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  1. Cruising With a Baby: Which cruise lines are best?

    Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. Minimum age: 6 months. For transatlantic and transpacific voyages, the child must be at least 12 months old. Babysitting: Professionally staffed Royal Babies & Tots Nursery on select ships for children 6 to 36 months at $8 per hour. Cribs: Complimentary playpens are available.

  2. Cruising with a Baby: What to Expect on a Cruise

    Babies and toddlers up to two years sail free on MSC Cruises, with kids aged two- to 11-years-old offered a reduced rate. On Cunard, infants up to 23 months travel free, while two- to 17-year-olds ...

  3. 5 Best Cruise Lines for Babies and Toddlers

    Babysitting. MSC Cruises' Baby Club is reserved for babies and toddlers from 0 to 36 months. As part of the Baby Club, the MSC Babycare service allows parents to book out free babysitting, subject ...

  4. 8 Top Cruises for Babies and Toddlers

    Disney Cruise Line. Matt Stroshane | Courtesy of Disney Cruise Line. Minimum sailing age: Infants must be 6 months of age or older on embarkation day to sail with Disney Cruise Line. Children must ...

  5. The 5 best cruise lines for traveling with babies and toddlers

    Some lines, like Disney, do offer extras like sterilizers for in-cabin use as well as mini-fridges to store milk or formula at the proper temperature. Childcare. You'll want to consider ships with designated spaces, like a nursery, that accommodate babies 6 months and older. Some lines even offer late-night or in-cabin babysitting.

  6. 7 Best Cruise Lines for Babies and Toddlers

    Royal Babies and Tots (Photo courtesy of Royal Caribbean) Royal Caribbean's fee-based Royal Babies and Tots Nursery babysits children in two age groups: babies from six months to under 18 months ...

  7. The Complete Guide to Taking a Cruise With a Toddler

    Infants must be at least 6 months old in order to be able to travel on most cruises with Celebrity. For transatlantic cruises, transpacific cruises, and some cruises to South America, as well as cruises with three or more consecutive days at sea, children must be at least 12 months old. For those traveling with toddlers over 6 months old, there ...

  8. Traveling with Infants and Toddlers

    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. Infants must be at least 6 months of age at the time of embarkation in order to sail. Children ...

  9. 41 Must-Have Tips for Cruising With Babies, Toddlers, or Small Kids

    When it comes to a family vacation with babies, toddlers, or small kids, there's not much that's better than taking a cruise. Cruising offers a chance for the entire family to sail together, with something they will enjoy doing no matter their ages. So whether you're traveling with a one-year-old, a ten-year-old, or something in between, everyone will have a chance to make the most of their ...

  10. Top 10 Tips to Cruising with a Baby

    Our daughter required her noisemaker to sleep. 3. SPREAD IT OUT. My baby girl was pretty particular about which kind of baby formula she consumed. Keeping some in resealable baggies in various carry-on luggage and suitcases was a lifesaver when two of our three suitcases were lost en route to Panama.

  11. Do's and Don'ts for Cruising With a Baby

    DON'T overlook your laundry options. If baby tends to be messy and you don't want to bring three separate outfits per day, consider a ship with a self-service launderette. Otherwise, you can pay ...

  12. Taking a Cruise with a Baby: What You NEED to Know

    Generally speaking, babies under six months of age cannot go on a cruise. Your child needs to be at least six months old before they can board most cruise ships. For trans-ocean cruises and remote itineraries, or cruises lasting longer than 15 days, babies must be at least 12 months old at embarkation.

  13. Cruising with a Baby: What to Know From Someone Who's Done It

    Norwegian charges gratuities only on children three years and older. Keep this extra charge in mind when shopping for cruise deals as the gratuity can add up over a longer cruise given it costs around $16-18 per person, per day. Cribs, Formula, Diapers, and Other Baby Supplies.

  14. 6 Cruise Lines Where Babies and Kids Sail for (Almost) Free

    Search MSC Cruises. 3. Crystal Cruises: Half Price. On regular sailings, fares for children 11 and younger are 50 percent of the minimum cruise price with two adults. Crystal also has special offers where all kids under 17 (including babies) can sail free as the third passenger when traveling with two adults.

