Oh! to be a Costa Kid...
Some of the best things come in small packages - and that's certainly the case with Costa's Kids Program. From pizza parties and pirate treasure hunts to face painting, masquerades, and even Italian lessons, supervised activities like these are all in a day's play for kids lucky enough to cruise with Costa. And that means you and your family can enjoy all the fun of Cruising Italian Style. Morning, afternoon and evening events are scheduled to entertain children from 3 (out of diapers) to 17. Whether it's an ice cream social or a karaoke contest, Costa knows how to keep kids busy... and they weren't kidding.
Costa Kids!
Costa Kids is designed to accommodate children between the ages of 3 (out of diapers) and 12 years. It is an interactive program comprised of daily activities scheduled to entertain, enliven and amuse kids. It is not a baby/children sitting service.
Costa Teens!
Costa Teens is designed to accommodate children between the ages of 13 and 17 years. Please note that due to the lack of demand, this program does not operate on all Costa sailings.
The Costa Kids program will accommodate children between the ages of 3 to 6, 7 to 10 and Teens during normal cruises and between the ages of 3 to 6, 7 to 12 and 13 - 19 during Holiday Cruises.
Activities for Costa Kids of All Ages
Costa Kids will find a wealth of activities to keep them busy while at sea or while in port. Just check out these sample activities offered on Costa Cruise Ships.
- Nintendo Tournaments and Video Games
- Movies
- Scavenger and Treasure Hunts
- Tours of the Bridge, Galley and Backstage
- Arts and Crafts
- Face Painting
- Pasta Art
- Sports and Fitness Programs
- Board Games and Bingo
- "Coketails"
- Pizza Parties
- Italian Lessons
- Ice Cream Socials
- Teens Disco and Hut Tub Parties
- Kids Karaoke
There is no charge for these activities and a Costa Kids and a Costa Teens Cruise Program will be distributed to parents upon embarkation and registration.
General Program Notes
Costa Mediterranea and Costa Atlantica
The Costa Mediterranea and Costa Atlantica have a designated Youth Center onboard to accommodate Costa's Activity Clubs. The Costa Mediterranea and the Costa Atlantica will have at least Four (4) full time Youth Counselors onboard for all regular sailings.
Operating Hours
The Activity Club's normal operating hours are...
- Morning Session from 9 am to Noon
- Afternoon Session from 3 pm to 6 pm
- Evening Session from 9 pm to 11:30 pm
Activity Waiver
Parents are required to escort their child / children to Costa's Activity Programs each day unless they wish to sign a waiver permitting their children to come and go as they please.
Meal Times
It is the responsibility of the parents to feed their children. Parents must pick up their children at the end of the morning and afternoon sessions for meal times. There are two exceptions:
- The Kids Buffet on Parent's Night Out which is for children age 3 or older
- Lunch time when parents are booked on a full day excursion.
A section of the buffet will be reserved for children on in-Port days and children's menus will be provided. Parents must present a receipt for the full day excursion to the Costa Cruise Line Youth Counselors. Arrangements must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
In Port Program
For in-Port days, Costa Activity Club hours are flexible depending on the cruise itinerary. Parents may be able to leave kids age 3 and older onboard while the parents go into port to enjoy a shore excursion. There is no charge for this service. Parents must make arrangements with the Youth Counselor at least 24 hours in advance and may not leave children without having done so.
Costa Cruise Savers - Costa Loves Kids
Costa Cruise Lines is one of the most family friendly cruise lines, offering special reduced rates for children traveling in the same stateroom with their parents. Kids 17 and under (sharing a stateroom with 2 adults paying Andiamo Rates) may cruise for as little as...
- $199 per child on 5- to 8-night Cruises.
- $299 per child on 9- to 11-night Cruises
- $399 per child on 12- or more night cruises
Costa Cruise Savers are for selected sailings and categories only and may be restricted by ship and/or sailing date. These offers are capacity controlled and are subject to change or withdrawal at any time.
Please check with your CruiseCheap.com Cruise Specialist to see if your Costa Cruise qualifies for reduced fares for your kids.
