Children

Taking the Kids — And Keeping Kids Water Safe on Cruise Ship

by Eileen Ogintz of travelagentcentral.com The pool is packed. Everyone is having fun, but who is watching the kids? You should be no farther than an arm's length away, says B.J. Fisher, the health and safety director for the American Lifeguard Association, which trains lifeguards around the world. It's easy -- far too easy --...

Poisonous Necklace Scare for Toddler

A two-year-old toddler nearly died after swallowing the beads from a necklace she got while on a cruise. The necklace, which she picked up from a local vendor in Montego Bay, Jamaica, is commonly known as a Crab's Eye necklace. Other common names for the...

5 Safety Rules for Cruising with Kids

Fun filled family vacation! Doesn’t that sound nice? Things automatically turn from average to amazing when your entire family is with you, especially on a cruise. Your kids are always going to remember the magical time they spent with you sailing though the majestic waters. Since most cruises are more or...

Is it Safe to Cruise While Pregnant?

This somewhat complicated question comes up often on different forums. As a general rule, cruise lines will not accept passengers who are 24-weeks pregnant or further by the end of their cruise. Cruise lines with post-tours include the land portion as the end date. There are a few river cruises that will allow...