Cruising With Kids: Kids' Program Registration Forms

There should be a registration form for each child on each ship, and there usually are. If not, please ask for one. The forms shouldn't be only the usual name, age, parents' names, and room number, though. Actually, you're more than welcome to add any additional information in writing, especially if your child is too young or too shy to tell the counselors themselves.

Writing down the extra information is actually very important, because with the large number of children, the staff would likely not remember every detail of every child. Besides, the counselor you register with might not be your child's counselor during the cruise.

Here are some ideas about what to add to the kids' program registration form:

A-The names and signatures of the only adults and/or siblings who are allowed to sign your child into and out of the program

B-Food and drug allergies and preferences

C-Child's nickname, which probably most children prefer, rather than the formal full first and last, and often middle, name

D-List names of special items, such as bathroom terms and other situations. Also, if the child's teddy bear has a name, it's good to let the counselor know what the name is, so at least they know who the child is talking about, and they will likely allow the stuffed animal into the group room.

So, now that that's settled, make sure to book that cruise at www.kingarthur.myttn.com first, then register for the amazingly exciting children's programs onboard!