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Expectant Mothers
and Babies
Before You Go
Most cruise lines have restrictions for pregnant passengers,
primarily for those in their third trimester (last three months),
some cruise lines may refuse to book you if you are beyond a certain
week of your pregnancy. Most cruise lines require a medical
certificate or a letter from your doctor stating your term of
pregnancy or due date, pre-existing physical or medical conditions,
your fitness to travel, and any medications you require while
onboard. Pack these in an easy-to-find place, preferably with all
your other tickets and documentation.
It is important to verify the issues in question with the cruise
line at the time of booking to ensure you don’t face difficulties
when you arrive at the port.
Once Onboard
Make sure you book a cabin with a large enough bed for your needs,
since some cabins may only come equipped with bunk beds or single
beds. Be sure to request extra pillows and blankets from the cabin
steward, and scout out exit routes and other walkways in the area
around your cabin. You should also have a look at your bathroom
facilities before you really need to use them, in order to spot any
potential problems. You may also want to try on your personal
flotation device (PFD) found in your cabin to ensure that it will
fit you properly. If you find it is too small then ask the cabin
steward for another.
Your main discomfort may be with nausea enhanced by the ship’s
motion. To minimize problems associated with seasickness, try to
book one of the larger ships (more than 1,000 passengers). These
tend to be more stable and do better in rough weather. They will
also tend to have the best range of health facilities and services.
Ships with more than 100 passengers will normally be staffed with
both a doctor and nurse, but some may only have a nurse. (Note that
ships' medical personnel generally charge a fee for their services.)
Make sure to discuss your cruise and related travel plans with your
doctor. Before you travel about various seasickness medications and
remedies, and which are best to use during pregnancy.
If you take any kind of medication, be sure to have an ample supply
for the duration of your cruise. Keep in mind that while most cruise
ships carry a reasonable supply of the most widely used drugs, they
may not have the particular items you need. Also, in many cases the
cruise line policy may discourage dispensing medications to pregnant
women.
To avoid border complications you may wish to have a note from your
doctor describing your prescription (Generally this will not be an
issue.). Passengers with special or exceptional medical needs should
contact the cruise line well ahead of time to learn whether the
necessary facilities exist on board.
You may also want to check your health insurance coverage and how it
will cover you during and after the cruise. If you are uncertain of
your coverage, consider purchasing additional travel medical
insurance as well. Most cruise lines offer insurance packages that
include medical coverage.
Cruise Lines'
Policies
Carnival
- For safety reasons, any guest entering her third
trimester (24 weeks or more) of pregnancy will not be permitted to
sail, as their ship infirmaries are only equipped for minor
emergencies. Infants must be at least four months old to be eligible
to travel.
Celebrity
will not accept guests who have entered their third
trimester (27th week) of pregnancy by the beginning of, or at any
time during, their cruise vacation.
Costa
- Less than 6 months requires a note from doctor. More than 6 months
are not permitted to sail.
Crystal
is unable to accommodate children under six (6) months of age and
reserves the right to restrict the number of those under three (3)
years of age aboard the ship. Crystal Cruises is unable to
accommodate women past their sixth (6th) month of pregnancy.
Disney
- Women who have entered their 24th week of pregnancy as of their
embarkation date will be refused passage due to safety concerns.
Neither a physician's medical statement nor a waiver of liability
will be accepted. In addition, Disney Cruise Line cannot be held
responsible or liable for any complications relating to pregnancy at
any stage. Infants under 12 weeks old will not be allowed to travel
aboard Disney Cruise Lline ships.
Holland
America - Due to the limited medical
facilities on the ships, Holland America will not accept
reservations for infants 6 months or younger and women who will be
more than 24 or more weeks pregnant at the time their cruise with
Holland America concludes.
NCL
- Pregnancy must be regarded as a medical condition. An expectant
mother's application for passage must be accompanied by a medical
certificate establishing her due date and fitness to travel, and
acceptance is subject to the following conditions:
- NCL will not be responsible or liable for any complications of
pregnancy which arise or occur during the cruise.
- NCL will not accept passengers who will have entered their 24th
week of pregnancy by the time their travel with NCL concludes.
Princess
cannot accept passengers who will have entered the 24th week of
pregnancy by the end of the vacation. Children under six months are
not permitted to travel.
Royal
Caribbean welcomes pregnant guests but will
not accept guests who will enter their third trimester (27th week)
of pregnancy by the beginning of, or at any time during, their
cruise vacation.
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