Thinking of letting your child travel alone? It's almost unheard of, but it does happen. This article discusses the age and pregnancy limits for ocean and river travel, as well as some information on air travel.
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Air Travel
Most airlines allow a child under the age of 18 to fly alone, and the rules and restrictions for what they call unaccompanied children are different for each airline. Airlines are free to enforce any rules they want, and no two airlines will have exactly the same polices.
Airlines treat children traveling alone differently depending on the age of the child. Most airlines have a minimum age for their unaccompanied child service, typically five, and a maximum age, typically 12.
Children younger than the minimum age will have to travel with an adult. If your child is appearing to be beyond the age limit set by the airline, you or your child may be asked to provide some kind of proof of the child's age, so be prepared to have appropriate documentation to the airport.
If a child is older than an airline's maximum age for their unaccompanied child program, that airline may allow that child to travel under their program's rules, but that child may not be able to use special services for unaccompanied children such as having an escort while at an airport or being allowed to board the aircraft early.
Pregnancy Restrictions - For women in their 7th month of pregnancy, some air carriers may require a doctor's note dated within one week of travel, attesting that she and the baby are okay to travel. In addition, some airlines may require a pregnant woman to sign a statement confirming that she's in good health and does not anticipate any challenges.
Criteria: Follow the criteria by referring to the corresponding numbers for each cruise line.
1 = Minimum Age to Travel Without a Parent or Guardian
2 = Parent or Guardian Must Share the Same Stateroom as the Minor
3 = Minimum Age Policy Waived for Under-Aged Married Couples (with proof of marriage)
4 = Minimum Age for Infants to travel
5 = If Traveling with a Minor
6 = Traveling when Pregnant
AMA Waterways
1 – 18
2 - Guests under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by and share a cabin with a parent, legal guardian or responsible adult who is 21 years or older.
3 – No
4 - Children must be at least 4 years old to travel. Please note, however, that these cruises are not really geared towards children - there are no babysitting services and no children's programs or special facilities for children available. Children under 12 years old are not permitted to travel with the Africa program.
5 - Minors under the age of 18 are required to travel with the consent of both parents. You would be required to have a signed notarized letter from absent parent(s) or sole custody document. All passengers over the age of 16 are required to carry a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or military ID.
6 - 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. AMA does request that pregnant passengers inform them immediately, so they may assess circumstances and possible accommodation.
American Queen Steamboat Co.
1 - 18
2 - Guests under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by and share a cabin with a parent, legal guardian or responsible adult who is 25 years or older.
3 – No
4 - Children activities and services are not provided onboard. American Queen Steamboat Company reserves the right to limit the number of children under the age of 18 onboard.
5 - Minors under the age of 18 are required to travel with the consent of both parents. You would be required to have a signed notarized letter from absent parent(s) or sole custody document. All passengers over the age of 16 are required to carry a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or military ID.
6 – Pregnancy falls under the following Health
Considerations. American Queen Steamboat Co. (“AQSC”) has EMTs on board,
not doctors. It would be the passenger’s requirement to let them now at
the time of booking that she is pregnant. You are required to
advise AQSC in writing, at or prior to the time a cruise is booked, of any
physical, emotional or mental condition which may require attention during the
cruise, or if you are physically challenged and require the use of a wheelchair
or other similar equipment. A certificate of fitness is required of all such
Guests. Please call our principal offices to request the Policy Statement:
Guests with Special Needs / Fitness for Travel Letter. Electric scooters or
electric wheelchairs may be used on board, subject to certain size and safety
limitations. AQSC strongly recommend that if you are using any make or model of
wheelchair that you travel with someone who is able to assist you, both on
shore and on board the Ship. Some ports of call have limited shore side
facilities and physical conditions may preclude you from going ashore.
Decisions made by the Master of the Ship in such circumstances will be binding
in all instances. If you are a Guest with Special Needs, you must bring and be
responsible for all necessary items related to your condition. If any such
condition arises after the cruise is booked, you are required to advise AQSC in
writing immediately. Any Guest who requires oxygen canisters or oxygen
concentrators must independently make all the necessary arrangements, including
procuring and moving any oxygen containers while on board. Please be advised that
liquid oxygen is not permitted onboard the Ship. Failure to so advise AQSC
shall release them and all professional personnel aboard the Ship from any
liability related to such condition or its treatment. Failure to disclose
physical, mental, or emotional conditions prior to the departure date, or to
obtain a certificate of fitness as described above, or your attempt to bring on
the Ship equipment not permitted on board may result in denial of embarkation
and forfeiture of the applicable Cruise Fare or Cruise Tour Fare and in such
event they shall have no liability financially or otherwise.
