ottmar Posted January 18, 2018 #1 Share Posted January 18, 2018 My niece is almost 21 and she wants to do a seven day cruise during spring break with another college student, how old does her companion have to be and is that standard for all cruise lines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMLady Posted January 18, 2018 #2 Share Posted January 18, 2018 My niece is almost 21 and she wants to do a seven day cruise during spring break with another college student, how old does her companion have to be and is that standard for all cruise lines? Varies according to cruise lines. Some have 25 as minimum age for booking. Look at rules for cruise line she's interested in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinsoncruiseso Posted January 18, 2018 #3 Share Posted January 18, 2018 I am not aware (I am sure I will be corrected if wrong) of any mainstream cruise line that does not require one of the passengers to be at least 21. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted January 18, 2018 #4 Share Posted January 18, 2018 Best to check the requirements for the cruise line(s) that are being considered to know for sure. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champagne123 Posted January 18, 2018 #5 Share Posted January 18, 2018 I don't know of any cruise line that a 20 year old will be able to book a cruise. Some even require you to be 25. She may have to wait until next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted January 18, 2018 #6 Share Posted January 18, 2018 If you know what cruise line your niece is interested in and the age of her friend, call the cruise line and ask what is the minimum age for passengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcdonaldbam Posted January 18, 2018 #7 Share Posted January 18, 2018 Here's a Cruise Critic article from September 2017 https://www.cruisecritic.com/articles.cfm?ID=1782 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookwife Posted January 18, 2018 #8 Share Posted January 18, 2018 My niece is almost 21 and she wants to do a seven day cruise during spring break with another college student, how old does her companion have to be and is that standard for all cruise lines? 25 on Carnival, 21 on all others. note that while Disney does permit 18 year olds to sale without someone 21 or over they do block out this option during Spring Break. they are also typically out of budget for most broke college students. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampbabe Posted January 19, 2018 #9 Share Posted January 19, 2018 25 on Carnival, 21 on all others. note that while Disney does permit 18 year olds to sale without someone 21 or over they do block out this option during Spring Break. they are also typically out of budget for most broke college students. You do not have to be 25 to book on Carnival. If ALL occupants of the cabin are at least 21 you're good to go. It's 25 IF one of the occupants is under 21. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skell Posted January 19, 2018 #10 Share Posted January 19, 2018 My niece is almost 21 and she wants to do a seven day cruise during spring break with another college student, how old does her companion have to be and is that standard for all cruise lines? So it’s usually 25 have to be the youngest unless her or someone she is staying the in room with is military ! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampbabe Posted January 19, 2018 #11 Share Posted January 19, 2018 So it’s usually 25 have to be the youngest unless her or someone she is staying the in room with is military ! Sent from my iPhone using Forums NO, this is NOT CORRECT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare geoherb Posted January 19, 2018 #12 Share Posted January 19, 2018 You do not have to be 25 to book on Carnival. If ALL occupants of the cabin are at least 21 you're good to go. It's 25 IF one of the occupants is under 21. And that's the scenario the OP wanted to know about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookwife Posted January 19, 2018 #13 Share Posted January 19, 2018 You do not have to be 25 to book on Carnival. If ALL occupants of the cabin are at least 21 you're good to go. It's 25 IF one of the occupants is under 21. And the niece is under 21. Hence my response Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookwife Posted January 19, 2018 #14 Share Posted January 19, 2018 So it’s usually 25 have to be the youngest unless her or someone she is staying the in room with is military ! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Being military has no bearing. Unless they are married. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcdonaldbam Posted January 19, 2018 #15 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Being military has no bearing. Unless they are married. Sent from my iPad using Forums If she is military then the companion only needs to be 21 and they don't have to be married. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookwife Posted January 19, 2018 #16 Share Posted January 19, 2018 If she is military then the companion only needs to be 21 and they don't have to be married. huh? is this a Carnival policy? cuz the only times I have ever seen exceptions to the age requirement is when you are on orders. not even the Coast Guard would consider a Carnival cruise job related. besides your average 20 year enlistee isn't going to have time to take Leave in most cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcdonaldbam Posted January 19, 2018 #17 Share Posted January 19, 2018 huh? is this a Carnival policy? cuz the only times I have ever seen exceptions to the age requirement is when you are on orders. not even the Coast Guard would consider a Carnival cruise job related. besides your average 20 year enlistee isn't going to have time to take Leave in most cases. From Carnival FAQ website Exceptions: Guests under the age of 21 may travel without a relative or guardian of 25 years of age or older under the following conditions: Qualified Military Personnel Applies to US Military Personnel and Canadian National Defense personnel (and their traveling companions in the same stateroom) of 18 – 20 years of age. Copy of proof of service must be provided at embarkation. Failure to provide documentation or not conforming to this policy will result in denied boarding and no compensation will be provided. Military personnel receive 30 days of leave (vacation) a year so why wouldn't they have time to go on a cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herfnerd Posted January 19, 2018 #18 Share Posted January 19, 2018 They must all be at least 21 in order to cruise. If any of them are not, than someone at least 25 has to be booked in the same stateroom as they are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookwife Posted January 19, 2018 #19 Share Posted January 19, 2018 From Carnival FAQ website Exceptions: Guests under the age of 21 may travel without a relative or guardian of 25 years of age or older under the following conditions: Qualified Military Personnel Applies to US Military Personnel and Canadian National Defense personnel (and their traveling companions in the same stateroom) of 18 – 20 years of age. Copy of proof of service must be provided at embarkation. Failure to provide documentation or not conforming to this policy will result in denied boarding and no compensation will be provided. Military personnel receive 30 days of leave (vacation) a year so why wouldn't they have time to go on a cruise? lets just say the first 4 years of DH's time was spent in the hole leave wise, between mandatory down time between A and C school, the Holiday Standown and one major family emergency of Red Cross level. and then for the next 6 or so, leave was never even an option due to operational commitments. when he retired, he took 30 days Terminal and still sold back like 45. we got lucky when they extended the rollover to 90 days versus sixty. otherwise he would have lost a minimum of 2 weeks every year for several years running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klfrodo Posted January 19, 2018 #20 Share Posted January 19, 2018 lets just say the first 4 years of DH's time was spent in the hole leave wise, between mandatory down time between A and C school, the Holiday Standown and one major family emergency of Red Cross level. and then for the next 6 or so, leave was never even an option due to operational commitments. when he retired, he took 30 days Terminal and still sold back like 45. we got lucky when they extended the rollover to 90 days versus sixty. otherwise he would have lost a minimum of 2 weeks every year for several years running. Then he set a bad example to all of those under his supervision. As a leader, you must set the example and ensure all personnel take the time off from work that you have coming to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookwife Posted January 19, 2018 #21 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Then he set a bad example to all of those under his supervision. As a leader, you must set the example and ensure all personnel take the time off from work that you have coming to you. EXCUSE ME???!!! first of all he was deployed the last six months of his career..so uh.. yeah.. NO LEAVE. and where the hell did you get the idea that he never approved any and all requests of his people?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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