Travelling with us when pregnant

Here is all you need to know if you are planning to travel with us pregnant.

Can I travel when I am pregnant?

Yes, depending on how far into your pregnancy you are. Please advise us at time of booking or as soon as you are aware that you are expecting a baby.

Pregnant guests can travel with us, however, we cannot accept guests who will be more than 23 weeks pregnant (i.e. 23 weeks + 1 day or more) at any time during the cruise.

All pregnant women are required to produce prior to travel a doctor’s or midwife’s letter on headed notepaper 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) calculated from both Last Menstrual Period (LMP) and ultrasound (if performed).

Please send your letter to the Health Services Department via email to medical@carnivalukgroup.com

Please note: For guests travelling to United Arab Emirates please be advised if you are pregnant we recommend you visit the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for guidance on what to know if you need medical treatment ashore in the UAE.

For further information please visit  https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/united-arab-emirates/local-laws-and-customs

Can I cancel my booking free of charge if I am pregnant?

Yes, providing you were not aware that you were pregnant prior to booking and that you will be entering your 24th week (or more) by the final date of your cruise. This would only apply to guests booked under the pregnant guest’s booking reference and does not apply to any linked bookings, or other parties who may be travelling with you.

You will be required to supply written confirmation from your doctor or midwife of your estimated due date. This must be supplied on practice headed paper with a practice stamp.

This should be sent to our medical team who will place a note on the booking. If you made your booking through a travel agent, please contact them after sending the above to the following address.  

Please send your details to:

Medical Department
Carnival UK
Carnival House
100 Harbour Parade
Southampton
Hants
SO15 1ST

Or email: medical@carnivalukgroup.com

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