From 15 May, MSC Cruises no longer allowed infants under the age of two to sail on itineraries that last 11 nights or longer.
The change requires children to be at least two years old on the day of embarkation in order to board.
MSC Cruises said the policy is in place for safety reasons, citing the challenges of caring for very young children on longer cruises that have multiple sea days.
MSC says its ships still cater for children two years and older. Vessels in the MSC Cruises fleet feature Kids’ Clubs.
Parents can choose between MSC Baby Time, where parents can play with their infants in the kids’ club, or MSC Baby Care, where parents can leave their babies in the care of qualified staff.