Difficult decision between Celebrity and Hal!

[mallbucks]

We've sailed on both lines and prefer HAL. The only thing that was somewhat better on Celebrity was the food in the MDR. Otherwise, the service was much better on HAL in all areas. Also liked our HAL balcony cabin much better. We haven't booked a spa cabin on either so can't comment there. Have a great cruise, whichever one you choose

[SwissMyst]

Originally Posted by bickee

Yes you're right, vacationstogo is a much better source of info then my doctor/midwife. MOVE ON!

Cruise ship policies are not a "source of information" presented to be a dispute between you and your doctor . They are their stated regulations regarding pregnancies and limitations they put on pregnant passengers after 23-27 weeks gestation. Poster asked what the guidelines were. This was a handy resource to provide in response to those queries. It was good information.

[momatibm]

Originally Posted by SwissMyst

Cruise ship policies are not a "source of information" presented to be a dispute between you and your doctor . They are their stated regulations regarding pregnancies and limitations they put on pregnant passengers after 23-27 weeks gestation. Poster asked what the guidelines were. This was a handy resource to provide in response to those queries. It was good information.

I do believe she was being sarcastic that the sites you provided were better than what she had already been told by her ob/midwife.

[CowPrincess]

Poster asked what the guidelines were

Can you point me to the post where "Poster" asked for the guidelines? I can't seem to find that post.

[bickee]

To SwissMyst:

Ok for the last time and then I ignore your future posts.

I never asked for the guidelines.

I am not cruising past 24 weeks.

My doctor thinks it's fine.

It's none of your business.

Back to the HAL helpfuls!

[m steve]

over a certain temperature all the eggs become female.

[ZiggyKeys]

Bickee....

Ignore any comments regarding number of passengers on Solstice class ships.

I can attest that after spending 11 days on Solstice if you told me that the ship was sold out with 2850 passengers on board I would have said: "Where were they?"

Have a great cruise.

Ziggy

[SwissMyst]

Originally Posted by momatibm

I do believe she was being sarcastic that the sites you provided were better than what she had already been told by her ob/midwife.

Her sarcasm was noted in my reply. It was not missed. Her midwife does not trump ship policy, so the sarcasm was unnecessary here though she may like to pass it on to the powers that be. Unless of course cruise line pregnancy policies are just guidelines and not strictly enforced, just like formal nights ---- but (sarcastically) we don't need to go there again.

[SwissMyst]

Quote:
Originally Posted by usha
I'm still trying to figure out how the OP is disregarding the guidelines for cruising while pregnant.
What specific guideline is she disregarding?

//////I believe the OP stated she didn't care what the ship guidelines were in her early post and indeed put her pregnancy at issue in this thread.

It was interesting to learn there are guidelines and that they differ from one cuise line to the next. And more importantly why cruise lines do have these guidelines/policies.

Should be a separate thread and not made so personal on this one. Particularly if cruise lines are interested in attracting younger passengers.

[CowPrincess]

I believe the OP stated she didn't care what the ship guidelines were in her early post

I believe you misinterpreted the post.

[SwissMyst]

Originally Posted by bickee

To SwissMyst:

I am not cruising past 24 weeks.

Both Celebrity and HAL have the same pregnancy guidelines:
23 weeks or less on day of disembarkation. Letter from physician (midwife okay?) required regardless of weeks of pregnancy.

OP is taking a one week cruise. Someone else can do the math.

Just passing on the policy. That is all. It is also interesting the variation between 23 (low) to the high of 27 weeks as the cut off date. Any science behind this or is it purely a risk management decision?

[K&RCurt]

Originally Posted by SwissMyst

Both Celebrity and HAL have the same pregnancy guidelines:
23 weeks or less on day of disembarkation. Letter from physician (midwife okay?) required regardless of weeks of pregnancy.

OP is taking a one week cruise. Someone else can do the math.

Just passing on the policy. That is all. It is also interesting the variation between 23 (low) to the high of 27 weeks as the cut off date. Any science behind this or is it purely a risk management decision?

My interpretation of the OP's refferance to her pregnancy was that she KNEW the policies and did not need to be told more about them. She did not either state or imply that she intended to violate the policies in any way. I think that by stating "I am not crusing past 24 weeks" was her way of saying..."I'm staying within the guidelines and it's really none of your business when my baby is due".

The OP is simply looking for advise on which ship / line to choose...Not a lecture on how the guidelines for pregnant passengers might or might not apply to her specific situation.

She very nicely asked several times to stick to the topic of her inquiry. I don't know why so many people feel the need to police the actions of others in their most personal and private situations.

[momatibm]

Originally Posted by K&RCurt

My interpretation of the OP's refferance to her pregnancy was that she KNEW the policies and did not need to be told more about them. She did not either state or imply that she intended to violate the policies in any way. I think that by stating "I am not crusing past 24 weeks" was her way of saying..."I'm staying within the guidelines and it's really none of your business when my baby is due".

The OP is simply looking for advise on which ship / line to choose...Not a lecture on how the guidelines for pregnant passengers might or might not apply to her specific situation.

She very nicely asked several times to stick to the topic of her inquiry. I don't know why so many people feel the need to police the actions of others in their most personal and private situations.

I agree with you completely -- she had her ducks in a row before she asked her first question. Never asked for pregnancy advice -- all of what was given is similar to people telling pregnant women not to drink coffee, or what ever -- whether or not they have a clue.

[m steve]

about a baby being born on an ocean liner and spending the rest of his life sailing back and forth.