raerenee Posted December 17, 2013 #1 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Not that I'm asking if my children hanging out at the bar with me but if I stop and grab a quick drink to walk with can they stand at my side? Or do they need to remain outside? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted December 17, 2013 #2 Share Posted December 17, 2013 If they are beside you, it shouldn't be a problem. It has never been an issue for us if we are just passing through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
looking4info Posted December 17, 2013 #3 Share Posted December 17, 2013 See them in lounges on every cruise. They will not allow them to sit at the bar but have never seen anyone with kids asked to leave if they are at a table. On a recent cruise the bartender brought chocolate covered stawberries to the table for the kids and no, these were not something the parents had extra paid for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare niksmom630 Posted December 17, 2013 #4 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Not that I'm asking if my children hanging out at the bar with me but if I stop and grab a quick drink to walk with can they stand at my side? Or do they need to remain outside? We have stopped in various bar/lounge venues on RCI ships for a drink before dinner, and our daughter has always accompanied us. However, they would not be allowed in the casino, nor in any of the lounges dedicated to Crown & Anchor members during the evening cocktail hour, such as the Concierge Club, or Diamond Lounge. If there is not a dedicated Diamond lounge and the cocktail hours are held in a specific bar or lounge, or if they use that venue for overflow, they would not be allowed there either. The cruise compasses delivered daily to your room will note the specific venues that are not open to children under 18. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigggypup Posted December 17, 2013 #5 Share Posted December 17, 2013 I was scrolling down the main thread really fast and I thought the post said "Are children allowed in luggage"......lmao. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Jacquelyn Posted December 17, 2013 #6 Share Posted December 17, 2013 (edited) If there is not a dedicated Diamond lounge and the cocktail hours are held in a specific bar or lounge, or if they use that venue for overflow, they would not be allowed there either.. Not sure if this is a change or not, but our kids were allowed in the overflow lounge that was used as the Diamond Lounge on Freedom. Not that they were welcome, though... the Concierge, Jorge, made it abundantly clear that they were tolerated, not welcome. We left. Edited December 17, 2013 by Host Jacquelyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Henry on CC Posted December 17, 2013 #7 Share Posted December 17, 2013 We have stopped in various bar/lounge venues on RCI ships for a drink before dinner, and our daughter has always accompanied us. However, they would not be allowed in the casino, nor in any of the lounges dedicated to Crown & Anchor members during the evening cocktail hour, such as the Concierge Club, or Diamond Lounge. If there is not a dedicated Diamond lounge and the cocktail hours are held in a specific bar or lounge, or if they use that venue for overflow, they would not be allowed there either. The cruise compasses delivered daily to your room will note the specific venues that are not open to children under 18. Children are definitely allowed in the Concierge Lounge when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisenfever Posted December 17, 2013 #8 Share Posted December 17, 2013 We have stopped in various bar/lounge venues on RCI ships for a drink before dinner, and our daughter has always accompanied us. However, they would not be allowed in the casino, nor in any of the lounges dedicated to Crown & Anchor members during the evening cocktail hour, such as the Concierge Club, or Diamond Lounge. If there is not a dedicated Diamond lounge and the cocktail hours are held in a specific bar or lounge, or if they use that venue for overflow, they would not be allowed there either. The cruise compasses delivered daily to your room will note the specific venues that are not open to children under 18. Children are allowed in the CL anytime as long as they are accompanied by a parent......this does include cocktail hour. Children are not allowed in the Diamond Lounge, though that can vary by ship and Concierge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare niksmom630 Posted December 17, 2013 #9 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Children are allowed in the CL anytime as long as they are accompanied by a parent......this does include cocktail hour./QUOTE] Interesting, and good to know -I thought children were not allowed in the Concierge lounge during the cocktail hour, but any other time was okay. Not sure I would have brought my daughter in with me anyways--the venues are so small. I think I would have felt guilty having her occupy one of the few seats in there If anything, you'd think the rules would be reversed, and children would be allowed in the Diamond Lounge when they use a "public" venue for those evening cocktail hours.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookwife Posted December 17, 2013 #10 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Not that I'm asking if my children hanging out at the bar with me but if I stop and grab a quick drink to walk with can they stand at my side? Or do they need to remain outside? some lounges go adult only l after say 9 pm. othewrwise, have at it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LA_CA_GAL Posted December 17, 2013 #11 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Simple answer - YES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topo Gigio Posted December 17, 2013 #12 Share Posted December 17, 2013 I'm going to quote the Diamond letter I got in my cabin on my recent TA on the Serenade of the Seas. "Guests 20 years and younger must be well behaved and accompanied by a parent or guardian at ALL times" So they were allowed in the Diamond Lounge. Looks like it differs from ship to ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookwife Posted December 17, 2013 #13 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Children are allowed in the CL anytime as long as they are accompanied by a parent......this does include cocktail hour./QUOTE] Interesting, and