Should I go on a cruise while pregnant?

In fact, taking a cruise while pregnant is a great way to travel comfortably and visit a variety of places all in one trip. From delicious cuisine to show-stopping entertainment, our cruises have numerous activities and onboard venues that you'll be able to enjoy, especially if you're pregnant.



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Cruises make ideal babymoons. There's food everywhere, including room service for those late-night cravings. Plus they make planning easy; the cruise ship serves as hotel, restaurant, entertainment venue, spa and transportation. You can do as little or much as you want, and there's a doctor onboard ... just in case.

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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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In fact, taking a cruise while pregnant is a great way to travel comfortably and visit a variety of places all in one trip. From delicious cuisine to show-stopping entertainment, our cruises have numerous activities and onboard venues that you'll be able to enjoy, especially if you're pregnant.

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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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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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Zika virus For most people it's mild and not harmful, but can cause problems if you're pregnant. If you are pregnant, it is not recommended to travel to parts of the world where the Zika virus is present, such as parts of: South and Central America. the Caribbean.

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The most common time to plan your babymoon is during the second trimester. It's the best time for babymoons because pregnant women tend to feel better between 14 and 28 weeks into pregnancy. It is recommended to avoid travel from the 37th week of pregnancy because it is too close to the due date.

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1: Time it Right. It's best to plan your trip in your second trimester, between 14 and 28 weeks into your pregnancy, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

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In addition to Martinique, travelers can head to The Bahamas, the Cayman Islands, Guadeloupe, and Saint Barth's for a relaxing trip—all are on the CDC's list of Zika-free countries.

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This all depends on the cruise line. Some lines don't charge for infants sharing a cabin with two adults. Others lines may charge a discounted rate for third and fourth passengers in a cabin (e.g., babies and children).

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Officials say an expectant mother cruising onboard Royal Caribbean International's Jewel of the Seas visited the medical facility after experiencing discomfort. The medical team determined she was in active labor. The premature baby was successfully delivered aboard the Jewel.

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Popular rumor claims that people born on airplanes get free flights for life. Any truth in that? Sadly, it seems to be something of a myth. Very few airlines are known to have granted a newborn free flights for life.

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