can a 19 year old buy a drink??

[dredawg]

Hi everyone,

I'm just wondering what the drinking age is on the ship? My son turns 19 just days before we leave and he's hoping he can buy a drink on board,,,any one know????

[crystalspin]

If he's on the ship WITH you and you sign a waiver, in international waters, he can. I believe Alaska and Hawaii are no-go on this. There are additional stipulations for Europe but I forget what they are. The policy is somewhere on the NCL website and I'm sure someone will be along to link or quote the full policy.

 

ETA: I found it!

 

With the exception of Alaska and Hawaii itineraries, NCL permits young adults to purchase and personally consume wine and beer only while onboard and with the consent of an accompanying parent. Authorization will be given only when the accompanying parent completes the Young Adult Alcoholic Beverage Waiver form. This form can be obtained and completed at the Guest Services Desk upon embarkation of the vessel. However, passengers 18 years of age or older are permitted to consume alcoholic beverages when sailing on roundtrip European voyages without having to complete the Young Adult Alcoholic Beverage Waiver form.

 

Note: "young adult" is previously defined as between age of 18 and 21.

Edited January 3, 2014 by crystalspin

[Ljunggren]

I guess it depends on the initiary. In Europe there will be no problem.

[Coastalbreezes]

Also note that under 21 may purchase beer or wine only.

 

Tracy

[sparks1093]

When you sign the consent form they will re-issue his cabin key with a "PC" stamped on it and non-clipped corners. As noted he will only be able to purchase beer and wine.

[3DBeach]

Does anyone know if a sibling could sign if the parent isn't there? MY DH is 31 (i'm 35) and his 20 yr old brother may sail with us but we didn't know if they would allow one of us to sign/be responsible for him.

[DMH15]

Does anyone know if a sibling could sign if the parent isn't there? MY DH is 31 (i'm 35) and his 20 yr old brother may sail with us but we didn't know if they would allow one of us to sign/be responsible for him.

We took my nephew, (his G'ma and me, his Aunt), we had a notarized letter from both his parents. One for beer and wine and another giving us the right to take him and all the medical/emergency language.

[newmexicoNita]

Hi everyone,

I'm just wondering what the drinking age is on the ship? My son turns 19 just days before we leave and he's hoping he can buy a drink on board,,,any one know????

 

Sailing with you and your approval he will be able to buy beer and wine. You have to sign a waiver though

[Single Cruiser]

And as others have said. If you take a European trip he'll be able to buy any alcohol beverage without a waiver or form as most places in the world outside of US legal age is 16 or 18.

[dredawg]

Thanks everyone...I looked on the website but must have missed it. He will be turning 19 the day before the cruise and I guess it's pretty exciting to be able to be able to buy a beer legally