Adult Comedy Shows and kids

[thickerson555]

We are going on the Oasis in a few weeks. On previous RCL cruises I have taken my kids to the adult comedy shows and the newlywed show. I know they are recommended for 18 and older, but they have allowed us to come in. Typically we sit in the upper level near the back where no one is sitting.

 

I noticed when trying to make a reservation it wouldn't allow me to reserve a spot for my kids. Does anyone have any experience with this policy and if its a recommendation or something that is a rule with people at the door not letting you in.

[Ashland]

We are going on the Oasis in a few weeks. On previous RCL cruises I have taken my kids to the adult comedy shows and the newlywed show. I know they are recommended for 18 and older, but they have allowed us to come in. Typically we sit in the upper level near the back where no one is sitting.

 

I noticed when trying to make a reservation it wouldn't allow me to reserve a spot for my kids. Does anyone have any experience with this policy and if its a recommendation or something that is a rule with people at the door not letting you in.

 

I believe the adult comedy show on Oasis is in the Comedy Club a smaller venue than where other shows are held you may have been. More than likely you have attended shows in the theater.

[Powersboyee2]

100% adults only in the comedy club on Oasis class ships. This can differ if there is a comedian in the theater. Usually the same comedian will do a show in the theater during the cruise.

[Merion_Mom]

We are going on the Oasis in a few weeks. On previous RCL cruises I have taken my kids to the adult comedy shows and the newlywed show. I know they are recommended for 18 and older, but they have allowed us to come in. Typically we sit in the upper level near the back where no one is sitting.

 

I noticed when trying to make a reservation it wouldn't allow me to reserve a spot for my kids. Does anyone have any experience with this policy and if its a recommendation or something that is a rule with people at the door not letting you in.

 

What everyone else said.

 

The Comedy Club on the Oasis class ships is 18+.

 

Please do not bring your younger child into the venue.

 

The adults in there deserve not to be uncomfortable because a child is where s/he does not belong.

[gagirl7143]

The adult show made me slightly uncomfortable, can't imagine bringing a child in to it! The oasis class one tend to be pretty raunchy. Why, why do people feel kids have to be Every where. Sorry for the rant!!

[Langley Cruisers]

OP, curious as to how old your children are?

[Powersboyee2]

The adult show made me slightly uncomfortable, can't imagine bringing a child in to it! The oasis class one tend to be pretty raunchy. Why, why do people feel kids have to be Every where. Sorry for the rant!!

 

 

 

Keep in mind that the comedians are different on a weekly basis. So one show can be far worse than another etc etc.

 

I went on a B2B first oasis and then Indy in April, and the comedian was on both ships at the same time as me lol. Same jokes and all, which was a bummer.

[shippmates]

I am not sure why parents would want to expose their children to this. We have attended adult only shows in the theater and have seen children at the shows. I remember one time on the Grandeur the comedian making a comment about the children being there. The shows have always have good turn outs so when children attend they are taking a seat away from an adult that may want to attend. So for the rant but I would not taken my kids to one of these shows.

[marci22]

As others have said, you cannot book a minor into the adult comedy club venue.

 

It was several years ago, but when we were on Allure, they did a family comedy night later in the week. Maybe someone knows if they still do that.

[Clarea]

As others have said, you cannot book a minor into the adult comedy club venue.

 

It was several years ago, but when we were on Allure, they did a family comedy night later in the week. Maybe someone knows if they still do that.

They did have the family show on our Oasis cruise last year.

[5soonerfans]

There was a family comedy show on the Allure last week.

[Tony O]

On our recent Allure cruise a couple tried to bring their teenage son to the show. He was not allowed in even though the parents tried to say he was over 18. The person at the door said prove it which they couldn't. BTW he couldn't get in anyway since he didn't have a reservation .

Edited July 13, 2016 by Tony O

[gerif]

They wouldn't take the reservation because kids do not belong in an adult venue, be it the solarium, the disco or the casino. They won't let me into AO if I feel like playing computer games either. Someone mentioned others in the audience feeling uncomfortable with kids in there - imagine how uncomfortable it would make the poor comedian. Face it, your snowflakes do not belong everywhere.

