Is a cruise a good babymoon?

Is a cruise a good babymoon? Cruises make ideal babymoons. There's food everywhere, including room service for those late-night cravings. Plus they make planning easy; the cruise ship serves as hotel, restaurant, entertainment venue, spa and transportation. You can do as little or much as you want, and there's a doctor onboard ... just in case.

What are the rules for Royal Caribbean pregnancy?

May I board a Royal Caribbean ship if I am pregnant? Royal Caribbean International cannot accept guests who will be more than 23 weeks pregnant at any time during the cruise or CruiseTour.

What is a vacation while pregnant called?

Along with traditional childbirth preparations, some parents-to-be take a babymoon — one last getaway to rest, rejuvenate and reconnect before baby arrives. “I like the idea of couples getting away during the gestation period,” says Walt Ciecko, Ph. D., psychologist and relationship consultant.

Is it worth taking a baby on a cruise?

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.

What happens if you get pregnant before a cruise?

In most cases, the cruise line will allow you to cancel the cruise and receive a credit which you can use to either bring your cruise forward to earlier in your pregnancy, or to book another cruise after your baby is born.

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.

Do babies need ID for cruise?

Children aged 17 years and under will require a passport or Birth Certificate to travel or government issued photo ID. Children under 16 years of age, who do not have a passport or Photo ID, must have a copy of their birth certificate or their parents Medicare Card.

What month should you avoid cruising?

Late August is reaching the peak of hurricane season. While the chances are low that your specific cruise will be hit by a storm (cruise lines steer clears of storms as much as possible), it could disrupt your trip if a hurricane hits a port of call.

When should you go on a babymoon?

It's best to plan your trip in your second trimester, between 14 and 28 weeks into your pregnancy, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

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.

What age are babies free on a cruise?

Babies and toddlers up to two years sail free on MSC Cruises, with kids aged two- to 11-years-old offered a reduced rate. On Cunard, infants up to 23 months travel free, while two- to 17-year-olds sail at a reduced rate, and Italian line Costa Cruises does not charge for infants under three.

Is it safe to go to the Caribbean when pregnant?

Zika virus For most people it's mild and not harmful, but can cause problems if you're pregnant. If you are pregnant, it is not recommended to travel to parts of the world where the Zika virus is present, such as parts of: South and Central America. the Caribbean.

Is 28 weeks too late for a babymoon?

Beyond the 28th week, you'll need to take note of the guidelines below. If you're expecting one baby and want to travel between your 28th and 36th weeks, we'll need you to travel with a certificate from your doctor. The certificate should state that you have had no complications and your estimated delivery date.