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Pregnancy Policies by Cruise Line

Thinking of taking a cruise while you’re expecting? It’s a great idea! Take the opportunity to relax and enjoy this time before your life is changed by a new bundle of joy.

Be aware, however, that the cruise lines do have pregnancy policies in place and most do not allow passengers who are farther along than 24 weeks. Please find below a reference list of cruise line pregnancy policies. (Please be sure to confirm these with your agent / cruise line before booking, as they are subject to change.)

Contemporary Cruise Lines
(Please be sure to confirm these with your agent / cruise line before booking, as they are subject to change.)

Carnival Cruise Line–Pregnant women are only allowed to sail if pregnant for 24 completed weeks or less at time of cruise disembarkation. All pregnant women are required to produce a physician’s letter stating that mother and baby are in good health, fit to travel and the pregnancy is not high-risk. The letter must also include the estimated date of delivery (EDD).
Celebration Cruise Line–Celebration’s policy is that guests may sail up to the 24th week of pregnancy, and they reserve the right to refuse passage to passengers that have passed this mark.
Costa Cruises–Bookings will not be accepted from passengers who have entered the 24th week of estimated fetal gestational age at anytime during the cruise. All pregnant women must produce a medical certificate attesting to their good health and their child’s.
Fred.Olsen Cruise Lines–Women who will be more than 24 weeks pregnant at the end of the cruise are not permitted to travel.
Celestyal Cruises–Celestyal Cruises recommends that women who are less than 12 weeks pregnant should seek medical advice prior to travel. Women who are or will be 24 weeks pregnant at any stage of the cruise are required to produce a medical certificate of fitness to travel. The Carrier reserves the right to request a medical certificate at any stage of pregnancy and to refuse passage if the Carrier and/or the Master are not satisfied that the passenger will be safe during the passage.
P & O Cruises–Pregnant women are not allowed to sail once they have entered their 24^th week of pregnancy, or beyond, at any point in their cruise. All pregnant women are required to produce a doctor’s or midwife’s letter stating that mother and baby are in good health, fit to travel and the pregnancy is not high-risk prior to travel. The letter must also include the estimated date of delivery (EDD) calculated from both Last Menstrual Period (LMP) and ultrasound (if performed).
Your Cuba Cruise–Cuba Cruise cannot accept expectant mothers who will have entered their third trimester of their pregnancy by the beginning of or at any time during their cruise. All pregnant women are required to produce a doctor’s or midwife’s letter stating that the mother and baby are in good health, fit to travel and the pregnancy is not high-risk. The letter must also include the Estimated Date of Delivery (EDD).

Upscale Contemporary Cruise Lines
(Please be sure to confirm these with your agent / cruise line before booking, as they are subject to change.)

MSC Cruises–Pregnant women are highly recommended to seek medical advice prior to travel at any stage of their pregnancy. MSC Cruises cannot for safety reasons carry pregnant passengers of 24 weeks or more by the end of the cruise. MSC Cruises reserves the right to request a medical certificate at any stage of pregnancy and to refuse passage if they are not satisfied that the Passenger will be safe during the passage.
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL)–NCL will not accept guests who will have entered their 24th week of pregnancy by the time their travel with NCL concludes. A statement from the expectant mother’s doctor (letter head form required), stating her due date and fitness to travel must be sent to NCL’s Access Desk (accessdesk@ncl.com).
Royal Caribbean International–Royal Caribbean International cannot accept guests who will have entered their 24th week of pregnancy by the beginning of or at any time during the cruise or cruisetour. All guests are required to sign a health questionnaire at check–in to ensure they are aware of our pregnancy policy. A physician’s “Fit to Travel” note is required prior to sailing, stating how far along (in weeks) a guest’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. The “Fit to Travel” note should be faxed to the Access Department at 1-954-628-9622. Please contact RCL at 1-866-592-7225 or at special_needs@rccl.com if you have already booked a cruise or cruisetour and do not meet this requirement.
Viking Oceans–Viking Oceans is unable to accommodate women past their sixth month of pregnancy.

