Family programs · By Cruise Frog · Sources reviewed October 12, 2026
Children’s eligibility and programs
AIDA lists Kids Club for ages 3–12 and requires children using supervised care to be independently toilet trained. Mini Club for younger children is offered on selected ships, including AIDAprima, AIDAperla, AIDAnova and AIDAcosma.
Planning the trip together
For a child under three, select a ship only after checking its Mini Club booking rules and hours. For an older child, ask about German or English communication and the planned holiday activities. Choose meal times around naps and club sessions rather than assuming the family can follow every onboard event.
What to check with AIDA Cruises
- Check the exact age group and toilet-training requirement.
- Confirm Mini Club availability and fees if needed.
- Check the itinerary’s infant minimum age.
Before paying a family cruise deposit
- Give the line each child’s age on embarkation day and the exact itinerary before paying a deposit.
- Confirm a bed for every guest, cot availability, and any connecting-cabin arrangement in the booked category.
- Check passports, visas and consent documents for children travelling with one parent or another guardian.
- Ask about club registration, independent toilet use, care hours, fees and age or height limits on activities.
Age rules, programs and availability can change. The cruise line’s current terms for your booking and departure govern your trip.