Why can't you cruise while pregnant?
Why can't you cruise while pregnant? Why can't I go on a cruise after the 23rd week of my pregnancy? After 23 weeks, there are increased risks in pregnancies such as preterm labor and delivery, and onboard, we do not have the medical equipment and staff available to treat these types of emergency situations.
What if a baby is born on a cruise?
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 happens if you need to go to the hospital on a cruise?
These facilities are typically equipped to treat only minor nonemergency conditions. If your illness is serious or you find yourself needing emergency treatment, you'll be referred to a facility on land and disembarked to get care.
What is a babymoon cruise?
A babymoon is a holiday or cruise taken by expectant first-time parents, usually in the second trimester of pregnancy. It's a time to have a bit of relaxation and pampering, and some precious quality-time together, before two become three (or more).
Is a cruise OK for a 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.
Can I go on a cruise 3 months pregnant?
Due to limitations of medical care, both on board and in various ports of call, women who have entered or exceeded their 24th week of pregnancy, at any time during the cruise, will not be allowed to board or sail with the ship.
Can you cruise after 24 weeks pregnant?
Royal Caribbean International cannot accept guests who will be more than 23 weeks pregnant at any time during the cruise or CruiseTour.
Do you get a refund if you are pregnant on a cruise?
However, as a matter of policy, most cruise lines don't count pregnancy as just cause for a refund or travel credit, so if you cancel after final payment, you will be accountable to your cruise line's cancellation policies and might not receive a full refund.
Do you need a doctors note to go on a cruise pregnant?
A physician's “Fit to Travel” note is required prior to sailing, stating how far along (in weeks) a passenger's pregnancy will be at the beginning of the cruise and confirming that she is in good health and not experiencing a high-risk pregnancy.
Can I go on a cruise 7 months pregnant?
All the major cruise lines have the same pregnancy policy: Guests are allowed to cruise through their 23rd week of pregnancy. If you will enter your 24th week before or any time during your cruise, you are not allowed to sail.