Avalon Waterways
1 – 18
2 - Guests under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by and share a cabin with a parent, legal guardian or responsible adult who is 21 years or older.
3 – No
4 - Children must be at least 8 years old to travel. Please note, however, that these cruises are not really geared towards children - there are no babysitting services and no children's programs or special facilities for children available.
5 - Minors under the age of 18 are required to travel with the consent of both parents. You would be required to have a signed notarized letter from absent parent(s) or sole custody document. All passengers over the age of 16 are required to carry a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or military ID.
6 - 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.
Azamara
1 – 21
2 - Guests under the age of 21 must be accompanied by a parent, grandparent, or guardian 21 years or older in either the same stateroom or adjoining stateroom.
3 – Yes
4 - Infants sailing on a cruise must be at least 6 months old on the first day of the cruise/cruise tour. For transatlantic, transpacific, Hawaii, selected South America and other selected cruises/cruise tours, the infant (as of the first day of the cruise/cruise tour) must be at least 12 months old. When infants are traveling, the cruise line requires that a waiver be filled out and submitted to them prior to sailing. For a copy of the waiver, please contact the cruise line's Special Needs Department at 866-592-7225 or email special_needs@azamaraclubcruises.com. The waiver can be faxed to the cruise lines Special Needs department at 954-628-9622 and clients should also bring a copy of the waiver with them to the pier. Denial of boarding for infants who do not satisfy these minimum age requirements may also result in the denial of boarding for one or more guests sailing with that infant. No refunds or other compensation shall be due from the cruise line to anyone as a result of the denial of boarding to an underage infant or other accompanying guests.
5 - Minors under the age of 18 are required to travel with the consent of both parents. You would be required to have a signed notarized letter from absent parent(s) or sole custody document. All passengers over the age of 16 are required to carry a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or military ID.
6 - Guests who have entered or will be entering their 24th week before or at any time during a cruise, will not be allowed to travel.
A physician's Fit to Travel note stating that the mother is in good health, not a high-risk pregnancy, and not entering the 24th week, is required. For pregnant guests the cruise line also requires that a waiver be filled out and submitted prior to sailing. For a copy of the waiver please contact the cruise line's Special Needs Department at 866-592-7225 or email special_needs@azamaraclubcruises.com. Physician's note and copy of the waiver can be faxed to the cruise line's Special Needs department at 954-628-9622 and clients should also bring copies of these documents with them to the pier.
Carnival
1 – 21
2 - Guests under the age of 21 years must be accompanied by a relative or guardian of 25 years of age or older. If booked in a separate room from guardian, guests 12 and younger must be either directly across the hall or next door. They may not be assigned to a balcony cabin without a relative/guardian. Guests 13 – 17 years of age may be booked up to 3 staterooms away from their relative or guardian. Guests 18 – 20 years of age do not have any restrictions and may book whatever locater they prefer.
3 – Yes
4 - Infants must be at least 6 months old to be eligible to travel. For Transatlantic, Hawaii and South American cruises, infants must be at least 12 months old to be eligible to travel.
5 - Minors under the age of 18 are required to travel with the consent of both parents. For travel with one parent, one of the following is required: a notarized letter of consent from the absent parent, a copy of the sole custody document, or the death certificate of the deceased parent. For travel without legal parents, a notarized letter of consent signed by both parents and proper proof of minor’s citizenship are required. Customers who are denied entry due to improper documentation will not be refunded. All passengers over the age of 16 are required to carry a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or military ID.
6 - Pregnant guests who enter the 24th week at any time during the cruise will not be allowed to sail.
The cruise line requires pregnant guests have their attending physician fill out the Carnival Pregnancy Certification Form which can be obtained by calling Carnival's Customer Service department at 800-227-6482 and faxed to Carnival's Guest Access Support Department at 800-532-9225 at least 14 days prior to departure.
Celebrity
1 – 21
2 - Guests under the age of 21 years must be accompanied by and share a cabin with a parent, legal guardian or responsible adult who is 21 years or older.
