Welcome aboard, Moemtaas! It sounds like you're getting ready to set sail for the very first time with Disney Cruise Line! Your whole family is in for entertainment and activities from sun up to well past sun down. I can't wait for you to experience it all!
There are not babysitters available on Disney's ships, but the
Youth Clubs are the spot for kids and yes, parents are welcome to check their kiddos into these fun clubs while they head out to enjoy the adult exclusive activities onboard and in the ports. The Oceaneer Club and Oceaneer Lab are the hot spots for ages three to 12, so your two youngest girls can enjoy this space together. However, your 11 year old can also go between the Club and Lab and the Tween Club, Edge, which is for ages 11 - 14. She can join her older sister there for some more "older kids" fun and activities. I remember when my daughter was finally old enough to hang out in Edge. She had been waiting for a few cruises to reach that golden age where she got to experience the tween fun, and she adored every moment. But, at 11, she also wanted to pop back into the Club and Lab for some of her favorites. Lucky girl was able to do both!
Most of the time in the Club and Lab, it is secured programming time when parents check their kids in to be with the fabulous counselors. No adults allowed! But, there are some Open House hours when parents get to stay and play with their kiddos there! Over in Edge, the tween club, tweens can check themselves in and out on their own. Check out both clubs during Open House when you first board the ship. Also, be sure to download the
Disney Cruise Line Navigator App to your mobile devices so if your older girls have phones or iPods, they can communicate with you via the free onboard texting feature.
Have such fun, Moemtaas!
Marcy