Travelling with passenger under 21

[mets550]

Our group for our upcoming Freedom cruise will include one cabin with a guest over 21 and another guest aged 20. The twenty-year-old's parents will not be sailing. Do the parents of the twenty-year-old have to sign anything or write a letter giving permission to travel, or is nothing additional required because the twenty-year-old is over eighteen? Thanks.

[xxoocruiser]

The 20 year old is a legal adult and no permission letter is needed. The documents you are referring to are only required for minors traveling without their parents or a legal guardian .

[jchiefs13]

Not what you're asking - since Freedom is here in the States, but for those that might search wondering about this caveat:

If you're sailing out of Europe and the 20 year old wants to be able to drink... yes, you would still need something from the parent.

 

I was able to do this when traveling with my (then) 18 year old niece.

Judy

[uksimonusa]

Not what you're asking - since Freedom is here in the States, but for those that might search wondering about this caveat:

If you're sailing out of Europe and the 20 year old wants to be able to drink... yes, you would still need something from the parent.

 

I was able to do this when traveling with my (then) 18 year old niece.

Judy

 

I thought they had lowered the drinking age to 18 for European and South American markets, without any parental consent.

[royal girl]

You only need a notarized letter from a parent if the child is under 18.

 

Not sure about the drinking age on board though. Like jchiefs 13 said...not that you're asking!

[emeraldcity]

I would recommend that someone in the group have signed permission to make decisions in case of a medical emergency.

[mets550]

I would recommend that someone in the group have signed permission to make decisions in case of a medical emergency.

 

Is this even necessary if they are over 18? I would think not, since they are a legal adult.

[gerif]

Is this even necessary if they are over 18? I would think not, since they are a legal adult.

 

No, it is not necessary if they are over 18.

[emeraldcity]

It is prudent at any age to have someone who can make medical decisions when not traveling with a family member. My mother made that mistake at the age of 75. It took hours before they were able to contact us for permission to treat. Mom didn't recover.

[xxHadleyxx]

As others say--you do not need anything.

 

Not what you're asking - since Freedom is here in the States, but for those that might search wondering about this caveat:

If you're sailing out of Europe and the 20 year old wants to be able to drink... yes, you would still need something from the parent.

 

I was able to do this when traveling with my (then) 18 year old niece.

Judy

 

This policy changed about a year ago--now anyone 18 and older can drink on a European cruise--no permission slips needed.