Under 21 years of age?

[eebrbee]

Hello all! My boyfriend and I are planning a cruise during May of 2011. We'll be on the Carnival Glory. At the time of our cruise, I will be 20 and he will be 25. I'm not concerned about not being able to drink because I don't do so as it is, but I'm worried that I won't be allowed to go in to some of the night time activities. Does anyone know if this is true or not? If I'm not able to go everywhere, we probably won't sail. Any help would be greatly appreciated! :)

[Bert64]

I'm pretty sure the casino and "nightclub" are 18 and up, not 21, so you should be fine!!

[LemurCat]

Hello all! My boyfriend and I are planning a cruise during May of 2011. We'll be on the Carnival Glory. At the time of our cruise, I will be 20 and he will be 25. I'm not concerned about not being able to drink because I don't do so as it is, but I'm worried that I won't be allowed to go in to some of the night time activities. Does anyone know if this is true or not? If I'm not able to go everywhere, we probably won't sail. Any help would be greatly appreciated! :)

 

Good news for you. The general rule on the ship is 18 to Party, 21 to drink. ;)

[Name Of The Game]

That's true. You can do anything except purchase your own alcohol.

[eebrbee]

I was just reading the FAQ's on Carnival's website... Will I even be able to go on the cruise with it just being the two of us? I thought I read that if a guest is under 21 then he or she must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. I hope this isn't true!

[tnincy]

18 to party 21 to drink. i have seen them, in the past, card people at the night club.

[Bert64]

I believe that since your BF is 25, he's old enough for you to travel with, as the rule says that if you're under 21, you must be accompanied by someone 25 or older. You can double-check when you book, but I don't recall that rule saying it HAD to be your parent or family member who was 25 or older.

[tnincy]

I was just reading the FAQ's on Carnival's website... Will I even be able to go on the cruise with it just being the two of us? I thought I read that if a guest is under 21 then he or she must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. I hope this isn't true!

 

i think with him being 25, he would be your "guardian".

[eebrbee]

Thank you so much!! I was worried there for a second!

[spunkanutter]

I was just reading the FAQ's on Carnival's website... Will I even be able to go on the cruise with it just being the two of us? I thought I read that if a guest is under 21 then he or she must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. I hope this isn't true!

 

 

As long as someone in the cabin is 25+ you're fine. I book people in your situation quite often. Enjoy your cruise!!

[chickie_mite]

Hello all! My boyfriend and I are planning a cruise during May of 2011. We'll be on the Carnival Glory. At the time of our cruise, I will be 20 and he will be 25. I'm not concerned about not being able to drink because I don't do so as it is, but I'm worried that I won't be allowed to go in to some of the night time activities. Does anyone know if this is true or not? If I'm not able to go everywhere, we probably won't sail. Any help would be greatly appreciated! :)

 

I urge, urge, urge you to talk to Carnival about your situation.

 

My son got married three years ago (he was 21), and we purchased them a Carnival cruise for their wedding gift. His bride was 20---she would turn 21 during the cruise.

 

When they checked in, she had to have a notarized marriage license in order to board the ship. We got several different answers from different people at Carnival, so she brought the marriage license "just in case." She needed it!

 

We are purchasing another cruise for them (she just graduated with her masters degree)---we were all laughing about how much easier it will be this time, since she doesn't have to prove she's old enough to cruise! :)

[KarenMF]

I urge, urge, urge you to talk to Carnival about your situation.

 

My son got married three years ago (he was 21), and we purchased them a Carnival cruise for their wedding gift. His bride was 20---she would turn 21 during the cruise.

 

When they checked in, she had to have a notarized marriage license in order to board the ship. We got several different answers from different people at Carnival, so she brought the marriage license "just in case." She needed it!

 

We are purchasing another cruise for them (she just graduated with her masters degree)---we were all laughing about how much easier it will be this time, since she doesn't have to prove she's old enough to cruise! :)

 

That's because they were BOTH under 25. If both people are under 25,they may cruise if married.

