. at the buffet.

The Night Owls late-night activities take place from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. All kids must be picked up by an adult from Night Owls; no one can sign themselves out after 10 p.m.

Circle C and Club O2 offer supervised programming from noon to 5 p.m. on sea days and from 4 to 6 p.m. on port days. Complimentary evening activities run nightly from 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.

How much is the Carnival kids club?

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Day and evening programming at Camp Ocean, Circle C and Club O2 is included in your cruise fare.

The Night Owls late-night activities for kids ages 6 months to 11 years old cost $7.50 per child per hour, plus an 18% service charge. Owl Jams cost $17 per event, per child, plus the service charge.

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Turtles drop-off programming for kids ages 6 months to 2 years also costs $7.50 per child, per hour, plus an 18% service charge. The price is the same on port and sea days.

What else does Carnival offer families with children?

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Carnival cruise ships are extremely family-friendly. Kids will love the onboard water parks, often with multiple waterslides and splash playgrounds, as well as the onboard pools. Ping pong, foosball, arcades, minigolf and sports courts are common across the fleet. Giant movie screens by the pools show family favorites in the evening.

Certain ships have ropes courses, roller coasters, suspended cycling rides and IMAX and thrill theaters.

Additional family programming might include scavenger hunts, bingo, trivia and craft-making. Carnival also offers Build-A-Bear workshops for an additional fee.

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Parents should be warned that kids might want to spend their entire allowance at Carnival's onboard candy store, Cherry on Top. Redirect them to the multiple onboard soft-serve ice cream stations, often by the buffet or pool deck, where treats are free.

Possibly the best specialty dining event on board for young families is the Dr. Seuss-themed Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast, perfect for preschoolers. The menu is filled with colorful breakfast treats inspired by the storybooks, and life-size characters pose for photos with all the families.

Speaking of food, Carnival's fast-casual staples, such as Guy's Burger Joint (created by celebrity chef Guy Fieri), Blue Iguana Cantina, Pizzeria del Capitano and Shaq's Big Chicken are hits with kids of all ages — and their parents. The main dining room always has a kids menu, but for a treat, splash out on a night at Bonsai Teppanyaki, where the chefs are the star of the show.

Bottom line: Camp Ocean, the Carnival cruise kids club

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Carnival's kids club offers age-appropriate fun for babies, kids and teens. It can give parents a break to enjoy a leisurely dinner at a specialty restaurant and allow kids to make friends to play with on board. Camp Ocean's flexibility lets families use its programming as much or as little as they like to fit their travel style and enhance their vacation. Plus, with free activities from morning until late at night, kids will have a blast without breaking mom's or dad's travel budget.

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Carnival Cruise Lines Kids' Program - Camp Carnival

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Carnival Cruise Lines is the leader in family cruising , with more than 100,000 kids aboard its ships each year. Carnival's program for kids is called Camp Carnival. The family-friendly cruise line allows infants over four months old on board, but all guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian 25 years or older in the same stateroom.

Carnival's Dedicated Kids' Club

Camp Carnival is a year-round, fleet-wide program that provides daily fun-filled and age-appropriate activities for children and teenagers between the ages of 2 and 11 years old. Also, there is supervised "free play" and babysitting service (for a fee). The playroom on each Carnival ship comes completely stocked with toys, games, and puzzles for children of all ages. In addition, each ship has an electronic game room filled with all of the latest video games.

Camp Carnival is much more than just babysitting. The program is designed so that families are able to enjoy quality family time together, and yet kids also have the choice of being with peers of their own age if they wish. Carnival knows every parent wants the best for their children. That's why they've hired youth counselors who are either college-educated in a related field, have professional childcare experience, or both.

Carnival Cruises performs a thorough background check on each and every one of the youth counselors. And everyone on the youth staff is fully trained in CPR and basic first aid.

Youth Programs

Carnival's Camp Carnival youth programs are geared to 3 age groups from 2 to 11. These are:

  • Toddlers (ages 2-5) — Splash pool, fund family games, late-night munchies, cartoon time, little tykes toys, learn your colors, can you count, sponge painting, indoor beach parties, mousercize, pizza pig out, drawing contests, sing-alongs, bingo, face painting, arts and crafts, cookie decorating
  • Juniors (ages 6-8) —Talent show, face painting, cartoon time, indoor fair, sea animals, mousercize, Disney trivia, ice cream sundaes, cookie decorating, button making, puppet show, beach party, outdoor fun and games
  • Intermediate (ages 9-11) —T-shirt painting, photography, jewelry making, board games, dance class, video tournament, ping pong, talent show, volleyball, showtime, scavenger hunts, meet the entertainers backstage, breakfast fun

Older Kid's Programs

In addition to the Camp Carnival programs, Carnival has a youth program called Circle C for ages 12 to 14 and a teen program called Club O2 for ages 15 to 17. Both these groups have their own dedicated spaces on each Carnival ship . 