Premium Cruise Lines
(Please be sure to confirm these with your agent / cruise line before booking, as they are subject to change.)

Celebrity Cruises–Celebrity Cruises cannot accept guests who will have entered their 24th week of pregnancy by the beginning of or at any time during the cruise or cruisetour. All guests are required to sign a health questionnaire at check–in to ensure they are aware of our pregnancy policy. 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. The “Fit to Travel” note should be faxed to the Access Department at 1-954-628-9622. Please contact Celebrity at 1-866-592-7225 or at special_needs@celebrity.com if you have already booked a cruise or cruisetour and do not meet this requirement.
Disney Cruise Line–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. Neither a physician’s medical statement nor a waiver of liability will be accepted. In addition, Disney Cruise Line cannot be held responsible or liable for any complications relating to pregnancy at any stage.
Holland America Line (HAL)–Women cannot have begun their 24th week of pregnancy at any time before or during the cruise. Pregnant guests must provide a physician’s letter stating the expected due date, medical fitness to travel and the pregnancy is not high risk. Please also include your name, booking number, ship and sailing date. Letters may be faxed to Access & Compliance Department at 1-800-577-1731 or mailed to Attention: Access & Compliance Department, 2nd floor, 300 Elliott Avenue West, Seattle, WA 98119.
Princess Cruises–Pregnant women are not allowed to sail if they are entering the 24th week of their pregnancy by the last day of the cruise. All pregnant women are required to produce a physician’s letter stating that mother and baby are in good health, fit to travel and the pregnancy is not high-risk. The letter must also include the estimated date of delivery calculated from both last menstrual period and ultrasound (if performed) and may be faxed to the Fleet Medical Department confidential fax at (661)753-0121.

Ultra–Premium Cruise Lines
(Please be sure to confirm these with your agent / cruise line before booking, as they are subject to change.)

Azamara Cruises–Azamara Cruises cannot accept guests who will have entered their 24th week of pregnancy by the beginning of or at any time during the cruise or cruisetour. All guests are required to sign a health questionnaire at check–in to ensure they are aware of our pregnancy policy. 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. The “Fit to Travel” note should be faxed to the Access Department at 1-954-628-9622. Please contact Azamara at (877) 999-9553 or your travel agent if you have already booked a cruise or cruisetour and do not meet this requirement.
Cunard Line–Cunard will not permit guests who will have entered the 24th week of pregnancy by the last day of the voyage to travel on their ships. All pregnant women are required to produce a doctor’s or midwife’s letter stating that mother and baby are in good health, fit to travel and that the pregnancy is not high-risk. The letter must also include the estimated date of delivery (EDD) calculated from both the last menstrual period (LMP) and ultrasound (if performed).
Oceania Cruises–Oceania Cruises cannot accept Guests who will have entered their 24th week of pregnancy at the beginning of, or at any time during, the cruise.
Windstar Cruises–Due to limited medical facilities, Windstar will not accept reservations for women who are 24 or more weeks pregnant at the time their travel concludes.

Ultra–Luxury Cruise Lines
(Please be sure to confirm these with your agent / cruise line before booking, as they are subject to change.)

