https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:11:19 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-on-a-cruise-for-your-baby-moon/page/2#post-2147901 Fri, 17 Apr 2015 14:41:12 +0000 Imabee 2147901@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am, so I would vote yes :) We booked ours before I found out I was pregnant so I'll be 11 weeks when we go on our next cruise.</p> <p>I think it depends on what kind of vacation you're looking for. DH and I love cruises but I have friends that hate them. My take is you have to be kind of laid-back in your expectations, not be stressed with crowds or lines, and feel like the value is a trade-off for a more personalized experience you might get at an all-inclusive. Personally, I love it because you can do as much or as little as you want each day, depending on how you feel. It can be either relaxing or full of activities.</p> <p>In terms of seasickness, my experience on large ships has been that they're pretty steady and you usually can't feel the motion.</p> <p>ETA: Oops, didn't scroll down enough to read your most recent response. Sounds like a cruise may not be the best option for you now, but hopefully you find something that will be relaxing and enjoyable! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-on-a-cruise-for-your-baby-moon/page/2#post-2147668 Fri, 17 Apr 2015 12:21:09 +0000 BSB 2147668@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@raintreebee: We went to Riveria Maya for our honeymoon. I kinda have a stomach of steel and didn't have any tummy issues. (I went to Vietnam and ate food off the street and had no issues.) DH, on the other hand, had tummy issues when he was on our honeymoon. I was worried he didn't want to go back to Mexico, but he said he would go again for our baby moon. He is going to make sure to not drink the water.</p> <p>Though, I am pregnant and might be a bit more cautious on the foods I eat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-on-a-cruise-for-your-baby-moon/page/2#post-2147655 Fri, 17 Apr 2015 12:10:41 +0000 raintreebee 2147655@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: No, I would not go to Mexico. But I've also gotten terrible food poisoning in Cancun. On another trip, I had an accident and had a bad experience at the hospital. So I wouldn't risk it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-on-a-cruise-for-your-baby-moon/page/2#post-2147605 Fri, 17 Apr 2015 11:33:13 +0000 BSB 2147605@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jacks: Thanks. Yeah, I haven't been on a boat since becoming pregnant. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-on-a-cruise-for-your-baby-moon/page/2#post-2147603 Fri, 17 Apr 2015 11:32:20 +0000 BSB 2147603@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HabesBabe: I have searched the site before but never rented from VRBO. So it's kinda still new to me. I'll check it out. Thanks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-on-a-cruise-for-your-baby-moon/page/2#post-2147598 Fri, 17 Apr 2015 11:28:06 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 2147598@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: Oh God no. I was on all that stuff toO. I went on a short boat ride. And thought I was going to die. I do not wish that upon you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-on-a-cruise-for-your-baby-moon#post-2147584 Fri, 17 Apr 2015 11:18:06 +0000 HabesBabe 2147584@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: Have you looked at AirBnB for CA coastal locations rather than hotels? It's usually cheaper, you get a whole house (including kitchen) and you can cook instead of eating out every meal. Or even VRBO. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-on-a-cruise-for-your-baby-moon#post-2147573 Fri, 17 Apr 2015 11:12:04 +0000 BSB 2147573@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs Green Grass: This is the thread where I started looking at resorts in Cabo. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-on-a-cruise-for-your-baby-moon#post-2147570 Fri, 17 Apr 2015 11:11:05 +0000 BSB 2147570@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jacks: Haha. See I was thinking that since I'm already on anti-nausea medication (the patch that goes behind the ear and that drs prescribe for people with motion sickness) that maybe I would be okay because the medication would be working for both the HE and the sea sickness. Yeah, reading some of these responses being stuck on a boat and risking it probably isn't a good idea. