Can you take baby food on a cruise?


Can you take baby food on a cruise? Yes. Most cruise lines will allow guests to bring baby food and pre-packaged infant snacks, powdered milk, or breast milk in their carry-on luggage.


How do you shower a baby on a cruise?

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. If you really want to give your baby a proper bath, an inflatable bathtub may be the answer.


How do you sleep with a baby on a cruise?

Your baby is also welcome to sleep in the bed with you, or you are welcome to bring your own travel crib. Older toddlers can sleep on pullout sofas (make sure one is available in your cabin before booking) or in a bed or rollaway cot, but cruise ships will not provide bed rails.


Do babies get charged on cruises?

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.


Where do toddlers sleep on a cruise ship?

Some cruise lines offer staterooms with a pull-out sofa or bunk beds, which can be a convenient option for families with multiple children. Some cruise lines offer family staterooms or suites that are specifically designed for families with young children.


Can babies in diapers swim on a cruise?

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.


Do kids need birth certificates to cruise?

Children aged 17 years and under will require a passport or Birth Certificate to travel or government issued photo ID.


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.


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.


Can I bring hot water for baby formula on a plane?

You can take expressed breast milk, boiled water to make up feeds or for drinking, formula powder and baby food on board. Take enough nappies and wipes, and a change of clothes for you and your child in your carry-on luggage.


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.


Can I bring baby formula to cabin?

Formula, breast milk, toddler drinks, and baby/toddler food (to include puree pouches) in quantities greater than 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters are allowed in carry-on baggage and do not need to fit within a quart-sized bag.