  • Circle C — Youth ages 12 to 14 will enjoy their dedicated lounges on Carnival Cruise Line ships. The Circle C lounges feature a dance floor with a high-tech sound and lighting system, along with a 42-inch plasma-screen TV for displaying movies. The youth have access to gaming pods with video games and consoles and additional plasma-screens positioned throughout the room for video gaming. 
  • Club O2 — Older teens ages 15 to 17 also have their own dedicated space, with no younger kids or adults allowed inside. The club is designed to be a great gathering place for teens, but also a spot for planned activities like sports (basketball, volleyball, ping pong, and miniature golf) or fun theme parties. 

Carnival is strict about its age requirements and does not make exceptions so that children from the same family can be in the same group. Some activities overlap age groups, so kids won't necessarily be away from siblings all the time. It is important to know that teens over 17 are not allowed in Club O2 even if they are still in high school. 

Carnival has other features that make the ships attractive to kids and their parents. Staterooms on most Carnival ships are more spacious than on many other cruise lines, and some ships have adjoining rooms. Carnival provides babysitting for a fee and has a special children's dinner menu. Every Carnival ship has a terrific aqua park with water slides and other outdoor entertainment that adventurous kids of all ages love!

Camp Carnival gives kids the opportunity to meet and socialize with others in their age group from all over North America and the world. Your children will go home with new friends and new memories. Plus, they'll have the opportunity to learn more about the world by visiting new places and sharing experiences with their family members. Your only complaint might be that they'd rather be spending time with their new friends than with their parents. So, what's new?

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By abbyrose , October 22, 2009 in Family Cruises

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We have done a carnival cruise in the past, actually got married on the cruise! We now have a 2 1/2 yr old, we are planning a cruise for Jan or Feb and I am looking into the Camp Carnival. I haven't found much for reviews and I would love to hear everyone's personal experiences that they had with Camp Carnival and their kids. I'd love to hear from people who did a cruise with kids around the age of our daughter! But all feedback is greatly appreciated!!! :D

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We LOVE Camp Carnival. Our son will be three at the end of the year. He has been on 7 cruises and we have 2 more booked. He has spent alot of time in Camp Carnival. He loves every second. It is playland for him. They have great activities and are so caring! They understand the kids 'are that age' and treat them accordingly. He doesn't go to day care, but has no problem adjusting to their schedule. If you have specific questions, ask away.

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2 1/2 years olds will LOVEthe kid's program...the allure fades as kids hit the teen years. For kids under 10, they are ecstatic....from 10-13, they tolerate...after that...they want to be on their own.

This doesn't just apply to Carnival, but to all "scheduled" activities on any cruiseline.

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A&Jfamily

My son was almost 3 when he went on his first cruise. CCL was fantastic. He was not 100% potty trained - still had accidents if he didn't make it to the bathroom fast enough. And, he had an accident one day. Was the staff upset? Not in the least. Put him in a CCL t-shirt and extra shorts they kept for just such occasions, and paged mommy to come with clean clothes. They treated it like no big deal - and my son therefore did not get upset and was happily playing when I arrived. Couldn't have done better myself. I felt so comfortable, I even left him on board for the morning when we were in Costa Maya so I could take my older DS to see some ruins about and hour away.

He has since been on 3 other cruises with CCL and asks to go to camp everyday.

Tooter_Cruiser

Our daughter was 30 mths and our son was 5 1/2 years when we did our first cruise as a family on the Carnival Splendor. They loved the camps, and their positive experiences converted us to be cruise-fans! The staff at the Camp were excellent, and the children wanted to go every day. By Day 3, my son wanted to eat dinner with his friends and not us! There were some young kids that didn't take to the Camp atmosphere at all: the staff was patient with them and worked with the parents to ease any anxieties.

We have and do recommend Camp Carnival for children 2 years and above: you can relax better when you know your kids are having a great time!

crusinmama06

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My daughter has been on Carnival when she was 2, 3 and then again this year as she was 4.

Our first two experience with Camp Carnival were better that this one, so it just depends (for me) on the counselors.

My review was here (it got heated pretty quickly so the thread was locked)

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1004642

Not to hijack, but I had similar concerns as the OP. We're taking our twins on their 2nd cruise in Dec when they will be 33 months. This will be the 1st time they're old enough to use Camp Carnival. I've read that there is no tolerance for crying so that makes me nervous because sometimes my kids will cry when we leave them, they cry for 3 minutes and are then done. I'm concerned that I'll be pages because of their crying. I hope this isn't the case, because I don't think it's abnormal for kids this age to do it. Also a little concerned about the potty. They're trained, but they need help in the bathroom with their clothes. I'm hoping this won't be an issue?