3 – Yes
4 - Infants sailing on a cruise must be at least 6 months old on the first day of the cruise/cruise tour. For Transatlantic, Transpacific, Hawaii, selected South America and other selected cruises /cruise tours, the infant (as of the first day of the cruise/cruise tour) must be at least 12 months old. When infants are traveling, the cruise line requires that a waiver be filled out and submitted to them prior to sailing. For a copy of the waiver, please contact the cruise line's Special Needs Department at 866-592-7225 or email specialneeds@rccl.com. The waiver can be faxed to the cruise line's Special Needs department at 954-628-9622 and clients should also bring a copy of the waiver with them to the pier. Denial of boarding for infants who do not satisfy these minimum age requirements may also result in the denial of boarding for one or more guests sailing with that infant. No refunds or other compensation shall be due from the cruise line to anyone as a result of the denial of boarding to an underage infant or other accompanying guests.
5 - Minors under the age of 18 are required to travel with the consent of both parents. For travel with one parent, one of the following is required: a notarized letter of consent from the absent parent, a copy of the sole custody document, or the death certificate of the deceased parent. For travel without legal parents, a notarized letter of consent signed by both parents and proper proof of minor’s citizenship are required. Customers who are denied entry due to improper documentation will not be refunded. All passengers over the age of 16 are required to carry a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or military ID.
6 - Guests who have entered or will be entering their 24th week before or at any time during a cruise, will not be allowed to travel.
A physician's Fit to Travel note stating that the mother is in good health, not a high-risk pregnancy, and not entering the 24th week, is required. For pregnant guests, the cruise line also requires that a waiver be filled out and submitted prior to sailing. For a copy of the waiver, please contact the cruise line's Special Needs Department at 866-592-7225 or email specialneeds@rccl.com. Physician’s note and copy of the waiver should be faxed to the cruise line’s Special Needs Department at 954-628-9622 and clients should also bring a copy of these documents with them to the pier.
Costa
1 – 21
2 - Guests under the age of 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. On selected seasonal departures, guests 21-24 must have one person at least 25 years old in the same stateroom. It is recommended that age requirements be verified for all sailing dates.
3 - No
4 - Infants must be at least 6 months at the time of embarkation, to sail. Infants must be at least 12 months at the time of embarkation, for trans-ocean (Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic, etc.) World Cruises, cruises of 15 days or longer, or any other itinerary which in the opinion of Costa Crociere or CCL present serious risk to infants in need of serious medical care.
5 - Minors under the age of 18 are required to travel with the consent of both parents. For travel with one parent, one of the following is required: a notarized letter of consent from the absent parent, a copy of the sole custody document, or the death certificate of the deceased parent. For travel without legal parents, a notarized letter of consent signed by both parents and proper proof of minor’s citizenship are required. Customers who are denied entry due to improper documentation will not be refunded. All passengers over the age of 16 are required to carry a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or military ID.
6 - Guests who have entered or will be entering their 24th week before or at any time during a cruise, will not be allowed to travel.
Pregnant guests must provide a physician's letter at embarkation, stating the estimated date of delivery, that the pregnancy is not high risk, and that the mother and baby are in good health and fit to travel.
Crystal
1 – 18
2 - Guests under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by a parent, grandparent, or guardian over the age of 21. If the adult accompanying the child is not a parent or legal guardian, the Parental Consent Guardianship Form must be signed by a parent or guardian and received by Crystal Cruises prior to sailing. Guests age 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult 21 or older in the same stateroom. Guests 12 and over may be accommodated in a stateroom connected to or adjacent to the parent or adult responsible for them.
3 – No
4 - Crystal Cruises is unable to accommodate children under 6 months of age without a waiver of consent signed by a parent. Crystal reserves the right to restrict the number of children under 3 years of age, aboard the ship.
5 - Minors under the age of 18 are required to travel with the consent of both parents. For travel with one parent, one of the following is required: a notarized letter of consent from the absent parent, a copy of the sole custody document, or the death certificate of the deceased parent. For travel without legal parents, a notarized letter of consent signed by both parents and proper proof of minor’s citizenship are required. Customers who are denied entry due to improper documentation will not be refunded. All passengers over the age of 16 are required to carry a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or military ID.
6 - Crystal Cruises is unable to accommodate women past their 24th week of pregnancy. Guests who will enter the 24th week of pregnancy by the last day of the Cruise may not book the Cruise or board the Ship. Crystal Cruises reserves the right to request a letter from Guest's physician attesting to Guest's fitness to travel.
Crystal River Cruises
1 – 18
2 - Guests under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by a parent, grandparent, or guardian over the age of 21. If the adult accompanying the child is not a parent or legal guardian, the Parental Consent Guardianship Form must be signed by a parent or guardian and received by Crystal Cruises prior to sailing.
