What age is Carnival Club for?

Carnival's Youth Programs are year-round, fleet wide programs that provide daily fun filled and age appropriate activities for children and teenagers between the ages of 6 months to 17 years. In addition, there is supervised 'free play' and Night Owls™ services for those children 11 years and under.



Carnival Cruise Line offers several "clubs" tailored to different age groups to ensure every child and teen has a dedicated space. Camp Ocean is the primary program for children aged 2 to 11, further subdivided into Penguins (2–5), Stingrays (6–8), and Sharks (9–11). For the "tween" crowd, Circle "C" is designed specifically for ages 12 to 14, offering video games, movie nights, and dance parties. Finally, Club O2 is the exclusive lounge for older teens aged 15 to 17. Interestingly, in 2026, Carnival has also expanded its "Adults-Only" offerings, designating specific sailings (such as on the Carnival Glory or Dream) for guests 18 and older, which has been jokingly referred to by frequent cruisers as the "Adult Carnival Club." For the youngest travelers, the "Zumbini" program is available for toddlers aged 2–5, and late-night "Night Owls" babysitting is available for a fee for children up to age 11, allowing parents to enjoy the ship's nightlife while their kids are in a supervised, fun environment.

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Circle C Welcome to the ultimate hot spot for guests ages 12 to 14.

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Price. Daytime use of Carnival's Camp Ocean is complimentary for kids ages 2 to 11. Under-2 daytime drop-off fees are $6.75 per hour, per child, plus a 15 percent gratuity. Fees for Night Owls group babysitting are also $6.75 per hour, per child, plus a 15 percent gratuity.

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It's free for kids to attend during most hours. 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.

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Passengers under 21 years of age must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or chaperone who is at least 25 years old; one adult chaperone is required for every five people under 21.

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What is the drinking age on board? The drinking age in international waters is 18, in the United States it's 21, and in other ports, we'll go with whatever their country's laws specify.

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What is the minimum age requirement for infants sailing with a parent or guardian on a Disney cruise? A: The minimum age requirement for infants to sail varies depending on the type of cruise and when the reservation was booked. For most itineraries, the minimum age to sail is 6 months at time of embarkation.

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Kids Cruise Free Offer: Guests ages 18 and under (“children”) are eligible to travel free (Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses are additional) when booked as a 3rd and/or 4th guest on select cruises. Limit up to two free children per eligible booking. Offer excludes Alaska cruisetours; other exclusions may apply.

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During some cruises, capacity may be limited. We know that even the smallest campers want to have fun! Camp Ocean® offers special play times for tiny tots, under 2 years of age, to enjoy. If your child is turning 2 years old during your cruise they are welcome to join our Penguin® group, ages 2 to 5.

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The intimate ships of high-end lines like Silversea Cruises, Seabourn Cruise Line, SeaDream Yacht Club and Regent Seven Seas Cruises (or ultra-premium lines, such as Oceania Cruises, Windstar Cruises, Azamara and Viking Ocean Cruises) are refined, dignified and geared to adults.

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To complete, guests must click on Manage My Booking at www.carnival.com/Onlinecheckin. Under the Guest Selection, there is Youth Registration options to register all children who are sailing. Guests can add in 'travel with' guests into the profile if they are sailing with numerous bookings.

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