[ewenix]

They wouldn't take the reservation because kids do not belong in an adult venue, be it the solarium, the disco or the casino. They won't let me into AO if I feel like playing computer games either. Someone mentioned others in the audience feeling uncomfortable with kids in there - imagine how uncomfortable it would make the poor comedian. Face it, your snowflakes do not belong everywhere.

 

I get your point, kids shouldn't be in adult areas and plenty of adults don't understand that for various reasons. While I understand RCL has no method of determining maturity so they use the arbitrary age of 18, there are those older than 18 that shouldn't be allowed in 'adult' areas and those under 18 that could be allowed.

 

Personally speaking, at age 17 this snowflake was in basic training. :D

 

FWIW, the solarium is billed as 'adults only' and then they post signs that say the you must be 16 or older to enter.

So RCL seems to be inconsistent as to whether you're an adult at 16 or 18.

[foxgoodrich]

We are going on the Oasis in a few weeks. On previous RCL cruises I have taken my kids to the adult comedy shows and the newlywed show. I know they are recommended for 18 and older, but they have allowed us to come in. Typically we sit in the upper level near the back where no one is sitting.

 

I noticed when trying to make a reservation it wouldn't allow me to reserve a spot for my kids. Does anyone have any experience with this policy and if its a recommendation or something that is a rule with people at the door not letting you in.

 

Remember, it's the PERFORMER who does not want children in the audience for the adult show. Out of respect, most people comply and do not bring their kids to 'adults only' comedy shows. As someone mentioned, comedians who are performing 'adults only' shows are disturbed when they see children in the audience and it interferes with their routines. It's much worse for the performers in the small and intimate comedy clubs on Oasis class ships since they only hold about 150 or so people.

 

So find something else for the kids to do when you go to the adult show. Or go to the family comedy show and take the whole family. Or do both. Have fun and enjoy the show!

Judy

[gagirl7143]

I get your point, kids shouldn't be in adult areas and plenty of adults don't understand that for various reasons. While I understand RCL has no method of determining maturity so they use the arbitrary age of 18, there are those older than 18 that shouldn't be allowed in 'adult' areas and those under 18 that could be allowed.

 

 

 

Personally speaking, at age 17 this snowflake was in basic training. :D

 

 

 

FWIW, the solarium is billed as 'adults only' and then they post signs that say the you must be 16 or older to enter.

 

So RCL seems to be inconsistent as to whether you're an adult at 16 or 18.

 

 

Let me start by saying, thank you for your service from a Navy wife.

At age 17 you had to have your parents sign for you to enter service, so you were still considered a child at that time.

Let's too remember that there is a big difference in swimming in a pool and sitting listening to jokes with the F word , bit$&, and explicit jokes. I don't mind Rccl determining ages that are for different venues. No different than a theme park that says you must be "this tall".

[Queen of Oakville]

My kids are a bit older now, so we are comfortable either leaving them later in the kid's club or leaving them in the room. Our next Oasis sailing, DH and I might actually attend the comedy show together.

 

Last sailing, DH went one night and I saw the show a different night.

 

 

 

 

Suffice to day most comedy routines are "mature themes" and profanity is not filtered at all. Even if you are an adult who is uncomfortable with profanity, then the comedy show is not for you. I won't even watch the comedy network with my children in the room :D

 

As others have stated, the same comedian will usually perform a family-friendly show in the main theatre, and it will be billed as family friendly.

[Grandma Dazzles]

There always seems to be confusion with the Comedy Club on the Oasis class of ships and comedy shows in the main theater.

 

Comedy Club requires reservations therefore age is verified by Seapass card. Definitely an adult venue.

 

Comedy shows in the main theater are usually just that - comedy - sometimes a specific comedian may make "adult language/innuendos" but no different than network TV. If a show in the main theater is recommended for adults, usually late show, cruise compass will say so, but is not the same as the actual Comedy Club, which is definitely adult all the time.

