Pregnant Women and Infants

Since the cruise lines are not equipped with major medical facilities onboard, they have established very strict policies with regard to expectant mothers and infants. Each cruise line requires expectant mothers to provide a physician's letter (faxed in advance or hand delivered at the time of check-in) stating that the guest is in good health, fit to travel, and that the pregnancy is not high risk. The letter must also included the expected date of the child's birth.

Typically, a letter is not required for infants to travel. However, each cruise line has a minimum age requirement for guests traveling, which will be verified upon check-in at the pier. This minimum age requirement varies by cruise line and even itinerary. Always tell your Vacations To Go cruise counselor if you are pregnant or planning to cruise with an infant to insure you meet all required guidelines.

Azamara

Pregnant Women: Permitted to board if pregnant for 23 weeks or less on day of disembarkation. A physician's letter must be faxed to the Access Department (800-882-8292) for women in any stage of pregnancy.
Infants: Infants sailing on a cruise must be at least 6 months old as of the first day of the cruise/cruisetour. However, for trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific cruises/cruisetours and other selected cruises/cruisetours, the infant (as of the first day of the cruise/cruisetour) must be at least 12 months old.

Carnival

Pregnant Women: Permitted to board if pregnant for 24 weeks or less on day of disembarkation. A physician's letter is required to be faxed to Carnival's Guest Services Department and brought to the pier for check-in.
Infants: Minimum age for sailing is 12 months for trans-Atlantic, Hawaii and South American cruises and 6 months for all other cruises.

Celebrity

Pregnant Women: Permitted to board if pregnant for 23 weeks or less on day of disembarkation. A physician's letter must be faxed to the Access Department (800-882-8292) for women in any stage of pregnancy.
Infants: Infants sailing on a cruise must be at least 6 months old as of the first day of the cruise/cruisetour. However, for trans-Atlantic, trans-Pacific, Hawaii, select South American cruises/cruisetours and other selected cruises/cruisetours, the infant (as of the first day of the cruise/cruisetour) must be at least 12 months old.

Clipper

Pregnant Women: There are no written guidelines. Each case is considered individually. Please contact reservations for details.
Infants: Minimum age is 4 years.

Costa Cruises

Pregnant Women: Permitted to board if pregnant for 26 weeks or less on day of embarkation. Women past 6 months will need to have a Special Requirements form filled out by their physician and faxed to Costa at 954-266-5854.
Infants: Minimum age is 12 months for trans-ocean crossings, World cruises and cruises 15 days or longer; minimum age is 6 months for all other sailings.

Cruise West

Pregnant Women: There are no written guidelines. Each case is considered individually. Please contact reservations for details.
Infant: Minimum age is 12 months for cruises over 15 days in the Orient, Indian Ocean, and for long-range Asia/Far East and trans-Atlantic cruises. Minimum age for all other cruise regions is 3 months.

Crystal

Pregnant Women: Permitted to board if pregnant for 24 weeks or less on day of disembarkation.
Infants: Minimum age is 6 months. Crystal reserves the right to limit all children under the age of 3 years.

Cunard

Pregnant Women: Permitted to board if pregnant for 24 weeks or less on day of disembarkation. A physician's letter must be faxed to Fleet Medical (661-753-0122) for women in any stage of pregnancy.
Infants: Minimum age is 1 year for trans-Atlantic cruises, World cruises and World cruise segements. Minimum age is 6 months for all other sailings.

Disney

Pregnant Women: Permitted to board if pregnant for 23 weeks or less on day of embarkation. A Medical Information Form must be filled out by physician and faxed to Inventory Control (407-566-7739) for women in any stage of pregnancy.
Infants: Minimum age is 12 weeks.

GAP Adventures

Pregnant Women: Permitted to board if pregnant for 23 weeks or less on the day of embarkation.
Infants: Minimum age is 12 years. GAP Adventures reserves the right to restrict the number of those less than eighteen years of age aboard the Expedition Vessel.

Holland America

Pregnant Women: Permitted to board if pregnant for 23 weeks or less on day of disembarkation. A physician's letter must be faxed to Access and Compliance (800-577-1731) for women in any stage of pregnancy.
Infants: Minimum age is 12 months of age for trans-Atlantic sailings or any other itinerary which in the opinion of the Medical Department present a significant risk to infants between 6 and 12 months of age; minimum age is 6 months for all other sailings.

