Young adult drinking

[grozzy1]

There's the law, company policy and whatever the bartender feels like. Those 3 can be wildly different.

Just be considerate of your fellow passengers.

[psac]

My very unscientific study in college was that the people who binged the most came from very strict upbringings.

 

The most drunk person we've even encountered on a cruise was a drunk 50 year in the Haven restaurant. Very disruptive. I'm not worried about too many drunk 18 year olds.

[MCAT48]

The GODS honest truth is NCL does not in any way gives a crap about their cruisers that they do not cut off those who seem overly intoxicated. They will keep serving you if you do not create a problem for them. It is not like going to a bar inland. I've been a spectator to this. NCL is lucky they don't have internet posts of cruisers going overboard like some other lines do.

 

 

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[Cruise or Lose!]

A sign of maturity (in an 18 year old, or a 50 year old) is the ability to have a good time without requiring "liquid courage" to get the party started.

 

 

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[wdsted]

The GODS honest truth is NCL does not in any way gives a crap about their cruisers that they do not cut off those who seem overly intoxicated. They will keep serving you if you do not create a problem for them. It is not like going to a bar inland. I've been a spectator to this. NCL is lucky they don't have internet posts of cruisers going overboard like some other lines do.

 

 

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Sorry, your observations don't resonate with my experience. Yes, I've seen drunk people on board, but I've also seen NCL security escort falling-down drunk guests to their cabin. Considering folks are on vacation and that most people who drink get the free booze package, it surprises me that there are so few that get out of control or comatose. But, we've never done a short booze cruise out of Miami and never will.

 

 

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[DirtyDawg]

A sign of maturity (in an 18 year old, or a 50 year old) is the ability to have a good time without requiring "liquid courage" to get the party started.

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Other signs of maturity are getting the party started without gambling in the casino, or dressing up and posing for expensive photos, or not shopping excitedly at overpriced cruise ship stores, or relaxing with overpriced spa treatments. Heck, if we all got the party started in a mature way, the cruise industry would go bankrupt! :eek: And then you could get your party started on very DRY, DULL land!!

[Crusin6]

Other signs of maturity are getting the party started without gambling in the casino, or dressing up and posing for expensive photos, or not shopping excitedly at overpriced cruise ship stores, or relaxing with overpriced spa treatments. Heck, if we all got the party started in a mature way, the cruise industry would go bankrupt! :eek: And then you could get your party started on very DRY, DULL land!!

 

 

I agree with everything you say ....and yes I get your sarcasm too.... except for the photo...

 

 

Better way to say it imho.....

 

A sign of maturity is dressing nicely and having a lovely photo taken and then realizing that 1 8x 10 at $24.99 of perhaps the best pose is really all you need

 

 

Try getting a great 8x10 in a photo studio at home for $24.99. Not happening. Even a Sears or JC Penney. Lol

 

 

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[rjmols]

Just got back off The Gem and our group of youngsters - 18 - 20 were allowed to charge cocktails to the bill not just wine and beer even though that is what is stated on the waiver. They had a great time :D

[luvtheships]

Just got back off The Gem and our group of youngsters - 18 - 20 were allowed to charge cocktails to the bill not just wine and beer even though that is what is stated on the waiver. They had a great time :D

 

 

 

So you are saying that Gem didn't follow ncl rules? Hmmm

 

 

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[zqvol]

So I am 18 and my mother is happily signing the waiver so I can drink on my cruise to Bermuda. From what I've read, this privilege can be taken away if you abuse it. What does that mean, specifically? If a young adult is a "seasoned drinker" who has a moderate tolerance, are they still only allowed to order one or two drinks at dinner or something?

 

If you are stupid drink, they can take your privileged away. If you want wine or beer at dinner, that is not an issue as long as the waiver is signed. With the speed in the dining room, you can't possibly get stupid on the amount of alcohol you will get during dinner.

[broberts]

So I am 18 and my mother is happily signing the waiver so I can drink on my cruise to Bermuda. From what I've read, this privilege can be taken away if you abuse it. What does that mean, specifically? If a young adult is a "seasoned drinker" who has a moderate tolerance, are they still only allowed to order one or two drinks at dinner or something?

 

Specifically it means that at their discretion staff can refuse to serve alcohol to someone. This is a universal standard. You will encounter it throughout your life in commercial establishments that serve alcohol.

[DMH15]

I do not have kids. But I rent my sister's. LOL. They are 27 and 20. Both received signed waivers.

 

Travis was 18. He was on a graduation cruise with his grandmother and me. His parents signed the waiver. This was back in the day they could accept one without the parent sailing. He had a few beers. We were practically always together. Did not ever see him act tipsy. Not once.

 

Katie was 20. We, (her mom and I), sailed Epic a few months ago. She had sailaway champagne in Posh, an occasional mimosa and wine with dinner. I only remember her tipsy once. It was in Le Bistro. She got the giggles and her eyes were droopy. That was it. She turned in early I recall.

 

Both times their cards were linked to my account so I would have seen any charges. There were none.

 

That is the thing about a lot of young adults. They might want to drink but they do not want to spend their own money. LOL.

 

I do realize someone else might have bought them one but they were with us 90% of the time.

 

Neither one of them were driving the ship or in port. So no worries there.

 

Both are responsible human beings and I do not regret my decision.

 

Travis is over 21 and Katie will be 21 soon. The instant allure at 21 for some is that it is new territory and some go wild. In my era it was 18!

 

 

 

 

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