Crystal Cruises–Crystal Cruises is unable to accommodate women past their 24th week of pregnancy.
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises–Hapag-Lloyd is unable to carry women in the 24th or later week of pregnancy at the start of the cruise or will enter the24th week of pregnancy during the cruise. For reasons of safety and the limited medical care available aboard its ships, Hapag–Lloyd is unable to carry persons in the above stages of pregnancy. Expectant mothers who are/will be less than 24 weeks pregnant at the time of embarkation must produce a certificate from an appropriate medical specialist (gynecologist) confirming that they are fit to travel in the territory covered by the cruise itinerary
Paul Gauguin Cruises–Pregnant women should consult with their doctor prior to sailing with Paul Gauguin Cruises, as there is no pre–natal care on board. Paul Gauguin Cruises will not accept any guest six months (24 weeks) or more into pregnancy at the time of sailing due to the lack of neo–natal care facilities on board. Pregnant guests under six months (24 weeks) must provide PGC with a doctor’s written permission prior to sailing that states she is fit to travel by sea and air (if PGC booked their air). This must be faxed to Reservations, Attn: Special Requests–Medical at 1 (425) 732-7198. On the fax, please reference the Guest’s name, ship name, and sailing date. The permission must be dated within 30 days of the cruise departure date. The Master in conjunction with the Ship’s Doctor has the right to deny boarding if in his professional opinion there may not be adequate shore–side medical facilities available in port during their cruise.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Pregnant women should consult with their doctor prior to sailing with Regent Seven Seas Cruises, as they cannot offer pre–natal care on board any of their vessels. Regent Seven Seas Cruises will not accept any guest if she has entered her 24th week of pregnancy by the beginning of, or at any time during the, cruise due to the lack of neo–natal care facilities on board. Those guests under 24 weeks (six months) must provide RSSC with a written doctor’s permission prior to sailing that states she is “fit to travel by sea and air (if RSSC booked air).” This must be forwarded by fax to Reservations, Attn: Special Requests–Medical, Omaha, Nebraska at 1-402-493-2351. On the fax, please reference the guest’s name, ship name and sailing date. This permission must be dated within 30 days of the cruise departure date. The Master in conjunction with the Ship’s Doctor has the right to deny boarding if in his professional opinion there may not be adequate shore–side medical facilities available in port during the cruise.
Seabourn –Seabourn does not have on board its cruise ships the specialized facilities and/or treatment required for childbirth, prenatal and early infant care. Those facilities may also not be obtainable ashore in ports we call on. Accordingly Seabourn cannot accept a booking or carry any guest who have begun their 24th week of pregnancy at any time before or during the cruise. All pregnant women are required to produce a physician’s letter stating that mother and baby are in good health, fit to travel, and that the pregnancy is not high-risk. The letter must also include the estimated date of delivery (EDD).
SeaDream Yacht Club–You must, at the time you book your cruise, inform the Carrier, in writing, of any existing physical or mental illness, disability or pregnancy or any other condition for which you or any other person in your care may require medical attention or special accommodation during the cruise. If any such condition arises after you have booked the cruise, you must report the condition to the Carrier, in writing, as soon as you become aware of it. Pregnant guests who have entered their 24th week of pregnancy prior to the commencement or during the voyage will not be permitted to embark. Failure to report any such condition will release the Carrier, the Yacht’s doctor, and any other personnel affiliated with the Carrier in any way from any liability related to the accommodation or treatment of such condition.
Silversea Cruises–At the time of booking, expectant mothers are required to supply a medical certificate establishing their fitness for travel at the time they are due to travel. Silversea is unable to accommodate women who have entered their 24th week of pregnancy and will not be responsible or liable for any complication relative to any pregnancy during the entire duration of the cruise.

Small Ship Cruise Lines
(Please be sure to confirm these with your agent / cruise line before booking, as they are subject to change.)

Hebridean Island Cruises–Pregnant women are required to supply a medical certificate attesting to her fitness for travel. Hebridean Island Cruises reserves the right to refuse passage to women who are more than twenty-four (24) weeks pregnant at the time of embarkation.
Swan Hellenic Cruises–Swan Hellenic cannot accept a booking or subsequently carry any passenger who will be 28 weeks or more pregnant at the end of the intended cruise.
Variety Cruises–The Company retains the right to refuse to embark any pregnant woman beyond the sixth month of pregnancy.
Voyages of Discovery–Passengers who are more than 24 weeks pregnant will not be carried for reasons of health and safety.
Voyages to Antiquity–Any physical disability or medical condition that requires special treatment or medical apparatus must be reported to the company’s Reservations Manager in writing along with the first deposit, which is due at time of booking. Voyages to Antiquity will not accept reservations for women who will be 24 weeks pregnant or more at the time of their travel.

River Cruise Lines
(Please be sure to confirm these with your agent / cruise line before booking, as they are subject to change.)

