Carnival in room babysitting, yes or no? I've heard too many answers I've heard

Ok, so I went in and posted a thread on family cruising and have way to many DIFFERENT answers. Maybe I wasn't clear that we are traveling on Carnival. Our Carnival agent said he would be allowed in Camp Carnival, however reading the threads, it seems they have to be 2+ years to do it. I've called twice, and get the same answer, HELP?

Has anyone OR does anyone know if Carnival crew members DO or OFFER in room babysitting?:confused:

We are 7 adults taking our 8 cruise and 1st with our grandson 15 months old at the time of cruising. We are planning a jolly roger rum excursion through the ship, which is roughly 4+ hours long, and trying to find out if the ship offers in room babysitting as our grandson is NOT old enough to say or go to camp carnival.:(

All other days we have plans on bringing him a shore with us. This excursion does offer a child rate, but would they charge us full rate for a 15 month old?:confused:

My son-in-law does NOT drink, so there is no issue is bringing him with for this, we just thought it would be more fun just the adults on this one only.:o

Any thoughts?

Under 2 year olds will also be offered babysitting services on Sea Days in the form of a Family Play Time. During this time parents are welcome to stay with their children to play free of charge or if you choose you can leave your under 2's with Camp Carnival for the regular babysitting fee. We also offer Port Day Babysitting for your under 2 year old. The early morning port service will begin 15 minutes before the ship's arrival in port until 12pm and for late ports this will be offered during 'free play' times (see your Youth Staff when you arrive on the ship for details).

No they do not offer In Room Babysitting.

Carnival does not offer in-cabin babysitting - I know some other lines do. You also cannot hire an "off duty" crew member - I think they have rules forbidding it.

Camp is a very safe place, I left my just barely 2 year old at Camp without any reservations. But, no In Room at all.

Has anyone OR does anyone know if Carnival crew members DO or OFFER in room babysitting?:confused:

We are 7 adults taking our 8 cruise and 1st with our grandson 15 months old at the time of cruising. We are planning a jolly roger rum excursion through the ship, which is roughly 4+ hours long, and trying to find out if the ship offers in room babysitting as our grandson is NOT old enough to say or go to camp carnival.:(

Not in-room, but at Camp Carnival:

Sign in/Sign out Policy

• <LI style="tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" class=MsoNormal>All children in this age group have a strict sign-in/sign-out policy. <LI style="COLOR: windowtext; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" class=MsoNormal>Children can only be signed in and out by the Parent/Legal Guardian and not by an authorized adult. <LI style="tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" class=MsoNormal>The parent/legal guardian is required to present their Sail & Sign card each time they drop off and pick up their child.
  
• For the safety of the child, there are no exceptions to this rule.
  

Beepers / Telephone

Beepers and cell phones are available to Parents, complimentary, on a case by case basis. Parents will be beeped /phoned if the child is misbehaving, ill, seriously unhappy, asking continuously for their parents and in case of an emergency. The beeper or telephone is used throughout the voyage, for ship-use only; the range does not extend beyond the ship. There will be a charge to the guest’s Sail & Sign card if the beeper/telephone is lost, damaged or broken.

Safety Information

All children aged 11 and under must wear a muster station wristband throughout the cruise. Wristbands are available from the Youth Staff or the Guest Services Desk. In the event of an emergency, any children participating in Camp Carnival activities will be taken to a designated area. There, they will be divided into the appropriate groups according to their muster station and taken to their station by the Youth Staff. During an emergency situation, parents should collect their child’s lifejacket from the cabin when they pick up their own and meet their child, accompanied by the Youth Staff, at their muster station. A Safety briefing will be held onboard when all regulations will be explained.

Potty-Trained

Children do not have to be potty-trained in order to be part of Camp Carnival or take part of the babysitting services. Parents must provide the Youth Staff with diapers and toiletries to be used for their child.

Swimming Pools / Spray Parks / WaterWorks / Whirlpools

Children in diapers, swimming diapers or those who are not toilet trained are not permitted to use the pools/spray parks/

WaterWorks/whirlpools, due to United States Public Health Regulations.

Medication

The Camp Carnival Staff may not administer any medication and/or needles to any child participating in the Youth Activity Program. Additionally, no medications with the exception of epi-pens, diabetic testing equipment and inhalers are permitted in the playroom; these items will be kept in a designated area in the playroom. If the child does require regular medication while attending Camp Carnival, the parents must return to administer the medication.

Activities

Children under-2 may not participate in the scheduled activities we offer to the other age groups. THERE ARE NO AGE EXCEPTIONS TO THIS POLICY.

Hours on Sea Days

• <LI style="tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2" class=MsoNormal>"Family Play Time" is scheduled from 12:00pm to 2:00pm (or 1:00pm to 3:00pm). <LI style="tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2" class=MsoNormal>Only parents and their Under-2 child are permitted in the playroom to use the facilities that we have to offer in Camp Carnival.
  
• Parents have the option of leaving their child in the care of the Youth Counselors. Note: There is a $6.00 per hour charge for this service (see “Babysitting”).
  

Hours on Port Days

• <LI style="tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3" class=MsoNormal>Care for children under-2 is considered "Babysitting". Note: There is a $6.00 per hour charge for this service (see "Babysitting").
  
• On port day mornings, care for children under-2 begins from port arrival until 12:00 noon (or until 5:00pm for ships arriving in port after noon time).
  

Evenings

• <LI style="tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4" class=MsoNormal>Babysitting is provided for children under-2, nightly, from 10:00pm to 3:00am. Note: There is a $6.00 per hour charge for this service (see "Babysitting").
  
• Babysitting: From 10:00pm-3:00am each evening of the cruise.
  

Baby sitting, yes. In room, No.

Ok, thank you very very much, I could not find any of this information when I was looking.

So in other words, Carnival was right to say under 2 is allowed in the camp carnival, just before noon and after 10pm for a fee. Got it.

THANKS!!!

This does not help us at all for the shore excursion, guess I'll have to call Carnival again and ask what is considered a 'child' age rate.:(

yes, I replied on the family board to you. Carnival does offer group babysitting for under 2, sea days noon-2pm or 1pm-3pm see schedule and port days from time of arrival until noon, if arrival is after noon until 5pm. They will adjust the times port days according to your excursion. Its $6 per hr. We used it with our DD when she was younger on sea days. It was nice to have the few hr break during the day. Otherwise under2's are not allowed in the camp for activity time.

No. Carnival absolutely does not offer in-cabin babysitting. They do offer group babysitting at night in the Camp Carnival facilities, even for babies.