18-20 year olds must be accompanied by an adult - Really??

[G'ma]

I am in my late 30's' date=' so it doesn't matter to me - I am just so surprised that I just read that passengers between 18-20 ("anyone under 21") must be accompanied by an adult.

 

So a sophomore in college (for example) would not be allowed to take a cruise vacation if she/he wanted to? :confused: That is crazy! How strict are they on this policy? ... I'm just really curious.[/quote']

 

Very strict....they won't take the reservation unless one is 21 or accompanied by an adult.

 

Sorry..but 18-20's have a tendency to disregard the rules and do what they darn well please.

 

Google it....this group is especially troublesome during "spring break"....

[thelion]

Sue L, hope you can help me here with information. My husband and I are cruising with RCI in August. Two of our daughters, aged 18 and 20, have now said they would like to go on the cruise also. We have a JS on deck 10, and I know that there is an interior cabin available on the same deck. Our cabin no. is 1040 and their cabind no. would be 1007. Do you think that we will be able to book the cabin in one of their names given that their cabin would be quite near ours?

 

Thanks in anticipation of your help.

 

No. It is not near enough. RCI says if both guests are under 21, they must be directly across from (doors facing eachother) or directly adjacent to the parents' stateroom. Your best bet is to be compliant that way or split up you and your husband.

[scorpluvsdolphins]

I think 18 year olds should be allowed to book a cruise, but they need to put up an extra $1000.00 to the cruise line. This would be for the cruise line to book them an plane ride to the cheapest American airport in any port if they don't "behave". If all the cruise lines are pretty strict and really get them off the boat, then the word will get around that the cruise lines don't mess around. You will be escorted off, driven to the airport with a ticket "home" and the cruise line pockets any of the left over money for their time and inconvience to kick you off the ship.

 

I don't agree with the drinking age. The year I was turning 18, they switched it to 19 and DIDN'T grandfather anyone in the state of Florida. I was over 21 when they changed the rule.

 

I think lawsuits are the main reason the laws changed. If an eighteen year old died (rarely happened in Brevard county) when I was that age, the parents didn't blame anyone, no lawsuits.

 

I did drink a little bit when I was 17 until I reached the legal age, but I was responsible and didn't get drunk.

 

I could agree with the age of 19 as most seniors in high school are 18 and it would be better if they didn't have the privlege. I know that when I was in high school it was 18 and there were many parties going on and nobody got killed drinking and driving.

[marci22]

No. It is not near enough. RCI says if both guests are under 21, they must be directly across from (doors facing eachother) or directly adjacent to the parents' stateroom. Your best bet is to be compliant that way or split up you and your husband.

 

Really though, if these 2 girls are quiet and well-behaved is the room steward going to report the parents because one of them is not sleeping in the room? Is that what actually happens in a case like this?

[marci22]

That's our only other option really. But then it means one of us loses extra cruise credits for the JS and one of the daughter's gets them instead!

 

Strategy-wise, it is better to book an adult child in a suite with a parent (assuming the other room is a non-suite) because the other parent will get the same credit status as the spouse with more credits. On the other hand, the adult child, even at the same address, will get the credits he earned on his own.

[Palmetto Pilot]

Really though, if these 2 girls are quiet and well-behaved is the room steward going to report the parents because one of them is not sleeping in the room? Is that what actually happens in a case like this?

Before I was 21, my parents would get a room on the other side of the ship and my brother and I would share a room away from my parents room. As as long as one person in the cabin was 18 or over and our parents were on the ship it was allowed.

[nrdsb4]

When my husband and I were 24 and engaged when we tried to book a cruise together and they would not allow it on any boat other then NCL. They said we had to be 25 or married. I agree with it to a point, but we were a professional couple getting married within the next year. I'm a teacher and my husband is a manager of a major store. You would think they would make some exceptions! But then again, where do they draw the line?

 

How long ago was this? I think you were given wrong information. For example, on Carnival cruise lines, you only have to be 21. If you are UNDER 21, then someone in the cabin must be 25 or older. It sounds like RCI has a similar policy.

 

If you check around, you will see that you don't have to be 25 to book a cabin on any of the mass market cruise lines. It's when you are UNDER 21 that many of them apply a 25 y/o restriction.