[chickie_mite]

That's because they were BOTH under 25. If both people are under 25,they may cruise if married.

 

 

Yes, they were allowed to cruise if they were married---but they needed the proof that they were married (notarized marriage license, signed by the priest and the 2 witnesses).

 

It may be different if someone's over 25 and has an under-21 partner. But I wouldn't take the chance without talking to Carnival.

[nrdsb4]

Yes, they were allowed to cruise if they were married---but they needed the proof that they were married (notarized marriage license, signed by the priest and the 2 witnesses).

It may be different if someone's over 25 and has an under-21 partner. But I wouldn't take the chance without talking to Carnival.

 

 

That's because she was under 21 and your son was not yet 25. If he had been 25 or older, OR she was 21 or older, they would not have had to show that they were married. Two 21 y/o could have cruised together with no problems.

 

The rules are plainly stated on the Carnival web site, so no need to make a phone call to a service rep (the phone reps often don't know their own rules).

[nrdsb4]

That's because they were BOTH under 25. If both people are under 25,they may cruise if married.

 

You don't have this quite right.

 

If BOTH were 21 or older, they are just fine. Don't have to be married. Don't need a 25 y/o in the cabin.

 

The problem arises when one person is NOT yet 21 - the cabin mate then must be at least 25 or the spouse of the under- 21.

[bplazo]

My daughter was 19 on our last cruise and was allowed in the nightclubs and casino. So no problem. Have a great cruise.

[KarenMF]

Originally Posted by KarenMF View Post

That's because they were BOTH under 25. If both people are under 25,they may cruise if married.

 

You don't have this quite right.

 

If BOTH were 21 or older, they are just fine. Don't have to be married. Don't need a 25 y/o in the cabin.

 

The problem arises when one person is NOT yet 21 - the cabin mate then must be at least 25 or the spouse of the under- 21.

 

You are correct! I was focusing on the under 21/over 25 aspect.

[denred4]

18 yr olds can drink beer while in international waters.. (at least it was that way on our last cruise in 2006)

[LemurCat]

18 yr olds can drink beer while in international waters.. (at least it was that way on our last cruise in 2006)

 

Incorrect. CCL's internal policy is 21 to drink. Other cruiselines, such as NCL, will allow an 18-20 year old to drink beer and wine in international waters providing a parent has signed a waiver.

[LambKnuckles]

My DD turned 21 on our Sept 2009 B2B and she had to prove she was 21 to begin buying alcohol on her birthday. She needed her driver's license on the cruise. As for nightclubs, bars, etc... she was able to go in there after she turned 18... And the Casino and gamble too!!!

In the MDR at 19 and 20, they let me order a wine and if she drank it, it was not a problem.

Have a great cruise!!! I hope you LOVE it!!! :)

[imsulin]

18 yr olds can drink beer while in international waters.. (at least it was that way on our last cruiswee in 2006)

 

Well. pretty much they can't these days! As it should be.

[parrotthead]

I urge, urge, urge you to talk to Carnival about your situation.

 

My son got married three years ago (he was 21), and we purchased them a Carnival cruise for their wedding gift. His bride was 20---she would turn 21 during the cruise.

 

When they checked in, she had to have a notarized marriage license in order to board the ship. We got several different answers from different people at Carnival, so she brought the marriage license "just in case." She needed it!

 

We are purchasing another cruise for them (she just graduated with her masters degree)---we were all laughing about how much easier it will be this time, since she doesn't have to prove she's old enough to cruise! :)

If *both* are 21 its ok, if *one* is under 21 there must be someone booked into the cabin 25+.

The issue you (could have) ran into with your son and his bride is that she was under 21 (at the begining of the cruise and the age you board is the age your 'are' for the crusie) and not booked in with someone 25+.~ glad it all worked out tho ;)