Age Requirements
Cruise Lines
The minimum drinking age for all alcoholic beverages on all Azamara Cruises is 21.
Azamara Cruises does not accept reservations for student groups.
Guests are required to be 21 years old (on embarkation day) to travel. Guests under the age of 21 must be accompanied in the same stateroom by a parent or guardian 25 or older. The exceptions Carnival will make to this policy are:
Married minor couple -The booking must be documented that the couple is married. The couple must have proof of marriage at embarkation or they will be denied boarding without the benefit of a refund.
Domestic Partners/Same-Sex Union minor couple -The booking must be documented that the couple are legal Domestic Partners/Same-Sex Union. The couple must have legal proof of partnership/union at embarkation or they will be denied boarding without the benefit of a refund.
Guest ages will be verified at embarkation. Guests not conforming to this policy will be denied boarding and assessed a 100% cancellation penalty. NO exceptions will be made at embarkation.
The Group policy is slightly different because of stricter group terms and conditions including mandatory chaperones, damage deposits and other considerations.
Drinking alcoholic beverages:
Guest must be 21 years of age or older to be served alcohol on board. Proper I.D. with birth date is required.
Casino:
Guest must be 18 years of age or older to play the tables and the slot machines. Guests under 18 years of age are not permitted in the casino.
Spa Carnival and fitness center:
Guests under 12 years of age are not permitted in these facilities. Guests between the ages of 12 and 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Lounges, shows, and the dance club:
Guests under the age of 18 should be accompanied by an adult in all public areas of the ship. Guests under the age of 18 must vacate the dance club by 10:45pm. Guests under the age of 18 may not attend the Midnight Shows, which are 'R' rated.
Use of the waterslide:
Holiday; Sensation; Elation; Paradise; Fascination; Ecstasy: Guest must be 48' inches in height. The slide ends in the pool.
Carnival, Fantasy; Imagination; Inspiration; Destiny; Triumph; Victory; Spirit; Pride; Conquest; Legend; Glory; Miracle; Valor; Liberty; Splendor: Guest must be 42' inches in height. The slide is separate from the pool.
Guests under 13 must have their parents' permission. Multiple riders are not permitted. No floatation devices may be worn or carried on the slide. The slide is not recommended if there is any physical limitations, impairments, under the influence of alcohol or under a doctor's care. Guest must use the slide on his/her back, feet first.
Use of the pools:
Due to United States Public Health (USPH) Regulations, Carnival does not allow children in diapers, in swimming diapers or those not toilet-trained in the pools. Lifeguards are not on duty. The pools are not designed for diving. Use of the pools by guests under 13 without adult supervision is prohibited.
Celebrity Cruises does not accept reservations for student groups. Please consult your travel agent for Celebrity Cruises' group policies.
Effective as of all sailings commencing on or after July 28, 2006, the minimum drinking age for all alcoholic beverages on all Celebrity Cruises is 21.
Infants sailing on a cruise must be at least 6 months old as of the first day of the cruise/cruisetour. However, for Transatlantic, Transpacific, Hawaii, select South American cruises/cruisetours and other selected cruises/cruisetours, the infant (as of the first day of the cruise/cruisetour) must be at least 12 months old.
As of April 22, 2008, the list of cruises to which the 12 month minimum age requirement applies (in addition to all Transatlantic, Transpacific, and Hawaii cruises) is as follows:
Celebrity Infinity - January 31, 2010, February 14, 2010; Any cruisetours associated with these cruises are also subject to the 12 month minimum age requirement.
Denial of boarding for infants who do not satisfy these minimum age requirements may also result in the denial of boarding for one or more guests sailing with that infant. No refunds or other compensation shall be due from the cruise line to anyone as a result of the denial of boarding to an underage infant or other accompanying guests.
Any child under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 21. In addition, if the adult accompanying the child is not a parent or legal guardian, the 'Parental Consent Guardianship Form' must be signed by a parent or legal guardian and received by Crystal Cruises prior to sailing.
Guests age 11 and under at the time of sailing must be accompanied by an adult 21 or older in the same stateroom. Parents can have two related children booked in the same stateroom provided one of them is at least 16 years of age. Infants 6-24 months of age who will be utilizing a crib may travel as a third berth in either a double or triple stateroom. Crystal Cruises also reserves the right to restrict the number of passengers less than three (3) years of age aboard the ship.
Crystal Cruises is unable to accommodate children less than six (6) months of age as the ship's medical facilities are not designed to provide services to very young children. On very limited itineraries where adequate medical facilities may be readily available, a waiver may be granted if approved by the medical advisor. A request for waiver needs to be accompanied by a letter from the baby's pediatrician stating that the child is healthy, uses no regular medication and is fit for travel. If approved, there is a Release of Liability that will then need to be signed and notarized.
