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Can you go on a cruise for babymoon?

For a relaxing tropical Babymoon getaway there's nothing better than our Caribbean voyages. We even have shorter trips in the Caribbean like our 4-night Fire & Sunset Soirees itinerary to Bimini, Bahamas and Key West from Miami; or our 5-night Dominican Daze itinerary.



Yes, a cruise is a popular "babymoon" choice, but there are strict medical restrictions you must follow. Most major cruise lines (including Royal Caribbean, Carnival, and Disney) have a 24-week cut-off: you cannot sail if you have entered your 24th week of pregnancy at any point during the cruise. You will likely be required to provide a doctor's letter stating your due date and that you are fit to travel. When planning a 2026 babymoon, it is wise to choose an itinerary with many "sea days" for relaxation and to avoid regions with Zika virus risks (often parts of the Caribbean or South America). Also, consider the motion of the ship, as pregnancy can worsen seasickness; bringing "Sea-Bands" or checking with your OB-GYN for safe medications is essential. Finally, ensure your travel insurance specifically covers pregnancy-related complications, as the medical facilities on a ship are not equipped for neonatal intensive care or emergency deliveries.

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In most cases, the cruise line will allow you to cancel the cruise and receive a credit which you can use to either bring your cruise forward to earlier in your pregnancy, or to book another cruise after your baby is born.

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All guests are required to fill out a Public Health Questionnaire prior to arrival or at the pier attesting that they are not more than 23 weeks pregnant.

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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.

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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.

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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. The cruise lines are firm on this policy, so don't bother asking for an exception.

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Some women prefer not to travel in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy because of nausea and vomiting and feeling very tired during these early stages. The risk of miscarriage is also higher in the first 3 months, whether you're travelling or not. Travelling in the final months of pregnancy can be tiring and uncomfortable.

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May I board a Royal Caribbean ship if I am pregnant? Royal Caribbean International cannot accept guests who will be more than 23 weeks pregnant at any time during the cruise or CruiseTour.

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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.

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