What age can you drink on a cruise?


What age can you drink on a cruise? Guests must be 21 years of age or older to be served alcohol on board. Proper I.D with birth date is required. In keeping with U.S. federal law, the age for the sale of tobacco products is 21. This policy is for U.S.-based itineraries/ships only.


Can I sneak alcohol on a cruise?

All cruise lines have alcohol policies that must be adhered to with strict rules for guest conduct rules. If you are caught sneaking alcohol onboard, you can be absolutely certain that the alcohol will be confiscated and not returned.


Can you drink on a cruise at 16?

In most areas of the world, the minimum drinking age is anywhere from 16 to 18, so it is possible to find a cruise that adheres to this minimum. That said, you'll notice that most cruise ships sailing from North America have a minimum drinking age of 21 years to abide by United States law.


What happens if you get caught underage drinking on a cruise?

If you break ship rules by drinking underage you can expect a stern verbal and written warning to you and your parents upon your first offense. If you do it again, your entire party (you, your parents and any other siblings) will be put off the ship at the next stop.


What happens on adults only cruises?

Most cruise lines offer kids-free pools and/or sun decks, as well as age restrictions on casinos, spas (save those that allow teen treatments with parental supervision) and most nightclubs and bars after certain hours. Some ships even have adults-only restaurants.


Where in Europe can you drink at 18?

At 18 (some restrictions)
  • Finland (18 for drinks up to 22% ABV and 20 for drinks above 22% ABV)
  • Norway (18 for drinks up to 22% ABV and 20 for drinks above 22% ABV)
  • Sweden (18 for drinks up to 3.5% ABV and 20 for drinks above 3.5% ABV)


Can I drink at 18 on a cruise?

All passengers must be 21 years old to drink alcohol, with the exception of Europe, South America and Australia cruises if parents cruising with their children sign a waiver allowing their 18 to 20 year olds consume alcohol. Passengers must be 18 to gamble in the casino (and 21 on Alaska cruises).


What can a 16 year old do on a cruise?

At night, supervised teen programming may include interactive games, video game or arcade play, and late-night dance parties. The teen lounges will likely be open for general socializing, as well.


Can a 16 year old go on a cruise with a 21 year old?

Minors under the age of 18 not traveling with a parent or legal guardian must be accompanied by an adult 21 years of age or older in the same stateroom.


Can you drink all night on a cruise?

The only bar that will be consistently open late and may stay open 24/7 is the casino bar on most ships. As far as am drinks, the main bar in the atrium is usually available earliest, pool bars shortly there after.


Can an 18 year old drink on a Mediterranean cruise?

Costa and MSC Cruises require passengers to be at least 21 for cruises departing from the US, but passengers 18 and older are able to consume alcohol for non-US departures.


Can 18 year olds drink on cruises in Europe?

The minimum age to consume alcohol on Royal Caribbean International ships on sailings from South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand is eighteen (18). The minimum age to consume alcohol at all private destinations remains twenty-one (21) without regard to where the sailing originated.


Can 18 year olds drink on Royal Caribbean?

ALCOHOL POLICY The minimum age to consume alcohol on Royal Caribbean ships on sailings originating in North America or the Caribbean is twenty-one (21). The minimum age to consume alcohol on Royal Caribbean ships on sailings originating in South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand is eighteen (18).


Can you drink at 18 on Celebrity Cruise Line with parent permission?

The minimum drinking age for all alcoholic beverages on all Celebrity Cruises ships is twentyone (21) years of age.


Can an 18 year old drink on Virgin voyages?

What is the drinking age on board? The drinking age in international waters is 18, in the United States it's 21, and in other ports, we'll go with whatever their country's laws specify.


Does an 18 year old need a passport to cruise?

Cruising to/from a foreign homeport: Any time your embarkation or debarkation port is in a foreign country, all cruisers (kids and adults) need to carry valid passports.


Do they ID for drinks on a cruise?

The minimum age for the purchase and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages in the bars, lounges and gift shops is 21 years of age. Carnival reserves the right to request ID prior to the purchase of alcohol and refuse the sale of alcohol to anyone.


Can your parents buy you alcohol on a cruise?

Passengers ages 18 to 20, with the written consent of their parents or guardian, can purchase beer or wine for themselves only when the ship is sailing in international waters (except in Alaska and Hawaii, where you must be 21 years of age to consume or purchase alcohol or any kind).


Can you smoke at 18 on a cruise?

Here's how the rules go for most cruise lines in the US: For the most part, indoor smoking in public spaces is off-limits. However, some cruise lines make exceptions for casinos. You must be at least 18 years old to smoke from any departing destination, except the U.S., where you must be 21.


How strict is Royal Caribbean with alcohol?

Can I bring booze onboard a Royal Caribbean cruise? Bringing alcohol onboard at embarkation: Passengers can bring onboard a maximum of two bottles of wine or Champagne (750 ml each) per cabin during embarkation only; if spirits or beer are found, they will be confiscated and destroyed.