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We were on Carnival Glory a few months ago when ds was 3. They do appear to have "some" tolerance for crying. They appear to be pretty good at redirecting the children at dropoff and not giving them a chance to be upset that Mom or Dad is leaving. They do give you a pager though.

Since Carnival changes diapers, they should be OK with helping the younger ones go potty.

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My experience was with my twins the week they turned 2 and neither had been in day care - the staff was wonderful and more patient with them than I expected. I guess because they take kids so young, they were used to having tots with separation anxiety. Both of mine cried and cried the first time I left them - but I followed good advice I got here and did not prolong my stay, I promised them I would be back, said goodbye and left (well, I hid behind the next wall where I could hear what was going on). The counselors were very patient and consoling with my girls. One of the twins calmed down and ended up having a great time and the other never took to it on that trip (the same child who is now 4 and will have nothing to do with me if the "kids club" is open while we're on a cruise). The counselors did keep trying with my little one though, and encouraged me to keep trying.

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Sweetp9994

My son turned two the week before we left on the trip. Good because I was excited he could go to camp carnival....or not. Huge confusion the first day the camp was open, long lines of parnets waiting to drop off their children so they could go drinking, lost paperwork, staff confusion...just awful. The very first day we arrived we took our son to look at the room. It is really a great space geared toward that age group lots of toys and fun things. Staff was sweet and caring, but overwhelmed.

My son would not stay with strangers, no matter how fun those toys were, theymkept telling me to "sneak off" a theory I don't believe in. The hours were a little nutty my son wakes about 6:30 am but it doesn't open until 9 so wasted time with not much for him to do. They gave me a pager when I left but I had to comeback in five minutes because my son was crying....and yes he goes to day care. So I thought well I will wait until the open family play time...that never happened. There was no open play time. I was to

D online and on the phone there was a time whe. 3 and under can play with their parents...not so. You can go to the build a bear time and pay for a bear in the other room but not the fun room. We were disappointed.

The staff did really try to get him to stay they even gave him a pillow and blanket to lye down with while he was sobbing but he did not stop so each time I had to come back within ten minutes and get him, wish i could have just sat there and read a boom while he played but they don't allow that. There was a nice outside play area with cars and slides my son enjoyed, really the only area for him. I think waiting until he is 3 to take another cruise might be wise.

sandytoes03

sandytoes03

We had a very positive experience in June on Pride. Kids took a few minutes to adjust and then they had lots of fun. They didn't love being dropped off for dinner in the buffet, it was easier to drop then off at the playroom. But it all worked out.

surrocruiser

My soon will have just turned 4 when we sail and I am torn if I want to let him try it or not. I love traveling with him but think he might really enjoy the play time. I'm so torn!
Why are you torn? Why wouldn't you let him at least try it?
I actually would rather have him be with us the whole time but I'm afraid he will miss out on some of the cruise experience e if I don't let him go.

Well you can drop him off for short periods of time. Maybe an hour here or there just to see how he likes it. Or get a schedule of activities and drop him off only for a specific activity while you treat yourself to a spa treatment or something.

We had a really great experience with Camp Carnival on the Fantasy with our DD (who was 3.5 at the time).

My DH was a little hesitant about it, but I was pushing for it because I wanted some time off from mommy duty! I told my daughter that "there was a special kids place, mommy and daddy can't come. We will check it out, and if you want to stay, great, but if not, it is no big deal." Basically she ran right in there and then would get mad when we would try to pick her up :rolleyes:

We typically used Camp Carnival for 1.5-2 hours in the morning, and then again after dinner. It worked out really well for us, and DD had a great time. In my opinion :D, we have a very well-behaved little girl. But asking her to be "on" all the time in adult spaces (buffet, dining room, pool, etc.) I think is exhausting for her. Other than in Camp Carnival, there was not really space for her to bounce off the walls and let her energy out without someone putting restrictions on her (please sit still, get back in line, stop splashing that lady!). So it gave her a break from us asking her to maybe act a little older than her age, and us a break from monitoring 3.5 yr old behavior constantly, if that makes sense. For us, it was a really great balance, and I feel like we spent a ton of time together as a family. Maybe because compared to our other vacations, I didn't have to cook, clean, drive, etc., so when we were together, we were REALLY TOGETHER and enjoying each other's company.

Gardeneroflove

Gardeneroflove

Because some of us aren't ok with leaving our kids with complete strangers and taking the risk that comes with it? And some of us would rather spend time with our kids while they still like us.

