Adventure Ocean vs Camp Carnival

[hschlink]

Hello All,

 

I’m looking for feedback from parents who have had children ages 9-11 at both Adventure Ocean and Camp Carnival/Camp Ocean. I’d like to know the biggest differences between the two (good and bad). We are trying to decided which cruise line to go with and this will be a large factor…I want my kids to enjoy going!

 

Thanks again :D

[lexingtonave]

I can't address Carnival, but recently took my grandchildren on Adventure of the Seas. The kids were 6, 8, and 10. There were lots of activities, the pool slide, basketball, mini golf, arcade, games and crafts. They met many other children and loved going to Adventure Ocean or "kids club" as they called it. The staff was excellent and one of the highlights was pirate night.

 

This was their first cruise and they told me before we left they did not want to go to the "kids club." I think they thought it would be very structured like camp. My daughter insisted they at least try it, and if they didn't like it, fine. Well, we could not drag them out. They went every night after dinner and wanted to stay until midnight. One night, before a sea day, we let them stay that late.

 

I suggest you post on the Carnival board to see what feedback you get on their children's program. Good Luck.

[BoopTennis]

I don't remember, is there an additional cost for Adventure Ocean club? (age 9-11)?

[MaddyandMax]

Adventure Ocean is free for ages 3 and up (and potty trained) until, I believe, 10 pm and then is $7 or $8 dollars an hour per child until 2am.