A–ROSA Cruises–For the safety of parent and child, and depending on various circumstances, passengers who are at an advanced stage of pregnancy (after 6 months) may be subject to restrictions or exclusion concerning their ability to travel and/or board a ship. Please inform us immediately, so we can assess your personal circumstances and possible accommodation
AmaWaterways–For the safety of parent and child, and depending on various circumstances, passengers who are at an advanced stage of pregnancy (after 5 months) may be subject to restrictions or exclusion concerning their ability to travel and/or board a ship. Please inform us immediately, so we can assess your personal circumstances and possible accommodation.
Avalon Waterways–Avalon Waterways is unable to accommodate women past their sixth month of pregnancy. Avalon does not have specialized facilities and/or treatments required for childbirth, prenatal, or early infant care on board its cruise ships, nor may those facilities be available at ports of call or on land stays. Avalon strongly urges pregnant travelers to consider the risks of traveling where necessary medical care for pregnancy may not be available and may not be reachable in a timely manner to address potential medical complications, problems, and emergencies that can occur during pregnancy.
Croisi Europe–Any pregnant women must make this fact known to the travel agency at the time of booking.
Grand Circle Cruise Line–Grand Circle cannot accommodate women past their sixth month of pregnancy.
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises–Guest may not sail if term is six months or more. Under six months, Uniworld does require a fitness to travel letter from the pregnant guest’s physician.
Viking River Cruises–Viking River cruises is unable to accommodate women past their sixth month of pregnancy. They reserve the right not to accept passengers who are in an advanced state of pregnancy either upon commencement of or at any time during the river or ocean cruise.

Luxury River Barge Cruise Lines
(Please be sure to confirm these with your agent / cruise line before booking, as they are subject to change.)

Abercrombie & Kent–Women over 6 months’ pregnant are not permitted to sail.

Expedition Cruise Lines
(Please be sure to confirm these with your agent / cruise line before booking, as they are subject to change.)

Adventure Smith Explorations–Any medical condition, advanced pregnancy or disability must be advised to AdventureSmith Explorations when a request for accommodation is made.
Ecoventura–Passengers who are 30 or more weeks pregnant must notify the Company in advance and will be required to sign an additional waiver.
Hurtigruten–Women more than 28 weeks pregnant are required to notify at least 14 days before departure and produce a medical certificate confirming fitness to travel. Hurtigruten reserves the right to refuse or cancel a booking if the relevant certificate is not produced.
Lindblad Expeditions–Lindblad does not have a policy in effect and is taken on a case–by–case basis. They rely upon the opinion and advice of the woman’s own physician. (It also depends on the destination and trip that is chosen.) Lindblad does have a consulting doctor and, if a passenger will provide specifics, the information will be sent on to him for his opinion.
Un–Cruise Adventures–Women in their third trimester (greater than 24 weeks, but less than 30 weeks) must submit a letter from their physician granting permission to travel by boat (and for air travel, if applicable).

Sailing Vessels/Yacht Cruise Lines
(Please be sure to confirm these with your agent / cruise line before booking, as they are subject to change.)

Festiva Sailing Vacations–Festiva will accept guests in any stage of pregnancy as long as their doctor approves it.
Ponant–Women who are over six months pregnant are not authorized to sail.
Star Clippers–Any medical condition or physical disability that may require special attention or treatment must be advised to Star Clippers Americas at the time of booking. Star Clippers, Ltd. regards third trimester pregnancy as a travel risk and reserves the right to refuse passage to pregnant women. Star Clippers, Ltd. will not be responsible or liable for any complications relative to such pregnancy arising or occurring during the entire cruise vacation.

