Do I have to pay for my baby to go on a cruise?
Do I have to pay for my baby to go 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.
Can babies get off the cruise ship?
Infants must be at least 6 months of age at the time of embarkation in order to sail. Children must be at least 12 months of age at the time of embarkation to sail on trans-ocean crossings and remote itineraries, where there are more than 2 consecutive sea days. We do not carry baby food or formula on board our ships.
Do Royal Caribbean charge for babies?
Does Royal Caribbean charge infants a cruise fare? Yes, infants are charged a cruise fare, just like everyone else onboard. If your infant is the third or fourth passenger, they will usually pay a reduced rate.
How much is daycare on Carnival cruise?
There are limited times throughout the cruise for 'Under 2' time. During these times, parents/guardians have the option of leaving their child in the care of the Youth Staff (fees apply: $7.50 per hour plus an 18% service charge, per child) – or – they can stay and use the camp facility at no charge.
Can you 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.
What documents do babies need to cruise?
If you are departing from a U.S. port and returning to the same U.S. port, passports are not required for U.S. citizens. All children 15 years of age or younger need only an original or copy of their state-issued birth certificate. They will not need any government-issued photo ID.
Why do cruises charge for babies?
Other lines may charge the same as an adult fare, which is generally because babies create more work for ship staff (think cleanup), but do not create additional cruise line revenue by purchasing things onboard (such as cocktails, casino chips and shore excursions).
Can babies go in pools on cruises?
Can Babies Swim in Cruise Ship Pools? Most cruise ships do not allow babies or toddlers who are not toilet trained to use the swimming pools or Jacuzzis on-board. However, P&O Cruises family-friendly ships do allow kids in swimming nappies to swim in designated pools.
Can I take my child on a cruise without the other parent?
It is true that a parent who has sole custody of their child or children does not need permission from the other parent to travel domestically or abroad. Parents with sole custody will have to provide their court-ordered custody arrangement to get the child's passport.
Do babies need ID for cruise?
Children aged 17 years and under will require a passport or Birth Certificate to travel or government issued photo ID. Children under 16 years of age, who do not have a passport or Photo ID, must have a copy of their birth certificate or their parents Medicare Card.
Can babies go on cruises with birth certificate?
Please note that hospital Birth Certificates (baby feet Birth Certificates), as well as photocopies or images of any required travel documents are not accepted for boarding. For sailings departing from U.S. homeports, an official US state-issued Birth Certificate is also accepted.
What age are kids free on cruise?
Kids Sail Free offer details The exact offer details may vary, but Royal Caribbean's Kids Sail Free offers are usually consistent in their basics. Third guests and higher who are 12 years old or younger on select 4 nights or longer sailings are eligible for free cruise fare.
Can I cruise to Mexico without a passport?
All travelers are advised to carry a valid passport with them when taking a cruise to Mexico, regardless of their nationality and port of departure. US citizens on closed-loop cruises, meaning they begin and end at the same US port, can travel to Mexico with proof of citizenship other than a passport.
What cruise line does not charge for kids?
Royal Caribbean International The line's current Kids Sail Free” deal lets children 12 or younger cruise free, provided they are the third guests (or beyond) in the same cabin as at least two paying adults.
Are kids under 3 free on cruises?
Cruise fares are per person which includes children and infants. When traveling with 2 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 form of birth certificate is needed for a cruise?
A clear, legible copy (photocopy) of a birth certificate that was originally issued by a government agency (state/county/city) or the Department of Health and Vital Statistics. The copy does not need to be notarized or certified.
Does my child need a passport to cruise to Bahamas?
Children under 16 can also travel to the Bahamas on a cruise with an original birth certificate, naturalization certificate, or certificate of citizenship. Children under 19 can use these same documents only if they are traveling with a school, church group, sports team, or other organization with adult supervision.