Teenagers aged 12–17, can share a Superior Cabin or Prestige Suite with one or two adults at a discount of fifty percent on cruise-only fares. Other special discounts may apply; please contact CruiseCompete for more details. Babysitting This line does not offer babysitting services. Pregnancy Policy Women who are over six months pregnant are not authorized to sail. Children’s Programs Infants and Toddlers (0–3 years) Children under three are not permitted on board. Children and Teens (3–17 years) Flexible or communicating cabins, children’s menus, fun tea parties, games, piano lessons, and a host of other activities are available. Summary Cruises make for a great family vacation, but not all cruise lines are created equal. Some may be better choices than others due to the nature of their amenities and offerings, so take the time, do the research, and find the one that best fits your preferences and what you hope to achieve during your family vacation. Remember, if you are planning a family cruise vacation, it’s very important to research cruise lines’ children’s amenities and policies. There are lines that cater especially to families with children’s amenities and programs. There are others that allow but don’t promote travel with young children. And there are even some cruise lines that discourage (or have policies against) bringing young children aboard. You need to keep this in mind if you want to make an informed booking decision. Here are some general points to consider: • Six months is generally the minimum age for cruising with children on most lines; but expect it to be 12 months on transatlantic and other select voyages. • The cruise lines vary their minimum age to cruise; the lines vary from six months at the low end to 12 years at the high end. • The majority of cruise lines offer children’s programs or amenities in some form, but several do not. Make sure you do your research! • Those lines that offer children’s activity programs generally begin them at age two, but lines may start as young as age one, or as old as age five. • Babysitting services are available on some, but not all, lines. Parents should expect to pay premium price for these Chapter XXIV
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