New to Carnival different drinking age?

[cocheese]

I have sailed NCL numerous times, but this will be our first trip on CCL. I will be traveling with my 18 yr old DD on the Victory in January. On NCL a parent could fill out a form for 18-20 yr olds to be able to drink beer and wine. Is this not policy on CCL?

 

It's not that big of a deal, but thought that it would be a good memory to buy my little girl her first drink. I know I could probably give her one anyway, but I am all for following the rules, and that would not be a very good example to teach her for those who might suggest it.

[morganboys]

nope age limit is 21.

[ready2cruzagain]

Carnival does not have any waiver allowing guest under 21 year old to drink alcohol anywhere on their ships.

 

Here is a link from Mary on Funville, a Carnival employee, stating such.

 

http://www.carnival.com/Funville/forums/t/216590.aspx

Edited November 19, 2013 by ready2cruzagain

[cocheese]

Thanks for the quick replies. I guess I can always buy her one in Cozumel. At least I will be able to show her how to loose money in the casino. :p

[bigman01]

Thanks for the quick replies. I guess I can always buy her one in Cozumel. At least I will be able to show her how to loose money in the casino. :p

 

In Cozumel, she can buy her own drink :)

[kcwingwalker]

In Cozumel, she can buy her own drink :)

 

Yeah Cozumel loves those 18 year olds.

[Dare2Believe]

As stated above, there is no form on Carnival. I think they're cutting out a lot of business in the 18-20 market, but hey, I can see their reasons.

 

You guys can have a toast when you're in the islands, however! :cool:

[agc291]

Carnival does not have any waiver allowing guest under 21 year old to drink alcohol anywhere on their ships.

 

Here is a link from Mary on Funville, a Carnival employee, stating such.

 

http://www.carnival.com/Funville/forums/t/216590.aspx

 

Do you happen to know the policy for European cruises?

[bigman01]

Yeah Cozumel loves those 18 year olds.

 

 

Cozumel loves anyone that can see over the counter! haha

[Ehpride]

In Cozumel, she can buy her own drink :)

 

I don't think I've ever seen anyone id'd in Cozumel.

[Colorado Kat]

Do you happen to know the policy for European cruises?

 

Still age 21 on the ship.

[arush5268d]

I cruised on the Celebration 3 weeks before my 21st birthday. Three. Weeks. You bet I smuggled in large amounts of booze and got people to buy a drink for me on their S&S card.

[trbost]

Thanks for the quick replies. I guess I can always buy her one in Cozumel. At least I will be able to show her how to loose money in the casino. :p

 

The drinking age in almost every port is 18 years old...except Key West. I hope this helps.

[vols_159]

I have sailed NCL numerous times, but this will be our first trip on CCL. I will be traveling with my 18 yr old DD on the Victory in January. On NCL a parent could fill out a form for 18-20 yr olds to be able to drink beer and wine. Is this not policy on CCL?

 

It's not that big of a deal, but thought that it would be a good memory to buy my little girl her first drink. I know I could probably give her one anyway, but I am all for following the rules, and that would not be a very good example to teach her for those who might suggest it.

 

You should be so proud...eyes rolling

[arush5268d]

You should be so proud...eyes rolling

 

 

Is it some sort of mortal sin in your eyes for someone under the age of 21 to have alcohol?

 

Most of the world does not have a drinking age of 21.

[Mysticks1]

I have the same sort of issue on our upcoming cruise. My daughter and her friend are going and both will be 20 at that time. She was all excited because she knew that the waiver was available on another cruise line. I had to bust her bubble and tell her that Carnival didn't do that. She is excited about being able to buy her first alcoholic drink (herself). She is off at college so I am not naïve enough to think she hasn't been drinking already but she and her friend will be closely monitored when onshore in the Bahamas.

[mlrm]

You should be so proud...eyes rolling

 

 

We had our 18 yr. old daughter with us last July. She is a sophomore in college, so I'm sure she doesn't know what alcohol tastes like. (heavy sarcasm intended) So when we got to the Bahamas I took her to Senor Frogs and bought her a Bahama Mamma. (not sure if it was her first) ;) She had a great time with Dad, and yes I was "so proud" and my eyes didn't roll.

[babyher]

We had our 18 yr. old daughter with us last July. She is a sophomore in college, so I'm sure she doesn't know what alcohol tastes like. (heavy sarcasm intended) So when we got to the Bahamas I took her to Senor Frogs and bought her a Bahama Mamma. (not sure if it was her first) ;) She had a great time with Dad, and yes I was "so proud" and my eyes didn't roll.

 

 

When my DS turned 21 a few years ago we went out for a couple beers at the little club I belong too. kind of a rite of passage.

 

One thing I am not is stupid or naive when it comes to my kids , so I knew it was only his "first" beer in the legal sense.

 

Smart ass that he is (can't really complain , because the apple doesn't fall too far from the tree *LOL*) He said " MMMM this is really good , whats is it called again? Beer ??? How do you spell that , I want to write it down so I can remember it in case I ever want to order it again. *LOL*

[fuddrules]

she and her friend will be closely monitored when onshore in the Bahamas.

 

Just wondering if (or how) you'd closely monitor her in college?

[Colorado Kat]

My daughter is 22 now, and can't drink for medical reasons. I do get told all the interesting stories however. She is always turning down offers of others to buy her drinks. And has been since age 15. (She looks older than she is.) It is not difficult to obtain alcoholic drinks on the ships.

[arush5268d]

My daughter is 22 now, and can't drink for medical reasons. I do get told all the interesting stories however. She is always turning down offers of others to buy her drinks. And has been since age 15. (She looks older than she is.) It is not difficult to obtain alcoholic drinks on the ships.

 

Very easy, especially for a female, to get served a drink. But underage cannot purchase on their own since the S&S card indicates they are under age.

[Mr,Shangles]

We went on carnival in 2012( legend). My nice 18 at time, she had no problem getting drinks. No one ever asked. Hope this helps. And she looks 16

 

 

 

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[arush5268d]

We went on carnival in 2012( legend). My nice 18 at time, she had no problem getting drinks. No one ever asked. Hope this helps. And she looks 16

 

 

 

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She wasn't buying them for her self on her S&S card, that much I know. Girls 18-21 have no trouble getting guys to buy them drinks. It's part of the circle of life.

[TwinPrincessMermaids]

I would never, ever drink anything provided by a stranger. Egghh.... makes my skin crawl thinking about it.

[cindivan]

Do you happen to know the policy for European cruises?

 

We were on the RC navigator in Europe and they allowed our kids to drink wine at dinner. (Ages 17 and 15). We didn't try to buy them drinks elsewhere but it sure wasn't a problem at dinner.