3 – No
4 - Crystal Cruises is unable to accommodate children under 6 months of age without a waiver of consent signed by a parent. Crystal reserves the right to restrict the number of children under 3 years of age, aboard the ship.
5 - Minors under the age of 18 are required to travel with the consent of both parents. For travel with one parent, one of the following is required: a notarized letter of consent from the absent parent, a copy of the sole custody document, or the death certificate of the deceased parent. For travel without legal parents, a notarized letter of consent signed by both parents and proper proof of minor’s citizenship are required. Customers who are denied entry due to improper documentation will not be refunded. All passengers over the age of 16 are required to carry a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or military ID.
6 - Crystal Cruises is unable to accommodate women past their 24th week of pregnancy. Guests who will enter the 24th week of pregnancy by the last day of the Cruise may not book the Cruise or board the Ship. Crystal Cruises reserves the right to request a letter from Guest's physician attesting to Guest's fitness to travel.
Cunard
1 – 21
2 - Guests under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by and share a cabin with a parent, legal guardian or responsible adult who is 21 years or older.
3 – No
4 - Children of at least 6 months of age welcome on most Cunard voyages; Transatlantic crossings, voyages to Hawaii and World Cruises including Segment Voyages, minimum age is 1 year.
5 - Minors under the age of 18 are required to travel with the consent of both parents. For travel with one parent, one of the following is required: a notarized letter of consent from the absent parent, a copy of the sole custody document, or the death certificate of the deceased parent. For travel without legal parents, a notarized letter of consent signed by both parents and proper proof of minor’s citizenship are required. Customers who are denied entry due to improper documentation will not be refunded. All passengers over the age of 16 are required to carry a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or military ID.
6 - Cunard cannot accept guests who will have entered their 24th week of pregnancy by the beginning of, or at any time during the cruise.
Pregnant guests 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).
Disney
1 – 18
2 - Guests under the age of 18 years must be accompanied in the same stateroom by a parent, grandparent, or guardian 21 years or older. If the adult accompanying this child is not a parent, a Parental Consent Guardianship Form must be signed by a parent or legal guardian, and received by the cruise line prior to sailing.
3 – No
4 - Infants must be at least 6 months to be eligible to travel.
5 - Minors under the age of 18 are required to travel with the consent of both parents. For travel with one parent, one of the following is required: a notarized letter of consent from the absent parent, a copy of the sole custody document, or the death certificate of the deceased parent. For travel without legal parents, a notarized letter of consent signed by both parents and proper proof of minor’s citizenship are required. Customers who are denied entry due to improper documentation will not be refunded. All passengers over the age of 16 are required to carry a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or military ID.
6 - Disney Cruise Line will not accept passengers who will have entered their 24th week of pregnancy as of their embarkation date, and neither a physician’s medical statement nor a waiver of liability will be accepted.
Disney may require a medical certificate establishing passenger's due date and fitness to travel.
Fathom Impact + Travel
1 – 21
2 - Guests under the age of 21 years must be accompanied in the same stateroom by a parent, relative or adult chaperone 25 years or older. For family groups booking multiple staterooms, the minimum age for at least one person in each stateroom is 16 years old, provided they are traveling with a parent / legal guardian.
3 – No
4 – Children must be at least 8 years old at time of sailing.
5 - Minors under the age of 18 are required to travel with the consent of both parents. For travel with one parent, one of the following is required: a notarized letter of consent from the absent parent, a copy of the sole custody document, or the death certificate of the deceased parent. For travel without legal parents, a notarized letter of consent signed by both parents and proper proof of minor’s citizenship are required. Customers who are denied entry due to improper documentation will not be refunded. All passengers over the age of 16 are required to carry a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or military ID.
6 - Will not accept guests who have entered or will be entering their 24th week before or at any time during a cruise.
Holland America
1 – 21
2 - Guests under the age of 21 years must be accompanied in the same stateroom by a parent, relative or guardian 21 years or older.
(Note: 1 adult chaperone 25 or over is required for every 5 people under the age of 21)
3 – No
4 - Infants must be at least 6 months old to travel. For trans-ocean, cruise tours and some other itineraries, infants must be at least 12 months old to travel.
5 - Minors under the age of 18 are required to travel with the consent of both parents. For travel with one parent, one of the following is required: a notarized letter of consent from the absent parent, a copy of the sole custody document, or the death certificate of the deceased parent. For travel without legal parents, a notarized letter of consent signed by both parents and proper proof of minor’s citizenship are required. Customers who are denied entry due to improper documentation will not be refunded. All passengers over the age of 16 are required to carry a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or military ID.
