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Adventure Ocean Youth Program

  • Adventure Ocean staff members hold a 4-year College Degree in Recreation, Education or a related field.
  • Well-supervised play areas
  • Exclusive teen centers cool hang-out places for young adults
  • Edu-tainment programs promoting learning and encouraging fun
  • Family activities games and challenges to bring families together
  • Special kids' menus
  • Available babysitting
  • About Our Staff
    We put your kids in good hands. Each of our Adventure Ocean Staff members holds a four year degree from an accredited College or University in Education, Recreation or related major, an extensive background in working with large groups of youth ages 3-17, and 3-5 years working in team situations. We also require 3-5 years experience working in school/community sponsored youth programs or summer camps. Certifications in CPR and Basic First aid are also required. Some of our Youth Staff even speak Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Cantonese. Our Adventure Ocean staff are handpicked for their ability to engage and entertain youth of all ages. Their job is to make sure that all your kids have a great time, and meet new friends in a safe, healthy, stimulating environment.

    Aquanauts: Ages 3 - 5
    (All Aquanauts must be three years old and toilet trained. No pull-ups or diapers please. Activities may vary from ship to ship.)

    Adventure Science - Conducted by our specially-trained Adventure Scientists, this program combines fun and hands-on science experiments. Featured programs include: Wacky Water Workshop, Magnetic Mayhem, H2O Thunder Races, Gummy Candies and Bubbling Potions.

    Adventure Art - These activities acquaint kids with diverse cultures through art. Children are introduced to the fine art of Japanese fish printing called Gyotaku. Aquanauts also decorate pillowcases, make pet rocks and draw ships for the Captain.

    Sail Into Storytime - These theme related storytime sessions bring each story to life with activities, discussions on each story and hands-on activities for the children to participate in following each reading.

    Other Games and Theme Activities - Nutty Nicknames, Un-Birthday Party, Cookie Creations, Ice Cream Party, Rock-N-Roll Party, Face Painting, Pirate Night, Talent Show, Country Western Night, Pajama Rama Movie Night and Carnival Night.

    Out Island Activities on CocoCay and Labadee - Aquanauts can enjoy Adventure Beach activities on itineraries that call to CocoCay and Labadee. Kids can join the Adventure Ocean Staff and participate in Sand Castle Building, Drip Drip Drop, Adventure Family Water Balloon Toss, Beach Relays, Parachute Games and Tug of War.

    Coupons and Prizes - Every time Aquanauts participate in Adventure Ocean activities they earn Adventure Ocean coupons. At the end of the cruise vacation kids can trade their coupons in for cool Adventure Ocean prizes!

    Hours of activities for Aquanauts:
    At Sea: 9:00 AM - Noon, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    In Port: 9:00 AM - Noon, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    Explorers: Ages 6-8
    The Explorers' program features a bit more advanced game-time fun than the Aquanauts program. All Explorer activities are complete with adult supervision by our Youth Staff and include:

    Adventure Science - Conducted by our specially-trained Adventure Scientists, this program combines fun and hands-on science experiments. Featured programs include: Space Mud, Hair Raising Experience, Wacky Water Workshop, Staggering Through The Stars and Gummy Candies.

    Adventure Art - These activities acquaint kids with diverse cultures through art. Explorers are introduced to the fine art of Mexican Sliver Trinkets. They also decorate t-shirts and pillowcases.

    Other Explorer Games and Theme Activities - Wacky Olympics, Name That Tune, Dancing Through the Decades, Pirate Night, Ice Cream Party, Country Western Night, Bingo and Movie Mania.

    Out Island Activities on CocoCay and Labadee - Explorers can enjoy Adventure Beach activities on itineraries that call to CocoCay and Labadee. Kids can join the Adventure Ocean Staff and participate in Sand Castle Building, Drip Drip Drop, Adventure Family Water Balloon Toss, Beach Relays, Parachute Games and Tug of War.

    Coupons and Prizes - Every time Explorers participate in Adventure Ocean activities they earn Adventure Ocean coupons. At the end of the cruise vacation kids can trade their coupons in for cool Adventure Ocean prizes!

