Age Policy

[flucocruiser]

So I have a group of friends who want to go on a cruise. Our ages are 19 with one 21 years old (at this time). Is it possible to take a cruise with carnival cruise lines?

[disneylover89]

Yes, as long as 1 person in the cabin is 21 at time of sailing.

[flucocruiser]

We are having two rooms (we six people total going).

[pbsteve]

NO. Rules changed a few years ago.

 

If anyone is UNDER 21, they must travel with someone OVER 25

 

 

Guests Under the Age of 21 MUST travel with a relative or guardian of 25 years of age or older

The guardian does not need to be a legal guardian

The bookings must be cross-referenced with the relative or guardian’s stateroom and documented properly

When minors (18 and under) are not traveling with a relative, we strongly recommend bringing an original signed letter from the absent parent/legal guardian authorizing the minor to travel.

Guests who are 21 to 24 years of age may travel with their minor children.

[javafish]

Exceptions: Guests under the age of 21 may travel without a relative or guardian of 25 years of age or older under the following conditions:

• For both exceptions below, bookings should be carefully documented.
  
• Documentation should be e-mailed prior to the cruise to individualsailingsupport@carnival.com or hand-carried to embarkation. Failure to provide documentation or not conforming to this policy will result in denied boarding and no compensation will be provided.
  

Exception: Legally married couples, including same gender couples

 

• Proper documentation must be submitted.
  
• Documentation includes: marriage license issued by the County Clerk’s Office; legal proof of civil union; for newly married couples: a copy of the marriage license application or certificate signed by the official that performed the ceremony.
  

Exception: Qualified Military Personnel

 

• Applies to US Military Personnel and Canadian National Defense personnel (and their guests) of 18 – 20 years of age
  

[DaytonCruiser]

NO. Rules changed a few years ago.

 

Actually the 21/25 policy has been in place quite awhile. This board just goes back to 2004 and here is a post(#5) from 2004

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=62931

Edited September 21, 2015 by DaytonCruiser