Hurtigruten

Pregnant Women: There are no written guidelines. Each case is considered individually. It is recommended that the passenger consult her doctor. Please contact reservations for details.
Infants: No minimum age requirements.

MSC Cruises

Pregnant Women: Permitted to board if 27 weeks or less on day of embarkation. A medical certificate establishing fitness is required.
Infants: No minimum age requirement.

Norwegian

Pregnant Women: Permitted to board if pregnant for 24 weeks or less on day of disembarkation. A physician's letter must be faxed to Passenger Courtesy (305-436-4147) for women in any stage of pregnancy. Doctor's note required.
Infants: Minimum age is 6 months.

Oceania Cruises

Pregnant Women: Permitted to board if pregnant for 24 weeks or less on day of disembarkation. Doctor's note required.
Infants: Minimum age is 6 months. Infant facilities are not available.

P&O Cruises

Pregnant Women: Permitted to board if pregnant for 24 weeks or less on day of disembarkation.
Infants: Minimum age is 1 year.

Paul Gauguin Cruises

Pregnant Women: Permitted to board if pregnant for 24 weeks or less on day of disembarkation.
Infants: Minimum age is 1 year. Paul Gauguin Cruises reserves the right to limit all children under the age of 3 years.

Peter Deilmann

Pregnant Women: No restrictions. Pregnant women in any phase of pregnancy will be allowed.
Infants: No minimum age requirement.

Princess

Pregnant Women: Permitted to board if pregnant for 24 weeks or less on day of disembarkation. A physician's letter must be faxed to Fleet Medical Dept (661-753-0121) for women in any stage of pregnancy.
Infants: Minimum age is 6 months on most itineraries. Certain exotic and lengthy itineraries may require the child to be 1 year old. Please check with Princess Reservation Dept. to confirm.

Regent

Pregnant Women: Permitted to board if pregnant for 24 weeks or less on day of disembarkation. A physician's letter will be required.
Infants: Minimum age is 1 year old.

Royal Caribbean

Pregnant Women: Permitted to board if pregnant for 23 weeks or less on day of disembarkation. A physician's letter must be faxed to the Access Department (305-539-6666) for women in any stage of pregnancy.
Infants: Infants sailing on a cruise must be at least 6 months old as of the first day of the cruise/cruisetour. However, for trans-Atlantic, trans-Pacific, Hawaii, select South American cruises/cruisetours and other selected cruises/cruisetours, the infant (as of the first day of the cruise/cruisetour) must be at least 12 months old.

Seabourn

Please see Cunard Cruise Line's guidelines.

SeaDream Yacht Club

Pregnant Women: Permitted to board if pregnant for 24 weeks or less on day of embarkation. A physician's letter needs to be faxed to 305-856-7599 for women in any stage of pregnancy.
Infants: Minimum age is 1 year. Children under 1 year will be allowed to board with a physician's approval. Fax to above listed phone #.

Silversea

Pregnant Women: Permitted to board if pregnant for 24 weeks or less on day of embarkation. A medical certificate establishing fitness is required.
Infants: Minimum age is 6-11 months, parents must sign a waiver. Silversea reserves the right to limit all children under 3 years old.

Star Clippers

Pregnant Women: Permitted to board if pregnant for 27 weeks or less on day of disembarkation. A medical certificate establishing fitness is required. Star Clipper reserves the right to refuse passage to pregnant women due to travel risks.
Infants: Minimum age is 2 years.

Uniworld

Pregnant Women: Permitted to board if pregnant for 24 weeks or less on day of embarkation. A letter of medical fitness is required. No doctor on board.
Infants: Minimum age is 6 months. Uniworld reserves the right to limit all children under the age of 3 years.

Viking River Cruises

Pregnant Women: No restrictions. Pregnant women in any phase of pregnancy will be allowed.
Infants: Minimum age is 12 years.

Voyages of Discovery

Pregnant Women: Permitted to board if pregnant for 24 weeks or less on the day of embarkation.
Infants: No minimum age requirements but reservations for children under the age of 11 are discouraged.

Windstar

Pregnant Women: Permitted to board if pregnant for 24 weeks or less on day of disembarkation. A physician's letter must be faxed to Access and Compliance (800-577-1731) for women in any stage of pregnancy.
Infants: Minimum age is 2 years.