travelprincess 123 Posted September 25, 2011 #1 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Does anybody know if there is an age requirement for babies on cruises. I am looking to see if very young babies are permitted to go on cruise ships. Thank you for the information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6rugrats Posted September 25, 2011 #2 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Does anybody know if there is an age requirement for babies on cruises. I am looking to see if very young babies are permitted to go on cruise ships. Thank you for the information. This information is on every cruise line's webpage. For most cruiselines, no children under six months old, must be 12 months old for South American/Hawaii cruises or transatlantics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Kat Posted September 25, 2011 #3 Share Posted September 25, 2011 6 mo old minimum. Age 2 or 3 for the kid's clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted September 25, 2011 #4 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Most of the regular cruises the baby has to be at least 6 months. 12 months for transatlantics, minimum. Im sure there are exceptions. I dont think Id want a younger baby on a long cruise like that across a ocean, like a TA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted September 25, 2011 #5 Share Posted September 25, 2011 On some cruise lines they must be potty trained to go to the children's club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare silentbob007 Posted September 25, 2011 #6 Share Posted September 25, 2011 You'll have to check with a specific line. Most lines do not allow very young children simply because if there is a problem the medical facilities may not be adequate for a very young child. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jebuell Posted September 26, 2011 #7 Share Posted September 26, 2011 RCI is 6 months (12 for transatlantic). I just checked three days ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted September 26, 2011 #8 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I believe Disney is three months. I also think Pullmantur takes them that young. EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitty9 Posted September 26, 2011 #9 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Here's a website that lists the minimum ages for each line. There is quite a difference. I can't put the actual website on here because it's from a travel agency, but just Google "minimum age to cruise.........". It will take you to the site with every cruise line and their minimum age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted September 26, 2011 #10 Share Posted September 26, 2011 MSC has no minimum age, (but I suspect they would prefer you not deliver your baby while onboard...) EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jocap Posted September 26, 2011 #11 Share Posted September 26, 2011 MSC has no minimum age, (but I suspect they would prefer you not deliver your baby while onboard...) EM LOL! :D;). I think the QM2 has an older age because of the illness reason on Transatlantics. P&O provide a night nursery for babies to be left until late evening. Jo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted September 27, 2011 #12 Share Posted September 27, 2011 We took our 18 month Grand doughter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donder1 Posted September 27, 2011 #13 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Given the frequent incidences of the Norwalk virus onboard ALL ships, I'd be very reluctant to take an infant on a cruise. Check with your pediatrician and CDC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billjessmaddie Posted September 27, 2011 #14 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Given the frequent incidences of the Norwalk virus onboard ALL ships, I'd be very reluctant to take an infant on a cruise. Check with your pediatrician and CDC. We are taking our 6 month old on his first cruise when he is 9 months old on Carnival. Our pediatrician is very encouraging of this. We took our 4 year old daughter on her first cruise when she was 15 months old. She did get a cold but that was because we did the Disney land and sea package and we had wet her hair to keep her cool from the heat at Disney World. However, the air conditioning combined with her wet hair caused a cold. The concierge at the Beach Club went to the pharmacy for us and picked up saline solution and a nasal bulb just in time before we boarded the bus to the ship. The beach actually made her feel better and we had a great cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6rugrats Posted September 27, 2011 #15 Share Posted September 27, 2011 She did get a cold but that was because we did the Disney land and sea package and we had wet her hair to keep her cool from the heat at Disney World. However, the air conditioning combined with her wet hair caused a cold. Colds are caused by a virus, not wet hair and air conditioning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy ks Posted September 27, 2011 #16 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Colds are caused by a virus, not wet hair and air conditioning. Ditto. This is an old wives tale that just won't go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billjessmaddie Posted September 27, 2011 #17 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Colds are caused by a virus, not wet hair and air conditioning. LoL I never knew that! My husband always blames himself for wetting her hair and getting her sick! Now do I tell him he is off the hook? Hmmmmm lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffy116 Posted September 28, 2011 #18 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Why take him off the hook?:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
globalwife Posted September 28, 2011 #19 Share Posted September 28, 2011 I believe Disney is three months. I also think Pullmantur takes them that young. EM Yep, Pullmantur doesn't have an age restriction. We are taking our baby at 4 months old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greghouseo Posted September 29, 2011 #20 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Fred Olsen 40 years old;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KKB Posted September 29, 2011 #21 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Let me first say that we have cruised twice with our children, but the youngest was five the first time. I also know that many cruise with younger children & are happy. But I want to share that a family member brought their 1 & 2 year olds on our Disney cruise. We encouraged them NOT to--they had the availability of grandparents who would have loved to have those boys for a week. (I realize this is NOT always an option). Well, those boys were miserable all week--out of sorts being off schedule (tho they tried to keep them on) & sick all week. (even our 5YO picked up Norovirus--likely--that we all passed around once home) They did NOT have fun; had to tag team all week (tho there were 26 of us & we offered to watch the boys as relief to them). Don't get me wrong--some don't have the option to not take the children. But I do want to caution you that this could be a very expensive miserable time. Just recommending you consider delaying such a trip with a very young child, or have them stay with some doting relatives while you relax. Again, neither may be an option--if not, I hope you have a lovely trip with your child & they are agreeable & healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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