Genesis 24 King James Version (KJV)

24 And Abraham was old, and well stricken in age: and the Lord had blessed Abraham in all things.
²And Abraham said unto his eldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh:
³And I will make thee swear by the Lord, the God of heaven, and the God of the earth, that thou shalt not take a wife unto my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I dwell:
⁴But thou shalt go unto my country, and to my kindred, and take a wife unto my son Isaac.
⁵And the servant said unto him, Peradventure the woman will not be willing to follow me unto this land: must I needs bring thy son again unto the land from whence thou camest?
⁶And Abraham said unto him, Beware thou that thou bring not my son thither again.
⁷The Lord God of heaven, which took me from my father's house, and from the land of my kindred, and which spake unto me, and that sware unto me, saying, Unto thy seed will I give this land; he shall send his angel before thee, and thou shalt take a wife unto my son from thence.
⁸And if the woman will not be willing to follow thee, then thou shalt be clear from this my oath: only bring not my son thither again.
⁹And the servant put his hand under the thigh of Abraham his master, and sware to him concerning that matter.
¹⁰And the servant took ten camels of the camels of his master, and departed; for all the goods of his master were in his hand: and he arose, and went to Mesopotamia, unto the city of Nahor.
¹¹And he made his camels to kneel down without the city by a well of water at the time of the evening, even the time that women go out to draw water.
¹²And he said O Lord God of my master Abraham, I pray thee, send me good speed this day, and shew kindness unto my master Abraham.
¹³Behold, I stand here by the well of water; and the daughters of the men of the city come out to draw water:
¹⁴And let it come to pass, that the damsel to whom I shall say, Let down thy pitcher, I pray thee, that I may drink; and she shall say, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: let the same be she that thou hast appointed for thy servant Isaac; and thereby shall I know that thou hast shewed kindness unto my master.
¹⁵And it came to pass, before he had done speaking, that, behold, Rebekah came out, who was born to Bethuel, son of Milcah, the wife of Nahor, Abraham's brother, with her pitcher upon her shoulder.
¹⁶And the damsel was very fair to look upon, a virgin, neither had any man known her: and she went down to the well, and filled her pitcher, and came up.
¹⁷And the servant ran to meet her, and said, Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher.
¹⁸And she said, Drink, my lord: and she hasted, and let down her pitcher upon her hand, and gave him drink.
¹⁹And when she had done giving him drink, she said, I will draw water for thy camels also, until they have done drinking.
²⁰And she hasted, and emptied her pitcher into the trough, and ran again unto the well to draw water, and drew for all his camels.
²¹And the man wondering at her held his peace, to wit whether the Lordhad made his journey prosperous or not.
²²And it came to pass, as the camels had done drinking, that the man took a golden earring of half a shekel weight, and two bracelets for her hands of ten shekels weight of gold;
²³And said, Whose daughter art thou? tell me, I pray thee: is there room in thy father's house for us to lodge in?
²⁴And she said unto him, I am the daughter of Bethuel the son of Milcah, which she bare unto Nahor.
²⁵She said moreover unto him, We have both straw and provender enough, and room to lodge in.
²⁶And the man bowed down his head, and worshipped the Lord.
²⁷And he said, Blessed be the Lord God of my master Abraham, who hath not left destitute my master of his mercy and his truth: I being in the way, the Lord led me to the house of my master's brethren.
²⁸And the damsel ran, and told them of her mother's house these things.
²⁹And Rebekah had a brother, and his name was Laban: and Laban ran out unto the man, unto the well.
³⁰And it came to pass, when he saw the earring and bracelets upon his sister's hands, and when he heard the words of Rebekah his sister, saying, Thus spake the man unto me; that he came unto the man; and, behold, he stood by the camels at the well.
³¹And he said, Come in, thou blessed of the Lord; wherefore standest thou without? for I have prepared the house, and room for the camels.
³²And the man came into the house: and he ungirded his camels, and gave straw and provender for the camels, and water to wash his feet, and the men's feet that were with him.
³³And there was set meat before him to eat: but he said, I will not eat, until I have told mine errand. And he said, Speak on.
