Carnival is the newest cruise line to make it easier for Mom and Dad to bring the little ones on a cruise with their "Night Owls" program. For a fee, parents can now take some time with their dessert, catch a show and some much-needed "downtime" while their kids are whisked away for snacks, video games, parties and crafts from 10 p.m. into the night. Kids receive special gifts and prizes. There are three different price brackets based on age and length of stay:
Owl Jams: 2-11 year olds. 10 p.m.-midnight. $13 per child plus gratuity.
Fun til One- 6-8 year olds. 10 p.m.- 1 p.m. $20 per child plus gratuity.
Fun at Sea...til 3- 9-11 year olds. 10 p.m.- 3 p.m. $33 per child plus gratuity.
New after hours babysitting is also available from 10 p.m. til 3 p.m. with this new program costing $6.75 per hour which operates as a "slumber party at sea" with snacks, refreshments and complementary blankets and pillows provided.
The new program is now offered on all Carnival ships. This step puts Carnival even closer to their competition in terms of children's programs. For comparison, Disney offers a free service called "Dine and Play" where the counselors come and get your children 45 minutes into the meal (second seating only) and bring them to the kids club while you enjoy the rest of your meal and other nighttime activities. Royal Caribbean has a similar program for early seating, but the children's clubs close at 10 p.m. Here's hoping this trend continues because, as any parent knows, you can't fully enjoy a long meal with a bored/distracted child.
Owl Jams: 2-11 year olds. 10 p.m.-midnight. $13 per child plus gratuity.
Fun til One- 6-8 year olds. 10 p.m.- 1 p.m. $20 per child plus gratuity.
Fun at Sea...til 3- 9-11 year olds. 10 p.m.- 3 p.m. $33 per child plus gratuity.
New after hours babysitting is also available from 10 p.m. til 3 p.m. with this new program costing $6.75 per hour which operates as a "slumber party at sea" with snacks, refreshments and complementary blankets and pillows provided.
The new program is now offered on all Carnival ships. This step puts Carnival even closer to their competition in terms of children's programs. For comparison, Disney offers a free service called "Dine and Play" where the counselors come and get your children 45 minutes into the meal (second seating only) and bring them to the kids club while you enjoy the rest of your meal and other nighttime activities. Royal Caribbean has a similar program for early seating, but the children's clubs close at 10 p.m. Here's hoping this trend continues because, as any parent knows, you can't fully enjoy a long meal with a bored/distracted child.
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