UDP on NCL for 18 year old in Europe

[AussieKathy]

UDP on NCL Europe cruises I have read that if you are 18 years old you can drink alcohol beverages on European cruises my question is can you get the UDP that it being included in the cruises

 

Drinking age in Australia and Europe is 18 years old.

 

Anyone had an experience getting the UDP for 18 year olds?

[Sauer-kraut]

ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION POLICY

Passengers must be 21 years of age or older to purchase or consume alcohol.

With the exception of Alaska and Hawaii itineraries, Norwegian 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 beer and wine when sailing on round-trip European voyages without having to complete the Young Adult Alcoholic Beverage Waiver form.

 

So if there is UBP involved they can only get beer and wine.

[Quilting_Cruiser]

UDP on NCL Europe cruises I have read that if you are 18 years old you can drink alcohol beverages on European cruises my question is can you get the UDP that it being included in the cruises

 

Drinking age in Australia and Europe is 18 years old.

 

Anyone had an experience getting the UDP for 18 year olds?

 

 

As someone else posted, it's 21 for the package. UDP is the dining package which you can get for an 18-year-old, but obviously you're asking about UBP (Ultimate Beverage Package). :D

[Demonyte]

It does not matter if the drinking age on specific itineraries is 18, the age limit on all alcoholic packages is still 21.

 

So no passenger under 21 can get UBP or even Corks and Caps.

 

https://www.ncl.com/terms/ultimate-beverage-package

 

https://www.ncl.com/terms/corks-and-caps-package

[Orleanscruiser]

The Corks and Caps Package Terms & Conditions

 

Norwegian's Corks and Caps Package includes a variety of draft beer, bottled beer and glasses of wine up to $15 and unlimited fountain soda and juices at all bars, lounges, restaurants and the Great Stirrup Cay. A 20% discount will be applied to all bottles of wine purchased on board

 

A sticker will be placed on your guest key card to identify that you have purchased this package.

The Corks and Caps package does not include room service, package sales, ship specific promotions and beer buckets, bottled wine, wine by the glass over $15, bottled or draft beer over $15, mini bar purchases, bottled water, fresh squeezed juices, select Lavazza coffee beverages, energy drinks, vending machines or wine stations. One (1) beverage per person per transaction. Package can be used in all restaurants, lounges, bars and Great Stirrup Cay. Any items over $15 will receive an $15 discount and the guest will be charged the difference to their account.

An 18% gratuity and beverage service charge will be added to all package purchases; your check may reflect applicable VAT and/or taxes for certain ports or itineraries. Packages must be purchased by all qualifying individuals residing in the stateroom or additional staterooms under the same method of payment for the entire length of the cruise. Packages may not be shared and are non-transferable and non-refundable. You must be at least 21 years of age to purchase any alcoholic package and to consume alcohol. See the terms of our guest alcohol policy. Other terms and conditions may apply. This package is not available for purchase on charters, sailings that are two (2) days or less and Pride of America. Guests purchasing this package on board during the dates of March 1st through April 15th will only be able to purchase on embarkation day.

Norwegian encourages the responsible use of alcohol and accordingly reserves the right to permanently or temporarily revoke the drinking privileges of any guest who violates Norwegian's Guest Code of Conduct or who is deemed a danger to himself, herself or others by vessel management. Continued abuse of alcohol while sailing and/or violation of Norwegian's alcohol policy may result in immediate disembarkation

The Ultimate Beverage Package Terms & Conditions

Norwegian's Ultimate Beverage Package includes a variety of spirits, cocktails, wines by the glass and bottled or draft beer up to and including $15 and unlimited fountain soda and juices at all bars, lounges, restaurants and the Great Stirrup Cay. A 20% discount will be applied to all bottles of wine purchased on board.

A sticker will be placed on your guest key card to identify that you have purchased this package.

The Ultimate Beverage Package does not include room service, package sales, ship specific promotions or beer buckets, designated Super Premium brands (subject to change), bottled wine, mini bar purchases, bottled water, fresh squeezed juices, select Lavazza coffee beverages, energy drinks, vending machines, wine stations or spirits, cocktails, draft or bottled beer and glasses of wine over $15. One (1) beverage per person per transaction. Package can be used in all restaurants, lounges, bars and Great Stirrup Cay. Any items over $15 will receive an $15 discount and the guest will be charged the difference to their account.

An 18% gratuity and beverage service charge will be added to all package purchases; your check may reflect applicable VAT and/or taxes for certain ports or itineraries. Packages must be purchased by all qualifying individuals residing in the stateroom or additional staterooms under the same method of payment for the entire length of the cruise. Packages may not be shared and are non-transferable and non-refundable. You must be at least 21 years of age to purchase any alcoholic package and to consume alcohol. See the terms of our guest alcohol policy. Other terms and conditions may apply. This package is not available for purchase on charters, sailings that are two (2) days or less and Pride of America. Guests purchasing this package on board during the dates of March 1st through April 15th will only be able to purchase on embarkation day.

Please note that rates are subject to change at any time at the discretion of Norwegian Cruise Line

Edited February 21, 2016 by Orleanscruiser

[kchiumento]

The 18 yr old CAN drink on the cruise but will not be allowed to purchase any beverage package.

