Question re taking someone else's kid who is 18

[cruzinfamilyof4]

For DD's graduation we are taking her and her BFF on a cruise. BFF is 18, do we need her parents to sign anything authorizing us to take her?

[CJinFLA00]

No, your DD's friend is an adult. We have taken our DD friend when she was 19 and will be going with is again in Oct as a 20 year old. Enjoy your cruise.

[GradUT]

The following is from Carnival's Contract:

"(f) Carnival shall refuse boarding to any Guest under the age of twenty-one unless: (1) the Guest is traveling in the same stateroom with an individual twenty-five years or older; (2) traveling in the same stateroom with their spouse; or (3) traveling with a parent or guardian in an accompanying stateroom. Proof of age and/or proof of marriage are required. Carnival shall not be liable to make any refunds or for any damages with respect to any Guest's failure to provide proper proof of age or marriage or otherwise comply with this provision."

 

If you are not the person's parent or legal guardian, it would be wise for you to have a signed, notorized letter from the parents of the 18-year-old guest allowing their child to travel with you. Carnival may not ask for it when you board, but better safe than sorry.

[elcuchio24]

The following is from Carnival's Contract:

"(f) Carnival shall refuse boarding to any Guest under the age of twenty-one unless: (1) the Guest is traveling in the same stateroom with an individual twenty-five years or older; (2) traveling in the same stateroom with their spouse; or (3) traveling with a parent or guardian in an accompanying stateroom. Proof of age and/or proof of marriage are required. Carnival shall not be liable to make any refunds or for any damages with respect to any Guest's failure to provide proper proof of age or marriage or otherwise comply with this provision."

 

If you are not the person's parent or legal guardian, it would be wise for you to have a signed, notorized letter from the parents of the 18-year-old guest allowing their child to travel with you. Carnival may not ask for it when you board, but better safe than sorry.

 

Seriously? An 18year old isn't a child, even in our cottled culture. As long as they are booked in a room with someone 25 or older, they're all set.

[83tonio]

I took both of my kids on disney and they even told me to get notorized letters from the mother. Did they ask for it........ nope but i had it anyway. rather be safe then sorry even with my own kids.

[Warm Breezes]

No, your DD's friend is an adult. We have taken our DD friend when she was 19 and will be going with is again in Oct as a 20 year old. Enjoy your cruise.

 

You just made me realize that baby boy will be an "adult" Sunday when he turns 18 :eek:. I don't think I'm ready for that :confused::):o.

[sparks1093]

You just made me realize that baby boy will be an "adult" Sunday when he turns 18 :eek:. I don't think I'm ready for that :confused::):o.

 

No one ever is, our middle son turns 18 in November.

[JdoggCruiser]

We took our sons GF who was 18, and we were asked for our notary paperwork from customs. I dont think they realized she was 18 but we had it anyways. Also it was a good Idea to have it written in the letter for medical treatment .

[cruzinfamilyof4]

Thank you everyone! I was leaning towards getting a letter. But since she is an adult I really wasn't sure!

[cruzinfamilyof4]

Just an FYI. I just called Carnival to confirm one way or the other. They said as long as she is in a room with someone 25 or older I do NOT need any notarized letter because she is an adult.

 

Forgot about getting something for medical treatment. Thanks for the reminder.

[helicopter]

Can be in room with BF as long as they are within a few doors from you...done this many times:)

[sparks1093]

Just an FYI. I just called Carnival to confirm one way or the other. They said as long as she is in a room with someone 25 or older I do NOT need any notarized letter because she is an adult.

 

Forgot about getting something for medical treatment. Thanks for the reminder.

 

As far as the medical goes you would need the 18 year olds signature. I just filled out a medical form for mine and signed it without thinking. "Um, Dad, I have to sign this, you can't sign for me anymore".:o

[girlscruise2011]

You just made me realize that baby boy will be an "adult" Sunday when he turns 18 :eek:. I don't think I'm ready for that :confused::):o.

 

My triplets turn 18 in November on our Liberty cruise :eek:. Boy, I'm really not ready to see them gambling next to me in the casino ;)

 

Thank you everyone! I was leaning towards getting a letter. But since she is an adult I really wasn't sure!

 

We are taking our DD BF with us in November. He will be staying with my 30 yr old nephew. My PVP suggested that I have the notorized note from his parents, just in case. Like I tell my kids all the time, I'd rather have it and not need it, then need it and not have it.

 

I'm not taking any chances with having trouble getting on the ship.

[fishtaco]

Seriously? An 18year old isn't a child, even in our cottled culture. As long as they are booked in a room with someone 25 or older, they're all set.

 

+1

 

I am not from America but why do so many Americans think young adults of 18 are children?

 

OK I get your drinking age limit but the 18 year old being in a cabin with an at least 25 year old is purely to kerb unsocial behaviour of many adult teens having a free for all on cruises.

 

In Australia the law states you are an adult the day you turn 18 and anyone 18+ can quite freely cruise until Collage break time (spring break in US) where cruise lines stipulate all passengers under 21 must be in a cabin with a person over 21,its a company rule not a law.

 

I am quite sure US citizens of 18 -21 are quite free to travel the world without a parent letter even if the parent doesnt think it right! so an 18 year old is just as able to cruise without a parent letter as long as they meet the company "rules",in a cabin with a 25+ adult.

 

If the OP books cabins with a 25+ for each 25- then the staff will not blink an eye lid at 2 18+ adults swap sharing because most of the staff are not much older themselves!

 

Den

[sparks1093]

+1

 

I am not from America but why do so many Americans think young adults of 18 are children?

