Fawn524 Posted March 31, 2009 #1 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I know different cruiselines have different rules about this. Is the drinking age 18 or 21 on Carnival? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwbound Posted March 31, 2009 #2 Share Posted March 31, 2009 21 yrs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheVegasMan Posted March 31, 2009 #3 Share Posted March 31, 2009 You must be 21 on the day of the beginning of the cruise in order to drink on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin' Ron VA Posted March 31, 2009 #4 Share Posted March 31, 2009 21. Did I read someplace where the parents can sign a waiver for 18 year olds to drink wine or beer? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnt091605 Posted March 31, 2009 #5 Share Posted March 31, 2009 21. Did I read someplace where the parents can sign a waiver for 18 year olds to drink wine or beer? :confused: Sure they will give you a waiver and you bring it back with your parents signature on it and you can have all the wine or beer you want. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_duck Posted March 31, 2009 #6 Share Posted March 31, 2009 21. Did I read someplace where the parents can sign a waiver for 18 year olds to drink wine or beer? :confused: Not on Carnival. Royal I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise87crazy Posted March 31, 2009 #7 Share Posted March 31, 2009 21. Did I read someplace where the parents can sign a waiver for 18 year olds to drink wine or beer? :confused: This is only offered on Royal Caribbean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin' Ron VA Posted March 31, 2009 #8 Share Posted March 31, 2009 This is only offered on Royal Caribbean Until they do away with this perk too. :D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieastrosfan Posted March 31, 2009 #9 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Until they do away with this perk too. :D:D I thought they already had? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly4423 Posted March 31, 2009 #10 Share Posted March 31, 2009 good to know, my son was wondering about this on our next cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrp96 Posted March 31, 2009 #11 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Not on Carnival. Royal I believe. This is only offered on Royal Caribbean Actually NCL offers this on all their cruise. RCCL only allows this on cruises from Europe and South America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted March 31, 2009 #12 Share Posted March 31, 2009 However, in most Caribbean ports, under 21 can drink--their laws are different! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nezmo Posted March 31, 2009 #13 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Phew, I just scraped in then ... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katiel53 Posted March 31, 2009 #14 Share Posted March 31, 2009 This is only offered on Royal Caribbean Not on any Royal Caribbean starting/ending in the US including Hawaii & Alaska. Only on cruises in Europe I believe. The drinking policy changed a few years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JordanLovesCruisin Posted March 31, 2009 #15 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I was never asked to show my ID..and I am 8 months away from being 21. I had two drinks the entire cruise, a pina colada and a miami vice, one on the first night, one on the last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted March 31, 2009 #16 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Sure they will give you a waiver and you bring it back with your parents signature on it and you can have all the wine or beer you want. :p There are lines that allow this and there are mass market lines that have a drinking age of 18. Maybe it would be better if you knew all of the rules before you comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
062608 Posted March 31, 2009 #17 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I was wondering this as well, but the cruise I'm gonna be going on is 21+ to drink, no waiver :(. but what I wanna know is.. I'm gonna be going on my first cruise in June on Carnival Paradise. I'm 19 and definitely going to plan to drink on the cruise (my boyfriend is 23, so he can buy drinks). If I have a drink in my hand or appear a little drunk :o, are the officials on the ships casual about it or strict? Basically should I keep it low-key or if I throw on some sunglasses will they not even notice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yst347 Posted March 31, 2009 #18 Share Posted March 31, 2009 However, in most Caribbean ports, under 21 can drink--their laws are different! Every port in the Caribbean has an 18 drinking age, even the United States ports St. Thomas and San Juan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BND Posted March 31, 2009 #19 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I thought the S&S card for anyone under 21 wouldn't work for purchasing alcohol. So, those that bought under age 21, do you mean someone else paid for it on their card? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueG Posted March 31, 2009 #20 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Don't worry about it. They are not going to give you a breathalyzer.;) I was wondering this as well, but the cruise I'm gonna be going on is 21+ to drink, no waiver :(. but what I wanna know is.. I'm gonna be going on my first cruise in June on Carnival Paradise. I'm 19 and definitely going to plan to drink on the cruise (my boyfriend is 23, so he can buy drinks). If I have a drink in my hand or appear a little drunk :o, are the officials on the ships casual about it or strict? Basically should I keep it low-key or if I throw on some sunglasses will they not even notice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_duck Posted April 1, 2009 #21 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Don't worry about it. They are not going to give you a breathalyzer.;) Well I've seen them cut off someones card for the entire cruise just for being perceived to be overserved. So depending on the circumstances they may not only kick an underage drinker off the ship but the person who provided it as well (as per the cruise contract). A little bit of discretion goes a long way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan40 Posted April 1, 2009 #22 Share Posted April 1, 2009 21. Did I read someplace where the parents can sign a waiver for 18 year olds to drink wine or beer? :confused: I think that is a blast from the past on RCL. I seem to remember reading it no longer applies. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin' Ron VA Posted April 1, 2009 #23 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Drunk girl who cant handle the booze. WARNING LANGUAGE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slimpickins Posted April 1, 2009 #24 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I was never asked to show my ID..and I am 8 months away from being 21. I had two drinks the entire cruise, a pina colada and a miami vice, one on the first night, one on the last. You must know by now that pretty girls get away with lots of things:). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnv412 Posted April 1, 2009 #25 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I was wondering this as well, but the cruise I'm gonna be going on is 21+ to drink, no waiver :(. but what I wanna know is.. I'm gonna be going on my first cruise in June on Carnival Paradise. I'm 19 and definitely going to plan to drink on the cruise (my boyfriend is 23, so he can buy drinks). If I have a drink in my hand or appear a little drunk :o, are the officials on the ships casual about it or strict? Basically should I keep it low-key or if I throw on some sunglasses will they not even notice? I was wondering the same thing. I will be only a few months away from my 21st, and I am going with friends (and parents:p) who will all gladly purchase me a drink. This is my second cruise. On my first, it didn't seem like they were that strict, but every time I had a drink it was always in the lounge (too dark to really see). How strict is Carnival about this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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