Cruises offer a fantastic opportunity for expectant couples to celebrate their upcoming arrival with a relaxing babymoon. The optimal time for a babymoon cruise is typically during the second trimester, ideally between weeks 14 and 23. This timeframe allows you to bypass the morning sickness often associated with the first trimester while remaining well before the travel restrictions that often accompany the third trimester.
Read: Best Babymoon Destinations
Here’s a look at several cruise destinations perfect for an unforgettable, pregnancy-friendly vacation.
Bermuda
Couple walking on Horseshoe Bay's pink sands, Bermuda, a popular destination for babymoons.
For those on the East Coast, a cruise to Bermuda is an excellent choice. This island paradise is renowned for its pink-sand beaches and stunning turquoise waters. Departing from Cape Liberty, New Jersey, these cruises typically dock at the Royal Naval Dockyard, offering access to pristine beaches, historical sites, upscale dining, and vibrant shopping areas.
Consider an overnight cruise to Bermuda to maximize your time exploring the island’s highlights. These itineraries may also include stops in Newport, Rhode Island, or Charleston, South Carolina, or even both.
Read: Best East Coast Cruises
Historic lighthouse perched on a rocky shoreline in Newport, Rhode Island.
Newport boasts gilded mansions, rugged coastlines, and striking lighthouses, making it a picturesque location for a memorable baby bump photoshoot.
While in Charleston, immerse yourself in the city’s old-world charm with a leisurely walk through the French Quarter, admiring the cobblestone streets and colorful architecture. And be sure to savor some delicious Southern comfort food.
Alaska
Alaska is another fantastic cruise destination suitable for pregnant travelers. Alaska cruises conveniently depart from ports such as Vancouver, British Columbia, and Seattle, Washington.
Train traversing the scenic White Pass & Yukon Route in Skagway, Alaska, during a cruise excursion.
Alaska cruise ports of call provide easy access to exciting destinations. Many city centers are just a short walk from the cruise port, allowing for convenient exploration. You’ll have the opportunity to visit Ketchikan, known as the salmon capital of the world; Juneau, Alaska’s capital nestled between a waterway and towering mountains; and Skagway, home to the White Pass Yukon Route Railroad and fascinating gold rush history.
Celebrity Millennium sailing past glaciers in Alaska, a breathtaking experience on an Alaskan cruise.Witnessing Alaska’s glaciers is a major highlight. On Northbound, Southbound, and Alaska Hubbard Glacier cruises, you can marvel at the massive Hubbard Glacier, the largest tidewater glacier in North America. Experience the thrill of a live calving display, where large ice chunks break off and crash into the water below.
Hubbard Glacier along the Alaskan shoreline.
Some itineraries also navigate Endicott Arm Fjord, offering views of icebergs and stunning cliffs as you approach Dawes Glacier.
Enhance your Alaskan adventure with a cruisetour to explore the state’s interior. Select a one-way sailing that starts or ends in Seward, Alaska, and then journey to Anchorage to begin your land-based tour.
Couple enjoying the view from a glass-domed train in Anchorage, Alaska.
Explore inland Alaska aboard an air-conditioned bus or a luxury glass-domed train. These spacious options provide ample room to stretch your legs and enjoy the scenery in comfort.
During an Alaska cruisetour, explore the city of Anchorage and savor diverse cuisine. You can also visit Denali National Park, a vast park with stunning scenery, where you might see the highest peak in the U.S. and observe Alaskan wildlife.
Read: Things to Do in Downtown Anchorage
The Pacific Coast
The vibrant skyline of Seattle, Washington, a destination along the Pacific Coast cruise route.
Pacific Coastal cruises offer an incredible way to see the region’s sites, from Southern California and Baja California to cities in Washington and British Columbia.
Avoid long, uncomfortable road trips and instead, sail along the Pacific coastline, visiting exciting destinations and enjoying fine dining and onboard entertainment.
The iconic Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California, as seen during a Pacific Coastal cruise.
This coastline is known for its rocky cliffs and rugged beaches. Pacific Coastal cruises include stops in Californian cities like Santa Barbara, known for its downtown and surfing vibe; San Francisco; and Monterey, a fishing town with seaside air.
Read: Best Beaches in Santa Barbara
Further north, cruises visit Astoria in Oregon, a place full of maritime history; Vancouver in British Columbia, a metropolis with a cultural center; and Seattle, a destination for whale watching.
Read: Things to Do in Astoria, Oregon
Europe
The historic Colosseum in Rome, Italy, a highlight of European cruise itineraries.
If you’re comfortable with a longer journey to your departure port, consider a romantic getaway to Europe on a Mediterranean itinerary. These cruises visit cities like Barcelona, Spain; Rome and Florence in Italy; the Amalfi Coast; and beaches in Greece and Croatia.
Caribbean
Couple strolling along a beach in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
For sunshine and ocean dips, the Caribbean is a good choice. Visit during the winter months, before the weather gets too hot and the mosquito population increases.
Choose a three-day cruise to the Bahamas, visiting Nassau and its beaches. Or, head to Aruba and swim in its waters. Caribbean cruises also visit ports in St. Lucia, the Virgin Islands, Bonaire, Curacao, Puerto Rico, and more.
Regardless of your chosen destination, consult with your doctor about your travel plans before booking any cruise.
Couple walking along a boardwalk in Kings Wharf, Bermuda.
Now that you’re informed about cruising during pregnancy, explore the itineraries on our website to find the perfect cruise to celebrate your little one.
