Crystal Cruises – Crystal does not have a formal program for children under the age of three, but babysitting services are available. Arrangements can be made through the concierge; parents should expect to provide twenty-four hours’ notice and pay a nominal charge for babysitting services. The minimum age to sail on Crystal Cruises is six months. Cunard Line – On Cunard’s ships, the Queen Mary 2 and the Queen Elizabeth 2, parents will find well-equipped nurseries and children’s centers featuring toys, games and activities. These children’s areas are supervised by nannies and youth staff, but children must be one year old to participate without parents (children under one are welcome with parental supervision). Both ships offer a family pool area, and there is complimentary group babysitting available in the evenings. Children at least six months of age are welcome on most Cunard voyages; however, on Icelandic sailings, transatlantic crossings, transpacific voyages (including voyages to Hawaii), and world voyages (including Segment Voyages), the minimum age is one year. Disney Cruise Line – Already well known for being a family-friendly line, this cruise line is also among the best for infant programs. It’s a Small World Nursery accepts children from six months to thirty-six months. Amenities include baby swings, walkers, books, toys, games, and a television and DVD area. There is also a soft play area and separate nursery with cribs. Parents should expect to carry a pager and pay $9.00 per hour for the first child, then $8.00 per hour for each additional child. The minimum age to sail on Disney is six months old. The minimum age for Transatlantic and Panama Canal itineraries is 1 year of age on the day of sailing. Fred.Olsen Cruise Lines – Children less than 6 months old are not permitted to travel. It is recommended that medical advice is sought prior to Booking for children aged between 6 – 12 months. Holland America Line – Holland America Line does not provide children’s programs or babysitting for children under three, but a limited number of high chairs, booster seats, and cribs are available to cruisers at no charge. Parents should expect to reserve these items in advance, at the time of booking. The minimum age to sail on Holland America Line is six months, but twelve months for transocean voyages. Norwegian Cruise Line – NCL offers youth programs and group babysitting for children aged 3–12, including a “FreeStyle Play” period where all age groups play together. Group babysitting outside of the complimentary Kid’s Crew program runs $8 per child per hour, then $5 per hour for additional siblings. NCL does not have programs in place for children under age three, and no private babysitting is available. The minimum age to sail on NCL is six months for most journeys, and twelve months for voyages with three or more consecutive days at sea. Oceania Cruises – Oceania’s cruises are designed for adults and do not provide care, entertainment, or supervision for children. Oceania’s minimum sailing age is one year as of the first day of the cruise. P& O Cruises – P & O Cruises has three adult-only ships—the Adonia, Arcadia and Oriana—which have a minimum age of eighteen years. However, their remaining ships offer P & O’s children’s program—The Reef—starting at age two. Splashers, for ages 2–4, is a day program filled with activities designed for young children. In the evening, parents can take advantage of the cruise line’s supervised night nursery for children from six months to four years of age. Parents should be aware that this service is operated on a first-come, first-serve basis, and infants must be settled and sleeping before they leave. Minimum age to sail on P & O Cruises is six months; however, transatlantic cruises, world cruises, and remote itineraries have a minimum age of twelve months. Royal Caribbean – Designed for babies from six to thirty-six months old, many Royal Caribbean ships have incorporated a
Policies subject to change without notice, always check with your travel agent regarding pregnancy policies and children age policies prior to booking your cruise.
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