Can I Purchase Beverage Package for U21 on Med Cruise?

[Kiwi Kid]

Not looking to debate merits of under 21's drinking (daughter is from New Zealand and has been drinking since 18). She will not be 21 on our Med cruise in July. Tried to get beverage package for her & I as part of perks, but agents says no. Can you purchase once on board? I am aware pricing is increasing so wanted to get sorted before 19 April, but doesn't look like that's feasible.

 

Appreciate any input.

[vulcan1971]

Not looking to debate merits of under 21's drinking (daughter is from New Zealand and has been drinking since 18). She will not be 21 on our Med cruise in July. Tried to get beverage package for her & I as part of perks, but agents says no. Can you purchase once on board? I am aware pricing is increasing so wanted to get sorted before 19 April, but doesn't look like that's feasible.

 

Appreciate any input.

 

Maybe you received some incorrect information from the person you were speaking with on the phone. It might be worth calling back and speaking to someone else.

 

This was taken from the FAQ on the Celebrity website.

 

Q: What is Celebrity's Alcohol Policy?

 

A: The minimum drinking age for all alcoholic beverages on Celebrity Cruises ships sailing from North America is 21. The minimum drinking age for all alcoholic beverages on Celebrity Cruises ships sailing from South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand is 18. In certain circumstances where local laws permit or require, Celebrity Cruises may modify this policy which may also require parent/guardian request/authorization. Guests may contact Guest Relations or refer to Celebrity Today for specific minimum drinking age information on their cruise vacation.

 

 

For purposes of complying with the minimum drinking age requirements, a guest’s age is established upon boarding at the beginning of the cruise vacation. If a guest celebrates their birthday during the cruise vacation, and thereby becomes of age to consume alcohol, the guest may thereafter ask the Guest Relations Manager to modify ship’s records to permit their consumption of alcohol during the remainder of the vacation. The guest will be required to appear at Guest Relations to present a valid government-issued form of identification to permit verification of their age.

 

 

No guest under age 18 may possess or consume alcohol at any time while onboard. No guest under age 21 may possess or consume alcohol at our private destinations. Any guest who goes ashore and consumes alcohol (whether under the supervision of a parent/guardian or not, is responsible for ensuring they consume responsibly and retain their ability to recognize and avoid potentially dangerous situations when they return to the ship. Parents/guardians are reminded they are responsible for the actions of their child/young adult at all times while on a Celebrity Cruises cruise vacation.

 

 

Guests who violate any alcohol policy, including but not limited to underage drinking; providing alcohol to minors or young adults; possessing, concealing or attempting to conceal alcoholic items in their luggage, when boarding or while onboard; engaging in alcohol drinking games; or failing to consume alcohol responsibly, will be considered for discipline under the provisions of this policy.

[Kiwi Kid]

Thanks Vulcan - yes it was agent not relaying all the info to Celebrity. So she now has a package - only requirement is we sign a waiver for her once on board.

[dutchclogs]

Not looking to debate merits of under 21's drinking (daughter is from New Zealand and has been drinking since 18). She will not be 21 on our Med cruise in July. Tried to get beverage package for her & I as part of perks, but agents says no. Can you purchase once on board? I am aware pricing is increasing so wanted to get sorted before 19 April, but doesn't look like that's feasible.

 

Appreciate any input.

 

Hi Jo,

 

I agree with poster above I would query this. I know on previous Med sailings on Royal we had to sign a waiver/permission for my elder son when he was also under 21 -- at the time in Holland he could drink beer (but not spirits)from 16. Law changed last year to 18. He was checked a couple of times when ordering a beer but no problems on producing sea pass. http://cruiseforums.cruisecritic.com/images/smilies/cool.gif

[dutchclogs]

Ha see already sorted. :)