Are kids cheaper than adults for cruises?

Each resort has its own formula for how they charge guests, but the bottom line is this: kids and teens will usually cost less than adults, but they are almost never free.



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Cruise fares are per person which includes children and infants. When traveling with two full fare guests, additional guests in the same stateroom pay a discounted cruise fare.

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Guests ages 13 and above are charged a reduced adult fare, while Guests ages 3-12 are charged a child rate. Guests under the age of three also have a reduced rate. The Disney Cruise Line website has wonderful resources to help you narrow down your search for the perfect cruise.

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Kids Sail Free offer details The exact offer details may vary, but Royal Caribbean's Kids Sail Free offers are usually consistent in their basics. Third guests and higher who are 12 years old or younger on select 4 nights or longer sailings are eligible for free cruise fare.

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Kids can often take part in kids' club or accompany their parents to take part in the many “things to do” on a cruise ship. My kids really enjoy water slides, climbing walls and ropes courses, some of these are high above the ship, too scary for me, but they loved them.

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Each resort has its own formula for how they charge guests, but the bottom line is this: kids and teens will usually cost less than adults, but they are almost never free.

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Resorts could offer a pricing structure that's one flat rate per night for guests no matter their age, but they don't tend to do that. Teenagers will generally cost less than adults, kids will be less than them, and babies under age two may cost less or even be free.

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But, if you can splurge, balcony staterooms on a cruise ship are awesome. If your kids are still in the napping phase, you can relax on your balcony while your kids are napping. Balconies give you extra living space and make your stateroom feel larger. On sea days, the upper decks are crowded.

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Royal Caribbean International The line's current Kids Sail Free” deal lets children 12 or younger cruise free, provided they are the third guests (or beyond) in the same cabin as at least two paying adults.

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7 Budget-Friendly Tips for Planning a Cruise with the Family
  1. Seek a Travel Agency. Is hiring a travel agent an old-school tactic? ...
  2. Compare Different Offers. ...
  3. Sail During Off-Season. ...
  4. Book Early. ...
  5. Don't Do the Shore Excursions. ...
  6. Sail for a Shorter Time Frame. ...
  7. Look for Kid-Friendly Amenities.


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Average Prices Disney World is 23% cheaper than the cruise. 3-night Moderate trip: Disney World costs $2,364, while Disney Cruise Line amounts to $2,578. Disney World is 8% cheaper than the cruise. 3-night Deluxe trip: Disney World costs $4,360, while Disney Cruise Line amounts to $3,936.

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Prices started at $29,999 per year for individuals sharing an inside cabin for the cruise, ramping up to nearly $109,999 per year for a larger suite, with Gemini expected to visit 375 ports in 135 countries and seven continents after setting sail Nov.

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Guests under the age of 13 Minors can be booked in separate staterooms, only if booked next door or directly across the hall from the Parents/Grandparents stateroom. Note: Minors 13 and under may only be booked in a balcony stateroom with the Parents/Grandparents; this also applies to connecting staterooms.

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All travelers are advised to carry a valid passport with them when taking a cruise to Mexico, regardless of their nationality and port of departure. US citizens on closed-loop cruises, meaning they begin and end at the same US port, can travel to Mexico with proof of citizenship other than a passport.

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When traveling with a minor where one parent or both parents or legal guardians are not cruising, we strongly recommend bringing an original signed letter from the absent parent(s) or legal guardians authorizing the minor to travel with you.

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Disney Cruises are priced per-person. Disney does not waive the fare for infants traveling onboard its cruise ships, but infant fares are a good bit lower than the standard rate for children. They're also significantly lower than adult fares.

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Disney Cruise Line for Adults From sun-up to well past sundown, adults can escape to exclusive locations and experiences—from exciting nightlife and an adults-only pool area, to intimate dining and luxurious spa treatments.

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Cruises are fun for kids of all ages, and there are plenty of activities to keep your toddlers entertained. Kids under the age of 3 can enjoy Toddler Time at the ship's playroom, where they'll be able to play with educational toys and interact with other kids around their age.

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Many cabins have pullman beds that decend from the ceiling (and can be folded up during the day). If you go to the floor plans for your ship and find your cabin most lines have some sort of symbol that will tell you whether the cabin has a sofa sleeper and/or one or more pullman.

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The perfect age for taking your kids on a cruise is when they are old enough to be excited about the experience -- when they want to check out the ship and get excited about exploring in ports of call. Maybe they are more attracted by daily ice cream, pool time and Ping-Pong than cultural immersion, but that's OK.

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