Family
information
We want everyone to have a fantastic time on
Special needs Night nursery
board and we know that for families, the best way
to do this is to provide great facilities and daily
If your child has special needs you must advise us A supervised night nursery is open every day from 6pm
programmes that capture the imaginations of kids
before booking. Children requiring one-to-one care and until 3am for children aged 6 months to 5 years.
from tots to teens – especially in peak season.
assistance must be accompanied by a parent/guardian Children between 5 and 8 are also welcome if space
in the children’s centre at all times. permits. The nursery is free between 6pm and midnight
At the start of the holiday families will be invited to
then it costs £3 per hour for the first child and £2 per
an informal meeting where our Youth Team will tell
Going ashore
hour for each brother or sister between midnight and
you about the child facilities on board, the activities
Many of our Action Ashore activities are ideal for 3am. Please note that all child places are limited and
planned and the few restrictions we impose.
children and no doubt you'll be looking forward to are offered on a first-come-first-served basis. There is
Relevant qualifications for the Youth Team working with going ashore together as a family. Please note that also an in-cabin baby listening facility available through
under eights are NNEB/CACHE Diploma in Nursery children aged under 18 must be accompanied by a the cabin telephone system that can be set up on
Nursing, BTEC National Diploma in Early Childhood parent/guardian on all Action Ashore trips other than request.
Studies, CACHE/OCR/EDEXCEL City & Guilds ‘Great Escapes’.
Certificate in Childcare & Education and/or a Teaching
Respect!
With so many great places to visit some parents may
Certificate.
want to spend time ashore alone during their holiday.
Although both ships are ‘child-friendly’, we must ask
Children’s centres
During peak periods – school summer holidays, half
parents and/or guardians to respect other passengers
term breaks, plus Christmas and New Year holidays –
on board and to note that at times some rooms are
The Youth Team will be keen to make your children feel
parents/guardians wishing to go ashore alone can
restricted to over 16s only. Please also note that
instantly at home in the Base Camp children’s centres.
leave the kids on board in the care of the Youth Team
passengers under the age of 18 must travel with a
Each centre has a fully netted deck area and a
at a rate of £3 per hour for the first child and £2 per
parent or companion over the age of 21 and that we
paddling pool, and the children’s programme is
hour for each brother or sister. Places are limited and
are unable to carry babies under the age of 6 months
scheduled daily from 9am-noon, 2-5pm and 6-10pm
parents must register each child at the children’s centre
(or under 12 months on Transatlantic holidays).
(6-11pm for 5-8 year olds, 6pm-midnight for over 9s).
and complete a medical disclaimer – children must
Although children are grouped by age, occasionally
Cabins
not be left unaccompanied on board. During peak
they may join with other groups to participate in certain
periods, if parents/guardians book one of our half or full
If you're travelling with children over 2 but under 14
activities and events. Please note that where there is
day Action Ashore trips valued at over £30 each then
(Med holidays) or under 12 (Caribbean holidays) you
high demand it may be necessary to limit the number
we'll look after children at a reduced rate (up to a
can make great savings by using the extra beds that
of children taking part in an activity, although where
maximum of only £12 per child per day) for the duration
are available in a number of cabins. These cabins are
possible we will suggest an alternative activity.
of that excursion.
marked on the deck plans (pages 104-105 and
Use of the centre is free while one parent/guardian
110-111) with a symbol next to the cabin number. In
Places in the children’s centre are limited and
stays on board. Parents must register each child at the
the Inside/Outside cabins these extra beds are pulled-
preference will be given to people who have booked an
children’s centre and complete a medical disclaimer.
down from the wall or ceiling or are foldaway beds; in
Action Ashore trip or spa package. Places cannot,
Suites they are double or single sofa beds.
Please note that children in nappies or swimming however, be guaranteed. Please also note that
nappies (and children who are not toilet-trained), are children's mountain bikes are not available and that a
If third/fourth pull-down beds are used, the lower
not permitted to use swimming or paddling pools on minimum height of 5ft applies for use of the ship's
beds can only be configured as twin beds – not
board. mountain bikes ashore.
queen-size.
The first two occupants of a twin cabin/hotel room
6 months – under 2 years Great Escapes will be charged at the adult rate.
Babies and toddlers are welcome at Base Camp On Mediterranean cruises during peak periods, 9-17
Those aged 14 and over (Med holidays) or those
during opening hours provided a parent stays with year olds can get away from the ship (and their
aged 12 and over (Caribbean holidays) sharing
them at the centre. However, during peak periods parents!) with our ‘Great Escapes’. This range of
a cabin with two adults will be charged the adult
parents can enjoy a break on mornings when the ship specially selected activities designed for teens are
rate less the third/fourth bed discount shown on
is in port and can leave their child in good hands at the escorted by members of the Youth Team. Further
page 120.
centre while they go ashore (see ‘Going Ashore’ details are available on board. Places are limited and
For infants aged over 6 months and under 2 years, a
information for details) subject to availability.
number of cabins can accommodate a cot – but for
safety reasons third/fourth beds cannot be used if a
2 years and 3-8 years Children’s meals cot is required (excluding AA/AB cabins). For Stay
(2-4 years and 5-8 years in peak periods) With 24 hour dining on board your children (just like you)
and Cruise prices for infants and for availability of cots
Children aged 2-8 are sure to have a great time at the
can eat whenever it suits them, although our children’s
please contact Ocean Village Reservations.
centre, with an extensive programme of play, sport and
tea at around 5.15pm each day is very popular. We can
Family prices
entertainment to keep them fully occupied.
provide a selection of baby foods on request (please
advise us well before departure) and we will try to meet
Bringing the children on holiday? Then book early, as
9-17 years
any special dietary requirements, although we cannot
child places may be limited in peak season and there
(9-12s and 13-17s in peak periods)
guarantee to meet all specific requests.
are only a limited number of cabins with extra beds
available for sale on each cruise. Please note that
The centre remains open until midnight for older For treats in-between meals you can also buy discount
the following child/infant prices are also subject to
children. During peak school holiday periods extended cards to cover ice creams and sodas – and the soda
the relevant flight supplements and that the
hours and extra arrangements are laid on for both age card includes a free sports bottle to take home!
savings of up to 45% do not apply. For child/infant
groups. They also have their own zone – The Hideout
on Ocean Village and The Attic on Ocean Village Two
Gym use
prices on Caribbean 2008/09 holidays or for
Transatlantic Stay and Cruise holidays please contact
– with loads of cool stuff including videos, karaoke, Children under 14 are not permitted to use the gym
Reservations.
discos, competitions and more. equipment unless accompanied by an adult, and those
under 16 are not allowed to use the weight lifting
equipment.
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