Age limits on cruise ships

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Well everything finally got caught up.

AUNTIE>>>My reply re your missing post is also missing. I see the post count in this thread rises, but the posts aren't appearing.

Well....THATS an interesting observation...so for us (boomers and such), the $$ and the time AND the maturity all came together in a perfect kind of storm...so we see this rather expensive addiction thru different eyes...

Interesting observation. On one hand I appreciate that cruising is easier to do now, but sometimes I find rude individuals on ships that I wish had stayed home. Those who think guidelines or rules don’t apply, specifically. But I started this passion at an older age than many, it’s a good thing wasn’t affordable (for us) when we were in our 20’s!

All these arbitrary numbers are inherently meaningless. I have NEVER seen anyone refused a drink on any of the 3 lines Ive used. Perhaps I missed some 12 year old trying to buy a drink. And yes, the number of younger cruises seems to be growing, from what Ive seen. Used to be a big deal to take a cruise, folks saved seemed like forever, for a special occasion or send the old ones back to the old country, or see where they came from etc...Now, you get an itch, scratch it with a cruise. Wander around the ship (any ship) after say 11-12, see who's out and about...If that bothers folks, after careful observation, ive concluded its JEALOUSY...Just love to be 22 again..(definitely not 19-20-21).0r 32, or 45, or 56, or even 60...well..mebbe not 60...hhehehehe

I think definitely that 26 will be the start point for many that want to go on their own cruises, although it is a high number I think many that are younger than 26 are not yet mature enough to enjoy this experience.

Different cruise lines appeal to different kinds of crowds, so maybe the younger age limits are in place on the higher end cruise lines are there because they're not expecting those travelers to be part of the "party crowd". Maybe they have a certain expectation (although in some cases, they may be wrong in assuming this) that the underage drinking passengers will be able to make responsible decisions.

I bought a cruise as a wedding gift for my niece and her husband. He will be 21 at the time of the sailing, but she will not. They'll be far more responsible on the cruise than a lot of people I've seen on past cruises.

Regardless, NCL's age requirements are pretty reasonable. Since they are married, they would have been fine even if both were under 21:

https://www.ncl.com/faq%2523age-requirements

Traveling with Minors and Young Adults:
Norwegian Cruise Line's policy dictates that a minor or young adult under the age of 21 must be accompanied in the same stateroom (or a connecting/adjoining stateroom) by a guest 21 years of age or older at the time of boarding.

Note: Two people under the age of 21 may travel together in the same stateroom if they are a married couple and provide proof of marriage to a Norwegian Cruise Line representative at the pier prior to boarding.

good to know!