Yes, you can bring your baby with you on your cruise vacation. With the exception of some adults-only ships,
most cruise lines allow you to cruise with a baby who's 6 months or older
. On certain itineraries — usually exotic cruises and long ocean crossings — the minimum age for kids is one year or older.
Do cruise ships charge for babies?
Unfortunately, the answer is usually yes.
Most cruise lines charge for regular rates for babies to travel with you, no matter their age
. However, there is some good news for parents bringing toddlers. Babies are sometimes available for discounts or waiving of tip amounts.
Do Infants travel free on cruises?
Yes, infants are charged a cruise fare
, just like everyone else onboard. If your infant is the third or fourth passenger, they will usually pay a reduced rate.
Can a 3 month old go on a cruise?
Yes, you can bring your baby with you on your cruise vacation. With the exception of some adults-only ships,
most cruise lines allow you to cruise with a baby who's 6 months or older
.
Which cruise lines are free for infants?
- Costa Cruises: Free.
- MSC Cruises: Free.
- Crystal Cruises: Half Price.
- Disney Cruise Line: Half Price.
- Seabourn Cruise Line: Free.
- Cunard Line: Free.
Do infants need passports?
Every US citizen, regardless of age, must have a passport to travel abroad.
Newborn babies, infants, and toddlers all need a passport to leave and enter another country
. Just as if an adult was applying for a passport, babies must have Form DS-11 filled out and submitted.
Can you bring a stroller on a cruise?
If you prefer to leave your stroller at home,
single strollers are available for rent on board (subject to availability) and may be used on the ship and in port
. Strollers are collapsible with a roof/umbrella.
How old does a baby have to be to go on a Carnival cruise?
Infants must be
at least 6 months of age at the time of embarkation
in order to sail with the exception of the following cruises: Children must be at least 12 months of age at the time of embarkation in order to sail on trans-ocean crossings and remote itineraries, where there are more than 2 consecutive sea days.
Can you go on a cruise pregnant?
Absolutely! If you're enjoying a healthy pregnancy and have been given the green light from your doctor,
cruise lines will generally accept pregnant passengers in their first or second trimesters
.
Can babies go on a Disney cruise?
Please note:
The minimum age to sail aboard a Disney Cruise Line ship is 6 months of age on the day of sailing
; however, the minimum age for Transatlantic, Panama Canal and Hawaii itineraries is one year of age on the day of sailing.
Can I take a 4 month old on a cruise?
Most cruise lines mandate the child be six months old or older on the day of embarkation
. This means that the child must be at least that age by cruise day. If you are sailing on a transatlantic, transpacific, or a Hawaii cruise then your baby must be at least 12 months old at the time of sailing.
Do infants get seasick?
While
the problem doesn't seem to affect most infants and toddlers
, children ages 2 to 12 are particularly susceptible. To prevent car sickness in children, you might try the following strategies: Reduce sensory input.
How can I help my baby on a cruise?
Do you need a passport for cruises?
You will always need a passport book if you are starting and ending your cruise in different ports
. Even if your cruise starts and ends in U.S. cities, you will still be required to have a valid U.S. passport book in order to board.
Do kids need a passport to go on a cruise?
Closed-Loop Cruises
A Closed-loop cruise doesn't require passports of any of their passengers, so your children won't need one either
. Your driver's license or regular ID and a birth certificate will meet their requirements. For children under 16, they'll need a birth certificate.
Do you have to pay for babies on a Disney cruise?
Because every cruiser has special experiences planned and they are cared for in every way,
there is a charge for every age including infants and toddlers
.
Do babies need plane tickets?
Infants, which are defined as younger than 2 years old,
don't always need a plane ticket as long as they are seated on their parent's or a designated guardian's lap
.
Can babies travel International birth certificate?
Birth certificates are not a valid form of identification for international travel
. If you do not have a passport, you may use your birth certificate to obtain one at a passport acceptance facility (such as a post office).
Do babies need eyes open for passport photo?
Is it acceptable for my child's eye to be closed in his or her photo? It is acceptable if an infant's eyes are not open or entirely open.
All other children must have their eyes open
.
Can babies go in pools on cruises?
A: Yes. The U.S. Public Health Service requires that
only children who are toilet trained are permitted to enter swimming pools and spas aboard cruise ships
. Even if your child isn't toilet trained, he or she is welcome to enjoy the water play areas on board each ship while wearing a swim diaper.
What does a baby cruising mean?
The term ‘Baby cruising' is used to describe
the stage between crawling or ‘bottom shuffling' and walking independently, when they walk holding onto furniture, like a sofa or coffee table
.
Can you go on a Royal Caribbean cruise while pregnant?
It is Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. policy that
any Guest who will have entered her 24th week of pregnancy or greater, at any time during the cruise, will be prohibited from sailing
.
Can one parent take a child on a cruise?
Most cruise lines do not require a child travel consent form if a child is traveling with only one parent
. However, if parent and child do not share a last name, many lines do require you to bring your child's passport and birth certificate as legal proof that you're related.
Is it safe to take a toddler on a cruise?
Keep young children under close supervision at all times
. The guardrails on most cruise ships are at least 42-inches high, which makes them a challenge for a young child to scale, but kids should definitely not climb them or sit on top. And it's a good idea to be careful any time you're near the edge of the ship.
How old do babies have to be to cruise on Royal Caribbean?
Infants sailing on a cruise must be
at least 6 months old as of the first day of the cruise and/or CruiseTour
. HOWEVER: For transatlantic, transpacific, Hawaii, select South American and other selected cruises and/or CruiseTours, the infant must be at least 12 months old as of the first day of the cruise/CruiseTour.
