Family programs · By Cruise Frog · Sources reviewed October 12, 2026
Children’s eligibility and programs
TUI’s Marella family page describes M Club, Mini M for time with under-threes and Teen Hideout. A parent-and-child space for very young children should not be read as an infant drop-off nursery.
Planning the trip together
Check the exact ship before focusing on the fare package. Ask which age group your child will join and how registration works, then compare the cabin’s sleeping layout. For toddlers, arrange meals and excursions around naps and plan your own supervision. Older children may want a mix of clubs, pool time and shared shore visits, so leave room to choose each day.
What to check with Marella Cruises
- Confirm your ship accepts children.
- Check club ages and care arrangements.
- Verify family cabin beds and flight-transfer timings.
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.