Set sail on an unforgettable adventure aboard Carnival Valor, where kids can find a world of fun, excitement, and new friends. The ship is designed for families with kids in mind, with a range of activities and spaces for kids and teens. From supervised playtime to teen hangouts, Carnival Valor guarantees every young guest has an awesome vacation. See all the cool options for kids and teens on Carnival Valor.
On a Carnival cruise, teens get to see the world through the See the World program. This special event brings holidays and traditions from around the world to your ship. Activities vary by ship and age group, but some highlights include the Holi Festival from India with crafts, rickshaw races, and Bollywood dance classes. The Japanese Cherry Blossom Celebration will consist of anime drawing, tea ceremonies, and origami lessons. The Philippines' Panagbenga Festival has a flower parade, cultural jewelry-making, and a Tagalog language scavenger hunt. See The World shows you that fun can be enriching, too!
Kids can have the best summer camp all year round at Camp Ocean. Age-based groups with fun marine-life labels—Penguins (2-5 years), Stingrays (6-8 years), and Sharks (9-11 years) do arts and crafts, games, dancing, movies, and more with experienced counselors. At mealtime, kids eat together with special menus featuring mac & cheese and chicken nuggets. As the sun goes down, the fun continues with Night Owls, where kids can stay up late and have activities while parents have their evening fun.
Enter the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss with Seuss at Sea. This program brings the characters and stories to life with a character parade, interactive story time, arts & crafts, and a character breakfast. Unforgettable moments as the fantastical world of Dr. Seuss comes to life around you and your family.
Blast off into space with Space Cruisers™, a new experience for kids 2-11. In partnership with the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Camp Ocean takes kids on a journey of space exploration with NASA-inspired activities like building Mars Rovers, bridge physics, space-themed bingo, and learning about orbital mechanics. Completing missions earns kids a special mission patch to add to the fun and learning.
Celebrate being you at the Thing 1 & Thing 2 Birthday Breakfast. Whether your birthday is today, last week, or last year, this Seuss-style celebration is all about you. Enjoy fun interactions with Dr. Seuss characters, music, and a menu featuring whimsical dishes like One Berry, Two Berry, Strawberry and Peach Waffles, and Green Eggs and Ham.
Teens need their own space, and Club O2 has it. For high schoolers 15-17, Club O2 is a place to watch movies, listen to music, play sports and video games, play karaoke, and even go to a cruise prom, all with fun-loving counselors.
For 12–14-year-olds, Circle "C®" is the place to be. Dance parties, games, outdoor movies, and more. Friendly counselors to ensure a safe and fun environment for all activities.
2-5-year-olds can burn off energy and develop skills with Zumbini®, a fun movement class created by Zumba® and BabyFirst™. 30-minute sessions with music, instruments, and activities that promote movement and parent-child bonding on longer sailings.
Even the littlest cruisers can have fun with activities designed just for them. At Camp Ocean®, under-twos (Turtles®) enjoy arts and crafts, dancing, educational games, sensory play, and storytime. Supervised by qualified childcare experts so your littlest family members have a safe and fun experience.
For kids who love to stay up late, Night Owls™ offers supervised fun until as late as 1 a.m. For a small fee, kids 11 and under can enjoy music, games, and activities. In contrast, parents want their own nighttime activities worry-free.
Kids can make a new furry friend at the Build-A-Bear Workshop At Sea®. Customize your stuffed animal with a variety of options, including a Carnival-exclusive design or the St. Jude bear, which supports St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®.
Dr. Seuss® books like never before with Seuss-a-palooza™ Story Time. Interactive sessions where favorite stories come to life with audience participation and surprise visits from costumed characters.
Watch blockbuster movies and sports on the big screen at Carnival Seaside Theater™. Relax in a poolside lounge chair or take in the action from the pool itself, the perfect combination of entertainment and a starry night.
Join the fun of the Seuss-a-palooza™ Parade, a procession of Dr. Seuss characters and fans. Parade with your fellow cruisers and spread Seussian joy.
Challenge friends or beat high scores in Carnival's video arcade, which is open 24/7. Hundreds of games for all ages, so there's always something to play, no matter what time of day.
Take the plunge on the Twister Waterslide™, which features hundreds of feet of twists and turns that end in a splashy finish. This classic attraction is fun in the sun.
Play basketball with a view at Carnival's onboard court. Feel the sea breeze as you drive past defenders and score; every game is a bucket list experience.
Kids can get crafty at Camp Ocean® by painting and making jewelry.
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