6 - Will not accept guests who have entered or will be entering their 24th week before or at any time during a cruise.
Pregnant women must provide a physician’s letter stating the expected due date, medical fitness to travel and that the pregnancy is not high risk. Please also include pregnant guest's name, booking number, ship and sailing date. Please fax your letters to Holland America's Access & Compliance Department at 800-577-1731 as soon as possible after reserving your cruise.
Hurtigruten
1 – Coastal sailings: Age 12; Explorer sailings: Age 18
2 - Children travelling alone shall be individually considered in order to be able to take care of themselves on board. Anyone 16 or older may travel alone without issue.
3 – Yes
4 - No minimum age to travel except for Antarctica sailings, no children under 5 years old.
5 - Minors under the age of 18 are required to travel with the consent of both parents. For travel with one parent, one of the following is required: a notarized letter of consent from the absent parent, a copy of the sole custody document, or the death certificate of the deceased parent. For travel without legal parents, a notarized letter of consent signed by both parents and proper proof of minor’s citizenship are required. Customers who are denied entry due to improper documentation will not be refunded. All passengers over the age of 16 are required to carry a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or military ID.
6 - Women who are more than 28 weeks pregnant are required to notify Hurtigruten at least 14 days before departure and produce a medical certificate confirming fitness to travel. Each case is considered individually. It is recommended that the passenger consult her doctor.
MSC
1 – 21
2 - Guests under the age of 21 years must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult over the age of 21 who expressly agrees to be responsible for the minor; they must be booked in the same stateroom or a connecting stateroom.
3 – No
4 – Minimum age is 6 months.
5 - Minors under the age of 18 are required to travel with the consent of both parents. For travel with one parent, one of the following is required: a notarized letter of consent from the absent parent, a copy of the sole custody document, or the death certificate of the deceased parent. For travel without legal parents, a notarized letter of consent signed by both parents and proper proof of minor’s citizenship are required. Customers who are denied entry due to improper documentation will not be refunded. All passengers over the age of 16 are required to carry a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or military ID.
6 - Will not accept guests who have entered the 24th week or third trimester of their pregnancy by the beginning of or at any time during their cruise.
Pregnant guests must submit or present a medical certificate stating that they are fit to travel.
Norwegian
1 – 21
2 - Guests under the age of 21 must be accompanied in the same or connecting stateroom by a passenger 21 years or older, who expressly agrees to be responsible for the under-21 passenger throughout the cruise. This includes, but is not limited to, preventing the purchase or consumption of alcohol and preventing the violation of any ship rules.
3 – Yes
4 – Infants must be at least 6 months to be eligible to travel.
5 - Minors under the age of 18 are required to travel with the consent of both parents. You would be required to have a signed notarized letter from absent parent(s) or sole custody document. All passengers over the age of 16 are required to carry a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or military ID.
For minors traveling without both legal parents, the NCL Parent/Guardian Consent and Release form (available on NCLs website) must be faxed to the Group Event Coordinator at 305-436-4147 no later than one week prior to sailing. In addition, a notarized parental/guardian consent letter that authorizes the minors travel and further authorizes medical treatment in case of an emergency, must be delivered to an NCL rep at the pier. Failure to produce this letter at embarkation may result in boarding being denied, with no refund provided.
6 - Will not accept guests who have entered their 24th week by the time travel concludes.
Prior to cruising, Norwegian requests that you email your cruise details along with a medical certificate establishing your due date, to the Norwegian Cruise Line Access Desk.
Oceania
1 – 21
2 - Guests under the age of 21 must be accompanied by and occupy the same stateroom as an adult 21 years or older.
3 – No
4 - Infants must be at least 12 months old to be eligible to travel (Cruise line reserves the right to limit the number of children onboard)
5 - Minors under the age of 18 are required to travel with the consent of both parents. For travel with one parent, one of the following is required: a notarized letter of consent from the absent parent, a copy of the sole custody document, or the death certificate of the deceased parent. For travel without legal parents, a notarized letter of consent signed by both parents and proper proof of minor’s citizenship are required. Customers who are denied entry due to improper documentation will not be refunded. All passengers over the age of 16 are required to carry a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or military ID.
6 - Oceania Cruises cannot accept guests who will have entered their 24th week of pregnancy by the beginning of, or at any time during, the cruise.
