All about cruising while pregnant. What you should do to prepare to cruise while pregnant. Different cruise lines (Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Princess, and Disney Cruise Line) pregnancy policies. The best practices for cruise travel while pregnant.

1. Cruise Line Pregnancy
Policies
CAN YOU CRUISE OR NOT WHILE PREGNANT?

2. Can you Cruise While Pregnant?
A question that you may be asked
when cruising (especially if you
are female) by the cruise line or
your travel agent is “Are you
pregnant?”
If the answer is “Yes” then the
question will be followed up by
“How many weeks pregnant are
you?”
Cruise line companies must make
sure that pregnant guests are
cared for and accommodated in
the best possible way possible (as
well as any other guests who may
have special needs)
Are you pregnant? If
so, how many weeks
pregnant are you?

3. Cruise Line Pregnancy Policies
Each cruise line has its own policies regarding pregnancy
to ensure that you are in the best care possible during your
pregnancy.
While there are usually doctors/nurses onboard your cruise
ship they often have limited resources, but do have the
tools to treat minor injuries and handle minor illnesses.
Most cruise lines will not let you cruise if you are past 24
weeks pregnant or more.
It is important that you call the cruise line in order to find
out if you can sail or not while pregnant and also what
paperwork (if any) that the cruise line will want for you to
fill out.

4. Cruise Line Pregnancy Policies
It is a good idea to get clearance from your OB-GYN to go on the cruise.
Even if the cruise line only requires that you not be over a certain
amount of weeks pregnant, following up with your doctor to make sure
that a cruise trip is for you is a good idea.
Cruise travel insurance is a great and invaluable asset to have while
you are on your cruise trip, it is a few dollars, and can protect you
invaluably while on vacation. Learn more about cruise travel insurance.

5. Popular Cruise Line Pregnancy Policies
Royal Caribbean
According to Royal Caribbean’s
Website; “Royal Caribbean
International cannot accept guests who
will have entered their 24th week of
pregnancy by the beginning of, or at
any time during the cruise or cruise
tour. A physicians “Fit to Travel” note
is required prior to sailing, stating how
far along (in weeks) your pregnancy
will be at the beginning of the cruise
and confirming that you are in good
health and not experiencing a high-risk
pregnancy.”
Read the complete policy here.
Carnival Cruise Lines
According to the Carnival Cruise Lines
website; “Pregnant women are not
allow(ed) to cruise unless their
estimated gestational age on the day of
disembarkation is 24 completed weeks
or less. Pregnant women with an
estimated gestational age of 24
completed weeks or less, on the day of
disembarkation, must submit, prior to
departure, a letter from her attending
physician certifying that her
gestational status is in accordance with
this policy, and that the expecting
mother is fit to sail.”
Read the complete policy here

6. Popular Cruise Line Pregnancy Policies
Disney Cruise Line
According to the Disney Cruise
Website, “Women who have entered
their 24th week of pregnancy as of
their embarkation date will be refused
passage due to safety concerns.
Neither a physician’s medical
statement nor a waiver of liability will
be accepted. In addition, Disney Cruise
Line cannot be held responsible or
liable for any complications relating to
pregnancy at any stage. Infants under
12 weeks old will not be allowed to
travel aboard Disney Cruise Line
ships.”
Read the complete policy here.
Norwegian Cruise Lines
According to Norwegian Cruise Lines
Website, ” NCL cannot accept guests
who will have entered their 24th week
of pregnancy by the beginning of, or at
any time during the cruise including
any and all land arrangement made
through NCL. An expectant mother’s
application for passage must be
accompanied by a medical certificate
establishing her due date and fitness
to travel.”
Read the complete policy here

7. Popular Cruise Line Pregnancy Policies
Princess Cruises
According to Princess Cruise Lines Website, “Pregnant women are not allowed
to sail if they are entering the 24th week of their pregnancy by the last day of
the cruise. All pregnant women are required to produce a physician’s letter
stating that mother and baby are in good health, fit to travel and the pregnancy
is not high-risk. The letter must also include the estimated date of delivery
(EDD) calculated from both Last Menstrual Period (LMP) and ultrasound (if
performed).”
Read the entire policy here.

8. Don’t Forget these Things when Cruising
While Pregnant
Check the Cruise
Lines Pregnancy
Policy
Call the Cruise
Line to let them
know that you are
pregnant and how
many weeks you
are
Get Cruise Travel
Insurance and make sure
you are covered
Follow up with
your healthcare
provider
Call the Cruise Line to
let them know that you
are pregnant and how
many weeks pregnant
you are
Ask the cruise line
about the medical
facilities on board

9. More Information about Cruising While
Pregnant
For more information on cruising while
pregnant including what to do while on the
cruise ship and what activities you should
try—read our “Ultimate Guide to Cruising
while Pregnant”

10. Cruise Travel Tips and Information
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• Themed Cruises
• Travel Tips
• Shore Excursions Information…and more!