How strict us age limit in Sanctuary?

[Flo71]

It is just my daughter and I travelling, she is 15, I don't think she'll want to if I'm honest but if she is short of things to do would I be able to book 2 sanctuary spots in my name and have her with me. Looking old enough isn't the problem but would they want to see her cruise card?

[tequilasunrise]

The sanctuary is for persons 18 and older. It would be best if you lounge with your daughter in other areas of the ship, as the rules apply to you, too. Enforcement will vary from ship to ship, as the staff is between a rock and a hard place when passengers try to make an exceptions for themselves. However, because who has a reservation there is recorded, they will get in trouble from their supervisor if they sell the lounger to someone who is underage. Please don't put them in this position.

[paul929207]

I agree. 18 is the minimum. If you want to be with your daughter, there are many other places on the ship.

[ggprincess2004]

There are areas of the ship that are for adults only. Sanctuary is one of those places, as is the Lotus Spa pool. Children are also not permitted to be in the casino, or in the other adult pool. There are plenty of other areas on the ship that are available to families with children. Minors are also not permitted to consume alcohol on board. Please respect these restrictions and do not place the staff in an awkward position, of having to remind you of those restrictions.

[crows nest club]

Hi. We are on Caribbean princess at moment and yes the rules are enforced with regard to age limits. The Sanctuary is no exception and the staff are very obliging but they have their rules and the supervisor invariably supports them. Afterall if they allow one exception then the adults only venue becomes a nonsense. I'm sure you will understand.

[minniem]

I have read here that often the Sanctuary sells out. It would be unfair for you to take a spot for your underage daughter when there will be adults that will be turned away.

[Loonbeam]

The only exception I have ever seen was on a 'Special Day' namely Canal day on a partial transit. Because so many people leave the ship, its not part of the regular booking and they removed the age limit for that day only. That said, there were also about 10 under 18s on the entire ship...

[shredie]

Princess is careful with age limits for very good reasons. They don't let teenagers into the little kids' club and vice versa. It's the same for the Sanctuary. It's a matter of liability. It's not a matter of "how strict" they are. Rules are in place to be followed, not circumvented because one person finds them inconvenient.

Edited July 22, 2015 by shredie

[junglejane]

Consider a massage with your daughter in the Lotus Spa. My 14 year old really wanted a massage, but they won't give one to a minor unaccompanied by an adult relative. But they told me I could book the couples massage as a mother/daughter massage. I didn't particularly want a massage, but that gave me the idea to book DD14 with her 18 year old sister. The Spa said that would be fine, so that's what they did and the girls loved it.

[berlingo]

It was not for the Sanctuary but I did try a couple of cruises ago to bend the rules for my daughter who was 15yrs at the time. I promptly got found out which was a little embarrassing. It is not something I will be trying again!

 

To be honest my experience of teenage girls is that once they find their feet they are unlikely to want to spend all their time with mum. Enrolled her in the Kids Club on the first night and encourage her to join in the activities and then grab yourself some serious me time.

[Pam in CA]

It is just my daughter and I travelling, she is 15, I don't think she'll want to if I'm honest but if she is short of things to do would I be able to book 2 sanctuary spots in my name and have her with me. Looking old enough isn't the problem but would they want to see her cruise card?

I understand completely where you're coming from. At 15, my daughter was serious, very quiet and mature. She wouldn't have created any noise or problem. But as others have said, "Dems da rules." :(

[Fofalola]

Children/Teens have their own spaces where no adults are allowed or tolerated. I think it is only fair that adults should have spaces like these also!

[Mommypig]

With 11 kids and 21 grandkids, my husband and I cruise to get away from all the family drama. I love my kids and my grandkids, but I can enjoy my time with them better if I get a break every now and then. Places like the Sanctuary and adults only pool would not be as relaxing if they were opened up to teens and children.

 

Also, it would be a good example for you to set for your daughter to respect the rules. It doesn't mean you have to agree with them, just respect them.

 

The mother daughter couples massage might be fun, or get a pedicure together.

[Colo Cruiser]

I agree.

[JimmyVWine]

Another solution would be to enjoy the Terrace Pool area (if your ship has one). While the pool water itself is considered to be "adults only", the lounge chairs, tables and surrounding areas are open to all. But that area of the ship tends to be more quiet and sedate. It is also in close proximity to food and drink offerings. While a few hours back there may not replicate the Sanctuary experience in terms of overall comfort and doting service, it could serve as a viable option for you and your daughter. And it is free.

[cruzsnooze]

I understand completely where you're coming from. At 15, my daughter was serious, very quiet and mature. She wouldn't have created any noise or problem. But as others have said, "Dems da rules." :(

 

It's not about behavior but taking away a spot from an adult who is entitled to that spot.

[Flo71]

Panic over DD has said she would rather stick pins in her eyes than spend the day with me in the sanctuary :D

 

Will stick to checking the weather forecast to see whether to book myself in for one or 2 days, reports of poor weather on this cruise don't give much hope.

[Cruisin' Chick]

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To be honest my experience of teenage girls is that once they find their feet they are unlikely to want to spend all their time with mum. Enrolled her in the Kids Club on the first night and encourage her to join in the activities and then grab yourself some serious me time.

 

Panic over DD has said she would rather stick pins in her eyes than spend the day with me in the sanctuary :D

 

Will stick to checking the weather forecast to see whether to book myself in for one or 2 days, reports of poor weather on this cruise don't give much hope.

 

So true about many teens. My girl was 13 and 15 on our last two cruises and she spent much of the at-sea time (we had some ten lovely sea days on each of those) with those in her age group. I did take her to the Remix area the first night (OP, make sure you do that so she can meet other 15-year-olds), but she claimed the organized activities were "lame." It's that age.:rolleyes:

 

She found a few other girls her age on one of those cruises and then kept in touch with them via Facebook afterwards. Before that last cruise, she found out that one of them was going to be on our cruise (same ship, same itinerary) and made plans to meet up. They formed a group with a third girl their age and three boys their age and came up with their own activities (having a ping pong tourney, checking out the art in the gallery, etc.). She did have some meals with us and went to a couple of shows with us too (she even asked to join us).

 

She certainly had little interest in going to adult-areas.