Do I have to share a room with my parent(s)/Guardian ?

[Leblock_James]

Hi my friends and I are hoping to go on the NCL Escape in next coming year or 2

 

But if we are all traveling with 1 guradian over 21 do we have to share a room

Or is it possible to get another room close to my guardian ?

we will all be 19-20 when we cruise

Or do we have to share a room ? we are 5 people by the way.

 

If anyone could help that would be great thanks :)

[momofmab]

Not sure what NCL's policy is, but my daughter traveled on a Royal Caribbean cruise last year - she was 20, and was with a group of 19-21 year olds. Their rule was that someone 21 or older had to be registered as the "guardian" in each room - the 19 & 20 year olds could not, technically, be in a room without a 21 year old registered to that room as well.

 

*Edited to add: I would guess that NCL has a similar policy, for liability reasons. I know when families book 2 cabins with the idea of putting their kids in a separate cabin, they have to book it as 1 adult/1child to each cabin and switch keys after boarding (I've done it with my family), but I'd be surprised if NCL allows someone under the age of 21 to book a cabin without a parent or guardian.

Edited February 13, 2017 by momofmab

[sanger727]

Per NCL policy either the 21 year old must be in the room; so all 5 would have to share the room... unless 2 of the 19-20 year olds are a married couple.

 

"Norwegian Cruise Lines policy dictates that a minor or young adult under the age of 21 must be accompanied in the same stateroom by a guest 21 years of age or older at the time of boarding.

Minors – an individual under the age of 18 on the day of embarkation/boarding.

Young Adult– an individual between the ages of 18 and 20.

 

Note: Two people under the age of 21 may travel together in the same stateroom if they are a married couple and provide proof of marriage to a Norwegian Cruise Line representative at the pier prior to boarding."

[thistimeplease]

Please check with NCL. I've read where families have gotten 2 rooms, either connecting or across from each other, with the younger members listed in the other rooms. I haven't done it myself so don't know for sure. I'm sure others who know firsthand will add to this. Not sure what will happen as there is only 1 person over 21 but 5 adults is tight for one room.

[casofilia]

Hi my friends and I are hoping to go on the NCL Escape in next coming year or 2

But if we are all traveling with 1 guradian over 21 do we have to share a room

Or is it possible to get another room close to my guardian ?

we will all be 19-20 when we cruise

Or do we have to share a room ? we are 5 people by the way.

If anyone could help that would be great thanks :)

 

A "couple of things" that might help people to give advice:-

 

What is the sex and age of the guardian?

Is the guardian your legal guardian rather than a parent/relative?

Does the 5 include the guardian?

What are the sexes of the 4/5 travellers?

[Leblock_James]

The guradian is female she my my brother and I s guradian who is incurs in the 5 of us

The rest of us are male

[casofilia]

This looks quite complicated in relation to the rules laid down by NCL. I suggest that you phone NCL, and also later send an email, giving them the exact details of your Guardian (including age and sex) and the 4 of you (including age and sex) and ask for their advice. I doubt if too many people on CC have any experience of something as complicated as this.

 

I would suggest you have others present when you call and have the call on speaker phone; also record the call.

 

Follow up with the email for written confirmation.

[cb at sea]

Is your "guardian" one of your older friends...or a parent? Booking several cabins will be difficult, if there is only 1 person over 21. This sounds like a problem waiting to happen...

[Leblock_James]

okay thank you

[Leblock_James]

The guradian is my parent plus one other member of the 4

[zqvol]

Hi my friends and I are hoping to go on the NCL Escape in next coming year or 2

 

But if we are all traveling with 1 guradian over 21 do we have to share a room

Or is it possible to get another room close to my guardian ?

we will all be 19-20 when we cruise

Or do we have to share a room ? we are 5 people by the way.

 

If anyone could help that would be great thanks :)

 

It depends on the identity of the guardian. If it is your parent you can be in an adjacent room, if it is a friend you are all going to be in the same room.

 

The bottom line is that most cruise lines don't want a bunch of 19 -20 year olds on their ships as a group without parental supervision. History has shown them that it is not a good situation. Of course, if you are married and traveling with your spouses that is a different issue.

[Pookie092403]

I asked this question when booking my trip. If a group of 5 books a cruise and only one person is over 21 years old they must book 2 adjacent rooms. But it can be done.

[LrgPizza]

FYI, no one under 21 will be allowed to drink, since a parent has to be present on board to sign for permission.