Every year, more families are sailing. A cruise vacation gives families a chance to spend time together and create memories while exploring exciting new places. With so many cool activities onboard, "Are we there yet?" is a thing of the past. From rock climbing walls, basketball & volleyball courts, ice skating rinks, bowling alleys, scheduled childrens programs for ages 3 - 17, there's always something fun to do. And, when the ship is in port, our the shore excursions turn every destination into a family-friendly adventure. Check out more family fun below, and start planning your next vacation with Voyages of a Lifetime today!

With some of the most innovative ships at sea, Royal Caribbean International is our first choice for families at sea. Royal Caribbean offers plenty of ways to keep kids entertained. Kids and their parents can get together and participate in fun onboard activities like ice-skating, karaoke, talent shows, bingo tournaments and the family disco. Take part in constructing and decorating a Lowe's wooden cruise ship in our 'Build and Grow' with Lowes workshops. Foster friendly competition with a family climb on our famous rock wall or a round on the mini-golf course. On our newest Freedom Family of ships, you can even try surfing on the FlowRider-an amazing wave simulator.

Royal Caribbean's private destinations, CocoCay and Labadee, have all the makings of a perfect family adventure. Both islands offer pristine beaches and spectacular scenery, but kids will be most fascinated by state-of-the-art Aqua Parks and Labadee Luc's Splash Bash. Older kids might enjoy parasailing and snorkeling as well, or get the whole gang together for organized Family Beach Activities. Kids ages 3 to 8, accompanied by their parents, can experience a special driving adventure on the Fisher-Price Power Wheels® Track, featured on CocoCay.

With the huge variety of Shore & Land Excursions offered at all Royal Caribbean destinations, you're sure to find many that are suitable for the entire family. Sightsee, snorkel, explore ancient ruins or investigate a city museum-there is an excursion to match any taste or activity level. Learn more about Shore & Land Excursions.

Fisher Price Playgroups
Join your 6- to 36-month-old in the fun of Fisher-Price Aqua Babies and Aqua Tots, interactive playgroup sessions developed by early childhood experts at Fisher-Price. Each 45-minute session offers age-appropriate activities that expose children to new experiences while seamlessly combining playtime with learning time. Learn more about Fisher-Price playgroups. A parent or caregiver MUST accompany children during all playgroup sessions.

Adventure Ocean is a complimentary program of fun and educational activities open to all guests ages 3-17. Children are separated by age: 3 to 5; 6 to 8; 9 to 11; 12 to 14; and 15 to 17. Your child will get to learn about local customs, do cool science experiments, and make great new friends. The 12-14 and 15-17 Adventure Ocean groups allow teens the freedom to come and go as they please for sports, themed parties, movie nights and more. Teens can also meet and relax in the laid-back Living Room lounge, or dance late into the night at Fuel, our teen-only nightclub.

To participate in Adventure Ocean, children must be three years of age and potty-trained (no pull-ups or diapers). You can feel confident leaving your children with us because every member of our Adventure Ocean staff holds a college degree in education, recreation, or related field and has experience working with children ages 3-17. All are certified in CPR. Learn more about Adventure Ocean.

Eat, Drink and Be Merry
For our youngest guests, we offer a kid's menu featuring all their favorites: pizza, hamburgers, hot dogs, peanut butter, and mac and cheese. Kids have their own beverage programs too. The Unlimited Soda Package lets them purchase a fountain soda package so they can enjoy as many fountain sodas as they want.

On selected nights, our youth staff hosts dinners in our casual restaurants. It's a great opportunity for kids to eat with other kids and for parents to enjoy a meal alone.

Time for Mom and Dad
As a vacation for the whole family, Royal Caribbean also provides quiet time for Mom and Dad. That can be during the day, while the kids are at their own Adventure Ocean programs, or at night, while the kids are with babysitters. Babysitting is offered both in a group setting, and individually in your stateroom. In stateroom babysitting must be booked through the Guest Relations Desk (Purser's Desk) at least 24 hours in advance. It cannot be booked prior to the cruise vacation and there is no guarantee that sitters will be available. The service is offered when personnel is available. Children MUST be at least 1 year old. Approximate Rate: $8.00 per hour for one or two children within the same family or $10.00 per hour for three children within the same family. Times and prices are subject to change without notice. Payment must be made in cash.

Please note: Due to Public health regulations, children in diapers, swim diapers, pull-ups, or who are not COMPLETELY toilet trained are not allowed in the pools, whirlpools, or H2O zone.

On the Freedom of the Seas and Liberty of the Seas children in diapers, or who are not toilet trained may use the Baby Splash Zone" specially designated for them.