Can toddlers swim on cruise ships?


Can toddlers swim on cruise ships? The U.S. Public Health Service requires that only children who are toilet trained are permitted to enter swimming pools and spas aboard cruise ships. Even if your child isn't toilet trained, he or she is welcome to enjoy the water play areas on board each ship while wearing a swim diaper.


Can I bring a stroller on a cruise?

You will want some kind of stroller or baby carrier for taking your child around the cruise ship and in port. Some cruise lines, like Carnival, have rentals available; MSC offers loaners. You will need to store strollers in your cabin, so we recommend bringing a small umbrella stroller, rather than a large baby jogger.


Which cruise lines are not kid friendly?

Adult Focused Cruise Options and Amenities
  • Carnival Serenity Adult-Only Retreat.
  • Silversea All-Inclusive Ultra-Luxury Cruises.
  • Seabourn Luxury Cruises.
  • Windstar Small Ship Cruises.
  • Oceania Cruises.
  • Azamara Luxury Cruises.


Is Disney cruise worth it for 2 year old?

At 0-3 years old, your child may not be old enough to prefer Disney cruises over other cruise lines. They won't know its Disney, but the ambiance provides a Disney and family-friendly experience which babies and toddlers may still enjoy; the music, songs, characters and themed restaurants and activities.


Do cruise ships have floaties for kids?

Life vests for children of various sizes are available and on display near the main midship pool.


What ships have a baby splash zone?

Ships that have a splash pad for babies in diapers:
  • Oasis Class. Wonder of the Seas. Oasis of the Seas. Harmony of the Seas. ...
  • Freedom Class. Freedom of the Seas. Independence of the Seas. Liberty of the Seas.
  • Quantum Class. Ovation of the Seas. Anthem of the Seas. Odyssey of the Seas. ...
  • Majesty of the Seas.
  • Navigator of the Seas.


Are kids free on Royal Caribbean?

Kids sail free is a limited time promotional offer that allows for guests 12 or younger to receive a free cruise fare. This offer is only available during active dates. To secure a Kids Sail Free promotion on a reservation, all applicable names and dates of birth must be given when making a reservation.


How do you bathe a toddler on a cruise?

Generally, the cruise bathrooms are shower-only. So, you can take your toddler with you for a shower or use the removable shower-head for spray-down. Even you can bring your child's inflatable tub with you and sponge down your toddler.


Can kids fall overboard on cruise ships?

And while going overboard on cruise ships is a rare incidence, it does happen occasionally – young children that climb on the railings are particularly at risk. Kids roam free. While cruise ships are confined areas, they are large and full of safety hazards.


Is it OK to take a 2 year old on a cruise?

Some ships have no baby-sitting for kids younger than three-years-old. In that case, you will need to take your kids, awake or asleep, with you to your evening activities, or have someone stay in the cabin with them while they sleep. It's not safe to leave your child on his or her own in a cruise cabin.


Do kids get sea sick on cruises?

What to Know About Avoiding Sea Sickness. Sea sickness isn't often a problem for kids on big cruise ships, but you do have some options to treat and prevent motion sickness, whether it is in a boat, plane, or car.


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.


Do you have to pay for a 1 year old on a cruise?

Cruise fares are per person which includes children and infants. When traveling with two full fare guests, additional guests in the same stateroom pay a discounted cruise fare. Children less than 2 years of age are not required to extend gratuities.


What happens if a baby is born on a cruise ship?

United States. U.S. law holds that natural persons born on foreign ships docked at U.S. ports or born within the limit of U.S. territorial waters are U.S. citizens.