 

OK I get your drinking age limit but the 18 year old being in a cabin with an at least 25 year old is purely to kerb unsocial behaviour of many adult teens having a free for all on cruises.

 

In Australia the law states you are an adult the day you turn 18 and anyone 18+ can quite freely cruise until Collage break time (spring break in US) where cruise lines stipulate all passengers under 21 must be in a cabin with a person over 21,its a company rule not a law.

 

I am quite sure US citizens of 18 -21 are quite free to travel the world without a parent letter even if the parent doesnt think it right! so an 18 year old is just as able to cruise without a parent letter as long as they meet the company "rules",in a cabin with a 25+ adult.

 

If the OP books cabins with a 25+ for each 25- then the staff will not blink an eye lid at 2 18+ adults swap sharing because most of the staff are not much older themselves!

 

Den

 

Many hotels require guests to be a certain age and most if not all car rental agencies won't rent cars to those under 25. But as you point out, these are company rules probably linked to insurance liability (at least in the case of car rentals). At 18 they are adults in the eyes of the law.

[Warm Breezes]

My triplets turn 18 in November on our Liberty cruise :eek:. Boy, I'm really not ready to see them gambling next to me in the casino ;) quote]

 

lol...we are taking DS to a local casino which has a minimum age of 18 for his birthday and giving him a couple hundred $$ to do with as he pleases. It will be interesting to say the least...but like you said, not sure I'm ready for it :D.

[elcuchio24]

+1

 

I am not from America but why do so many Americans think young adults of 18 are children?

 

OK I get your drinking age limit but the 18 year old being in a cabin with an at least 25 year old is purely to kerb unsocial behaviour of many adult teens having a free for all on cruises.

 

In Australia the law states you are an adult the day you turn 18 and anyone 18+ can quite freely cruise until Collage break time (spring break in US) where cruise lines stipulate all passengers under 21 must be in a cabin with a person over 21,its a company rule not a law.

 

I am quite sure US citizens of 18 -21 are quite free to travel the world without a parent letter even if the parent doesnt think it right! so an 18 year old is just as able to cruise without a parent letter as long as they meet the company "rules",in a cabin with a 25+ adult.

 

If the OP books cabins with a 25+ for each 25- then the staff will not blink an eye lid at 2 18+ adults swap sharing because most of the staff are not much older themselves!

 

Den

 

Thats just the way our culture has evolved in the past generation or so....25 is the new 18. 'kids' are living with their parents until their mid 20's more often than not. Probably a direct corrolation with lack of responsibility and maturity on the childs part, and cotteling by the parents.

[Warm Breezes]

Thats just the way our culture has evolved in the past generation or so....25 is the new 18. 'kids' are living with their parents until their mid 20's more often than not. Probably a direct corrolation with lack of responsibility and maturity on the childs part, and cotteling by the parents.

 

My DS (who is turning 18 Sunday), will be living with us until his early to mid-20's. This is not because of lack of responsibility and maturity, but because of his sense of responsibility and maturity. We live in a university town. He will be living with us while he is going to college to save on the additional cost of housing. He could have chosen to have gone anywhere and we would have supported his decision. He chose to be budget minded and go with the excellant local university because they offer what he wants in a college education and he can save money by doing so. To me, that shows responsibility and maturity and I am willing to support him in that decision by allowing him to continue to live at home as long as he is continuing his education and is responsible and respectful at home. Which he has always been. I don't need to "cottel" him...I respect him too much to do so.

[Zelda Schwartz]

We are taking our 20 year old son and his best friend. They're in a cabin across the hall from us. Although I think it's crazy, I'm getting a letter from his mom.

[GradUT]

Thats just the way our culture has evolved in the past generation or so....25 is the new 18. 'kids' are living with their parents until their mid 20's more often than not. Probably a direct corrolation with lack of responsibility and maturity on the childs part, and cotteling by the parents.

 

The fact that more "kids" are living with their parents until their mid-20's is a NOT a direct correlation with a lack of responsibility and maturity. It's a direct correlation of a bad economy in the U.S. Labor statistics released yesterday show that 50% of college graduates from 2006 - 2010 are unemployed. Fortunately, my 2010 college grad is employed but she is living at home (and paying rent) because her full-time job is not enough to cover rent, food, and insurance in one of the most expensive cities in the nation. (And moving elsewhere is not an option because in her field, this is where the jobs are.)

[elcuchio24]

The fact that more "kids" are living with their parents until their mid-20's is a NOT a direct correlation with a lack of responsibility and maturity. It's a direct correlation of a bad economy in the U.S. Labor statistics released yesterday show that 50% of college graduates from 2006 - 2010 are unemployed. Fortunately, my 2010 college grad is employed but she is living at home (and paying rent) because her full-time job is not enough to cover rent, food, and insurance in one of the most expensive cities in the nation. (And moving elsewhere is not an option because in her field, this is where the jobs are.)

 

Not sure if you are aware, but the economy has been just as bad and much worse in the past as well, but past generations still managed to move out of the house before 30. Obviously people will hop on to defend their little angels, but the fact is that 50 years ago people were much more self reliant at a much younger age. Call it/blame it on whatever you want. And for the record, I'm 29...so I am talking about my PEERS.

[zqvol]

Just an FYI. I just called Carnival to confirm one way or the other. They said as long as she is in a room with someone 25 or older I do NOT need any notarized letter because she is an adult.

 

Forgot about getting something for medical treatment. Thanks for the reminder.

 

 

No one can consent for her medical treatment since she is an adult so there is no need for medical consent. Once they are 18 unless they are unconscious you can't consent or have any say in your own child's medical treatment.