For dd, maybe when she's old enough to ask. HOWEVER ONLY if she knows how to fight back (I will NOT tolerate her being hurt by other kids), she has to be able to handle the potty 100% (almost there), and has to know the difference between good/bad touch. I'll also drop in and have dh drop by to make sure everything is ok and see how the staff is.

surrocruiser,

Does Carnival do open house hours like Disney does? Dd (14 months at the time of our last sailing) was able to play in the club during open house hours. She had a blast and didn't miss out on anything.

We have lots of downtime/toddler friendly time. We're not always on the go. We let her do her own thing most of the day (which was running around, lol).

We too kept dd with us. We don't do daycare/babysitters this young. Dh was 'off' during naptime and bedtime and I was 'off' after nap and after dinner. It was great! He got quality one on one time with dd, but I was still around when she was ready for me.

"There was a nice outside play area with cars and slides my son enjoyed, really the only area for him. " Is this an open play area? I'd LOVE a cruise with an open play area for parents and kids. That's the only way Disney fails. They have open house hours, sure, but most were later. They don't have an open play area. We cruise to spend time with each other and an open play area would be perfect! (Disney is leaving gal, so we'll need another cruise for next year.)

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Their first couple of years are so special. Wouldn’t it be great to make a Carnival cruise one of their earliest experiences? Yep, even the under-twos aren’t too small to enjoy a cruise… and we make it amazing with special activities made for them! These are unique, enriching experiences, but we pack them with fun, just like for the bigger kids. But for this bunch — we call the little ones “Turtles ® ” — there’s arts and crafts, dancing, educational games, a storytime featuring Dr. Seuss ® favorites, Zumbini ® , sensory play and more, always hosted by qualified childcare experts, and always just right for kids their age.

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This information applies to mother’s traveling with their babies on board or traveling without them.   Breast Feeding Policy Nursing mothers have the right to breast feed in public or private areas and are not required to cover themselves while doing so. This policy is consistent with state law in 49 states in the U.S. Diapers and Baby Supplies We do not carry diapers and baby supplies on board our ships. High Chairs and Booster Seats High chairs and booster seats are available in the dining rooms and restaurants. Cribs Cribs (including sheets) are available for stateroom-use. When making your booking reservation, please indicate that a crib will be needed in your stateroom. Cribs dimensions are 38"L x 24"W (Holiday Folding Metal Portable Crib, made exclusively for L.A Baby, Inc.). 

You may also bring on board a portable, compact, fold-up travel crib/play yard with your carry-on luggage.      Strollers If you prefer to leave your stroller at home, single strollers are available for rent on board (subject to availability) and may be used on the ship and in port. Strollers are collapsible with a roof/umbrella. For rental rates, click here .

Car Seats Car seats may be brought on board and stored in your stateroom.  Babysitting Please note that Camp Ocean® does not accept children under the age of 2 unless they are turning 2 years old during the cruise. There are no exceptions to this policy. To learn about the activities and policies for this age group, click here .

Children ages 2 to 5 may attend and participate in our Camp Ocean program. To learn about the activities and policies for this age group, click here .  

For the convenience of our guests, we offer Night Owls (babysitting) for children 6 months to11 years old, allowing parents time to enjoy the nightlife without having to worry about their little ones. To learn more about Night Owls, click here .  

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. We provide clear and conspicuous signage to alert guests that lifeguards are not on duty and parental supervision is required for children at our pools. To read more about our Water Sports policies, click here .

Travel Documentation Travel documents are required for all guests, including infants. Please review our Travel Documentation section for required documents.

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    It is a drop off service. Toddlers can be left while mom and dad do other things like eat dinner, see a show, or do an excursion. On our cruise, the hours were from 8am to 10pm, although we did have to be picked up for lunch and there were additional times that Camp Ocean was closed for cleaning. Your toddler can even nap while in Camp Ocean.

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    The one exception is after 10 p.m. From 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Carnival's Camp Ocean offers the "Night Owls" session. During this time there is a charge of $7.50 (plus 18% gratuity, for a total of $8.85) per hour for each kid who stays. So if you have a kid that stays anytime up until 10 p.m. there is no charge.

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    The Carnival kids club hours vary by day and by port of call. Camp Ocean's schedule on sea days runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. On port days, activities start from the time the ship arrives in port until 10 p.m., with a break from noon to 1 p.m. for a supervised lunch at the buffet. Family programming might be scheduled for 4 ...

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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 .

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    Camp Ocean. The little ones can enjoy the best parts of summer camp, year-round aboard their Carnival cruise. At Camp Ocean kids will have a blast in supervised, age-based groups and give each a cool marine-life label: Penguins (2 to 5 years), Stingrays (6 to 8 years) and Sharks (9 to 11 years). Together with their group they'll enjoy tons of ...

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