Should I take a pram 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.



People Also Ask

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.

MORE DETAILS

Taking a baby on a cruise is one of the best ways to travel with your little one. You don't have to pack and unpack every few days, and there's no need to worry about the logistics of driving to your destination or traffic.

MORE DETAILS

All items must be stored in the guest's stateroom. Collapsible wagon. For the safety of our guests, the wagon cannot be rolled onto/off the ship during embarkation and debarkation and cannot be rolled off/onto the ship while in port.

MORE DETAILS

Guests may bring their own baby baths and strollers; however, they must be stored in the guest's stateroom. *Please see all applicable Terms & Conditions for Promotions here.

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS

Strollers over 20 lbs must be checked at the ticket counter. Wagons, cribs and pack 'n plays count as regular baggage and must not exceed the carry-on weight requirements. If they do, they will have to be checked and incur regular fees.

MORE DETAILS

Are stroller-wagons permitted? Stroller wagons, whether pushed or pulled, will not be permitted at any theme park or water park or at indoor venues at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.

MORE DETAILS

Your baby is also welcome to sleep in the bed with you, or you are welcome to bring your own travel crib. Older toddlers can sleep on pullout sofas (make sure one is available in your cabin before booking) or in a bed or rollaway cot, but cruise ships will not provide bed rails.

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS

Babies and toddlers up to two years sail free on MSC Cruises, with kids aged two- to 11-years-old offered a reduced rate. On Cunard, infants up to 23 months travel free, while two- to 17-year-olds sail at a reduced rate, and Italian line Costa Cruises does not charge for infants under three.

MORE DETAILS

Here are some of the major things you don't need to pack for a cruise.
  1. Soap and Other Toiletries. Most ships are equipped with soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion and shower caps. ...
  2. Hair Dryer. Ships all come equipped with hair dryers. ...
  3. Clothesline. ...
  4. Beach Towels. ...
  5. Dirty Laundry Bag. ...
  6. Books. ...
  7. Snacks. ...
  8. Booze.


MORE DETAILS

This was largely in part to issues with the wagons causing congestion in the park walkways. The only exception to this rule is if the wagon is deemed medically necessary for the child(ren).

MORE DETAILS

To make sure you are fully aware of Disney's stroller rules and guidelines, and to take out all the guesswork, here is what you need to know: Strollers heading to a Disney park must be no larger than 31 inches (79 cm) wide and 52 inches (132 cm) long. Stroller wagons are not allowed.

MORE DETAILS