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Traveling with Infants and Toddlers

Published 04/14/2016 07:54 PM   |    Updated 03/07/2024 03:28 PM

Making Your Cruise Reservation
Cruise fares are per person which includes children and infants. When traveling with two full fare guests, additional guests in the same stateroom pay a discounted cruise fare. Children less than 2 years of age are not required to extend gratuities.  

Infant Policy
Infants must be at least 6 months of age at the time of embarkation in order to sail. Children must be at least 12 months of age at the time of embarkation to sail on trans-ocean crossings and remote itineraries, where there are more than 2 consecutive sea days.

Baby Food and Formula
We do not carry baby food or formula on board our ships.

Permitted On Board

  • Original pre-packaged, sealed baby food
    • Items need to be stored in your stateroom and we are not able to provide food preparation or refrigeration.
  • Formula (powdered or liquid in original container), PediaSure
  • Nursery or distilled water for powdered infant formula; must be in carry-on luggage 
    • Distilled water is available on board. For pre-purchase, please contact The Fun Shops™ department at 1-800-522-7648, Monday through Friday, 9:00am-10:00pm ET and Saturday and Sunday, 9:00am-6:00pm ET. For purchase on board, please contact room service.
Not Permitted On Board
  • Opened jars or containers of food
  • Homemade items or pre-cooked foods
Breast Milk
For guests bringing breast milk on board, in order to refrigerate it, it is recommended you bring a cooler (no larger than 12" x 12” x 12”) and request ice from your Stateroom Attendant. You may also store the breast milk in the refrigerator at Guest Services. If breast milk is to be used post-cruise, you must alert the onboard Guest Service Desk so appropriate authorities may be advised.

This information applies to mother’s traveling with their babies on board or traveling without them.  

Breast Feeding Policy
Nursing mothers have the right to breast feed in public or private areas and are not required to cover themselves while doing so. This policy is consistent with state law in 49 states in the U.S.

Diapers and Baby Supplies

We do not carry diapers and baby supplies on board our ships.

High Chairs and Booster Seats
High chairs and booster seats are available in the dining rooms and restaurants.

Cribs
Cribs (including sheets) are available for stateroom-use. When making your booking reservation, please indicate that a crib will be needed in your stateroom. Cribs dimensions are 38"L x 24"W (Holiday Folding Metal Portable Crib, made exclusively for L.A Baby, Inc.). Please note, for toddlers age 2 and older, a request for a crib must be done on board with your Stateroom Attendant. 

You may also bring on board a portable, compact, fold-up travel crib/play yard with your carry-on luggage.     

Strollers
If you prefer to leave your stroller at home, single strollers are available for rent on board (subject to availability) and may be used on the ship and in port. Strollers are collapsible with a roof/umbrella. For rental rates, click here.

Car Seats
Car seats may be brought on board and stored in your stateroom. 

Babysitting
Please note that Camp Ocean® does not accept children under the age of 2 unless they are turning 2 years old during the cruise. There are no exceptions to this policy. To learn about the activities and policies for this age group, click here.

Children ages 2 to 5 may attend and participate in our Camp Ocean program. To learn about the activities and policies for this age group, click here.  

For the convenience of our guests, we offer Night Owls (babysitting) for children 6 months to11 years old, allowing parents time to enjoy the nightlife without having to worry about their little ones. To learn more about Night Owls, click here.  

Water Sports
Children who are not toilet trained (and those in diapers or swim diapers) are not allowed in any of the water facilities on board, as per United States Public Health Services. Toilet trained children should be taken on frequent bathroom breaks. Water sports include pools, spray parks, waterslides and whirlpools. We provide clear and conspicuous signage to alert guests that lifeguards are not on duty and parental supervision is required for children at our pools. To read more about our Water Sports policies, click here.

Travel Documentation
Travel documents are required for all guests, including infants. Please review our Travel Documentation section for required documents.


 

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