³⁴And he said, I am Abraham's servant.
³⁵And the Lord hath blessed my master greatly; and he is become great: and he hath given him flocks, and herds, and silver, and gold, and menservants, and maidservants, and camels, and asses.
³⁶And Sarah my master's wife bare a son to my master when she was old: and unto him hath he given all that he hath.
³⁷And my master made me swear, saying, Thou shalt not take a wife to my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, in whose land I dwell:
³⁸But thou shalt go unto my father's house, and to my kindred, and take a wife unto my son.
³⁹And I said unto my master, Peradventure the woman will not follow me.
⁴⁰And he said unto me, The Lord, before whom I walk, will send his angel with thee, and prosper thy way; and thou shalt take a wife for my son of my kindred, and of my father's house:
⁴¹Then shalt thou be clear from this my oath, when thou comest to my kindred; and if they give not thee one, thou shalt be clear from my oath.
⁴²And I came this day unto the well, and said, O Lord God of my master Abraham, if now thou do prosper my way which I go:
⁴³Behold, I stand by the well of water; and it shall come to pass, that when the virgin cometh forth to draw water, and I say to her, Give me, I pray thee, a little water of thy pitcher to drink;
⁴⁴And she say to me, Both drink thou, and I will also draw for thy camels: let the same be the woman whom the Lord hath appointed out for my master's son.
⁴⁵And before I had done speaking in mine heart, behold, Rebekah came forth with her pitcher on her shoulder; and she went down unto the well, and drew water: and I said unto her, Let me drink, I pray thee.
⁴⁶And she made haste, and let down her pitcher from her shoulder, and said, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: so I drank, and she made the camels drink also.
⁴⁷And I asked her, and said, Whose daughter art thou? And she said, the daughter of Bethuel, Nahor's son, whom Milcah bare unto him: and I put the earring upon her face, and the bracelets upon her hands.
⁴⁸And I bowed down my head, and worshipped the Lord, and blessed the Lord God of my master Abraham, which had led me in the right way to take my master's brother's daughter unto his son.
⁴⁹And now if ye will deal kindly and truly with my master, tell me: and if not, tell me; that I may turn to the right hand, or to the left.
⁵⁰Then Laban and Bethuel answered and said, The thing proceedeth from the Lord: we cannot speak unto thee bad or good.
⁵¹Behold, Rebekah is before thee, take her, and go, and let her be thy master's son's wife, as the Lord hath spoken.
⁵²And it came to pass, that, when Abraham's servant heard their words, he worshipped the Lord, bowing himself to the earth.
⁵³And the servant brought forth jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment, and gave them to Rebekah: he gave also to her brother and to her mother precious things.
⁵⁴And they did eat and drink, he and the men that were with him, and tarried all night; and they rose up in the morning, and he said, Send me away unto my master.
⁵⁵And her brother and her mother said, Let the damsel abide with us a few days, at the least ten; after that she shall go.
⁵⁶And he said unto them, Hinder me not, seeing the Lord hath prospered my way; send me away that I may go to my master.
⁵⁷And they said, We will call the damsel, and enquire at her mouth.
⁵⁸And they called Rebekah, and said unto her, Wilt thou go with this man? And she said, I will go.
⁵⁹And they sent away Rebekah their sister, and her nurse, and Abraham's servant, and his men.
⁶⁰And they blessed Rebekah, and said unto her, Thou art our sister, be thou the mother of thousands of millions, and let thy seed possess the gate of those which hate them.
⁶¹And Rebekah arose, and her damsels, and they rode upon the camels, and followed the man: and the servant took Rebekah, and went his way.
⁶²And Isaac came from the way of the well Lahairoi; for he dwelt in the south country.
⁶³And Isaac went out to meditate in the field at the eventide: and he lifted up his eyes, and saw, and, behold, the camels were coming.
⁶⁴And Rebekah lifted up her eyes, and when she saw Isaac, she lighted off the camel.
⁶⁵For she had said unto the servant, What man is this that walketh in the field to meet us? And the servant had said, It is my master: therefore she took a vail, and covered herself.
⁶⁶And the servant told Isaac all things that he had done.
⁶⁷And Isaac brought her into his mother Sarah's tent, and took Rebekah, and she became his wife; and he loved her: and Isaac was comforted after his mother's death.