How to avoid schoolies on cruises?

[MrsGroover]

Is there any way to find out if a cruise is booked by lots of schoolies?

 

 

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[BrissyCruiser]

No such thing as "Schoolies" cruises anymore, they have very strict age limitations these days for passengers

[Kinkacruiser]

Avoid November short cruises.

[MicCanberra]

or cruise on the higher end (costlier) cruises.

[NSWP]

Hate that word..'Schoolies' sounds like a kilo of prawns. I like 'Vacationing Students.':D But as has been said if you want to avoid the species, pick your time.

[Kinkacruiser]

Hate that word..'Schoolies' sounds like a kilo of prawns. I like 'Vacationing Students.':D But as has been said if you want to avoid the species, pick your time.

 

I'm still laughing, Uncle Les :')

[Porky55]

Get yourself education dept calendars will give you term breaks. Not heard of "Schoolies" cruises in Aus though [emoji848]

 

 

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[MicCanberra]

I think it is more likely that a large number of 'schoolies' (sorry Uncle Les) manage to book on a particular cruise to have their party, followed by the toolies and the foolies that they also attract.

[Brisbane41]

You need to price them out. If you can fly to a destination where you know it will be financially prohibitive for such a teenager to go and also inconvenient. That way you will enjoy a relaxing cruise. Unfortunately if any of them are over 18 there is no law preventing them from booking in Australia as far as I am aware. Other options are to look at cruise lines like Celebrity Solstice when it is based here. Princess could be good but only the visiting ships. I fear the Sun and Sea Princess have attracted an Australian following that may have school leavers on them.

 

The best cruises I have ever done is when I fly to a destination that prices them out. Take Buenos Aires for example, quite different and remote to some and I had a fantastic cruise from there. Other great destinations are Yokohama, Singapore and Hong Kong.

 

School leavers love the sun and the love beaches so just avoid itineraries that have plenty of these when the season for finishing school approaches.

[NSWP]

I think it is more likely that a large number of 'schoolies' (sorry Uncle Les) manage to book on a particular cruise to have their party, followed by the toolies and the foolies that they also attract.

 

Indeed Uncle Mic, the toolies are a bigger danger.:evilsmile:

[MicCanberra]

Indeed Uncle Mic, the toolies are a bigger danger.:evilsmile:

Agreed, they are looking to pick them up and take advantage of them.

[NSWP]

Agreed, they are looking to pick them up and take advantage of them.

 

To put it mildly.:halo:

[mrs and mrs]

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[wagtail_syd]

Don't some of the lines ban schoolies? I think I remember reading that P&O require anyone under 19 to be accompanied by an adult during schoolies period.

[MicCanberra]

This is where they bring an older sibling along to get past those barriers.

[NSWP]

This is where they bring an older sibling along to get past those barriers.

 

And to purchase the adult beverages.:evilsmile:

[MicCanberra]

And to purchase the adult beverages.:evilsmile:

Yeah, up to no good.

[swomel]

we always book just before or after a long school break. No one takes a cruise a week or two before or after being out of school for a week or more.

 

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[reedy8]

Is there any way to find out if a cruise is booked by lots of schoolies?

 

 

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By schoolies, do you mean just lots of kids that are there during school holidays with their parents or the almost adults (well they think they are adults but we know better) that have just finished year 12 or Uni and are waiting for results and want to go on a boozy holiday?

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[NSWP]

By schoolies, do you mean just lots of kids that are there during school holidays with their parents or the almost adults (well they think they are adults but we know better) that have just finished year 12 or Uni and are waiting for results and want to go on a boozy holiday?

 

In NSW/Qld, 'Schoolies' normally refers to those who have left school at Year 12, waiting for Uni, going to a job or joining the Centrelink surfing team, as some do. So the age is around 18.:rolleyes: Some could be on a cruise with parents, grandparents, with an older sibling, or on their own or with friends of similar age.:(

 

Traditionally they have gone to places like Qld Gold Coast, Byron Bay in NSW, even down here in Batemans Bay, but not many, water is too cold. They also venture to Bali and of course the cruise ships.

[Esilef]

They do tend to like the hotter weather. So pacific islands would be ideal for them as would carnival & p&o. The fun ships.

 

A loverly cruise to New Zealand on princess or celebrity might be less appealing to them and they might not be able to afford the more premium price.

[NSWP]

They do tend to like the hotter weather. So pacific islands would be ideal for them as would carnival & p&o. The fun ships.

 

A loverly cruise to New Zealand on princess or celebrity might be less appealing to them and they might not be able to afford the more premium price.

 

Nor the very expense shorex in NZ.:')

[MicCanberra]

In NSW/Qld, 'Schoolies' normally refers to those who have left school at Year 12, waiting for Uni, going to a job or joining the Centrelink surfing team, as some do. So the age is around 18.:rolleyes: Some could be on a cruise with parents, grandparents, with an older sibling, or on their own or with friends of similar age.:(

 

Traditionally they have gone to places like Qld Gold Coast, Byron Bay in NSW, even down here in Batemans Bay, but not many, water is too cold. They also venture to Bali and of course the cruise ships.

Anywhere the weather is good and the holiday price is relatively cheap.

[kazbar]

This is Carnival Australia's policy. It is part of the cruise contract

 

For cruises departing from an Australian port between 1 November and 7 January, any passenger under 19 years of age on the day they board the cruise, must travel in the same stateroom as a responsible adult 19 years or older. In addition, from 8 January to 31 January, there is a limit on the number of passengers under 19 years of age who can travel unaccompanied. Once the limit is reached, a responsible adult 19 years or older must travel in the same stateroom. We can advise you at the time of booking whether the limit applies to your booking. Carnival Cruise Line can waive the responsible adult requirement at its discretion. The responsible adult is accountable for passengers under 19 years of age in their stateroom for the duration of the cruise, and the ‘Rights of the Captain’ will be applied to anyone who displays disruptive behaviour.