[nrdsb4]

And i was also told that Carnival will not allow a singles under 25 years old to book a cruise.

 

People get this rule wrong all the time. You must only be 21 to book your own cabin on Carnival. However, if you are UNDER 21, someone in your cabin must be 25 or older.

[nrdsb4]

You can start your training at 18 in the UK.:)

 

You can start training here at 18. For most nursing programs, you'd likely be 21 by the time you finished and were granted a nursing license. Some programs are only 2 years, but most of those have pre-requisite courses which would take approx. a year or more to complete.

[thelion]

Really though, if these 2 girls are quiet and well-behaved is the room steward going to report the parents because one of them is not sleeping in the room? Is that what actually happens in a case like this?

 

In theory, that would work Marci. But I have personally seen (and known people) who, when requested to remain compliant and did not,were removed from the ship. They were not noisy and not causing problems - they just were noncompliant. To me, it is not worth the risk. Find accommodations that work. If you want to risk it, go for it - but I would not.

 

Before I was 21, my parents would get a room on the other side of the ship and my brother and I would share a room away from my parents room. As as long as one person in the cabin was 18 or over and our parents were on the ship it was allowed.

 

That is no longer the case with RCI.

[wcook]

But I have personally seen (and known people) who, when requested to remain compliant and did not,were removed from the ship. They were not noisy and not causing problems - they just were noncompliant.

Very interesting! That sound like the kind of story people here would be extremely interested in. Could you share the details

 

- what ship

- when

- how people were "requested to remain compliant" and who made it

- what "compliant" means and how is it checked

- how were they removed from the ship

- how did you get the info

 

The more info you can provide, the better. Sounds like you've got some very valuable info!!!

[thelion]

Very interesting! That sound like the kind of story people here would be extremely interested in. Could you share the details

 

- what ship

- when

- how people were "requested to remain compliant" and who made it

- what "compliant" means and how is it checked

- how were they removed from the ship

- how did you get the info

 

The more info you can provide, the better. Sounds like you've got some very valuable info!!!

 

It has been multiple ships/sailings, it is always requested in writing and in a conversation with security. Compliant means compliant with the minor policy and it is pretty easy to check who is staying in what room. I got the information once from my stateroom attendant when I asked what was going on and twice because I knew the people and asked them myself.

 

It is shady business, I wouldn't risk it.

[marci22]

In theory, that would work Marci. But I have personally seen (and known people) who, when requested to remain compliant and did not,were removed from the ship. They were not noisy and not causing problems - they just were noncompliant. To me, it is not worth the risk. Find accommodations that work. If you want to risk it, go for it - but I would not.

 

If I were told onboard that it was necessary, I would do it. I am just wondering how often it happens.

[Dardreamer]

Def 24 years old to book cabin. It doesn't matter how old the others in room are as long as one is 24 - they don't have to be related - done it many times for my daughter and her friends. Also, if a family goes and has two rooms - one of the adults is booked in the room with the under 24 person and the other child or under 24 would be with the other adult - whether mother/father- aunt uncle - or just chaperones. Then after check in you go down to Guest Services and have them switch the keys so that the kids or young adults will have correct key for their room.

[Lynnees]

I have never ever heard of this happening. I think our buddy thelion is not exactly the authority on this one since he/she works for RCL. Over and over again people change cabins around with their kids. I don't think it's anyone's business who is sleeping with whom and if lion is checking on that he/she is warped.

 

I also don't think room stewards are running to squawk on who is in who's room because when it comes right now to it - unless you happen to walk in when they are actually in bed how the heck do you know!!! And their goes their gratuity.

 

I do believe that statement is utter tripe.

[thelion]

I have never ever heard of this happening. I think our buddy thelion is not exactly the authority on this one since he/she works for RCL. Over and over again people change cabins around with their kids. I don't think it's anyone's business who is sleeping with whom and if lion is checking on that he/she is warped.

 

I also don't think room stewards are running to squawk on who is in who's room because when it comes right now to it - unless you happen to walk in when they are actually in bed how the heck do you know!!! And their goes their gratuity.

