Do cruises charge for infants?

Question

Do cruises charge for infants?

Answer 1

We took an 18-month old on Carnival in 2005.

Yes, the charged us the 3rd person rate and they did charge our on board account for the gratutities although all of the Carnival travel brochure says gratuties are not required for a child of this age.

It is very hard to cruise with a little one.  It is hard to manipulate the strollers and you will miss  a good amount of the entertainment (shows are very loud and usually cause the little ones to cry), you can't go to the casino, it is very hard to get on-off the ship for shore excursions w/stroller and diaper bag.

Answer 2

It does not make any difference if they charge or not.  The answer is DO NOT TAKE A CRUISE WITH AN INFANT.  You will not enjoy yourself at all.  The other passengers will not enjoy themselves.

Be considerate of the other passengers.  Do not subject them to your infant.

Answer 3

This is Carnival's policy

Can I sail with my infant?



Infants must be at least four (4) months old to be eligible to travel, due to their vulnerable health. This is a company policy which takes into consideration the safety and comfort of the infant as well as the other guests. Carnival has fully researched the legality of the policy and it is not discriminatory and does not violate any applicable law. Carnival will not make exceptions and do not allow for the signing of waivers or releases to make an exception to the policy.

Fly-Aweigh infants (4 to 23 months of age) will be charged the "Cruise-Only" rate as long as the infant sits on a parent's lap on the airplane. If an airline seat is requested by the parent, then the infant will be charged the standard Fly-Aweigh rate. When an infant reaches 24 months of age, an airline ticket is required by the airlines.



http://carnival.com/CMS/FAQs/Infant_Poli...

They do not "require" gratuities for infants.

Answer 4

yes they do and its not cheap. I paid the adult price for my infant.

Answer 5

i know that rc and carnival offer reduce rates and dont make u tip. disney does as well and offers a crib free of charge