When your on a cruise ship, does international water apply?

Question

Meaning once your in international waters, can an 18 year old drink liquor etc.

Answer 1

Minimum drinking age on ships departing from the U.S. is 21+. If you choose to get off the ship while its docked at the port, you would go by the drinking age of that specific country, which is usually 18+.

If your ship's originating departure is at another country  (i.e. in Europe or South America) and you're between 18-20, your parents can sign a waiver that will allow you to consume alcoholic beverages on the ship.

Answer 2

NO, No, no,The drinking age on all cruise ships is age 21 or older and it does not matter whether you are in international waters or in a cruise port in the Bahamas or the Caribbean.

However, you CAN get drinks in bars and cafes, etc while in ports in the Caribbean and Bahamas because the drinking age in all of those countries is age 18 (except for the US Virgin Islands which is considered a US territory.   But you can drink at age 18 in Puerto Rico.

Answer 3

No, and if you have been on a cruise you will know that the drinking age stay 21. On the islands/ports then the drinking age reflects that country

Answer 4

Drinking age is 21.  They "card" you by using your Sail & Sign card [used for all purchases on board] - it is coded to denote whether you are over 21 or not.  This doesn't mean that your parents can't buy you a drink or glass of wine and give it to you.

Answer 5

yes

Answer 6

I was just on a carnival cruise and it stated that even when in international waters the drinking age is 21, on the other hand I never saw them card anyone.

Answer 7

No, unless your parents give you permission, only then you can drink. on a cruise ship.