Pregnancy and Infant Travel on Cruise Lines
A guide to pregnancy and infant policies on cruises: age limits and travel rules for the major cruise lines.
Policies by Cruise Line
Age limits and travel rules for pregnant guests and infants on the major cruise lines. These policies change, so always confirm the current rules with your CruiseHub Cruise Expert before booking.
American Cruise Lines
Pregnancy: No restrictions on boarding for pregnant women at any stage of pregnancy.
Infants: Welcomes infants from 1 month old.
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Pregnancy: Unable to accommodate women who enter their 24th week of pregnancy during the cruise.
Infants: Accepts infants 12 months or older, except Antarctica sailings where the minimum age is 8 years.
Azamara
Pregnancy: Does not allow boarding for women over 23 weeks pregnant during the cruise. A health questionnaire is required at check-in.
Infants: Minimum age is 6 months, and 12 months for certain long-distance cruises or tours.
Carnival Cruise Line
Pregnancy: Women entering their 24th week of pregnancy at any time during the cruise cannot sail.
Infants: Minimum age for sailing is 6 months, and 12 months for specific itineraries.
Celebrity Cruises
Pregnancy: Prohibits boarding for women more than 23 weeks pregnant. A health questionnaire is mandatory at check-in.
Infants: Minimum age for infants is 6 months, with exceptions for certain itineraries.
Costa Cruises
Pregnancy: Allows pregnant women under 24 completed weeks at the time the cruise ends. A physician's letter is required.
Infants: Minimum age varies with itinerary; certain cabin restrictions apply for infants.
Crystal Cruises
Pregnancy: Boarding allowed for women less than 24 weeks pregnant at disembarkation.
Infants: Accepts infants from 6 months old, with certain restrictions for children under 3 years.
Cunard
Pregnancy: Accepts pregnant women less than 24 weeks at disembarkation. Medical proof required.
Infants: Minimum age is 1 year for specific cruises, and 6 months for others.
Disney Cruise Line
Pregnancy: Refuses passage for women entering their 24th week of pregnancy at embarkation or during the cruise.
Infants: Minimum age is 6 months, with variations for specific itineraries.
Explora Journeys
Pregnancy: Welcomes women no more than 23 weeks pregnant at any time during the journey. Medical advice and a certificate are required.
Infants: No infants under 6 months old at the start of the journey.
Holland America
Pregnancy: Cannot begin the 24th week of pregnancy before or during the cruise. A physician's letter is required.
Infants: Minimum age is 12 months for certain sailings, 6 months for others.
Hurtigruten
Pregnancy: Requires notification and a medical certificate for women over 28 weeks pregnant.
Infants: Minimum age for Antarctica sailings is 5 years; no restrictions for other destinations.
Lindblad Expeditions
Pregnancy: No boarding restrictions during pregnancy.
Infants: No specific age requirements.
MSC Cruises
Pregnancy: Cannot carry pregnant passengers of 24 weeks or more by the end of the cruise.
Infants: Must be at least 6 months old to sail.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Pregnancy: Accommodates up to the 24th week of pregnancy with a medical certificate.
Infants: Minimum age is 6 months, and 12 months for sailings with extended days at sea.
Oceania Cruises
Pregnancy: Allows boarding for women less than 24 weeks pregnant. A doctor's note is required.
Infants: Minimum age is 12 months.
P&O Cruises
Pregnancy: Permits women less than 24 weeks pregnant with a doctor's letter.
Infants: Minimum age is 6 months, varying with itinerary.
Paul Gauguin Cruises
Pregnancy: Allows women less than 24 weeks pregnant with medical permission.
Infants: Minimum age is 1 year.
Ponant
Pregnancy: Limits pregnancy to three months at cruise end, with exceptions for expedition cruises.
Infants: Age restrictions vary with cruise type.
Princess Cruises
Pregnancy: Prohibits women entering their 24th week of pregnancy from sailing.
Infants: Minimum age is 6 months, with variations for specific routes.
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