What is Royal Caribbean pregnancy policy?

Royal Caribbean International cannot accept guests who will be more than 23 weeks pregnant at any time during the cruise or CruiseTour.



Royal Caribbean International has a strict safety policy regarding pregnancy: they cannot accept guests who will have entered their 24th week of pregnancy at any point during the cruise or "CruiseTour." This means that if you reach exactly 23 weeks and 1 day at any time while the ship is at sea, you will be denied boarding. This policy is strictly enforced because cruise ships are not equipped with neonatal intensive care units or specialized obstetricians to handle premature births or pregnancy-related emergencies. All guests are typically required to fill out a health questionnaire at the pier attesting to their pregnancy status. If you are pregnant but will be under the 23-week limit for the entire duration of the sailing, it is highly recommended (though not always required) to carry a doctor’s "Fit to Travel" letter stating your expected due date and confirming that your pregnancy is not high-risk. If you find yourself over the limit after booking, you should contact the cruise line immediately to discuss cancellation or rescheduling options.

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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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Under the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness, for the purposes of determining the obligations under the convention, a birth on a ship or aircraft in international waters or airspace shall be treated as a birth in the country of the ship or aircraft's registration.

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Royal Caribbean and MSC passengers do have access to condoms, pregnancy kits and lubrication, while P&O, Cunard and Princess have the morning after pill. News of the poll findings sparked s furious debate among cruisers, and anger at suggestions that it might not be true among the older demographic.

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Generally, women are not allowed to travel by air after 36 weeks for domestic travel, and after 28 to 35 weeks for international travel. The decision on whether to travel and how far to travel at any time during pregnancy should be a joint decision between you and your healthcare provider or midwife.

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Health and Safety ? Frequently Asked Questions Q: Are Guests who are pregnant permitted to sail? A: Women who have entered their 24th week of pregnancy as of their embarkation date or who will enter their 24th week of pregnancy during the cruise will be refused passage due to safety concerns.

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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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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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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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Neonatologist Dr. Jorge Perez said the 2-pound baby boy was born at a little over five months on board the Jewel of the Seas. He's a miracle, he said. Royal Caribbean officials said the mother didn't feel well on the cruise and decided to seek medical attention.

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