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The drinking age on board is 21. I knew that, but when another poster mentioned guys offering to buy her drinks it got me wondering how strictly it is enforced. As I said in my original post, she is not a huge partier so I know she won't feel like she's missing out by not being able to drink. But I just wondered if it did come up if anyone knew if the policy is strictly enforced. It sounds like it is, and that's fine. I was curious though. Thank you! :)

Thank you for your honest answer. That's exactly what I wanted to know.

My only other cruising experience was when the drinking age was 18 and it was not strictly enforced, so I was wondering his much had changed.

She is a smart kid and has traveled a lot (she was an exchange student in Europe at 17) so knows to never get into situations like that. Thank you for the reminder though, it's definitely something everyone needs to be aware of.

Thank you everyone! I had heard about the meet and greet for her age group, but also some who said it isn't very well attended. It won't hurt to try. She'll definitely go in the disco with us, but she's nervous about the "older guys" lol. I'm sure she'll be fine. I'm thinking at that time there has to be other kids her she vacationing with their families.

Am I allowed to ask how strict they are with underage drinking? If not I'll delete. But if I bought her something would we get in trouble?

We will be cruising on Carnival over New Year's Eve. I consider all of us first timers, although I did go on a chaperoned high school senior trip cruise many years ago.

My kids are 19, 12, and 7. I know the younger two will have a great time in their respective kid/teen clubs, but I've read many things, here and elsewhere, saying it's really the worst age for my older daughter to cruise. She is very social, but is there any opportunity for her to meet other college kids? She's not a big partier, so I don't think she'll be missing out with the drinking age on ship, but I guess I'm wondering if she'll end up feeling attached to my husband and me because there's no one else to hang out with.

Anyone with experience who can tell me how bad (or good?) it really is?

I went for a lost/renewal/name change and had it expedited. Delivered to me exactly 7 days after application sent, 11/29-12/6. Still waiting on my birth and marriage certificates. Did not expect it back so fast!