Does Royal Caribbean Provide a Children's Program?

2 min. readlast update: 06.18.2025

Yes, Royal Caribbean offers a robust children’s program called Adventure Ocean®, plus dedicated spaces for tots, kids, and teens. Here's a full overview:


🍼 Royal Babies & Tots (6 months–36 months)

  • Drop-off sessions in a nursery-style environment with toys and soft play

  • Parents can either stay with their child or drop them off during scheduled times 


👧 Adventure Ocean® (Ages 3–11)

Structured into age-based groups:

  • Aquanauts: 3–5 years

  • Explorers: 6–8 years

  • Voyagers: 9–11 years 
    Features include arts & crafts, science labs, theater productions, scavenger hunts, game tournaments, and more. Programs run around 9 am–noon, 2–5 pm, and 7–10 pm on sea days; open continuously while in port.


🧑‍🎓 Tween & Teen Clubs

  • Tweens and teens (12–17) have their own spaces—teen lounges, arcades, game rooms, and nighttime hangouts

  • Tweens (12–14) have structured supervision, while teens (15–17) enjoy more independence, including late-evening teen-only events.

  • Teens can come and go during operating hours; check-in/out times vary by age


🌙 Late Night Fun (Paid after 10 pm)

  • Evening sessions for children and teens are available for an extra fee (≈ $10/hour)


In Summary

Royal Caribbean's youth offerings span all ages:

  • Nursery care for babies and toddlers

  • Adventure Ocean® for kids 3–11, with age-specific programming

  • Tween and teen lounges offering age-appropriate independence and socializing

  • Optional late-night activities for kids and teens at nominal extra cost

With well-structured times, spaces, and staff, kids often love the program (sometimes preferring it to family time), and parents get to enjoy more adult-friendly onboard options.

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