Feb 09
aznhengdai asked:
i was planning to reserve a cruise for my girlfriend and i (we’re both 20), and i just read that people under 21 must have a parent or guardian around them in the same room or adjoining room. does this apply to all cruises? i’ve seen this in 2 websites already. thanks.
i was planning to reserve a cruise for my girlfriend and i (we’re both 20), and i just read that people under 21 must have a parent or guardian around them in the same room or adjoining room. does this apply to all cruises? i’ve seen this in 2 websites already. thanks.
16 Responses to “is it true that people under 21 cannot go on cruises without an adult?”
February 12th, 2009 at 9:21 am
Yeah, because of the acholic
February 13th, 2009 at 4:49 pm
yep, absolutely true. but the good thing is, if you’re 16 and you have a 21 year-old sign the papers, you can drink alcohol. chyeahhhhhh!
hollaaaaa
February 15th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
beats me. probably
February 15th, 2009 at 9:31 pm
No, I don’t think that is right. It would make sense if the rule was people under 18 need an adult because by law, one is considered an adult 18+.
February 18th, 2009 at 6:46 pm
email or phone the travel agency better from the horses mouth than the nags end
February 20th, 2009 at 7:27 pm
depends on the country your in. if your over 18 i believe you can go in most cases without an adult although in the US you cant drink of course.
February 23rd, 2009 at 7:17 pm
yes it is. you should take an adult with you
February 25th, 2009 at 5:23 pm
Cruise ships are usually registered in other countries and their ideas of who is an “adult” are different than the US. Cruise Lines also possess a minimum age policy. In most cases this is 21 years of age and means that anyone below this age will be unable to travel without adult supervision.
If you DO find a cruise line that will take you, remember that tipping is very important. It is expected on a cruise ship. Budget for it.
February 28th, 2009 at 1:01 am
On most major crise lines, there must be a person 25 years or older in the same room. Sorry.
March 3rd, 2009 at 10:21 am
Yes, it is true, but if you do have someone else booking with you , and a good travel agent they can always switch your rooms when you board! We have done this many times!
March 6th, 2009 at 2:51 am
Some cruises allow you to travel when you are eighteen. They are as follows,
American West Steamboat Company,
Cruise West,
Cunard,
Oceania,
Orient Lines,
P&O Cruises,
Peter Deilmann,
Regent (Radisson) Seven Seas Cruises,
SeaDream,
Star Clippers,
Uniworld
and Windjammer.
You will find that they are extremely expensive, or do not sail from US ports frequently.
March 8th, 2009 at 7:13 am
Different cruise lines have different rules. Princess will allow 18 years olds (both must be 18 or older) to travel.
Your travel agent will advise you as to which one is good for you.
March 9th, 2009 at 12:07 am
Yes They are serious about it
March 9th, 2009 at 6:30 pm
yes unless you are married but you must send a copy of the liscense since your not married you are not in luck. i would just go to cancun they have good rates and is fun when you are young. they have all inclusive resorts that include alcohol and there are good clubs/bars and you can always take an excursion via hotel or take a ferry to cosmel
March 11th, 2009 at 9:53 am
I know that you can go on Princess. There rule is that as long as you are older than 18 you do not need an adult! You won’t be able to go on Carnival though. Go to and then search for the ship and it will specify the ages!
happy cruising!
March 11th, 2009 at 6:18 pm
That’s true….