Do I need my ID on-board?

[comxkid]

Would you question a bartender on land? It's their job, and the rules. No point being upset or offended. Our son wasn't. He simply acted like the adult he is and showed his license. No big deal.

 

Your daughter has to carry her sea pass anyhow, it's easy enough simply to keep her license with it.

 

"Testing," as you suggested in a previous post, serves no point other than to give you a reason to be upset and offended.

 

I personally wouldn't get upset, but that wouldn't stop me from asking the purpose of the inquiry. And just like your son, my daughter would have no issue complying with request either. I'm the "trouble maker" in the family. I just have "issues" dealing with "requests" when there is no probable cause for the "request".

[Miss Vickie]

I personally wouldn't get upset, but that wouldn't stop me from asking the purpose of the inquiry. And just like your son, my daughter would have no issue complying with request either. I'm the "trouble maker" in the family. I just have "issues" dealing with "requests" when there is no probable cause for the "request".

 

Royal's published policy is that when they sail from a US port the drinking age is 21. Not a secret or a mystery. There you go.

 

When our son was younger, but still over 18, he got hassled by security every time he went into the casino. He wash' gambling, he was standing with his father, who vouched for him. When it continued we did go to guest services to address the issue. Questioning why he was carded for a drink never even crossed our mind. He, and we, knew why.

[Miss Vickie]

I personally wouldn't get upset, but that wouldn't stop me from asking the purpose of the inquiry. And just like your son, my daughter would have no issue complying with request either. I'm the "trouble maker" in the family. I just have "issues" dealing with "requests" when there is no probable cause for the "request".

 

Royal's published policy is that when they sail from a US port the drinking age is 21. Not a secret or a mystery. There you go.

 

When our son was younger, but still over 18, he got hassled by security every time he went into the casino. He wasn't gambling, he was standing with his father, who vouched for him. When it continued we did go to guest services to address the issue. Questioning why he was carded for a drink never even crossed our mind. He, and we, knew why.

[dasi11]

My boys get carded at the casino too..... they check ages at the casino.... and are not real happy if you tell them to check in their system.

our whole family was gambling and my son had turned 18 a few days before. HIs grandfather who gambles big, said lets break you in..... and put money on the table for my son.... they carded him and he did not have his id. I said just give them your seapass card and they can look you up in the computer. The dealer said we don't do that..... My father in law said ....please... they said no.... so he called over the pit boss who jumped to do whatever we wanted. He took the seapass card and returned it laughing since it was 5 days since he had turned 18. He also handed us a bunch of drink vouchers and said drink up.... but not the 18 year old...... The casino is stricter then the bar tenders.

Edited April 5, 2014 by dasi11

[comxkid]

Royal's published policy is that when they sail from a US port the drinking age is 21. Not a secret or a mystery. There you go.

 

When our son was younger, but still over 18, he got hassled by security every time he went into the casino. He wash' gambling, he was standing with his father, who vouched for him. When it continued we did go to guest services to address the issue. Questioning why he was carded for a drink never even crossed our mind. He, and we, knew why.

 

I am fully aware of their policies. That is why we provide documentation prior to boarding establishing our identities and ages. If this documentation is acceptable, we are issued Seapasses that identify who we are and what our ages are. Why should we be subjected to additional inquiries once we are on the ship? The bartender's job is to make drinks. The wait staff's job is to serve drinks. If they have any probable cause for concern, security should be called.

[DonnaK]

I personally wouldn't get upset, but that wouldn't stop me from asking the purpose of the inquiry. And just like your son, my daughter would have no issue complying with request either. I'm the "trouble maker" in the family. I just have "issues" dealing with "requests" when there is no probable cause for the "request".

 

 

The answer will be that he/she looks young and it is their policy to double check ages of people who do not appear to be over 21.

 

They were especially vigilant on our Jewel cruise, always asking my daughter for a second proof of age. On our Explorer cruise, they asked her at dinner and at the Captain's reception.

