xwhenximxgonex Posted November 30, 2013 #1 Share Posted November 30, 2013 So, I'm aware that the drinking age on all NCL cruises leaving the US is 21, unless a parent or guardian is present to sign the waiver allowing "young adults" to purchase and drink beer or wine. My question is, how can they prove that someone is a parent or guardian? My parents aren't going, but I don't have the same last name as my mom. So if it was only me and her going, how could it be proved that she's my mom? My older sister is coming, though. How would NCL be able to prove that she's not my legal guardian? If it means anything, I'm going to be 20 at the time of the cruise and my sister is 15 years older than me. Someone told me they could check birth certificates, but I'm just taking my passport... I'm honestly completely confused, because technically doesn't guardianship end in the US when a person turns 18 years old? Anyways, thanks for the help, guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perkydebrajean Posted November 30, 2013 #2 Share Posted November 30, 2013 (edited) My daughter doesn't have the same last name as I do either. I brought her birth certificates and also a copy of my marriage license showing how I went from her last name to the one I have now. Edited November 30, 2013 by perkydebrajean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpb718 Posted November 30, 2013 #3 Share Posted November 30, 2013 So, I'm aware that the drinking age on all NCL cruises leaving the US is 21, unless a parent or guardian is present to sign the waiver allowing "young adults" to purchase and drink beer or wine. My question is, how can they prove that someone is a parent or guardian? My parents aren't going, but I don't have the same last name as my mom. So if it was only me and her going, how could it be proved that she's my mom? My older sister is coming, though. How would NCL be able to prove that she's not my legal guardian? If it means anything, I'm going to be 20 at the time of the cruise and my sister is 15 years older than me. Someone told me they could check birth certificates, but I'm just taking my passport... I'm honestly completely confused, because technically doesn't guardianship end in the US when a person turns 18 years old? Anyways, thanks for the help, guys! Frankly, it's not up to NCL to prove legal guadianship. It's up to the passengers to provide the proof. Legally, they can't just take someone's word for it - and your post provides ample evidence why they can't. Since you are only taking your passport, there's nothing to worry about. Your card will be set to not allow the purchase of any alcohol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xwhenximxgonex Posted November 30, 2013 Author #4 Share Posted November 30, 2013 So what happens to "young adults" who don't have parents? They won't have a legal guardian if their parents died after they turned 18. Would NCL really discriminate against them? If that's the case, NCL should just make their drinking age 21+ Only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpb718 Posted November 30, 2013 #5 Share Posted November 30, 2013 (edited) So what happens to "young adults" who don't have parents? They won't have a legal guardian if their parents died after they turned 18. Would NCL really discriminate against them? If that's the case, NCL should just make their drinking age 21+ Only. If you pardon the pun, they would be in the same boat as you since you are cruising without a parent. I also believe a married couple that was 20 would also not be allowed to purchase alcohol, even though they are allowed to book a cruise. However, the drinking age also varies by cruise. NCL cruises to Alaska and Hawaii don't even allow the waiver to be signed, the drinking age has to be 21. Cruises in Europe allow 18 and up to purchase alcohol. And it's not just NCL that does this. Edited November 30, 2013 by rpb718 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMH15 Posted November 30, 2013 #6 Share Posted November 30, 2013 My mother and I took my nephew, who is her grandson on a cruise. He was not yet 21. We obtained 2 letters from his mom and dad. One giving permission for us to take him. Another permitting him to purchase beer and wine. No lectures please. At 23 now he is a GM and mskes more than me. Has always been beyond his years. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindrid Posted November 30, 2013 #7 Share Posted November 30, 2013 So what happens to "young adults" who don't have parents? They won't have a legal guardian if their parents died after they turned 18. Would NCL really discriminate against them? If that's the case, NCL should just make their drinking age 21+ Only. Did you really say "discriminate"? I didn't know alcohol consumption was a God given right. Jeez...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvsullivan Posted November 30, 2013 #8 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Please don't feed the trolls!!!!;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindrid Posted December 1, 2013 #9 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Please don't feed the trolls!!!!;) Good point. I just get wound up when one uses discrimation when it comes to policy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanger727 Posted December 1, 2013 #10 Share Posted December 1, 2013 (edited) For all intents and purposes, Norweigan is run like an American based company. I can't say what all state laws say, but in my state someone under 21 can drink with permission from their guardian. However, a business always has the right to refuse them. If a business serves you alcohol they take on all kinds of risk and liability, so much so that they always have the right to refuse you service, even if you are 21, if they feel it's appropriate. You will probably have better luck in port, I'd shoot for that if you insist on drinking. And just as a side note, IMHO, a 20 year old traveling with her sister who is this concerned about her ability to drink sounds like it would be trouble anyway. Be careful, you're still over 18 and can be kicked off the ship if they catch you violating their rules. Edited December 1, 2013 by sanger727 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyDawg Posted December 1, 2013 #11 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Did you really say "discriminate"? I didn't know alcohol consumption was a God given right. Jeez...... In some European countries it is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveH2508 Posted December 1, 2013 #12 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Did you really say "discriminate"? I didn't know alcohol consumption was a God given right. Jeez...... Turning water into wine sounds like an endorsement to me...:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keystoneboarder Posted December 1, 2013 #13 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Turning water into wine sounds like an endorsement to me...:rolleyes: Talk about feeding the trolls..... (Santa Claus isn't real, either.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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