[Orleanscruiser]

The 18 yr old CAN drink on the cruise but will not be allowed to purchase any beverage package.

 

only in Europe

 

c) Guests under 21: Any Guest under 21 years of age is considered a minor. Any Guest under the age

of 21 must be accompanied in the same, connecting, or side by side stateroom by a Guest 21 years of

age or older at the time of embarkation who expressly agrees to be responsible for the under-21 Guest

throughout the cruise. The Guest agrees that this responsibility includes, but is not limited to, preventing

the under-21 Guest from violating the vessel's rules, including preventing the under-21 Guest from

purchasing and/or consuming alcohol and/or gambling on board the vessel, except as set forth herein.

Guests must be 21 years of age or older to purchase or consume alcohol. With the exception of Alaska

and Hawaii itineraries, Carrier permits Guests, between the ages of 18 through 20, 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, Guests 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. Guests must be 18 years of age to engage in gambling on the vessel.

[kchiumento]

only in Europe

 

 

 

c) Guests under 21: Any Guest under 21 years of age is considered a minor. Any Guest under the age

 

of 21 must be accompanied in the same, connecting, or side by side stateroom by a Guest 21 years of

 

age or older at the time of embarkation who expressly agrees to be responsible for the under-21 Guest

 

throughout the cruise. The Guest agrees that this responsibility includes, but is not limited to, preventing

 

the under-21 Guest from violating the vessel's rules, including preventing the under-21 Guest from

 

purchasing and/or consuming alcohol and/or gambling on board the vessel, except as set forth herein.

 

Guests must be 21 years of age or older to purchase or consume alcohol. With the exception of Alaska

 

and Hawaii itineraries, Carrier permits Guests, between the ages of 18 through 20, 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, Guests 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. Guests must be 18 years of age to engage in gambling on the vessel.

 

 

Which is what OP was asking. So yes, her 18 year old can drink on their European cruise. However, it isn't only in Europe. On US trips they can also drink beer and wine with just with the signed waiver from the parent. My brother did this with his son on a Caribbean cruise this summer. No need for all the legalese when a simple yes or no would suffice for the original question.

[Orleanscruiser]

Which is what OP was asking. So yes, her 18 year old can drink on their European cruise. However, it isn't only in Europe. On US trips they can also drink beer and wine with just with the signed waiver from the parent. My brother did this with his son on a Caribbean cruise this summer. No need for all the legalese when a simple yes or no would suffice for the original question.

 

No OP was asking if she could get UBP AT 18

[hawkeyetlse]

So no passenger under 21 can get UBP or even Corks and Caps.

The beverage package terms in the UK and in Europe say that young adults (18-20) are allowed to purchase the Corks & Caps package on European itineraries. As a consequence of this, on European cruises, if someone in the stateroom buys the UBP, then all young adults in the cabin must purchase the Corks & Caps package… However, the promotional UBP is still downgraded all the way down to the soda package for all guests under 21.

 

The OP was asking about the UBP, and has everyone else has said, that is definitely not available for anyone under 21, on any itinerary, whether it's purchased or included as a booking perk.

[mjkacmom]

Which is what OP was asking. So yes, her 18 year old can drink on their European cruise. However, it isn't only in Europe. On US trips they can also drink beer and wine with just with the signed waiver from the parent. My brother did this with his son on a Caribbean cruise this summer. No need for all the legalese when a simple yes or no would suffice for the original question.

 

The OP asked about the beverage package, not if alcohol could be purchased, and the answer about the UBP is no.

[AussieKathy]

Thanks everyone yes I was asking about the UBP for an 18 year old on Europe cruise so looks like No. But can pruchase wine or beer on board I guess mum has all the cocktails!

[littlelulu01]

our 20 year old was given the soda package and not made to purchase the corks and caps but adults had UBP as a perk on Europe sailing. They are very strict about the process. Daughter's now boyfriend who she met onboard, turned 21 the day after he got on the ship. He and his cabin partner had UBP however he was given a soda sticker and not allowed to change even though he had the perk. I know he tried to share roommates UBP and got caught pretty quickly. I think the threat was that if they did it again the UBP would be taken from roommate as well and they would be getting a bar bill for every drink consumed. My 20 year old could purchase alcoholic drinks with no need to sign waiver. Just no UBP.

[AussieKathy]

our 20 year old was given the soda package and not made to purchase the corks and caps but adults had UBP as a perk on Europe sailing. They are very strict about the process. Daughter's now boyfriend who she met onboard, turned 21 the day after he got on the ship. He and his cabin partner had UBP however he was given a soda sticker and not allowed to change even though he had the perk. I know he tried to share roommates UBP and got caught pretty quickly. I think the threat was that if they did it again the UBP would be taken from roommate as well and they would be getting a bar bill for every drink consumed. My 20 year old could purchase alcoholic drinks with no need to sign waiver. Just no UBP.

 

 

Thanks could he purchase spirits?

[littlelulu01]

Thanks could he purchase spirits?

 

For Europe sailing yes for my 20 year old and without a waiver. Just no UBP.

[AussieKathy]

For Europe sailing yes for my 20 year old and without a waiver. Just no UBP.

 

 

Thanks just booked only got soda package but $100 credit will ease the pain a bit