When should you not go on a cruise while pregnant?
Due to limitations of medical care, both on board and in various ports of call, women who have entered or exceeded their 24th week of pregnancy, at any time during the cruise, will not be allowed to board or sail with the ship.
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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.
Due to limitations of medical care, both on board and in various ports of call, women who have entered or exceeded their 24th week of pregnancy, at any time during the cruise, will not be allowed to board or sail with the ship.
Of course, pregnant women are welcome on board. Please note that for your own safety and the safety of your unborn child, you must not be beyond your 24th week of pregnancy by the end of the cruise to be allowed to sail. In every case you need a confirmation by your attending physician.
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.
Zika virusFor 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.
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.
A physician's “Fit to Travel” note is required prior to sailing, stating how far along (in weeks) a passenger's pregnancy will be at the beginning of the cruise and confirming that she is in good health and not experiencing a high-risk pregnancy.
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.
You shouldn't travel after week 36 of your pregnancy as this is getting close to your baby's due date. However, it's recommended you limit your traveling or don't travel at all if you have complications with your pregnancy including preeclampsia, are carrying more than one baby, or could go into preterm labor.
Roller coasters, bumper cars, and water slidesRoller coasters, bumper cars, and other rides with jerky, bouncy movements are a definite no, since a forceful landing or sudden, jarring start or stop could be dangerous. Also avoid water slides, which can cause you to hit the water with too much force.