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Why do you have to be 25 years old to sail alone on a Carnival cruise?

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How insulting! Say your graduate from high school at 18, from college at 22, you work for two years and want to take a cruise for your enjoyment and relaxation. But you can't. At least not with Carnival, because they require you to stay in the same room with someone 25 years old or more if you are not yet 25. I can understand 21 because of US drinking laws; that's the case with Royal Caribbean. But why 25 for Carnival? Exceptions are married people and people in the military -- they can sail on their own if they're under 21. But if you're a vibrant young single working professional, noooo way. In my opinion, this is crazy, especially when their main competitor is more sensible, and probably gets all the business that Carnival drives away due to this craziness. What could possibly be the rationale behind this? Keep in mind that Royal Caribbean does no such thing, so it must not be a legal issue. What's the difference between a 24-year-old and a 25-year old? This is insane.

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  1. That does suck, but frankly, Royal Caribbean is much better anyway.

    I just came back from a 7-night western caribbean cruise on the RC Liberty of the Seas and I heard soooooo many people saying they would never go back to Carnival after being on an RC cruise.


  2. Because Carnivals are full of animals.

    jk. I don't know. I understand your aggravation. Why can I be drafted to die in a war at 18 but I can't drink til I'm 21?

  3. Carnival used to allow younger people to sail alone.  Then one spring break several college students caused a lot of damage to the ship.  In response (since many college students are 21) Carnival raised the age to 25.  

    Many car rental companies will not rent to someone under 25, or if they do, they charge more and/or require the renter to purchase insurance.  

    Back in the 70s and 80s Carnival was looking to entice younger people (younger than retirement age) to cruise.  As part of this effort, Carnival called its ships the fun ships.  Carnival's effort paid off big.  It became the world's biggest cruise line.  

    Unfortunately, with this success came a few problems.  Immature college students was one.  The other is that Carnival became known as the cruise line for drunks.  Carnival is trying to move away from this image.  

    And while I can certainly understand your frustration, I have also been on three Carnival cruises (and have two more booked) and I have not seen any of the problems that have led to some people's negative image of Carnival.  

    To be fair, I have also taken six cruises on three other cruise lines (and have two others booked in addition to the two on Carnival) and I haven't seen any drunks/rowdies on any of the other cruise lines either - though I have heard the stories.

  4. I didnt know this until now. I have been lookin into difference crusies to take when I grad. in May however Im 23 so I guess I can count Carnival out. That is crazy. I can see if u had to be 21 but 25 thats just insane.

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