[makiramarlena]

While it's the OP's choice to bring his or her children to a comedy show billed for adults, it's also within the cruise line's right to limit admission by age should they choose to. If they say "no kids under 18" why try sneaking them in? They won't let you reserve for the children (because it is an adult show) so I'd guess the best you can do is go to the venue, ask a crew member and risk being turned away.

 

Depending on the ship you may also be talking about an adult venue, which is generally restricted to persons above a certain age no matter what's going on in there.

Edited July 13, 2016 by makiramarlena

[BigHouseFootball]

No different than a theme park that says you must be "this tall".

 

Ummm actually that is completely different. Height requirement is for the actually, physical safety of the individual. An age requirement for a show has nothing to do with safety but rather dealing with mature themes.

 

No where do I see the OP saying they would try to sneak their kids in.

 

And I understand the confusion. When I was on Freedom there was an "adult" comedy show but it was a recommendation not a hard rule. Which is what OP has also experienced. In that case go ahead and take you kids as long as you are aware the content will be mature.

 

However, OP, to answer your question on Oasis class ships it is a hard rule for the comedy club. You must be 18 to attend.

[Sequim88]

Even Love & Marriage can push the limits (hence a recommendation for no kids) but we saw lot of young kids when we attended. When my parents "qualified" due to it being their 60th anniversary (oldest married) my brothers and our wives (all mid-50s) were in for a shock. When the inevitable "strangest whoopee location" question came up.....

OMG :eek: M&D... WAY T M I :o:o:o So if you take kids (no matter how old) to L&M skip trying out for the stage. :rolleyes:

[marci22]

Even Love & Marriage can push the limits (hence a recommendation for no kids) but we saw lot of young kids when we attended. When my parents "qualified" due to it being their 60th anniversary (oldest married) my brothers and our wives (all mid-50s) were in for a shock.

 

My kids have always loved the L&M show. They never miss it. One question was, if your MIL was an animal, what would she be? They still talk about it.

[TBone2K]

For ships with a specific comedy club, the regular evening shows are adults only. They won't let anyone under 18 in. These shows are usually packed and have a lineup outside, so you can't really "sneak in" your kids anyway.

 

As for the ships where they have a an "adult" comedy show in the regular theatre; There will be some warnings about the suitability of the material, but nobody will stop kids from coming in.

 

In my own experience, one guy mentioned that his late show wasn't "adult", but was "for adults", meaning it was about things funny to adults that the kids wouldn't understand anyway. One got extra laughs by pointing out to the parents of the kids every inappropriate thing he said with a tag line "you'll have to explain that later". Most just mention that the materials isn't for kids and go about doing their regular act.

[davekathy]

I get your point, kids shouldn't be in adult areas and plenty of adults don't understand that for various reasons. While I understand RCL has no method of determining maturity so they use the arbitrary age of 18, there are those older than 18 that shouldn't be allowed in 'adult' areas and those under 18 that could be allowed.

 

Personally speaking, at age 17 this snowflake was in basic training. :D

 

FWIW, the solarium is billed as 'adults only' and then they post signs that say the you must be 16 or older to enter.

So RCL seems to be inconsistent as to whether you're an adult at 16 or 18.

 

Welcome home. When I was 18 years old I was in Vietnam. What frosts my stones are those parents that bring their little kids into QWEST when RCCL always requests no minors!

[OfTheSeasCruiser]

For ships with a specific comedy club, the regular evening shows are adults only. They won't let anyone under 18 in. These shows are usually packed and have a lineup outside, so you can't really "sneak in" your kids anyway.

 

As for the ships where they have a an "adult" comedy show in the regular theatre; There will be some warnings about the suitability of the material, but nobody will stop kids from coming in.

 

 

Yep, there's the difference.

 

In my experience, the comedy club on Oasis Class usually has comedy that really is only suited for adults (cursing, very mature content). But when there's an adult comedy show in a theater, it is usually just late night with some mild language and some subtle adult references.

 

If kids go to the one in the theater, it isn't that big of deal IMO. Bringing them into the comedy club is definitely uncalled for (fortunately, there's no way anyone under 18 can get in there).