Carnival Cruises is introducing a new kids club to its cruises, aimed at the 12 to 14-year-olds.

Carnival announced its new Circle C program that complements its other youth groups including Camp Carnival which is aimed at younger children and Club O2 which is targeted to teens between 15 and 17 years of age.

Carnival Cruises says the programs are expected to attract some 600,000 children in 2008.

“Circle C with its high-tech spaces, fun-filled activities and energetic hosts – is a direct result of these efforts and reflects our ongoing commitment to providing exceptional vacations to guests of all ages,” commented Ruben Rodriguez, executive vice-president of marketing and guest experience with Carnival Cruises.

He added that Carnival Cruises is the leading company in terms of family cruise holidays.

Carnival Imagination, Carnival Inspiration, Carnival Liberty, Carnival Fantasy, Carnival Paradise and Carnival Glory are to be fitted with Circle C facilities by the end of the year.