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FAQ: P&O - Children & Teens

Discover everything about P&O Cruises’ kids’ clubs, activities, and family-friendly facilities for all ages. Fun, safe, and included in your fare.

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P&O Cruises offers age-specific clubs to cater to children and teens from 6 months to 17 years:

- Nursery: 6 months to 2 years

- Night Nursery: 6 months to 4 years

- Splashers: 2 to 4 years

- Surfers: 5 to 8 years

- Scubas: 9 to 12 years

- H2O/The Scene: 13 to 17 years

- Nursery (6 months-2 years): Features age-appropriate toys, games, and themed Turtle Tot activities in a safe environment. Parents or guardians must accompany their children at all times.

- Night Nursery (6 months-4 years): Operates nightly, providing a quiet area for children to sleep under the supervision of dedicated staff. Parents are contacted if their child wakes up.

- Splashers (2-4 years): Offers soft play, toys, books, and structured activities led by enthusiastic Reef Rangers.

- Surfers (5-8 years): Activities include computer games, movies, soft play, and puppet shows, with themed days like Pirate Day featuring treasure hunts.

- Scubas (9-12 years): Provides air hockey, computer games, pool, and a space to relax and make new friends.

- H2O/The Scene (13-17 years): A dedicated space for teens to socialise, featuring gaming, DJ lessons, and themed parties.

Yes, all clubs are staffed by enthusiastic and qualified crew members known as Reef Rangers, who provide age-appropriate programmes and entertainment.

Yes, every child aged 6 months to 17 years must be registered before attending any sessions in The Reef or Scene. Registration can be completed 14 days ahead of your holiday at . Session bookings are made once on board.

The children’s clubs operate daily with multiple sessions throughout the day. The Night Nursery is available from 6 pm to midnight. Opening times may vary across the fleet and depending on the time of year.

Yes, P&O Cruises offers a variety of family-friendly activities, including:

- Aardman Animations: Meet characters like Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep, participate in themed crafts, dance sessions, and enjoy film showings.

- Family Theatre Shows: Enjoy performances featuring characters like Sooty and Sweep, animatronics from The Animal Guyz, and comedy with Basil Brush.

- Family Fitness Fusion: Engage in team bootcamp sessions suitable for guests aged 13 and over.

- Pamper Parties: Children can experience spa treatments like milk bath soaks, massages, and enjoy ice cream.

The children’s clubs and most family activities are included in your cruise fare. Some specialised experiences or services may incur additional charges; it’s advisable to check specific details once on board.

P&O Cruises prioritises children’s safety with secure door entry systems in The Reef’s rooms, protective balcony nets available on request, and strict check-in and check-out procedures. All Reef Rangers have extensive experience and undergo enhanced DBS checks.

Babies under six months are unfortunately not permitted on any P&O Cruises holidays. For certain itineraries with remote destinations or numerous consecutive sea days, the minimum age is one year.

Children are welcome in all restaurants. Additionally, a special children’s tea is offered every night featuring child-friendly meals. For babies, a selection of baby food is available upon request.

During the day, casual attire is appropriate. In the evenings, while there are Evening Casual and Black Tie dress codes for adults, these do not apply to children aged 17 and under.

Yes, P&O Cruises offers a range of shore experiences suitable for families, providing opportunities for exploration and adventure together.

With a comprehensive range of clubs, activities, and facilities, P&O Cruises ensures that children and teens, just like the adults, have an enjoyable and memorable holiday experience - so make sure you reach out and book your holiday through our helpful and knowledgable agents.