Navigating Pregnancy and Infant Travel on Various Cruise Lines
Guide to pregnancy and infant policies on cruises. Covers age limits and travel rules for major cruise lines.
American Cruise Lines
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Pregnancy: No restrictions on boarding for pregnant women at any stage of pregnancy.
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Infants: Welcome infants from 1 month old.
Atlas Ocean Voyages
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Pregnancy: Unable to accommodate women who enter their 24th week of pregnancy during the cruise.
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Infants: Accepts infants 12 months or older for boarding, except for Antarctica Sailings where the minimum age is 8 years.
Azamara
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Pregnancy: Does not allow boarding for women over 23 weeks pregnant during the cruise. A health questionnaire is required at check-in.
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Infants: Minimum age is 6 months, and 12 months for certain long-distance cruises or tours.
Carnival Cruise Line
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Pregnancy: Women entering their 24th week of pregnancy at any time during the cruise cannot sail.
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Infants: Minimum age for sailing is 6 months, and 12 months for specific itineraries.
Celebrity Cruise Line
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Pregnancy: Prohibits boarding for women more than 23 weeks pregnant. A health questionnaire is mandatory at check-in.
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Infants: Minimum age for infants is 6 months, with exceptions for certain itineraries.
Costa Cruise Line
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Pregnancy: Allows pregnant women under 24 completed weeks at the time of cruise end. A physician's letter is required.
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Infants: Minimum age varies with itinerary; certain cabin restrictions apply for infants.
Crystal Cruise Line
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Pregnancy: Boarding allowed for women less than 24 weeks pregnant at disembarkation.
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Infants: Accepts infants from 6 months old, with certain restrictions for children under 3 years.
Cunard Cruise Line
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Pregnancy: Accepts pregnant women less than 24 weeks at disembarkation. Medical proof required.
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Infants: Minimum age is 1 year for specific cruises, and 6 months for others.
Disney Cruise Line
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Pregnancy: Refuses passage for women entering their 24th week of pregnancy at embarkation or during the cruise.
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Infants: Minimum age is 6 months, with variations for specific itineraries.
Explora Journeys
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Pregnancy: Welcomes women no more than 23 weeks pregnant at any time during the journey. Medical advice and certificate required.
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Infants: No infants under 6 months old at the start of the journey.
Holland America Cruise Line
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Pregnancy: Cannot begin the 24th week of pregnancy before or during the cruise. A physician’s letter is required.
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Infants: Minimum age is 12 months for certain sailings, 6 months for others.
Hurtigruten Cruises
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Pregnancy: Requires notification and medical certificate for women over 28 weeks pregnant.
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Infants: Minimum age for Antarctica sailings is 5 years, no restrictions for other destinations.
Lindblad Expeditions
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Pregnancy: No boarding restrictions during pregnancy.
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Infants: No specific age requirements.
MSC Cruises
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Pregnancy: Cannot carry pregnant passengers of 24 weeks or more by the end of the cruise.
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Infants: Must be at least 6 months old to sail.
Norwegian Cruise Line
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Pregnancy: Accommodates up to the 24th week of pregnancy with medical certificate.
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Infants: Minimum age is 6 months, and 12 months for sailings with extended days at sea.
Oceania Cruise Line
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Pregnancy: Allows boarding for women less than 24 weeks pregnant. Doctor's note required.
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Infants: Minimum age is 12 months.
P&O Cruise Line
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Pregnancy: Permits women less than 24 weeks pregnant with a doctor’s letter.
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Infants: Minimum age is 6 months, varying with itinerary.
Paul Gauguin Cruises
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Pregnancy: Allows women less than 24 weeks pregnant with medical permission.
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Infants: Minimum age is 1 year.
Ponant
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Pregnancy: Limits pregnancy to three months at cruise end, with exceptions for expedition cruises.
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Infants: Age restrictions vary with cruise type.
Princess Cruise Line
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Pregnancy: Prohibits women entering their 24th week of pregnancy from sailing.
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Infants: Minimum age is 6 months, with variations for specific routes.
Quark Expeditions
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Pregnancy: Certain