Age limits on cruise ships

I like that there are some perks for the military 18yo, that are not available for others. They are often "shortchanged" in so many things. I have a special place in my heart for these young men and women. Just a selfish thing on my part.

The info about couples 18-20 sailing is interesting and it also includes military. I think all the cruise lines should just say any 18 and up can be solo.

I was thinking that maybe they should enforce an "intellectual age", but that might ban some of us

It would be nice if they could make exceptions for those that are legally allowed to vote but not to have a beer if they can show they can behave well, but that idea would quickly turn into lawsuits.

I loved it... It was fun!

There are some 50yo people that need supervision... I like Carnival's guideline about married couples, since it used to be common to get married before turning 21. It seem like many wait until they are 30+ nowdays. At least, so far, they haven't put a maximum age limit on cruising (just on renting a motor cycle... different thread).

Since the drinking age in many areas of the U.S.A is 21 , then it stands to reason that the rules cover that age limit. I find it silly, but I admit that by 18 I had been working full time for 4 years, owned my own car and lived on my own starting college. That being said. I have met some mid 20's folks that should still be supervised crossing the street.

I think it is a arbitrary number. We have all read about kids on cruise ships, some behaving like adults and some---well-- like college kids.

And I’m very sorry I started that thread about banning children. I shouldn’t have done it.

No no not at all. Sorry to give that impression. Just thought the age limit differences between cruise lines is interesting. Was trying to find something to start a conversation.

Oh boy....this discussion again.. Ban all kids, teenagers and collage drunks.

Carnival's policy regarding exceptions for guests under 21 y/o:

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:

Legally married couples, including same gender couples

Qualified Military Personnel