Can my baby swim on a cruise?

Can my baby swim on a cruise? 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.

Should babies wear diapers in the ocean?

Regular diapers should not be used for swimming as they absorb too much water, making them extremely heavy, which can be dangerous for little ones. Check your baby's swim diaper regularly and change immediately if soiled.

What ships have a baby splash zone?

Do babies need a passport to go on a cruise?

Cruising to/from a foreign homeport: Any time your embarkation or debarkation port is in a foreign country, all cruisers (kids and adults) need to carry valid passports.

Can you carry on a bottle of water on a cruise ship?

Many cruise lines let you bring water onto a cruise with you, but not all do. Some block it completely except for if you need distilled water for medicinal purposes, while some others won't let you bring single-use plastic bottles onboard, but permit cans and cartons which can be recycled.

Can babies swim on Carnival?

Children who are not toilet trained (and those in diapers or swim diapers) are not allowed in any of the water facilities on board, as per United States Public Health Services. Toilet trained children should be taken on frequent bathroom breaks. Water sports include pools, spray parks, waterslides and whirlpools.

Is a cruise a good idea with a baby?

And in fact, a cruise vacation is one of the best trips you can take with a small child. No matter where you go on the ship, you are only a few minutes from your room. That makes it perfect for midday naps, means you don't have to carry around a ton of baby supplies, and there is plenty to see and do without going far.

How do you bathe a baby on a cruise?

Unless you book a suite or family cabin, your bathroom is unlikely to have a bathtub. If your baby is old enough to sit up, you can simply sit them in the shower and spray water on them. If your baby is very small, you might find the sink to be an easier option.

Can you swim at night on a cruise ship?

Can people swim at night on a cruise ship? It depends on the ship and the weather. Most pools close in the evening although hot tubs usually stay open later. In rough weather, pools are usually closed, and often drained.

What cruise lines allow babies in pools?

There are very few cruise ships that have water facilities that allow children in swim diapers. These are the Disney ships, and RCI's Oasis, Quantum, Freedom class ships and a few Voyager class ships. Those ships have splash zones that are specifically designed, constructed, and operated to USPH requirements.

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.

Should I 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.