What You Need to Know About Cruising With Kids Under 10
Generally, the minimum age to sail on a cruise is 6 months; longer exotic itineraries often require children to be at least 12 months old. If sharing the same cabin with parents, children’s fares are typically priced as third and fourth passengers, which cost less than the regular adult fare.
Most ships will have cribs or Pack ‘n Plays for use during the cruise if you make a request in advance.
But if cruising with babies, definitely bring all your own gear (diapers, formula, lightweight stroller, and baby food) — unless you’re sailing with one of the few lines that allows you to pre-order supplies and have them delivered to your cabin.
Check out 23 ships at Frommers – all have a few things in common: drop-off age-specific programming and well-stocked playrooms, plus after-hours group babysitting (usually starts at 10pm) or private babysitting (usually $6-$8 per hour per child).
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