Carnival

Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carnival's policy for guests who are pregnant and traveling with minor?

Carnival's policy regarding guests who are pregnant:

While at sea or in port, the availability of medical care may be limited or delayed.  Prenatal and early infant care in particular may require specialized diagnostic facilities and/or treatment that are not obtainable during the cruise on board the ship or ashore in ports of call. Pregnant women are only allowed to sail if pregnant for 24 complete weeks or less at time of cruise disembarkation. All pregnant women are required to produce a physician's letter stating that mother and baby are in good health, fit to travel and the pregnancy is not high-risk. The letter must also include the estimated date of Delivery (EDD).

Because the safety of the pregnant mother and unborn child is our number one concern, Carnival will not accept any agreement or recommendation from the Guest and/or her physician that the policy be waived.

Click here to print Carnival's Pregnancy Certification Form

Carnival's policy regarding traveling with minors:

Cruise Travel -

Guests under the age of 21 must be accompanied by a parent, grandparent or guardian 25 years or older in the same stateroom.

Infants must be at least six months old (twelve months for Transatlantic, Hawaii and South America crusies) to be eligible to travel.

Please note that adult guests are responsible for the safety and behavior of their minor guests. Our Camp Carnival®, Circle "C" and Club O2 programs features supervised activities for children 2-17. Guests under 16 are not permitted in the spa and guests under 18 are not allowed in the casino.

All guests 16 years of age or older must provide an official photo I.D. When traveling with a minor and both parents/legal guardians are not cruising, we strongly recommend bringing an original signed letter from the absent parent/legal guardian authorizing the minor to travel with you. This will expedite processing by the Department of Homeland Security. Please note that a notarized letter to this effect is required if debarking with children in Mexico. 

Air Travel / Hotel Stay -

Guests under the age of 21, staying at any hotel in conjunction with Carnival’s Fly Aweigh® program or vacation packages, may be required to be accompanied by a guest 21 years or older in the same room as per each hotel’s policy. Permission for minor guests to fly unaccompanied is determined by the airlines as per each airline’s policy.  We suggest you check with your scheduled airline for their requirements.  Carnival assumes no responsibility for guests under the age of 21 traveling unaccompanied by air.