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A cruise with kids: what they do all day
What a Royal Caribbean cruise with kids is like: activities, pools, shows, what is included, and what costs extra.
Tested by Yane
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Why it is worth considering
The problem it helps solve
Before booking a family cruise, the question is not the ship: it is what the kids will do all day and what ends up costing extra.
Real experience
Yane’s experience
Yane traveled with her family on Oasis of the Seas, with stops in CocoCay and Cozumel. The kids had a carousel, laser tag, water slides, an arcade, and an entire activity area with games every day, plus cupcake-decorating classes and a playroom where staff look after them for a while.
The positives
- Daily activities for kids, included with the cruise
- A playroom where staff look after the kids for a while
- Departs from Fort Lauderdale: Florida residents can drive to the port
- No need to move your luggage throughout the trip
What you should know
- Drinks cost extra; the rest of the trip was included
- Activities and schedules vary by ship and season
- This review does not publish prices because cruise fares change daily
Who may find it useful?
Families with kids considering their first cruise who want to know what a day on board is like.
Reviewed or updated: August 28, 2026
