Your kids will tell you this is their best holiday ever. Why? Because our three onboard Children's Centres* have the coolest ways to entertain your little ones and teens. In fact, there's so much to do in one day that we publish a daily newsletter just to fill you in. Our experienced Youth Activity Team loves organising the most awesome activities. And they take fun seriously, which means our staff are qualified to look after your children, in a safe and secure environment.
TC and Skipper
Our two lovable characters, TC and Skipper, star in their very own Junior Cruises Show which is suitable for the whole family to enjoy. All shows are held in the Turtle Cove and Shark Shack Children's Centre.
Ocean Friends Club
In association with Sydney Aquarium, Ocean Friends Club features a fun, educational programme of interactive 'touch and feel' activities, art and craft and energetic games. Kids learn about the marine environment and its many inhabitants. At the end of the cruise, children who take part receive a free entry pass to Sydney Aquarium (conditions apply).
Travelling With Infants
Infant travelling with two adults paying the standard twin fare:
The infant will be charged at the applicable upper child fare when travelling with two adults paying the standard twin fare.
Infant travelling as the second passenger in a twin room:
An infant travelling in a twin cabin as passenger two will be charged the full adult rate.
For more information, download our Family Information Pack
The Children’s Centres Turtle Cove and Shark Shack are open from 9.00am to 10.00pm (hours may vary) for all children aged from 3 years to 10 years.
Turtle Cove
For 3 to 6 year olds, Turtle Cove offers:
- Arts and crafts (charges apply)
- Movies and cartoons
- Scavenger hunts
- Birthday parties
- Afternoon ice cream
- Disco night
- Talent shows
- Ocean Friends Club – A fun and educational activity programme with an ocean and wildlife theme
Shark Shack~
For 7 to 10 year olds, Shark Shack offers:
- Arts and crafts (charges apply)
- Talent shows
- Movies and cartoons
- PlayStation 2®
- PlayStation 3® competitions
- Scavenger hunts
HQ & HQ+~
For 11 to 17 year olds, HQ and HQ+ offer:
- Sports competitions
- Pizza parties
- PlayStation 3® competitions
- Talent shows
- Hip-hop classes
- Mocktail parties
* Group child-minding from 10:30pm to 1am is at a nominal charge of $5 per child per hour. Due to limited facilities on board, we cannot guarantee your child's participation in the Children's Centres. While we will make every effort to accommodate all children, entry into the Children's Centres is on a first come first serve basis. Children must be toilet trained. Children's Centres vary from ship to ship and hours may differ.
For More Information
Read more information on this topic and find answers to most questions in Your Cruise Handbook.