Infectious Diseases

Practicalities Health Other Possible Problems Infectious Diseases 

If you think chickenpox or other infectious disease is a possibility, it might be useful to know that most cruise ships will put you and the child ashore if it occurs while you are on board. You will then have trouble getting home again as airlines are also going to be unwilling to take an infectious child on board. Insurance to cover a prolonged stay may be a good investment (see report).