 

I do believe that statement is utter tripe.

 

No, she does not work for RCL. She works for an entirely separate company. She USED to work for them but now only cruises with them.

 

I don't check on anybody and don't really give a darn. I'm just sharing my experience.

[Dardreamer]

The cabin stewards do not care who is in room - as a matter of fact, they would tell me in the hall if my kids were still sleeping, if they left to go to pool, etc when they were 18, 19 , 20 or any age. Teens love to sleep late on cruises and go to bed very late. The stewards are great - they know this - and don't bother the kids until they take the "do not disturb" off their door!!! There are no rules of reporting as stated in above post!!

[uksimonusa]

Def 24 years old to book cabin. It doesn't matter how old the others in room are as long as one is 24 - they don't have to be related - done it many times for my daughter and her friends. Also, if a family goes and has two rooms - one of the adults is booked in the room with the under 24 person and the other child or under 24 would be with the other adult - whether mother/father- aunt uncle - or just chaperones. Then after check in you go down to Guest Services and have them switch the keys so that the kids or young adults will have correct key for their room.

 

Your post is 100% incorrect.

 

Why do people insist on posting incorrect information to try and "help" others?

[Dardreamer]

AND WHY do you say it is incorrect. It is 100% CORRECT - we cruise twice a year for the past 15 years and have taken our kids since they were 7!!

[wrp96]

AND WHY do you say it is incorrect. It is 100% CORRECT - we cruise twice a year for the past 15 years and have taken our kids since they were 7!!

 

 

But it's not correct. The age to book a cabin on RCCL is 21 not the 24 you've incorrectly stated in your post.

[Dardreamer]

Last year when we sent on the Oasis there was a 24, 21, 18 in as triple - the agent said one has to be 24 to book their room - which was fine because my daughter was 24 - this was on July 3 sailing so they must have changed it since then - definitely was NOT 21 last July.

[wcook]

It has been multiple ships/sailings, it is always requested in writing and in a conversation with security. Compliant means compliant with the minor policy and it is pretty easy to check who is staying in what room. I got the information once from my stateroom attendant when I asked what was going on and twice because I knew the people and asked them myself.

 

It is shady business, I wouldn't risk it.

Come on... you can't tease us like this. You have some great stories. People being kicked off a ship is huge! You've got to spill the details.

 

What's it like when people are thrown off this ship? Are they marched out surrounded by security? Where they able to stop and have a chat with you on the way out?

 

What does the letter say? We want all the juicy details. What ships. What ports? Did it happen at the beginning of the cruise? At the end? Who tattled? Why?

 

And forgive me if I'm being dense, but how does one easily check who is staying in what room? Did security dig through people's stuff and check what name was in the underwear? Did they time how many hours people spent in each room? And exactly how many hours are required.

 

These stories sound fantastic. Please don't tantalize us, then hold back.

[kimberley]

Def 24 years old to book cabin. It doesn't matter how old the others in room are as long as one is 24 - they don't have to be related - done it many times for my daughter and her friends. Also, if a family goes and has two rooms - one of the adults is booked in the room with the under 24 person and the other child or under 24 would be with the other adult - whether mother/father- aunt uncle - or just chaperones. Then after check in you go down to Guest Services and have them switch the keys so that the kids or young adults will have correct key for their room.

 

Sorry this is incorrect it is 21

[Dardreamer]

Hi Sorry All - I just called Royal and they said it is 21 to book a room. I told him about Oasis last year with the 24 year old restriction and he said the travel agent must have gotten it incorrect. He said it was 24 some time ago but it has been 21 for at least 3 years now.

[uksimonusa]

Hi Sorry All - I just called Royal and they said it is 21 to book a room. I told him about Oasis last year with the 24 year old restriction and he said the travel agent must have gotten it incorrect. He said it was 24 some time ago but it has been 21 for at least 3 years now.

 

That is now correct, and you can still book minors in their own cabin, as long as the adults cabin is across from or next to the kids cabin, no key swapping is needed.

 

Sometimes you can talk to 3 different agents at a cruise line and get 3 different answers. You used a TA on your last cruise, they may have got the age limits confused with another cruise line.