Ahoy Robert!
Thanks for stopping by the Moms Panel with your question!
Congratulations on booking your first cruise with Disney Cruise Line - I know you must be super excited about your upcoming voyage! Like you, we always try to plan ahead for any extra expenses when we take a vacation, and want to make sure we budget enough money for our trip.
I have good news for you - there is no charge for childcare in the Oceaneer Club and Oceaneer Lab. Childcare for ages three and up is included in the cost of your cruise! The
Youth Clubs on the Disney ships are amazing spaces that your kids will love to explore. The highly-trained Youth Counselors keep the kids engaged and entertained with fun activities and games in a safe, comfortable environment.
Our girls love the Youth Clubs, and we've had great experiences with all the clubs from the nursery to Vibe, the teen club. It's so nice to know the kids are having a blast and are well taken care of while we have time to explore the ship on our own!
I hope this helps with your planning and budgeting! Please note that if you make reservations at one of the adult-exclusive restaurants, there is a nominal fee per person. Make sure to add that into your budget - it's worth every penny!
Please let us know if you have any further questions - we're happy to help! - Diane W.