Paul Gauguin
1 – 18
2 - Guests under the age of 18 years must be accompanied in the same stateroom by a parent, grandparent, or guardian 21 years or older. If the adult accompanying this child is not a parent, a Parental Consent Guardianship Form must be signed by a parent or legal guardian, and received by the cruise line prior to sailing.
3 – No
4 - Infants must be at least 12 months old to be eligible to travel (Cruise line reserves the right to limit the number of children onboard)
5 - Minors under the age of 18 are required to travel with the consent of both parents. For travel with one parent, one of the following is required: a notarized letter of consent from the absent parent, a copy of the sole custody document, or the death certificate of the deceased parent. For travel without legal parents, a notarized letter of consent signed by both parents and proper proof of minor’s citizenship are required. Customers who are denied entry due to improper documentation will not be refunded. All passengers over the age of 16 are required to carry a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or military ID.
6 - Paul Gauguin Cruises will not accept any guest six months (24 weeks) or more into pregnancy at the time of sailing.
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.
Ponant
1 – 18
2 - Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or other responsible adult 21 years old or over.
3 – No
4 - Infants must be at least 6 months old in order to travel. In Asia, children must be at least 3 years old. All children under the age of 8 are subject to approval by the cruise line at time of booking.
5 - Minors under the age of 18 are required to travel with the consent of both parents. For travel with one parent, one of the following is required: a notarized letter of consent from the absent parent, a copy of the sole custody document, or the death certificate of the deceased parent. For travel without legal parents, a notarized letter of consent signed by both parents and proper proof of minor’s citizenship are required. Customers who are denied entry due to improper documentation will not be refunded. All passengers over the age of 16 are required to carry a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or military ID.
6 - Ponant is unable to accommodate women who are 24 weeks or more (or who will be at any time during the cruise).
Princess
1 – 21
2 - Guests under the age of 21 years must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult over the age of 21 who expressly agrees to be responsible for the minor; they must be booked in the same stateroom or a connecting stateroom.
3 – No
4 - Infants must be at least 6 months old in order to be eligible to travel on cruises to Alaska, the Caribbean and Mexico. For cruises to New England, Canada, Europe and the Panama Canal, infants must be at least 12 months old to be eligible to travel. For cruises to Bermuda and Exotic sailings, infants must be 18 months old to be eligible to travel.
5 - Minors under the age of 18 are required to travel with the consent of both parents. For travel with one parent, one of the following is required: a notarized letter of consent from the absent parent, a copy of the sole custody document, or the death certificate of the deceased parent. For travel without legal parents, a notarized letter of consent signed by both parents and proper proof of minor’s citizenship are required. Customers who are denied entry due to improper documentation will not be refunded. All passengers over the age of 16 are required to carry a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or military ID.
6 - Will not accept guests who have entered their 24th week by the time travel concludes.
Pregnant guests 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) calculated from both Last Menstrual Period (LMP) and ultrasound (if performed).
Regent Seven Seas
1 – 21
2 - Guests under the age of 21 years must be accompanied in the same stateroom by a parent, grandparent, or guardian 21 years or older. If the adult accompanying this child is not a parent, a Parental Consent Guardianship Form must be signed by a parent or legal guardian, and received by the cruise line prior to sailing.
3 – No
4 - Infants must be at least 12 months to be eligible to travel (Cruise line reserves the right to limit the number of children onboard; all children under 12 must be accompanied at all times by a responsible adult)
5 - Minors under the age of 18 are required to travel with the consent of both parents. For travel with one parent, one of the following is required: a notarized letter of consent from the absent parent, a copy of the sole custody document, or the death certificate of the deceased parent. For travel without legal parents, a notarized letter of consent signed by both parents and proper proof of minor’s citizenship are required. Customers who are denied entry due to improper documentation will not be refunded. All passengers over the age of 16 are required to carry a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or military ID.
6 - Will not accept guests who have entered or will be entering their 24th week before or at any time during a cruise.
Those guests under (24 weeks) six months must provide Regent with a written doctor's permission prior to sailing that states the mother is fit to travel by sea and air (if Regent booked their air). This must be forwarded 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.
Royal Caribbean
1 – 21
2 - No guest under the age of 21 will be reserved in a stateroom unless accompanied by an adult 21 years or older. This age limit will be waived for minor children sailing with their parents or guardians in adjacent staterooms or under-age married couples (proof of marriage is required). In the case where two parents or adults are traveling with minors, (more than one cabin) RCC strongly suggests that both parents or adults be booked on the same deck, with cabins adjacent or in the same vicinity. Royal Caribbean reserves the right to ask for proof of age. Please note: An individual’s age on the date of sailing determines his or her status for the entire cruise vacation. Royal Caribbean International does not accept bookings for student groups.
