Infant fees on island packages

An infant line on a quote can cover a boat seat, a cot, meals or nothing at all, depending on the resort and the boat operator. Ask each of those separately and get the answers in writing. Then you know exactly what the baby adds to the total.

This guide sits within our guide to choosing an island package. For children above infant age, read child policy supplements: age bands and bedding.

What can an infant line on a quote mean?

An infant line is shorthand for one or more of four things.

Part	What it may mean	What to ask
Boat	A lap place free of charge, or a ticket and seat	Is a seat needed, in both directions?
Bed	A cot, or sharing your bed	Is a cot provided, and is it limited?
Meals	None, a small portion or full meals	What does the resort serve a baby?
Park fee	Waived, reduced or paid	Is it charged for a baby?

If the quote says “infant free”, ask which of these four parts is free. Free can mean only the bed.

Does the marine park fee apply to babies?

The reported fee schedule sets a child rate for ages 6 to 12 and an adult rate above that ^[1]. It does not say what applies below age six in the figures we found. That gap is a question for the operator, not an assumption.

Ask for the infant status in writing, and compare it with the age on your travel date. Our guide on marine park fees included or paid on arrival explains where the fee tends to sit.

What should I check about boat safety with a baby?

Reported safety advice says operators should provide enough life jackets for all passengers and respect capacity ^[2]. A baby needs the right size, so ask what the boat carries and who fits it.

Also ask about shade, seating and how long the crossing is on your route. For reported crossing times, see our jetty connection planner. If the sea is rough, you can ask the operator whether a baby may travel and what the rule is.

How should I plan a baby’s day on the island?

Think through the day from the baby’s side.

1. On the boat day, plan around feeds and naps, not the schedule alone.
2. In the room, ask for the cot to be made up before you arrive.
3. At meals, ask what is served and whether a high chair is available.
4. By the sea, keep the baby in the shade and watch the heat.

A short stay with fewer moving parts can suit a baby best. Our guide on package length for toddlers helps you choose.

What should I ask the agency?

• What age counts as an infant, and on which date?
• Does my baby need a boat ticket in each direction?
• Is a cot included, and is the number limited?
• What does the resort serve for baby meals?
• Is there an infant life jacket on the boat?
• Is the marine park fee charged for a baby?

A better fit if…

A package with a free infant line may suit you if the resort provides a cot and clear meal arrangements in writing. A different resort may be a better fit if the cot is limited, the boat has no infant life jackets or the answers stay vague.