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What age is the Disney Cruise Kid Zone?

Children aged between 3 and 12 have a choice between the Oceaneer Club and the Oceaneer Lab. On all of the Disney ships, the Oceaneers Club and Lab are on Deck 5 mid-ship. The Oceaneer Club is themed for Disney fantasy and imagination. The Oceaneer Lab is about learning while having fun.



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Vibe is our teens-only lounge, where kids ages 14 to 17 can enjoy music, movies, video games and more. Aboard the Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy and Disney Magic, teens can also rejuvenate and refresh by checking out Chill, our teens-only spa.

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Guests of all ages are invited to visit and enjoy both clubs during scheduled Open House times; there is also a youth venue tour on day one of sailing.

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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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Children 8 years of age or older, who have been given self-check privileges during the registration process, are permitted to leave without an authorized adult. View information about registration, check-in and more for Disney's Oceaneer Club and Disney's Oceaneer Lab.

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Disney's Oceaneer Club and Lab are the two clubs for kids ages three to 12 on all four Disney cruise ships. Parents can drop off their kids anytime between roughly 9 a.m. and midnight or 1 a.m., and trained youth staff will watch the children and lead them in a wide variety of activities.

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Reservations for the youth clubs can be made after you have completed your online check-in for your cruise, starting at midnight EST, 30 days prior to embarkation. During the check-in process, you will register your children for the youth clubs.

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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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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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While 4-12 is the best age group for a Disney cruise, it's evident that Disney cruises have something for everyone. Toddlers participate in activities and see their favorite characters. Teens bond with peers in their own lounge. Adults unwind with luxury amenities.

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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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Based on average cruise fares and accounting for inevitable extras, we recommend that a family of four should budget an estimated $10,000 for a Disney cruise vacation. Of course, it can be done for less — and way more. This figure accounts for a five-night sailing at a cruise fare of $300 per person, per day.

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Safety is very important to cruise lines. The kids clubs and nurseries all have gated access, meaning people can't just wander in; both kids and adults must be buzzed in by youth staff. Parents must sign the youngest kids in and out; older kids can sign themselves out but cannot leave without alerting a staff member.

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If you plan to remove tips from your onboard bill, you will need to plan in advance to bring enough cash for personal tipping, then wait in a potentially long line at the guest services desk to remove the auto-gratuities and chase down all the crew members you wish to thank on the last evening.

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Paying gratuities and tipping the staff aboard a cruise ship is not compulsory but is considered the right thing to do. Cruise Tipping is a gesture of goodwill to reflect your gratitude for the service provided and to say a big “Thank You” to the crew members.

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