Can babies go on cruises?

Can babies go on cruises? Infants must be a minimum of 6 months old on the sailing date for most voyages. For transatlantic, transpacific, Hawaii, Australia and South America sailings – and any with 3 or more consecutive days at sea – the minimum age is 12 months.

Do babies get seasick on cruises?

Fortunately, most kids don't have problems with sea sickness on large cruise ships. And there are other options if they do, including: Dramamine for Kids – chewable tablets (dimenhydrinate) that kids between the ages of 2 and 12 years can take every 6 to 8 hours.

Can I take my son on a cruise without a passport?

Children under the age of 16 who are citizens of the U.S. or Canada are exempt from the passport requirement for land and sea border crossings.

How much do infants cost on a cruise?

Most cruise lines treat babies and children under the age of two no differently than any other child, meaning that if you have only one adult and a baby in a cabin, you'd have to pay the full adult fare for the baby.

Are children under 2 free on cruise?

Minimum Age to Sail Babies must be six months old to cruise. For Atlantic and Pacific crossings, world cruise segments and many of the exotic itineraries, children must be at least one year old. Children younger than two who sail as the third or fourth passenger in a cabin generally cruise for free.

Has anyone been born on a cruise ship?

Neonatologist Dr. Jorge Perez said the 2-pound baby boy was born at a little over five months on board the Jewel of the Seas. He's a miracle, he said. Royal Caribbean officials said the mother didn't feel well on the cruise and decided to seek medical attention.

Can you bring a stroller on a cruise?

You will want some kind of stroller or baby carrier for taking your child around the cruise ship and in port. Some cruise lines, like Carnival, have rentals available; MSC offers loaners. You will need to store strollers in your cabin, so we recommend bringing a small umbrella stroller, rather than a large baby jogger.

Why do cruises charge for babies?

Other lines may charge the same as an adult fare, which is generally because babies create more work for ship staff (think cleanup), but do not create additional cruise line revenue by purchasing things onboard (such as cocktails, casino chips and shore excursions).

Do I need a letter to cruise with my child?

The notarized letter from the child's parent must authorize the traveling adult to take the child on the specific cruise, must authorize guardian to sign legal documentation/waivers for participation in any activities requiring them (i.e. Rock Climbing, Flowrider, Bungee Trampoline, Inline Skating, or Ice Skating) and ...

Do any cruises allow infants?

Yes! MSC Cruises has no minimum age for babies to sail and on Celestyal Cruises, the minimum age is three months. If you want to take a cruise with a baby under six months then these are the two cruise lines to consider. We cruised on MSC Preziosa when our son was six months old.

Is it safe to take a 1 year old on a cruise?

For cruise lines and itineraries in more far-flung destinations, such as South America, Hawaii, and Europe, kids often need to be at least 12 months. Remember that a newborn's immune system needs time to develop, and travel provides many chances to come into contact with harmful viruses and bacteria.

What is the baby rule on Royal Caribbean cruises?

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.

What happens if your baby is born on a cruise ship?

Under the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness, for the purposes of determining the obligations under the convention, a birth on a ship or aircraft in international waters or airspace shall be treated as a birth in the country of the ship or aircraft's registration.

Can my 2 month old go on a cruise?

Infants must be a minimum of 6 months old on the sailing date for most voyages. For transatlantic, transpacific, Hawaii, Australia and South America sailings – and any with 3 or more consecutive days at sea – the minimum age is 12 months.