Now, if you happen to be a civilized teen looking to cruise solo with a friend or two, you're basically out of luck. All passengers must be 21 years old to drink alcohol no matter where the ship is sailing.
Can your parents buy you alcohol on a cruise?
(Under special circumstances, some cruise lines allow 18- to 20-year-olds to purchase and consume alcohol with a parent's consent.) Regardless of the policy, you should never buy a drink for someone under 21. Break this rule, and you could face some serious consequences, including forced disembarkation.
Can you drink and gamble at 18 on a cruise?
On most cruise ships, the minimum age to be in the casino is 18. Royal Caribbean, Celebrity and Azamara raise that age to 21 on sailings in Alaska, while MSC raises it to 21 in the Caribbean.
Can an 18 year old buy alcohol on a cruise?
Can an 18 year old drink on a cruise in international waters?
Guests who are 18 – 20 years of age can purchase and consume beer or wine when the ship is in international waters (3 miles out of US territorial waters). The age modification does not apply for Alaska and Hawaii sailings.
Can two 18 year olds go on a cruise together?
One person must be 18 years of age or older at time of sailing. Passengers under the age of 21 years must travel in a stateroom with a passenger 21 years or older who shall assume responsibility for their care during the cruise.
Can you gamble on a cruise ship at 18?
What is the minimum age to play or hang out in the casino? On most cruise ships, the minimum age to be in the casino is 18. Royal Caribbean, Celebrity and Azamara raise that age to 21 on sailings in Alaska, while MSC raises it to 21 in the Caribbean.
Where can you drink alcohol in the US at 18?
Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.: The legal drinking age is 18 for beer and wine, and 21 for liquor. Kansas, Ohio, Oklahoma, and South Dakota: The legal drinking age is 18 for 3.2% ABV beer, and 21 for beer stronger than 3.2% ABV, wine, and liquor.