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-on-a-cruise-for-your-baby-moon#post-2146658 Thu, 16 Apr 2015 19:14:11 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 2146658@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had HE. Cruise with that sounds like my worst nightmare! </p> <p>We went to the Mayan riviera for baby moon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-on-a-cruise-for-your-baby-moon#post-2146644 Thu, 16 Apr 2015 19:06:52 +0000 Trailmix 2146644@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: It's hard for me to answer that because I know, personally, no, I would not have gone to Cabo either. But I really struggled with anxiety during my pregnancy and I often had trouble leaving my apartment because I was so nervous about something happening. So obviously, I was beyond the realm of normalcy in that respect and my answer shouldn't really affect your answer. I did not feel comfortable traveling anywhere, I flew to Miami when I was 15 weeks, had some spotting and had to go to the ER and from then on, swore that I would never be further than an hour away from my MFM again for the rest of the pregnancy. So it's really just a matter of what you are comfortable with. I'm sure Cabo is a great option and everything will be totally fine, so if you want to go then you should go! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-on-a-cruise-for-your-baby-moon#post-2146601 Thu, 16 Apr 2015 18:43:24 +0000 Mrs.Someone 2146601@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: I think it depends on the healthcare situation down there </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-on-a-cruise-for-your-baby-moon#post-2146565 Thu, 16 Apr 2015 17:48:18 +0000 Charm54 2146565@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hellz no </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-on-a-cruise-for-your-baby-moon#post-2146537 Thu, 16 Apr 2015 17:21:28 +0000 sunny 2146537@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: I think Oahu is a lot more budget friendly than Maui. We just went to Maui for the first time and everything was more expensive (IMHO), starting with flights. On Oahu, you don't need to rent a car if you stay in Honolulu (you could just rent for 1 day to drive up to the North Shore). For Maui, I think a car is required unless you want to stick to your resort. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-on-a-cruise-for-your-baby-moon#post-2146508 Thu, 16 Apr 2015 16:40:16 +0000 Bluebonnet 2146508@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would not go to Mexico while pregnant. God forbid something happened (car accident, slip and fall, pregnancy complications, etc), I would not want to receive medical care in Mexico. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-on-a-cruise-for-your-baby-moon#post-2146507 Thu, 16 Apr 2015 16:40:03 +0000 cat620 2146507@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would go on a cruise, and I did go on one during my first pregnancy. But I've been on several cruises, so I knew exactly what to expect. I like cruising because it's relaxing, you have unlimited food available to you, the entertainment is fun, and it can be affordable! I know cruises can become germ infested if someone is sick, since there are so many people packed on the boat. I would wash my hands frequently, and avoid touching other people or doors/walls. I think it could be a fun babymoon, but if you're worried, there are lots of other options. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-on-a-cruise-for-your-baby-moon#post-2146502 Thu, 16 Apr 2015 16:30:29 +0000 gingerbebe 2146502@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope, I had horrible morning sickness for the vast majority of my pregnancy, plus I would not go anywhere I would be worried to drink the water. They tell pregnant women to avoid buffets so a cruise just sounds like one huge endless buffet to me. And yep, all the virus outbreaks would be a negative. </p> <p>We ended up flying 1 hour to So. Cal. where I parked it at the beach or the hotel pool and ate a lot of delicious food, got a prenatal massage, and basked in air-conditioning half naked on the hotel bed knowing I could sleep as much as I wanted and not have to clean the room. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-on-a-cruise-for-your-baby-moon#post-2146489 Thu, 16 Apr 2015 16:20:35 +0000 WinterBee 2146489@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: I wouldn't do it mainly because of the sea-sickness especially since you already feel nauseous.<br /> We went on a cruise for our honeymoon, it was fun, but there were a ton of people everywhere all of the time and the boat rocked a lot (got a little nauseous a couple times).<br /> I would pick something more private to enjoy.<br /> Good luck deciding. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-on-a-cruise-for-your-baby-moon#post-2146444 Thu, 16 Apr 2015 15:24:48 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 2146444@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope nope nope. Not with HG! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-on-a-cruise-for-your-baby-moon#post-2146442 Thu, 16 Apr 2015 15:21:43 +0000 dc yoga bee 2146442@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have hyperemesis, so no definitely not! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-on-a-cruise-for-your-baby-moon#post-2146435 Thu, 16 Apr 2015 15:10:01 +0000 BSB 2146435@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@raintreebee: @Mrs.Someone: @Trailmix: Would you go to an all-inclusive in Mexico (Cabo)? </p> <p>I would prefer to stay domestic but Cabo is just so close. I do like the all-inclusive part of it. I am looking at places in San Diego. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-on-a-cruise-for-your-baby-moon#post-2146427 Thu, 16 Apr 2015 15:01:07 +0000 SleepyMonkey 2146427@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>no. even after my morning sickness went away, i still had worse than normal motion sickness while i was pregnant. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-on-a-cruise-for-your-baby-moon#post-2146415 Thu, 16 Apr 2015 14:48:35 +0000 BSB 2146415@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks guys. Yeah, I don't think a cruise would be a good idea. I'll have to put it on my bucket list. Maybe in the future. </p> <p>@T.H.O.U.: I did just look up an all-inclusive in Los Cabos, Mexico. Pretty affordable. </p> <p>@Mrs Green Grass: Looking at a good Costco deal in Cabo. </p> <p>@LindsayInNY: Thanks. When we went to Mexico for our honeymoon, we used cheap Caribbean to book. Costco deals are pretty good but I'll check out cheap Caribbean to see if they can beat Costco's prices. </p> <p>@lawbee11: Thanks. I'm checking Cabo out now. </p> <p>@Meowkers: We considered Hawaii. It's slightly cheaper to fly to Oahu. (My dream would be to go to Maui or one of the quieter islands) Also, there aren't any all inclusive resorts in Hawaii. Or at least when I searched it. So we would have to consider food costs, rental car and other entertainment like Luau. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-on-a-cruise-for-your-baby-moon#post-2146381 Thu, 16 Apr 2015 14:23:27 +0000 ValentineMommy 2146381@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I definitely wouldn't. I'm still sick at 25w preg, so there's no way I would be ok on a boat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-on-a-cruise-for-your-baby-moon#post-2146364 Thu, 16 Apr 2015 14:11:48 +0000 raintreebee 2146364@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, I definitely would not take the risk. But I had a high risk pregnancy and also may be more risk-averse as the result of infertility. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-on-a-cruise-for-your-baby-moon#post-2146337 Thu, 16 Apr 2015 13:58:11 +0000 Mrs.Someone 2146337@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I voted other, because for a normal pregnancy, I definitely would. But in your situation (twins, hypermesis), I don't think it's a good idea. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-on-a-cruise-for-your-baby-moon#post-2146232 Thu, 16 Apr 2015 12:50:00 +0000 Torchwood 2146232@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just got back from a babymoon cruise, and it was great. I loved being able to lay around if we wanted to, or go do things in port. We had a LOT fewer options for activities though, so if you're wanting to do things like snorkeling, don't plan on that being allowed. I would be nervous with the getting sick issue, but surely with being on so much already, you wouldn't be in trouble? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-on-a-cruise-for-your-baby-moon#post-2146178 Thu, 16 Apr 2015 12:15:46 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 2146178@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not with all of the sicknesses on cruise ships lately. We just had a cruise ship doc this week where 40% of the passengers had a gastrointestinal bug.</p> <p>If you want to go to Mexico, Cabo is really nice! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-on-a-cruise-for-your-baby-moon#post-2146155 Thu, 16 Apr 2015 11:57:16 +0000 yellowbird 2146155@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went on one for my baby moon. It was fine, but I didn't have severe morning sickness. We had a lot of fun!most days were port days and we didn't have to stay on the boat that long during the day. All the food was amazing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-on-a-cruise-for-your-baby-moon#post-2146148 Thu, 16 Apr 2015 11:53:56 +0000 LindsayInNY 2146148@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would be concerned about sea sickness on top of regular sickness.</p> <p>Check <a href="http://www.cheapcaribbean.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.cheapcaribbean.com</a> for deals! </p>