3 – Yes
4 - Infants sailing on a cruise must be at least 6 months old on the first day of the cruise/cruise tour. For Transatlantic, Transpacific, Hawaii, selected South America and other selected cruises /cruise tours, the infant (as of the first day of the cruise/cruise tour) must be at least 12 months old. When infants are traveling, the cruise line requires that a waiver be filled out and submitted to them prior to sailing. For a copy of the waiver, please contact the cruise line's Special Needs Department at 866-592-7225 or email specialneeds@rccl.com. The waiver can be faxed to the cruise line's Special Needs department at 954-628-9622 and clients should also bring a copy of the waiver with them to the pier. Denial of boarding for infants who do not satisfy these minimum age requirements may also result in the denial of boarding for one or more guests sailing with that infant. No refunds or other compensation shall be due from the cruise line to anyone as a result of the denial of boarding to an underage infant or other accompanying guests.
5 - Minors under the age of 18 are required to travel with the consent of both parents. For travel with one parent, one of the following is required: a notarized letter of consent from the absent parent, a copy of the sole custody document, or the death certificate of the deceased parent. For travel without legal parents, a notarized letter of consent signed by both parents and proper proof of minor’s citizenship are required. Customers who are denied entry due to improper documentation will not be refunded. All passengers over the age of 16 are required to carry a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or military ID.
6 - Will not accept guests who have entered or will be entering their 24th week before or at any time during a cruise.
A physician's Fit to Travel note stating that the mother is in good health, not a high-risk pregnancy, and not entering the 24th week, is required. For pregnant guests, the cruise line also requires that a waiver be filled out and submitted prior to sailing. For a copy of the waiver, please contact the cruise line's Special Needs Department at 866-592-7225 or email specialneeds@rccl.com. Physician’s note and copy of the waiver should be faxed to the cruise line’s Special Needs Department at 954-628-9622 and clients should also bring a copy of these documents with them to the pier.
Seabourn
1 – 18
2 - Guests under the age of 18 years must be accompanied in the same stateroom by a parent, grandparent, or guardian 18 years or older.
3 – No
4 - Infants must be at least 12 months old at time of embarkation to sail on Transocean crossings, World Cruises, cruises of 15 days or more, and any other itinerary designated by the cruise line.
5 - Minors under the age of 18 are required to travel with the consent of both parents. For travel with one parent, one of the following is required: a notarized letter of consent from the absent parent, a copy of the sole custody document, or the death certificate of the deceased parent. For travel without legal parents, a notarized letter of consent signed by both parents and proper proof of minor’s citizenship are required. Customers who are denied entry due to improper documentation will not be refunded. All passengers over the age of 16 are required to carry a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or military ID.
6 - 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
1 – 21
2 - Guests under the age of 21 must be accompanied in the same stateroom by an adult 21 years or older.
3 – No
4 - Children must be 1 year old to be permitted to sail, however SeaDream does not have any formal children's programs, or babysitting services available. When children are on board, parents are expected to manage their behavior to ensure that the enjoyment of other guests aboard is not compromised in any way.
5 - Minors under the age of 18 are required to travel with the consent of both parents. For travel with one parent, one of the following is required: a notarized letter of consent from the absent parent, a copy of the sole custody document, or the death certificate of the deceased parent. For travel without legal parents, a notarized letter of consent signed by both parents and proper proof of minor’s citizenship are required. Customers who are denied entry due to improper documentation will not be refunded. All passengers over the age of 16 are required to carry a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or military ID.
6 - Will not accept guests who have entered or will be entering their 24th week before or at any time during a cruise.
Silversea
1 – 18
2 - Guests under the age of 18 years must be accompanied in the same stateroom by a parent, grandparent, or guardian 21 years or older. If the adult accompanying this child is not a parent, a Parental Consent Guardianship Form must be signed by a parent or legal guardian, and received by the cruise line prior to sailing.
3 – No
4 - Infants must be at least 6 months old to travel. Silversea requires that guests notify them of infants between 6 months and 1 year prior to travel, and a signed and notarized waiver will be required for all children between these ages. In addition, the cruise line reserves the right to limit the number of children under 3 years of age.