good to know -I thought children were not allowed in the Concierge lounge during the cocktail hour, but any other time was okay. Not sure I would have brought my daughter in with me anyways--the venues are so small. I think I would have felt guilty having her occupy one of the few seats in there If anything, you'd think the rules would be reversed, and children would be allowed in the Diamond Lounge when they use a "public" venue for those evening cocktail hours.... too many suite guests pitched hissy fits about the no kids allowed rule so officially Royal amended the rules. Unofficially, some concierges prefer to 'discourage' kids during cocktail hour. we have had mixed experiences.. some kids were perfectly fine/unobtrusive and others were complete hellions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micmacmissy Posted December 17, 2013 #14 Share Posted December 17, 2013 On the Independence, our kids sat with us in various lounges while we had a drink. They are a little older (10 and 13). However, when we stopped in the the Champagne Bar, a waiter politely approached us and told us kids weren't allowed in there. That was the only spot on Independence they weren't allowed in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marklodi Posted December 17, 2013 #15 Share Posted December 17, 2013 I was scrolling down the main thread really fast and I thought the post said "Are children allowed in luggage"......lmao. Lol. Not anymore. Used to be able to, right? I think the cruise lines realized they were missing out on additional fares and started scanning for them... ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grammyandpoppy Posted December 18, 2013 #16 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Would you really take your children to a lounge at home??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadroy Posted December 18, 2013 #17 Share Posted December 18, 2013 I was scrolling down the main thread really fast and I thought the post said "Are children allowed in luggage"......lmao. Great minds read alike! Me too!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matj2000 Posted December 18, 2013 #18 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Would you really take your children to a lounge at home??? We take our kids to bars many times. Why wouldn't you?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grand isle joe Posted December 18, 2013 #19 Share Posted December 18, 2013 too many suite guests pitched hissy fits about the no kids allowed rule so officially Royal amended the rules. Unofficially, some concierges prefer to 'discourage' kids during cocktail hour. we have had mixed experiences.. some kids were perfectly fine/unobtrusive and others were complete hellions. ......those who " pitched hissy fits" are paying more for those kids in cruise fare than MOST of those cubic zirconia passengers who pack the CL for " free" drinks......Any concierge who would approach a suite passenger about barring the kids would be putting his/her job in jeopardy since RCL official policy is the opposite. Kids are here...get use to it.......:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted December 18, 2013 #20 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Would you really take your children to a lounge at home??? I think you need to re-read OP's post a little closer; she said absolutely nothing about "taking them to a lounge". OP said: Not that I'm asking if my children hanging out at the bar with me but if I stop and grab a quick drink to walk with can they stand at my side? Or do they need to remain outside? . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare niksmom630 Posted December 18, 2013 #21 Share Posted December 18, 2013 (edited) I think you need to re-read OP's post a little closer; she said absolutely nothing about "taking them to a lounge". OP said: . Well stated. so what started out as a simple post as to whether a child can "walk" into a lounge on a cruise ship had morphed into a moral debate as to whether a parent should be bringing their child to a bar on the first place. Gotta love the cc community! Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Edited December 18, 2013 by niksmom630 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted December 18, 2013 #22 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Would you really take your children to a lounge at home??? Big difference in taking them to a bar at home and sitting in the DL having a drink, enjoying the view and having some conversation after a busy day before dinner. Yes it varies by ship and on the Monarch last year Desmond was the best getting the kids virgin piña coladas . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted December 18, 2013 #23 Share Posted December 18, 2013 ^ Yes but again, OP said nothing about the DL or CL. This whole thread was posted by someone who wants to know if she can stop by a bar (lounge) and pick up a quick drink "to go". Argh. I guess I'm just frustrated at the number of de-railed threads here - nothing new, but nonetheless frustrating. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisenfever Posted December 18, 2013 #24 Share Posted December 18, 2013 ^ Yes but again, OP said nothing about the DL or CL. This whole thread was posted by someone who wants to know if she can stop by a bar (lounge) and pick up a quick drink "to go". Argh. I guess I'm just frustrated at the number of de-railed threads here - nothing new, but nonetheless frustrating. ;) IMHO, when the OP used the word "lounges" in her title it left the door open for any and all lounges including the Concierge and Diamond Lounges.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrezen Posted December 18, 2013 #25 Share Posted December 18, 2013 too many suite guests pitched hissy fits about the no kids allowed rule so officially Royal amended the rules. Unofficially, some concierges prefer to 'discourage' kids during cocktail hour. we have had mixed experiences.. some kids were perfectly fine/unobtrusive and others were complete hellions. When we were on IOS this year, my kids sometimes came with us to CL, as did other children. No hellions that I saw other than an ADULT man who was very rude and condescending to the concierge and bartenders. My children as well as some other children were polite enough to give up their seats to adults without being told. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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