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

May 23, 2009 by Cruise Tips  
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Can you answer aznhengdai’s question about Cruises?:

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.

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17 Responses to “is it true that people under 21 cannot go on cruises without an adult?”

  1. CuTiE on May 25th, 2009 11:04 pm

    Cruises Feedback: Yeah, because of the acholic

  2. Sammy on May 26th, 2009 12:09 pm

    Cruises Feedback: no

  3. tulipsarepurple on May 27th, 2009 2:00 pm

    Cruises Feedback: 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

  4. pigylover19 on May 28th, 2009 6:40 am

    Cruises Feedback: beats me. probably

  5. Mark on May 30th, 2009 8:33 pm

    Cruises Feedback: 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+.

  6. gitnotted on June 2nd, 2009 11:34 pm

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

  7. Jamie C on June 4th, 2009 2:39 am

    Cruises Feedback: 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.

  8. JM R on June 6th, 2009 3:59 am

    Cruises Feedback: yes it is. you should take an adult with you

  9. Lori K on June 6th, 2009 10:23 am

    Cruises Feedback: 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.

  10. klynnr_1981 on June 9th, 2009 11:29 am

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

  11. Missy on June 10th, 2009 6:22 am

    Cruises Feedback: 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!

  12. Southern Apostolic on June 11th, 2009 10:03 pm

    Cruises Feedback: 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.

  13. pricetravel on June 13th, 2009 8:21 pm

    Cruises Feedback: 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.

  14. khman9870065 on June 14th, 2009 4:39 pm

    Cruises Feedback: Yes They are serious about it

  15. stephanie s on June 16th, 2009 5:30 pm

    Cruises Feedback: 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

  16. dandanthecranman on June 18th, 2009 4:06 am

    Cruises Feedback: 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 and then search for the ship and it will specify the ages!

    happy cruising!

  17. yahoopal on June 18th, 2009 12:54 pm

    Cruises Feedback: That’s true….

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