Edited April 5, 2014 by DonnaK

[nivek82]

I haven't seen it reported but our experience last year with the drink packages is that they were carding EVERYONE each time. This was the Jewel 4 night in March so maybe "spring break" was the reason or the packages were rather new but they required an ID for everyone every time (even the bartenders you would see many times.) Wasn't a problem but odd the first time we heard this but no worries carried the extra card with us (and actually got better service because we were prepared.)

[kahcarre]

Sounds like it's a good idea for me to carry my ID with me, and we'll see if I need it. I can report back if anyone is interested after I cruise the first week of June!

[akcruz]

I understand that this has obviously happened. But logically speaking, why would the bartender or wait staff refuse to serve the of age young adult when Mom and Dad are standing or sitting there with them without first requiring a picture ID?

 

I will agree that a photo ID can be requested when ordering a drink. But in my opinion, it is the exception to the rule. And if it happened to my daughter while I was with her, I would politely inquire as to the reason for the request.

 

I have personally seen a father give his under 21 year old his seapass to go get a drink. When the bartender refused both the child and father were upset. While you may follow the rules with your kids there are many parents out there that do not.

 

If a bartender is found to knowingly give an under 21 a drink it is their job on the line. If they have doubts they will ask.

 

Not sure why you are being so insistent on this being wrong.

 

As I said before, it may or may not happen, but anyone who might be in this situation should know it CAN and be prepared.

[comxkid]

Sounds like it's a good idea for me to carry my ID with me, and we'll see if I need it. I can report back if anyone is interested after I cruise the first week of June!

 

Probably just as well. I'd be curious to see if you end up being "carded". But even if you're not, several here with still insist that they are right and that your experience was not typical.

 

Have a great time on your cruise and don't forget to carry that picture ID. ;)

[akcruz]

Probably just as well. I'd be curious to see if you end up being "carded". But even if you're not, several here with still insist that they are right and that your experience was not typical.

 

Have a great time on your cruise and don't forget to carry that picture ID. ;)

 

One more shot then I give up. Nobody is saying that it is typical behavior to get carded. All we are saying is that it does happen and many have reported it has happened to them or their kids.

 

I have sailed with my 23 year old who looks about 15 and her 24 year fiancé who looks maybe 20. Neither of them were carded either when they were with us or when they were on their own. However, I did warn them that it could happen and they were prepared.

 

That is all we are trying to say to OP who seems to have gotten it not like some others here :rolleyes:

[comxkid]

One more shot then I give up. Nobody is saying that it is typical behavior to get carded. All we are saying is that it does happen and many have reported it has happened to them or their kids.

 

I have sailed with my 23 year old who looks about 15 and her 24 year fiancé who looks maybe 20. Neither of them were carded either when they were with us or when they were on their own. However, I did warn them that it could happen and they were prepared.

 

That is all we are trying to say to OP who seems to have gotten it not like some others here :rolleyes:

 

Give up what? I know what you are saying. There is a chance that a bartender/waiter may ask for a picture ID (be it a small one according to me or a larger one according to others).

 

But don't I have the right to know the reason why this is being requested? Do you think I'm using someone else's Seapass? Or that I'm trying buck the system for the all you can drink program?

 

I'm not saying that anyone should break any rules that allow for underage drinking; i.e., Dad letting junior use his card. In this case, security should have been called especially if they started getting upset.

 

But as you have noted, the OP has made her decision. And isn't that what these forums are for?

[comxkid]

That is all we are trying to say to OP who seems to have gotten it not like some others here :rolleyes:

 

I love that sarcastic "roll eyes" when I get them. You do know what they say about sarcasm?

[nolesrule]

When you are young and get carded, you feel insulted.

 

As you get older, it becomes a compliment... just ask my wife, who still gets carded in restaurants, bars and liquor stores, and she's been legal for, well, let's just say it's closer to 2 decades than 1 decade. :D

Edited April 5, 2014 by nolesrule