Pregnancy Linked to Seapass Card?

[CruiseAdict!]

Just wondering if anyone knows.... if you are cleared as being pregnant is this information linked to your seapass card?

[sail7seas]

:confused: I don't understand your question.

 

You should carefully read the pregnancy rules for your cruise line. They all state exactly how many weeks pregnant you can be and still sail. You must present proof from your doctor and if you are even a day too far along according to their rules, they will refuse you boarding.

 

[CruiseAdict!]

Yes, I have read all the rules etc. I am just wondering if the information of me being pregnant will be attached to my seapass card......what information exactly is attached to the seapass card everytime it is used.

[Shmoo here]

Yes, I have read all the rules etc. I am just wondering if the information of me being pregnant will be attached to my seapass card......what information exactly is attached to the seapass card everytime it is used.

 

I would think all that's on the card would be your name, birthdate, room number, and possibly a picture of you.

[LHT28]

Yes, I have read all the rules etc. I am just wondering if the information of me being pregnant will be attached to my seapass card......what information exactly is attached to the seapass card everytime it is used.

 

I would ask the cruise line in question

I am sure we would have no way of knowing what is on the sea pass cards

[fishywood]

We can all see the real question here. Please, nobody take the bait on this one.

[NMLady]

We can all see the real question here. Please, nobody take the bait on this one.

 

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[euro cruiser]

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Is the bartender going to know she's pregnant when she goes to order a drink.

[CruiseAdict!]

Thanks, I am going to call tomorrow....slight glitch with timing and will hit the magic week number 24 while on the last of the cruise...disappointed as we won't get a refund at this point.....I totally understand and respect the rules...just frustrated as we have two friends who are going to all inclusive resorts in Jamaica and Mexico and they are 29 weeks pregnant and the resort is welcoming them with open arms (I however would never travel after 26-27weeks personally as advised by my doctor and OB even though I have a 'picture perfect pregnancy and bill of health')...and also feel cruising would be much safer in regards to food, water, cleanliness etc. sorry didn't mean to upset any one and defiantly not looking to spark a debate..just torn as to what to do and how much money we are going to loose :(

[Hlitner]

Is the bartender going to know she's pregnant when she goes to order a drink.

 

We can all hope your hunch is wrong :(

[CruiseAdict!]

Lol and the only drink I'd be ordering would be one of those awesome non alcoholic beverages they make....not much of a drinker ever!

[Shmoo here]

Thanks, I am going to call tomorrow....slight glitch with timing and will hit the magic week number 24 while on the last of the cruise...disappointed as we won't get a refund at this point.....I totally understand and respect the rules...just frustrated as we have two friends who are going to all inclusive resorts in Jamaica and Mexico and they are 29 weeks pregnant and the resort is welcoming them with open arms (I however would never travel after 26-27weeks personally as advised by my doctor and OB even though I have a 'picture perfect pregnancy and bill of health')...and also feel cruising would be much safer in regards to food, water, cleanliness etc. sorry didn't mean to upset any one and defiantly not looking to spark a debate..just torn as to what to do and how much money we are going to loose :(

 

Generally, I think that may or may not be true. Remember, while onboard, you are in pretty close contact with upwards of 2,000 of your new, best friends. One person coming onboard with any contagious little bug, can spread it like a wildfire. Be sure to wash you hands frequently, don't use the rails on the staircases, use your elbow to push elevator buttons, drink lots of water.

[nlsoftly]

CruiseAdict, I am keeping my fingers crossed you get good news today!

[sail7seas]

No, the rules are how far along in the pregnancy the woman is on the last day of the cruise.

 

The reason is if the baby should be born pre-maturely on the ship, they are unable to safely handle such a live birth. They do not have the facilities or specialists available.

 

[NMLady]

Thanks, I am going to call tomorrow....slight glitch with timing and will hit the magic week number 24 while on the last of the cruise...disappointed as we won't get a refund at this point.....I totally understand and respect the rules...just frustrated as we have two friends who are going to all inclusive resorts in Jamaica and Mexico and they are 29 weeks pregnant and the resort is welcoming them with open arms (I however would never travel after 26-27weeks personally as advised by my doctor and OB even though I have a 'picture perfect pregnancy and bill of health')...and also feel cruising would be much safer in regards to food, water, cleanliness etc. sorry didn't mean to upset any one and defiantly not looking to spark a debate..just torn as to what to do and how much money we are going to loose :(

 

Most cruise lines require a letter from your Dr which gives your due date. That would determine whether or not you can board.

 

All inclusive land resorts don't worry since it is much easier to get person to hospital if there are complications. Not as easy from a cruise ship at sea.

[gerif]

Appears the OP's question is moot since unless her physician is unscrupulous enough to lie about her due date, she won't be getting on the ship and thus will have no seapass. Ship doctors are GPs at best and totally not equipped to deal with a neonate born while a ship is out to sea.

[fam2cruise]

I don't know the answer to your sea pass question, but I personally chose not to sail last year at 22 weeks...even though I was perfectly within the rules and my doctor signed the release form, I just couldn't take the risk of something happening on that ship and denying my baby even a remote chance to live. Dramatic, maybe, but that was my choice...just not worth the risk! I also buy really good travel insurance and didn't lose my money.

 

 

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[Cruisin' Chick]

As someone who has sailed pregnant at 4-1/2 months along, and with the full encouragement of my OB-Gyn (my age kicked things into the possibly high risk range, but my good health mitigated that), I can see the reasons why asking a doctor to fudge things is unethical, and that a cruiseline has ever right to have a deadline (usually based on the final day of the cruise, as someone else has said) for reasons of liability. And insurance concerns would kick in too. Your travel insurance may be okay for travel to a resort that's near enough to a town with a hospital, but that's different from being on a ship that could be a day or two away from medivac range. You're talking apples and oranges.

 

Yes, you can go into labor even at 20 weeks along, but that's much rarer than 24 weeks, 26 weeks, 28 weeks, etc.

 

Still curious as to why the OP was concerned with a link to the ship's card. If you want to get away with an alcoholic drink while preggers, your husband can get it for you. The bigger question is why (sorry, I have to go there). I can't imagine there's any notation embedded in those cards about health conditions, just date of birth.

[CruiseAdict!]

Thank-you for that information.... I appreciate the answers and information (no drama involved) I am currently working with my travel agent to see what our options are. Again greatly appreciate the information! And no there is no way I would ever even ask my doctor to "fudge" a note... not ethical at all.

[Lerin]

OP: to answer your question, no your pregnancy is not linked to your card. However since you are past 24 weeks they aren't going to let you on the boat, so it really doesn't matter.

 

Maybe you can change to a cruise the previous week?