Casino Minimum Age

[Broons77]

I'm going to call NCL about this today and will post the info I'm provided. These are all good questions and I'd like to try to have an understanding of what is and is not allowed.

 

I was hoping a signed and notarized letter from the friends parents would be accepted for the waiver as they accept similar documents for international travel. I get that immigration and drinking are different situations but I would think they'd be more stringent with immigration documents and would therefore accept a letter.

 

As far as the package goes, I'd tend to think that while they allow the kids a few drinks, an essentially open bar might be a bit much. I'm OK with the girls having a good time, but I'd like to know how much of a good time they're having too.

 

Anyway, stay tuned... 

 

@hftmrock

@esm54687

@scifimonkey

[Broons77]

33 minutes ago, esm54687 said:

A parent or legal guardian can sign a waiver at Guest Services (notarized waivers completed prior to sailing are NOT accepted on board) for beer & wine for anyone 18-20 for consumption in international waters

 

 

https://www.ncl.com/faq/guest-conduct-policy

 

Just saw this which answers my question about the notarized letter. 

 

But can I bring something from the parents assigning me as a temporary guardian?

 

I can't imagine that I'm first person in this situation... 

[smplybcause]

8 minutes ago, Broons77 said:

 

Just saw this which answers my question about the notarized letter. 

 

But can I bring something from the parents assigning me as a temporary guardian?

 

I can't imagine that I'm first person in this situation... 

 

Every thread/post I've seen about this has said that if you don't have a parent on the boat you won't get the waiver. 

[esm54687]

10 minutes ago, Broons77 said:

 

Just saw this which answers my question about the notarized letter. 

 

But can I bring something from the parents assigning me as a temporary guardian?

 

I can't imagine that I'm first person in this situation... 

You may do a medical guardianship via health care proxy but to formally take legal guardianship requires lawyers, state involvement etc....... it's not usually done for 5 days because a minor wants a beer. 

 

You are certainly not the first to ask or think about it and you won't be the last. 

[Broons77]

26 minutes ago, esm54687 said:

... it's not usually done for 5 days because a minor wants a beer. 

 

You are certainly not the first to ask or think about it and you won't be the last. 

 

I get it. Liability is a powerful thing, especially in this industry. I'll save myself the hold time and discussion with NCL on this.

 

I imagine there will be much plotting of clandestine schemes and capers this week. 

 

[CruiserDan53]

5 hours ago, Broons77 said:

I'm going to call NCL about this today and will post the info I'm provided. These are all good questions and I'd like to try to have an understanding of what is and is not allowed.

 

I was hoping a signed and notarized letter from the friends parents would be accepted for the waiver as they accept similar documents for international travel. I get that immigration and drinking are different situations but I would think they'd be more stringent with immigration documents and would therefore accept a letter.

 

As far as the package goes, I'd tend to think that while they allow the kids a few drinks, an essentially open bar might be a bit much. I'm OK with the girls having a good time, but I'd like to know how much of a good time they're having too.

 

Anyway, stay tuned... 

 

@hftmrock

@esm54687

@scifimonkey

I was just on the EPIC with an 18 year old. He had to purchase any beer he wanted to consume which meant more profit for NCL. I could give him beer from my unlimited package but the ship technically had the right to take it away because he didn't buy it. The only unlimited beverage package anyone under 21 could have is Soda.

[CruiserDan53]

4 hours ago, smplybcause said:

 

Every thread/post I've seen about this has said that if you don't have a parent on the boat you won't get the waiver. 

Based on the process I went through with an 18 year old, you will probably have a hard time if the parent isn't there. They simply asked for each of our photo IDs and photo copied them and we signed the waiver. They will likely not accept anything except for a parent and child's photo IDs.

[Broons77]

2 hours ago, CruiserDan53 said:

Based on the process I went through with an 18 year old, you will probably have a hard time if the parent isn't there. They simply asked for each of our photo IDs and photo copied them and we signed the waiver. They will likely not accept anything except for a parent and child's photo IDs.

 

Thanks for the info!  Did your son have to show the waiver when he ordered, or was his card flagged in some way that he was able to purchase?

[CruiserDan53]

17 minutes ago, Broons77 said:

 

Thanks for the info!  Did your son have to show the waiver when he ordered, or was his card flagged in some way that he was able to purchase?

They printed "PC" on his card which meant Parental Consent. Be careful because the cash registers are very smart and the bartenders know to watch to make sure you aren't giving any "minors" (below 21) mixed drinks. It wasn't always an issue but we did find ourselves being watched at certain bars.

[Broons77]

Thanks @CruiserDan53.  As much as I'd like the girls to have a good time, no way am I getting myself in trouble.  Nor are they getting any booze.  I just thought it would be nice if they were able to have wine with dinner or a couple of beers with the grown ups one evening.

[CruiserDan53]

With the waiver they definitely can. @Broons77

[buckeyefrank]

On 1/15/2020 at 9:12 AM, scifimonkey said:

I am happy enough if each drink has to be individually bought as long as it is straight forward and simple process.

Frankly the amount of alchohol my son drinks probably would not warrant a drinks package on a price basis alone so in actual fact NCL will probably lose money on not allowing the purchase of the package. Its more about the convenience of three of us sitting together at a table and ordering drinks and having the faff of operating different systems for doing so.

Also since you're going to Bermuda, the drinking age their is 18.  Assuming you will be docked several days, he can purchase alcohol in port all he wants.