Carnival's Rules for Cruising When Pregnant

[paulandfran]

I'm so excited I just took a pregnancy test this evening and it's POSITIVE.:eek:

 

Huge surprise but we're thrilled. I've heard there are rules that you can't cruise beyond a certain stage of pregnancy, does anyone know what week of pregnancy you can cruise through?

 

Thanks in advance,

Francie

[SouthernCaribbean]

Carnival's policy regarding guests who are pregnant:

While at sea or in port, the availability of medical care may be limited or delayed. Prenatal and early infant care in particular may require specialized diagnostic facilities and/or treatment that are not obtainable during the cruise on board the ship or ashore in ports of call. Pregnant women are only allowed to sail if pregnant for 24 complete weeks or less at time of cruise debarkation. 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).

Because the safety of the pregnant mother and unborn child is our number one concern, Carnival will not accept any agreement or recommendation from the Guest and/or her physician that the policy be waived.

 

 

http://www.carnival.com/cms/Images/Promo_Content/PDF/pregnancyletter1009.pdf

[hj1895]

Congrats! Carnival requires a doctors signature on a form that states that you are no further along than 24 weeks on the last day of your cruise or rather disembarkation. They also want you to be in good health and do not want you traveling if you are high risk. Carnival will send you the exact form. Hope this helps.

[paulandfran]

Carnival's policy regarding guests who are pregnant:

While at sea or in port, the availability of medical care may be limited or delayed. Prenatal and early infant care in particular may require specialized diagnostic facilities and/or treatment that are not obtainable during the cruise on board the ship or ashore in ports of call. Pregnant women are only allowed to sail if pregnant for 24 complete weeks or less at time of cruise debarkation. 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).

Because the safety of the pregnant mother and unborn child is our number one concern, Carnival will not accept any agreement or recommendation from the Guest and/or her physician that the policy be waived.

 

 

http://www.carnival.com/cms/Images/Promo_Content/PDF/pregnancyletter1009.pdf

 

Thank you so much! 24 weeks is great. I'm so excited!

[paulandfran]

Congrats! Carnival requires a doctors signature on a form that states that you are no further along than 24 weeks on the last day of your cruise or rather disembarkation. They also want you to be in good health and do not want you traveling if you are high risk. Carnival will send you the exact form. Hope this helps.

 

Thanks!!! This definitely helps.

[blindrid]

When in doubt go directly to the horse's mouth. Carnival FAQ's http://www.carnival.com/cms/faq/default.aspx?faq=g_health#q-164