Ventura

Jumping Jacks on deck 16 is for 5 to 8 year olds (Surfers) and includes computers, a ball pool and outdoor play area.

Toybox on deck 16 is for children aged 2 to 4 (Splashers) and has areas to play, paint and screens to watch films and cartoons on.

Features include a soft play area, ball pool and Noddy's play house.

Noddy and Mr Bump characters make regular appearances for Splashers and also at some childrens meal times.

The Den is for 9 to 12 year olds (Scubas) and provides children with computers, games stations and films to view.

It is located on deck 16 (sun deck).

Tumblers Nursery on deck 16 is a parent supervised play area for under 2's and is also used as the ships night nursery for under 5's.

13 to 17 year olds (H2O) children have access to Decibels on deck 16 which includes computers and games tables such as air hockey.

It is located aft of the sun deck (16).

Cirque Ventura is no longer in operation on the ship and the bungee trampolines have been removed from the Cirque Deck.

The Night Nursery, located in Tumblers nursery on deck 16, is available for children aged between 6 months and 5 years and opens from 6pm to 2am.

Allocation is on a first come first serve basis and children can be checked in up to 11pm at night.

Children from 5 to 8 can join Slumber Time in the play room until midnight during peak cruises.

Private baby sitting is not available although a cabin listening service can be monitored by parents by dialing their cabin (similar to a baby monitor).

The Reef Youth Programme is the collective name for the childrens clubs on board Ventura.

It provides a range of activities and events catered to specific age groups. They are free of charge and clubs are open from 9am to 10.30pm (extended to midnight during peak times).

Reef Rangers who look after the children are fully qualified with a BTEC diploma in childhood studies or City and Guilds childcare or teaching certificate. Those looking after under 8's have a diploma in Nursery Nursing.

Teen areas are open from 10am until midnight (extended to 2am during peak times).

Children receive snacks in the playrooms but parents have to take children for their main meals.

Rock School usually runs for the duration of the cruise and children rehearse for a few hours on sea days to put on a show at the end of the cruise.

Those attending get the chance to learn a musical instrument and become part of a band. It's usually held in Havana on the promenade deck.

Generally it is aimed at over 9's and only tends to take place during school holidays so there are enough children to participate.

The programme is free of charge and is bookable on board the ship.