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JoeyandDavid · June 23, 2006

In my email this morning I had a cruising offer from AARP Passport and in the fine print of the Terms & Conditions there was a statement that i want to discuss :

Cruise lines require that guests under the age of 21 years must stay in the same stateroom and be accompanied by a parent, relative, or guardian 25 years or older.

My question is this if the passengers are 22 or older they can travel without someone 25, however if your 21 or under you need some 25 in your cabin in order to sail .. this to me makes no sense

momwig · June 23, 2006

I guess they needed to set a limit and they set it at 21. The legal drinking age in the US - I hope that wasn't the criteria they picked.

CruiseLady · June 23, 2006

Well that would definitly put a crimp on our daughters honeymoon! Our daughter & her Fiancee will be getting married in 2008, she'll be 19 and he'll be 20! They'll be getting married on the "Freedom of the Seas". Guess I'd better check in on that! I'm sure they'd make allowances for newlyweds, I hope! Or it's going to be a very "interesting" honeymoon! :grin:

JoeyandDavid · June 23, 2006

To me the policy has no guidelines ... it should be one age regardless..

And if they exempt "married people" then what about my WV cousins that marry at 16 (just kidding but you see where i am going with this)

To me it would make more sense to make 23 the legal solo age; married or not and that only an immediate family member (Parent or Sibling) or court ordered guardian ( foster care or adoption in progress)will be allowed to travel with underage (22 and under) passengers..

just an opinion

joey

sailingrose · June 24, 2006

I've never understood it either Joey. Married is another story on RCI, at least it was last time I read the rules. I'd double check anyway.

momwig · June 24, 2006

Joey- a 21 year old individual is considered an adult in every legal manner in the US - parents or legal guardians have no legal say in their lives.

JoeyandDavid · June 24, 2006

But these ships arn't registered US<].. The rules are theirs to make and break I believe ..I may be wrong..

schatje · June 24, 2006

I agree that this is strang Joey and you are right that ships are not under the same laws as we are used too. If in doubt anyone, I would ask first.

SKAOLboy · June 25, 2006

my TA never said to me anything about it, im 24 and the gf is 23? i might have to stop in and pick her brain.

jacketwatch · June 25, 2006

:cool: I think it means if you are under 21 you need a companion 25 or older. It does specifically say "under 21" so I think if you are 21 you are OK as long as you cabin mate is 21 as well. :cool:

Cruise lines require that guests under the age of 21 years must stay in the same stateroom and be accompanied by a parent, relative, or guardian 25 years or older.