LisBott Posted October 18, 2020 #1 Share Posted October 18, 2020 My oldest just turned 18. He has always loved cruising and meeting and hanging out with kids at the teen clubs. Is there anything for him to do now that he has aged out of the teen clubs, so that he can meet people his age? And any specific cruise line or ship you’d recommend taking him on that is best for that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1025cruise Posted October 18, 2020 #2 Share Posted October 18, 2020 He can do anything an adult can do, except drink. Some lines try to hold a get-together, but they aren't always well attended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whogo Posted October 18, 2020 #3 Share Posted October 18, 2020 The 18 to 21 age group was poorly served by Holland America, too young to drink, too old for the kids' club. My son passed on the singles get together, did not want to meet a woman of a certain age. He had to find his own amusements, turned out he was a whiz at trivia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquahound Posted October 18, 2020 #4 Share Posted October 18, 2020 2 hours ago, LisBott said: And any specific cruise line or ship you’d recommend taking him on that is best for that? For cruise lines, I recommend Royal Caribbean, especially the newer and larger ships. They seem bested suited for keeping an 18 year old entertained. Avoid Holland America. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisBott Posted October 19, 2020 Author #5 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Thank you! Seems like it’s a bad age to be cruising. He’d still like to find buddies to hang with. I’ll take a look at Royal Caribbean. I appreciate your answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldubs Posted October 19, 2020 #6 Share Posted October 19, 2020 2 hours ago, Aquahound said: For cruise lines, I recommend Royal Caribbean, especially the newer and larger ships. They seem bested suited for keeping an 18 year old entertained. Avoid Holland America. 2 hours ago, LisBott said: Thank you! Seems like it’s a bad age to be cruising. He’d still like to find buddies to hang with. I’ll take a look at Royal Caribbean. I appreciate your answer. I think Royal Caribbean is an excellent suggestion. And no worries, the 18 year olds will all be hanging out in no time flat. haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerryuk Posted October 19, 2020 #7 Share Posted October 19, 2020 9 hours ago, 1025cruise said: He can do anything an adult can do, except drink. In the UK, the legal age to start on the sherry is 18. As these ships are in international waters, sailing with flags of convenience wont 18 year olds be allowed to drink? How do they set the age limit on cruise ships? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1025cruise Posted October 19, 2020 #8 Share Posted October 19, 2020 3 hours ago, gerryuk said: In the UK, the legal age to start on the sherry is 18. As these ships are in international waters, sailing with flags of convenience wont 18 year olds be allowed to drink? How do they set the age limit on cruise ships? For ships leaving and returning to US ports, drinking age is 21. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ColeThornton Posted October 19, 2020 #9 Share Posted October 19, 2020 On board NCL ships young adults can drink beer/wine at 18 when a waiver is signed by the parents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jocap Posted October 19, 2020 #10 Share Posted October 19, 2020 11 hours ago, gerryuk said: In the UK, the legal age to start on the sherry is 18. As these ships are in international waters, sailing with flags of convenience wont 18 year olds be allowed to drink? How do they set the age limit on cruise ships? gerryuk- this was dealt with by Cruise Critic, when RCI approached the UK admin. to see whether it would be possible for 18 year olds to have a waiver signed by a guardian. The reply was that an 18 year old was a full adult, so they didn't have a guardian. This was the beginning of all lines allowing 18 yrs to drink alcohol, except on cruises out of North America, which has different rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted October 20, 2020 #11 Share Posted October 20, 2020 On 10/19/2020 at 8:44 AM, 1025cruise said: For ships leaving and returning to US ports, drinking age is 21. The OP did not specify cruises from the USA! In fact, the way things are going with the CDC and a certain Federal Judge in the 5th Circuit there are some major impediments to cruising even happening from the USA. So, assuming that the European travel restrictions are lifted I would suggest that 18 year old head to Europe (for cruise or land) where they are treated like adults (when it comes to adult beverages). On a ship an 18 year old generally leads an adult life where they form their own friendships, participate in activities to their likening, and set their own social agenda. Hank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SelectSys Posted October 20, 2020 #12 Share Posted October 20, 2020 On 10/18/2020 at 2:56 PM, LisBott said: My oldest just turned 18. He has always loved cruising and meeting and hanging out with kids at the teen clubs. Is there anything for him to do now that he has aged out of the teen clubs, so that he can meet people his age? And any specific cruise line or ship you’d recommend taking him on that is best for that? I think if your oldest liked cruising previously he will continue to like cruising. If memory serves me correctly, my kids continued to find friends once they turned 18. I am also a fan of RCCL. The demographics onboard worked as my kids were growing up, including being in their late teens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjkacmom Posted October 20, 2020 #13 Share Posted October 20, 2020 On 10/19/2020 at 9:04 AM, ColeThornton said: On board NCL ships young adults can drink beer/wine at 18 when a waiver is signed by the parents. We signed the waiver for our 19 and 20 year olds in NCL. They also attended the young adult meetups at night and met new people to hang out with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkjretired Posted October 21, 2020 #14 Share Posted October 21, 2020 On 10/19/2020 at 4:49 PM, jocap said: gerryuk- this was dealt with by Cruise Critic, when RCI approached the UK admin. to see whether it would be possible for 18 year olds to have a waiver signed by a guardian. The reply was that an 18 year old was a full adult, so they didn't have a guardian. This was the beginning of all lines allowing 18 yrs to drink alcohol, except on cruises out of North America, which has different rules. Many lines still require parents to sign which does make no sense since they are adults. always thought it was funny that they can gamble in the casino but can’t drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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