Family
information
We want everyone to have a fantastic time on board and we know that for
Great Escapes
families, the best way to do this is to provide great facilities and daily
On Mediterranean cruises during peak periods, 9-17
year olds can get away from the ship (and their
programmes that capture the imaginations of kids from tots to teens,
parents!) with our ‘Great Escapes’. This range of
especially in peak season.
specially selected activities designed for teens are
escorted by members of the Youth Team. Further
At the start of your holiday families will be invited to an informal meeting where our Youth Team will
details are available on board. Places are limited and
tell you about the child facilities on board, the activities planned and the few restrictions we impose.
subject to availability.
Relevant qualifications for the Youth Team working with under eights are NNEB/CACHE Diploma in Nursery Children’s meals
Nursing, BTEC National Diploma in Early Childhood Studies, CACHE/OCR/EDEXCEL City & Guilds
With 24 hour dining on board your children (just like
Certificate in Childcare & Education and/or a Teaching Certificate.
you) can eat whenever it suits them, although our
children’s tea at around 5.15pm each day is very
Children’s centres 9-17 years
popular. We can provide a selection of baby foods
on request (please advise us well before departure)
The Youth Team will be keen to make your children
(9-12 years and 13-17 years in peak periods)
and we will try to meet any special dietary
feel instantly at home in the Base Camp children’s The centre remains open until midnight for older
requirements, although we cannot guarantee to
centre. The centre has a fully netted deck area and children. During peak school holiday periods
meet all specific requests.
a paddling pool, and the children’s programme is extended hours and extra arrangements are laid on
scheduled daily from 9am-noon, 2-5pm and for both age groups. They also have their own zone
For treats in-between meals you can also buy
6-10pm (6-11pm for 5-8 year olds, 6pm-midnight – The Hideout – with loads of cool stuff including
discount cards to cover ice creams and sodas – and
for over 9s). Although children are grouped by age, videos, karaoke, discos, competitions and more.
the soda card includes a free sports bottle to take
occasionally they may join with other groups to
home!
participate in certain activities and events. Please
Going ashore
Night nursery
note that where there is high demand it may be
Many of our Action Ashore activities are ideal for
A supervised night nursery is open every day from
necessary to limit the number of children taking part
children and no doubt you'll be looking forward to
6pm until 3am for children aged 6 months to 5
in an activity, although where possible we will
going ashore together as a family. Please note that
years. Children between 5 and 8 are also welcome if
suggest an alternative activity.
children aged under 18 must be accompanied by a
parent/guardian on all Action Ashore trips other than
space permits. The nursery is free between 6pm
Use of the centre is free while one parent/guardian
‘Great Escapes’.
and midnight then it costs £3 per hour for the first
stays on board. Parents must register each child
child and £2 per hour for each brother or sister
at the children’s centre and complete a medical
With so many great places to visit some parents
between midnight and 3am. Please note that all
disclaimer.
may want to spend time ashore alone during their
child places are limited and are offered on a first-
holiday. During peak periods – school summer
If your child has special needs you must advise us come-first-served basis. There is also an in-cabin
holidays and half term breaks – parents/guardians
before booking. Children requiring one-to-one care baby listening facility available through the cabin
wishing to go ashore alone can leave the kids on
and assistance must be accompanied by a telephone system that can be set up on request.
board in the care of the Youth Team at a rate of £3
parent/guardian in the children’s centre at all times.
per hour for the first child and £2 per hour for each Gym use
Please note that children in nappies or swimming
brother or sister. Places are limited and parents
Children under 14 are not permitted to use the gym
nappies (and children who are not toilet-trained), are
must register each child at the children’s centre and
equipment unless accompanied by an adult, and
not permitted to use swimming or paddling pools
complete a medical disclaimer – children must not
those under 16 are not allowed to use the weight
on board.
be left unaccompanied on board. During peak
lifting equipment.
6 months – under 2 years
periods, if parents/guardians book one of our half or
full day Action Ashore trips valued at over £30 each
Respect!
Babies and toddlers are welcome at Base Camp
then we'll look after children at a reduced rate (up to Although the ship is ‘child-friendly’, we must ask
during opening hours provided a parent stays with
a maximum of only £12 per child per day) for the parents and/or guardians to respect other
them at the centre. However, during peak periods
duration of that excursion. passengers on board and to note that at times
parents can enjoy a break on mornings when the
ship is in port and can leave their child in good
Places in the children’s centre are limited and
some rooms are restricted to those aged over 16.
hands at the centre while they go ashore (see
preference will be given to people who have booked
Please also note that passengers under the age of
‘Going Ashore’ information for details)
an Action Ashore trip or spa package. Places
18 must travel with a parent or companion over the
cannot, however, be guaranteed. Please also note
age of 21 and that we are unable to carry babies
2 years and 3-8 years
that children's mountain bikes are not available and
under the age of 6 months (or under 12 months on
(2-4 years and 5-8 years in peak periods)
that a minimum height of 5ft applies for use of the
Transatlantic holidays). Children aged under 16 are
Children aged 2-8 are sure to have a great time at ship's mountain bikes ashore.
not permitted to disembark the ship without their
the centre, with an extensive programme of play,
parent or companion.
sport and entertainment to keep them fully occupied.
Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48  |  Page 49  |  Page 50  |  Page 51  |  Page 52  |  Page 53  |  Page 54  |  Page 55  |  Page 56  |  Page 57  |  Page 58  |  Page 59  |  Page 60  |  Page 61  |  Page 62  |  Page 63  |  Page 64  |  Page 65  |  Page 66  |  Page 67  |  Page 68  |  Page 69  |  Page 70  |  Page 71  |  Page 72  |  Page 73  |  Page 74  |  Page 75  |  Page 76  |  Page 77  |  Page 78  |  Page 79  |  Page 80  |  Page 81  |  Page 82  |  Page 83  |  Page 84  |  Page 85  |  Page 86  |  Page 87  |  Page 88  |  Page 89  |  Page 90  |  Page 91  |  Page 92  |  Page 93  |  Page 94  |  Page 95  |  Page 96