5 - Minors under the age of 18 are required to travel with the consent of both parents. For travel with one parent, one of the following is required: a notarized letter of consent from the absent parent, a copy of the sole custody document, or the death certificate of the deceased parent. For travel without legal parents, a notarized letter of consent signed by both parents and proper proof of minors’ citizenship are required. Customers who are denied entry due to improper documentation will not be refunded. All passengers over the age of 16 are required to carry a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or military ID.
6 - Guests who have entered or will be entering their 24th week before or during a cruise, will not be allowed to travel. For guests less than 24 weeks, Silverseas will not be responsible or liable for any complication relative to any pregnancy during the entire duration of the cruise.
At time of booking, pregnant guests are required to supply a medical certificate establishing their fitness to travel at the time they are due to travel.
Uniworld
1 – 18
2 - Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or other responsible adult 21 years old or over.
3 – No
4 - Children must be at least 4 years old to travel. Please note that there are no special arrangements, children’s program activities, medical facilities or special facilities for children onboard.
5 - Minors under the age of 18 are required to travel with the consent of both parents. For travel with one parent, one of the following is required: a notarized letter of consent from the absent parent, a copy of the sole custody document, or the death certificate of the deceased parent. For travel without legal parents, a notarized letter of consent signed by both parents and proper proof of minor’s citizenship are required. Customers who are denied entry due to improper documentation will not be refunded. All passengers over the age of 16 are required to carry a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or military ID.
6 - Uniworld is unable to accommodate women past their sixth month of pregnancy.
Pregnant guests are required to provide a physician's letter establishing the passenger's due date and fitness to travel.
Viking Ocean
1 – 18
2 - Guests under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by and share a cabin with a parent, legal guardian or responsible adult who is 21 years or older.
3 – No
4 - Due to the nature of our cruise and travel itineraries, the Carrier does not maintain facilities or services for children aboard cruise vessels or otherwise during the trip. On all cruises and cruise journeys, minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied and share a stateroom with a parent, legal guardian or other responsible adult over the age of 21. We reserve the right to limit the number of minors under the age of 18 years on board and on land excursions booked through us.
5 - Minors under the age of 18 are required to travel with the consent of both parents. For travel with one parent, one of the following is required: a notarized letter of consent from the absent parent, a copy of the sole custody document, or the death certificate of the deceased parent. For travel without legal parents, a notarized letter of consent signed by both parents and proper proof of minor’s citizenship are required. Customers who are denied entry due to improper documentation will not be refunded. All passengers over the age of 16 are required to carry a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or military ID.
6 - Viking reserves the right not to accept passengers who are in an advanced state of pregnancy either upon commencement of or at any time during the ocean cruise.
Viking River
1 – 18
2 - Guests under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by and share a cabin with a parent, legal guardian or responsible adult who is 21 years or older.
3 – No
4 - Children must be at least 12 years old to travel. The cruise line reserves the right to limit the number of children on board, under the age of 18 years. Due to the nature of their cruise itineraries, Viking River Cruises does not maintain facilities or services for children aboard their vessels.
5 - Minors under the age of 18 are required to travel with the consent of both parents. For travel with one parent, one of the following is required: a notarized letter of consent from the absent parent, a copy of the sole custody document, or the death certificate of the deceased parent. For travel without legal parents, a notarized letter of consent signed by both parents and proper proof of minor’s citizenship are required. Customers who are denied entry due to improper documentation will not be refunded. All passengers over the age of 16 are required to carry a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or military ID.
6 - Viking River reserves 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 cruise.
Windstar
1 – 21
2 - Guests under the age of 21 years must be accompanied by and share a cabin with a parent, legal guardian or responsible adult who is 25 years or older.
3 – No
4 - Children, especially infants and toddlers, are not encouraged aboard Windstar cruises. The intimate ship size and unregimented atmosphere are adult in orientation and do not provide for the care, supervision, or entertainment of children. Children occupying staterooms or suites as the third person are charged the applicable "third person" rate, which is available on request. Travel for children under 8 years of age is limited.
5 - Minors under the age of 18 are required to travel with the consent of both parents. For travel with one parent, one of the following is required: a notarized letter of consent from the absent parent, a copy of the sole custody document, or the death certificate of the deceased parent. For travel without legal parents, a notarized letter of consent signed by both parents and proper proof of minor’s citizenship are required. Customers who are denied entry due to improper documentation will not be refunded. All passengers over the age of 16 are required to carry a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or military ID.
6 - Will not accept guests who will be 24 or more weeks pregnant by the time their travel concludes.
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