    Hours of activities for Explorers:
    At Sea: 9:00 AM - Noon, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    In Port: 9:00 AM - Noon, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    Voyagers: Ages 9-12
    In the Voyagers program, children between 9 and 12 enjoy a wide range of fun activities all of which are fully supervised by our expert staff. Activities include:

    Adventure Science - Conducted by our specially-trained Adventure Scientists, this program combines fun and hands-on science experiments. Featured Programs include: Forensic Fun, Alien Encounter, Volcanoes, Space Mud, Hair Raising Experience and The Mystery of the Motion of the Ocean.

    Adventure Art - These activities acquaint kids with diverse cultures through art. Voyagers discover Native American Spirit Stones and learn how Native American cultures decorate these stones to represent qualities of spirits.

    Other Voyager Games and Theme Activities - The X Games, Rockin' Through the Decades, Reggae Beach Party, Scavenger Hunts, List-O-Rama, Backstage Tour, Horse Racing, Win Cruise or Draw, Talent Show and Sports Tournaments.

    Out Island Activities on CocoCay and Labadee - Voyagers can enjoy Adventure Beach activities on itineraries that call to CocoCay and Labadee. Kids can join the Adventure Ocean Staff and participate in Sand Castle Building, Drip Drip Drop, Adventure Family Water Balloon Toss, Beach Relays, Parachute Games and Tug of War.

    Coupons and Prizes - Every time Voyagers participate in Adventure Ocean activities they earn Adventure Ocean coupons. At the end of the cruise vacation kids can trade their coupons in for cool Adventure Ocean prizes!

    Hours of activities for Voyagers:
    At Sea: 9:00 AM - Noon, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    In Port: 9:00 AM - Noon, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    Navigators: Ages 13-17
    Royal Caribbean has put together a wide range of activities that are appealing to teens. Whatever they're in the mood for - sports, mingling or just hanging out - chances are they're sure to have a great time on this vacation. Activities include:

  • Karaoke
  • Pool Party
  • Mix and Mingle
  • Sports Tournament
  • Scavenger Hunts
  • Prom Night
  • College Night
  • Battle of the Sexes
  • Dancing Under the Stars
  • Tae Bo
  • Toga Party
  • Talent Show
  • Love Potion #9
  • Hours of Activities for Navigators: Planned throughout the day and 10:30 PM - 2:00 AM each evening.

    Great Prizes - Teens are given an Adventure Ocean Credit Card when they participate in activities for the first time. They continue to earn credit as they participate and at the end of the Cruise vacation they can cash in their credit for cool Adventure Ocean prizes.

    Hours of Activities: Activities are scheduled throughout the day and early evening. The Teen Center is open from 10:30 PM- 2:00AM each evening. Teens are welcome to come and socialize and participate in activities, make new friends and dance to the latest hits.

    Dining and Beverages

    Special Kids' Menu
    The Royal Caribbean kids' menu features all the food that kids love: Fried Chicken and Fish, Pizza, Steak, Hamburgers, Peanut Butter, Hot Dogs and Mac and Cheese. It's the yummiest kids menu on the ocean!

    Coke Program
    On a Royal Caribbean Cruise, children have their own beverage programs, too. Young cruisers, 18 years and younger, can have as many fountain soft drinks as they like for a fixed price by participating in the Kid's Coke Special. This can be purchased throughout the ships' lounges and beverage service counters.

    Coke Program Rates are as follows:
    3 Days = $9.00
    4 Days = $11.00
    7 Days = $20.00
    10 Days = $29.00
    11 Days = $32.00
    12 Days = $35.00
    14 Days = $40.00
    (A 15% gratuity will be automatically added to each rate)

    Kids Dining With Our Youth Staff
    Royal Caribbean offers you the opportunity to dine without your children, allowing them to participate in more Adventure Ocean Activities. Each Royal Caribbean ship offers the Adventure Ocean Dinner option on certain nights from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. These kids-only dinners are hosted by our expert Youth Staff and give children an additional opportunity to meet and mingle while giving parents the opportunity to dine on their own. Please check onboard for more details.



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