Can 18 year old drink alcohol cruising on carnival in Europe?

[sonia1309]

My daughter is 18, and it is obviously legal for her to drink in Europe. What is the rule on American ships while cruising in Europe?

[BUBBASCRUSIN]

What is the Liquor and Beverage Policy?
A liquor and beverage consumption policy was created in order for Carnival to be able to control the liquor consumption of minors and the quantities consumed that lead to the disruptive behavior of others on board.
Liquor and Beverage Policy
Bringing Alcohol On Board - Embarkation Day:
Guests are prohibited from bringing alcoholic beverages on board. However, at the beginning of the cruise during embarkation day, guests (21 years of age and older) may bring on board one bottle (750ml) of wine or champagne, per person, only in their carry-on luggage. A $10 corkage fee per bottle will be charged should you wish to consume this wine in the main dining room; $14 corkage fee per bottle in the steakhouse. (A corkage fee is a charge exacted at a restaurant for every bottle of liquor served that was not bought on the premises)
On embarkation day, each guest may bring a small quantity of non-alcoholic beverages on board and only in their carry-on luggage. A small quantity is considered a maximum of 12 bottles and/or cans, 20 ounces each or less.
All alcohol/hard liquor/beer (sealed, unopened bottles/cans), wine/champagne over the allowable 1-bottle per guest (sealed, unopened bottles) or excessive quantities of non-alcoholic beverages (over 12 per person, sealed, unopened bottles/cans) will be confiscated and stored for safekeeping until the end of the voyage. The retained item(s) will be available for collection onboard in a designated location on the morning of debarkation. Unsealed liquids that are prohibited will be discarded, as well as any unclaimed items left after the voyage, and no compensation will be given in either case.
Large cooler restrictions:
Carnival Cruise Lines does not allow guests to bring large coolers on board its ships. However small, personal-sized coolers, no larger than 12”H x 12”L x 12”W for the purpose of housing small quantities of non-alcoholic beverages and/or medications are permitted as carry-on luggage. Screening and movement of large coolers through embarkation is an impediment to the boarding and security screening process. Therefore, large coolers are not permitted as carry-on or checked luggage.
Ports-of-Call:
Alcoholic beverages of any kind purchased in any Port-of-Call will be retained at the gangway, stored on board and held by Carnival until the end of the voyage.
Gift Shops On Board:
Alcoholic beverages of any kind purchased in the ship's gift shop will be stored on board and be retained by Carnival until the end of the voyage.
Drinking Alcohol On Board:
The minimum age for the purchase and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages in the bars, lounges and gift shops is 21 years of age. In the event that Bar/Restaurant/Gift Shop staff are in question that a guest is less than 21 years old, they shall request picture identification, prior to serving the drink or selling the bottle of liquor.
Carnival reserves the right to refuse the sale of alcoholic beverages to anyone.

[Mulege]

Originally Posted by sonia1309

My daughter is 18, and it is obviously legal for her to drink in Europe. What is the rule on American ships while cruising in Europe?

No on Carnival but

Celebrity will allow her to drink with your permission. Not sure what RCI policy is.

[BUBBASCRUSIN]

that is what the rules state i know other lines will allow it but from the thread on this on carnivals sight they do not offer this sorry

[sonia1309]

well, for what it's worth, i think that is ridiculous. I can understand it if the ship is in American waters, but in Europe I honestly thought the European rules would apply. Thanks for your replies!

[lindaship]

I agree European rules should apply when in Europe, I think 18 year olds are mature enough to handle alcohol.

[allener58]

Originally Posted by sonia1309

well, for what it's worth, i think that is ridiculous. I can understand it if the ship is in American waters, but in Europe I honestly thought the European rules would apply. Thanks for your replies!

There is no such thing as American Waters. You are in international waters. The rules are Carnivals rules, not any country's rules. They don't want a lot of drunk kids on the ships. Nor do I.

[CaribbeanLuver]

Originally Posted by lindaship

I agree European rules should apply when in Europe, I think 18 year olds are mature enough to handle alcohol.

Really? The 18 year-olds you know must be different than the ones I do.

[jma624]

Whenever I read a question like this from a parent, a question always pops into my head. This time, I am going to ask it.
Why is it important to you that your 18 (or 19 or 20) year old child be allowed to drink?

[Dave85]

Originally Posted by Mulege

No on Carnival but

Celebrity will allow her to drink with your permission. Not sure what RCI policy is.

RCI also allows 18+ to drink with a waiver in Europe.

I think that's a fair policy.

Originally Posted by jma624

Whenever I read a question like this from a parent, a question always pops into my head. This time, I am going to ask it.
Why is it important to you that your 18 (or 19 or 20) year old child be allowed to drink?

Maybe because they are allowed to die for their country and vote at that age! And also because they are the parent and know their child best! Not too long ago, 18 was the drinking age in the U.S.

P.S. The OP didn't say their child was going to get stinking drunk like I've seen a LOT of adults. She just asked if they could!

[daijayx2]

Originally Posted by LoveMyBoxer

Maybe because they are allowed to die for their country and vote at that age! And also because they are the parent and know their child best! Not too long ago, 18 was the drinking age in the U.S.

P.S. The OP didn't say their child was going to get stinking drunk like I've seen a LOT of adults. She just asked if they could!

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[YubaSutter]

Originally Posted by LoveMyBoxer

Maybe because they are allowed to die for their country and vote at that age! And also because they are the parent and know their child best! Not too long ago, 18 was the drinking age in the U.S.

P.S. The OP didn't say their child was going to get stinking drunk like I've seen a LOT of adults. She just asked if they could!

The last state to raise the drinking age to 21 was Wyoming, in 1988. I would say 24 years ago was a long time.

[jma624]

Originally Posted by LoveMyBoxer

Maybe because they are allowed to die for their country and vote at that age! And also because they are the parent and know their child best! Not too long ago, 18 was the drinking age in the U.S.

P.S. The OP didn't say their child was going to get stinking drunk like I've seen a LOT of adults. She just asked if they could!

I was 18 when the drinking age was 18, and believe me, I took advantage of it. I was also glad that the age was 21 by the time my kids were teenagers. If that makes me a hippocrite, so be it.
I understand the "I can vote and go to war so why cant I drink" argument coming ftom the 18 yo, but a parent advocating breaking the rules for the sake of a drink seems to fortify the notion that one must be able to drink to have a good time.