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Travelling by cruise ship when pregnant is fun!

Travelling by cruise ship when pregnant can be one of the most romantic and relaxing vacations or honeymoons. But you ARE pregnant and your safety is very important ... so here's a few extra things for you to think about.

Making Plans For Your Cruise

  • Talk to your doctor and gain agreement that it is safe for you to be traveling while pregnant!

  • Sea-sickness can be a problem for any cruise passenger, so do ask about which sea-sickness medications and remedies are best to use during pregnancy.

    Top Visitors Tip :"Ask for a cabin in the middle of the ship, close to the water line and take sea-bands and Preggie Pop Drops with you to fight the queasiness!"
  • Generally, larger ships (ones with more than 1,000 passengers) are the most stable, especially in rough weather.

Large ships also tend to have the best range of health facilities and services.

Traveling by cruise ship when pregnant Check what your health insurance policy will cover during and after the cruise. Consider buying additional travel medical insurance as well. Most cruise lines offer insurance packages that include medical coverage.

Make sure to stock up on any medications you need while you are travelling by cruise ship when pregnant. Most cruise ships have a shipboard pharmacy; however, they may not have the medication you need.

It could also be cruise line policy not to dispense medications to pregnant women.

Be Prepared
You will avoid tiresome border complications when travelling by cruise ship when pregnant if you take along a note from your doctor describing your prescription.

If you have special or exceptional medical needs contact the cruise line before you book to learn whether it will be safe for you to travel.
Cruise lines can't handle preterm deliveries and most have restrictions for pregnant passengers, particularly for women in their third trimester (last 3 months of pregnancy).

Most cruise lines will not accept you for travelling by cruise ship when pregnant, if you will be beyond 24 to 28 weeks of pregnancy on your return date of travel.

Fabulous maternity dress classy enough for your honeymoon cruise! And don't even think about not mentioning that you're pregnant when you book! You risk being turned away when you reach your port of departure. Make the cruise line aware of your pregnancy, right from your first booking enquiry.

For most major cruise lines, you should expect to produce evidence from your doctor of your

  • due date and / or term of pregnancy when you plan to travel
  • pre-existing physical or medical conditions,
  • your fitness to travel and
  • any medications you may require while on board.
You'll need all these documents when you're travelling by cruise ship when pregnant, so it's a good idea to keep them with all your other tickets, passports and documentation, where they will be easy-to-find.

Where will you go on your cruise?

  • Is the food and / or water safe in the countries you will be visiting?
  • What is the standard of their healthcare services?
Find all the best honeymoon cruises for maternity brides here. Then talk to your doctor about your planned destination before you pay your deposit!

Checklist for when you board your cruise ship

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  1. Ask your cabin steward for a stock of extra pillows and blankets.

  2. Locate and try on your lifejacket, to see if it fits. If it's too small, your cabin steward will find another for you.

  3. Check out your bathroom for any potential problems. Is there enough room?
    Are there any trip hazards?
    Will you feel safest if your new hubby stays in the room while you shower?

  4. Read the safety notices and make sure you are confident about where the exit routes are.
Your cabin steward will be pleased to help you in any way and will want to make your trip as enjoyable as possible. Don't hesitate to ask for room service, help with luggage or extra snacks if you want them! Cruising is a fantastic experience and a wonderful way to travel ... just remember to pack some heartburn medication in case you over-indulge on all that wonderful food!


Honeymoon Resources and Articles

Best Honeymoon Cruises for Maternity Brides
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Help! I'm planning My Honeymoon and I'm Pregnant!
Is this how YOU feel? Are you worried about what to do first? Here are some great tips to make the whole process much easier ...

Honeymoon Tips
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Tips for Pregnant Travellers
Check out these travel tips BEFORE you make a reservation, so you know you'll be safe.

Cheap Honeymoon Ideas
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