  15. Finding The Best Cruises With Childcare For Babies Now

    Carnival Cruise Childcare. Carnival's regular kids' club is open to children aged two and above. For kids under two, it offers a limited paid drop off service for a fee of $6.75/hour + 15% gratuity. On sea days, during "Under 2" time, parents have a two-hour window from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

  16. Cruising With a Baby: Top Tips for New Families

    Try to time family activities around the baby's mood for the day. Babies may sleep more after an exciting day cruising with Norwegian. Keeping the fun to a minimum before arriving at a busy port stop can also make the day go smoother. Choose a Norwegian cruise closer to home with a shorter schedule to test out the waters.

  17. Can Babies Go On Cruises

    Can Babies Under 6 Months Go On a Cruise? Yes! MSC Cruises has no minimum age for babies to sail and on Celestyal Cruises, the minimum age is three months. If you want to take a cruise with a baby under six months then these are the two cruise lines to consider. Suggested read: 15 things to love about Celestyal Cruises

  18. What to Expect When You Take a Baby on a Cruise

    For cruise lines and itineraries in more far-flung destinations, such as South America, Hawaii, and Europe, kids often need to be at least 12 months. Remember that a newborn's immune system needs time to develop, and travel provides many chances to come into contact with harmful viruses and bacteria.

  19. Cruising 101: Bringing an infant on a Royal Caribbean cruise

    The best place for your child for when you need or want a break is the Royal Babies and Tots Nursery. It's not available on all Royal Caribbean ships yet, but if you are cruising with an infant, be sure to look for a cruise that features one. The Royal Babies and Tots Nursery is for children between the age of 6 and 36 months old.

  20. What Are the Best Cruises for Kids?

    Choosing the best cruise line for kids is a super fun vacation idea for families with kids. Here's why: Lots of Things to Do: Cruise ships have cool stuff for kids of all ages - there are play areas for little ones, lounges and clubs for teenagers, and fun games and activities for different age groups. Fun Shows and Movies: Cruise ships have awesome theaters, cinemas, and live music spots ...

  21. Baby-Friendly Cruising

    Disney Cruise Line- Already well-known for being a family-friendly line, this cruise line is also among the best for infant programs. Flounder's Reef Nursery accepts children from 12 weeks to 36 months; the counselor ratio is 1:4 for infants and 1:6 for toddlers. Amenities include: baby swings, walkers, books, toys, games, a television and ...

  22. Traveling with Infants & Young Children

    A: You can request a crib by signing into My Reservations, se... (800) 951-3532. Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM Eastern time; Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Eastern time. Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call. Traveling with Infants & Young Children - Frequently Asked Questions.

  23. Taking an Alaska cruise with baby in tow

    And the good news is for the most part the answer is absolutely yes but there are some caveats. That is because babies under 1 year of age are not usually permitted on cruises where the itinerary contains two or more consecutive cruise sea days (i.e. days where you don't dock in port).

  24. Glen 'Big Baby' Davis sentenced to 40 months in prison over fraud

    NEW YORK -- Former NBA forward Glen "Big Baby" Davis was sentenced by a federal judge Thursday to 40 months in prison, plus three years' supervised release, for his November 2023 conviction in an ...

  25. MSC cruise ship sails into NYC with 44-foot dead endangered whale

    NEW YORK (AP) — A cruise ship sailed into a New York City port with a 44-foot (13-meter) dead whale across its bow, marine authorities said. ... Baby hawk born under TxDOT camera in North Texas .

  26. When Do Babies Start Talking? A Month-By-Month Guide

    Shutterstock. Around 4 to 6 months, your baby's sighs will give way to babbling.You'll hear back-of-the-tongue consonant sounds, such as g and k, and lip sounds m, w, p, and b.Your baby will begin ...

  27. Former NBA player Glen 'Big Baby' Davis sentenced to 40 months for

    Former Boston Celtics forward Glen "Big Baby" Davis was sentenced Thursday, May 9, 2024, to 40 months in a federal prison for his participation in a scheme that New York prosecutors said ...

  28. Abducted 10-month-old girl has been found, officials say

    Police issued an Amber Alert for Eleia Maria Torres last week. A 10-month-old girl who was abducted in Clovis, New Mexico, was found Monday, according to the FBI Albuquerque Division. A suspect is ...

  29. Knicks vs. Pacers odds, score prediction, time: 2024 NBA playoff picks

    Knicks vs. Pacers spread: Indiana -7 Knicks vs. Pacers over/under: 222.5 points Knicks vs. Pacers money line: Indiana -290, New York +235; NYK: The Knicks have won 54 of their last 84 games (+20. ...