Is it true that people under 21 cannot go on cruises without an adult?

Question

i was planning to reserve a cruise for my girlfriend and i (we're both 20), and i just read that people under 21 must have a parent or guardian around them in the same room or adjoining room. does this apply to all cruises? i've seen this in 2 websites already. thanks.

Answer 1

No, I don't think that is right. It would make sense if the rule was people under 18 need an adult because by law, one is considered an adult 18+.

Answer 2

email or phone the travel agency better from the horses mouth than the nags end

Answer 3

yes it is. you should take an adult with you

Answer 4

Different cruise lines have different rules. Princess will allow 18 years olds (both must be 18 or older) to travel.

Your travel agent will advise you as to which one is good for you.

Answer 5

beats me. probably

Answer 6

depends on the country your in. if your over 18 i believe you can go in most cases without an adult although in the US you cant drink of course.

Answer 7

Yes They are serious about it

Answer 8

yes unless you are married but you must send a copy of the liscense since your not married you are not in luck. i would just go to cancun they have good rates and is fun when you are young. they have all inclusive resorts that include alcohol and there are good clubs/bars and you can always take an excursion via hotel or take a ferry to cosmel

Answer 9

On most major crise lines, there must be a person 25 years or older in the same room.  Sorry.

Answer 10

yep, absolutely true. but the good thing is, if you're 16 and you have a 21 year-old sign the papers, you can drink alcohol. chyeahhhhhh!

hollaaaaa

Answer 11

Some cruises allow you to travel when you are eighteen.  They are as follows,

American West Steamboat Company,

Cruise West,

Cunard,

Oceania,

Orient Lines,

P&O Cruises,

Peter Deilmann,

Regent (Radisson) Seven Seas Cruises,

SeaDream,

Star Clippers,

Uniworld

and Windjammer.

You will find that they are extremely expensive, or do not sail from US ports frequently.

Answer 12

I know that you can go on Princess. There rule is that as long as you are older than 18 you do not need an adult! You won't be able to go on Carnival though. Go to www.vacationstogo.com and then search for the ship and it will specify the ages!

happy cruising!

Answer 13

Cruise ships are usually registered in other countries and their ideas of who is an "adult" are different than the US.  Cruise Lines also possess a minimum age policy. In most cases this is 21 years of age and means that anyone below this age will be unable to travel without adult supervision.

If you DO find a cruise line that will take you, remember that tipping is very important.  It is expected on a cruise ship.  Budget for it.

Answer 14

That's true....

Answer 15

Yeah, because of the acholic

Answer 16

no

Answer 17

Yes, it is true, but if you do have someone else booking with you , and a good travel agent they can always switch your rooms when you board! We have done this many times!