Children occupying a double stateroom will be charged the adult rate regardless of age.
Queen Elizabeth 2 welcomes families with a beautiful Nursery and children's center full of toys, games and activities. Located on Sun Deck between the E and D stairways, this center is supervised daily by fully trained nannies and youth staff. Older children and teens will enjoy many activities and events offered by the Youth Staff, as well as a selection of arcade games available in the Club 2000 on the Quarter Deck. Please note that children must be a minimum of one-year-old to participate in the Nursery without parental supervision. Children under one-year-old are welcome, provided they are accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times. Private babysitting is not available. However, complimentary group child-sitting in the children's center is available in the evenings. An adult must accompany children under 18 years of age traveling with Cunard. If that adult is not the legal parent or guardian, written permission from the parent is required.
Guests under 12 weeks old are prohibited on the ship. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a Parent or Legal Guardian. Females over 6 months pregnant at day of departure are prohibited from sailing.
Mickey's Pool: The U.S. Public Health Service requires that all children be toilet-trained before entering shipboard pools and spas. Young children who are not toilet-trained are welcome to enjoy the fountain play area near Mickey's Pool, designed exclusively for the enjoyment of children wearing swim diapers.
The Slide at Mickey's Pool: Children must be 4-12 years old and no greater than 64 inches in height to use the slide at Mickey's Pool.
The Spas at Goofy's Pool: Spas near Goofy's Pool are available for the use of Guests ages 12 and older, but those between the ages of 12-16 must have adult supervision.
Guests under 21 years of age must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or chaperone who is at least 21 years old; one adult chaperone is required for every five people under the age of 21 (25 years of age or older in the case of persons serving as chaperones for approved organized student/youth groups). Alcoholic beverages will not be served to guests under age 21. Due to limited medical facilities on the ships, HAL will not accept reservations for infants under 6 months old at time of sailing. For Transocean crossings, or other itineraries which HAL Medical Department feel present a significant risk, infants must be a minimum of 12 months of age at embarkation.
Minors under age 18 traveling to certain foreign countries must be accompanied by both parents or have a notarized letter of consent signed by the parent(s) not traveling. If the other parent is deceased or the child has only one legal parent, a notarized statement must be obtained as proof.
All minors under age 18 must travel with all proper identification requirements in addition to the signed letter of authorization. Minors who are U.S. citizens should have a certified copy of their birth certificate or another form of proof of citizenship. Children 16 or older are also required to have a photo ID. If traveling outside of the Western Hemisphere, a passport is required. Your travel agent can provide additional information about this requirement.
PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to prevent international child abduction, many governments have initiated procedures at entry and exit points. These often include requiring documentary evidence of relationship and permission for the child's travel from the parent(s) or legal guardian if not present. Having such documentation on hand, even if not required, may facilitate entry or departure. For specific information regarding the country you are traveling to, please visit the U.S. State Department website for country-by-country information.
Parents, guardians and chaperones are responsible for overseeing the conduct of minors in their care. As such, minors may not be left unsupervised on board the ship. A parent or legal guardian MUST accompany all children under the age of 18 on all tours for safety and liability reasons.
Minors onboard must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times and are welcome at the activities onboard or at shore excursions provided that a parent or guardian is present. Children cannot remain onboard if their parents or guardians go ashore. The adult passengers shall be liable to the Carrier and shall reimburse it for loss, damage or delay sustained by the Carrier because of any act or omission of the Passenger or minor Passenger. Minor Passengers are subject to all the terms contained in the Conditions of Carriage.
Kids under two
cruise at a substantially reduced fare and certain itineraries
offer specials on 3rd and 4th guests in the same stateroom.
Infants under six months of age are not eligible for travel on
NCL ships.
Note: Two people under the age of 21 may travel together in
the same stateroom without someone over the age of 21 in the
same stateroom if they purchased the cruise under the family
plan and have at least one person who is 21 years or older in
the adjoining stateroom. The age limit will be waived for
married couples less than 21 years of age provided proof of
marriage is presented to an NCL representative at the pier.
**With the exception of Alaska and Hawaii itineraries, NCL
permits guests between the ages of eighteen (18) and twenty (20)
to purchase and personally consume wine and beer while on NCL
ships with the consent of an accompanying parent or legal
guardian (Parental Consent) on the same sailing when the vessel
is outside the US state territorial waters (3 miles). Complete
details and the Special Consent Form are available on board at
the Reception Desk.
The legal drinking age of 21 years is always observed onboard and proof of age may be required. All onboard staff are trained to take seriously their responsibility to not serve alcohol to underage passengers. The age restrictions are clearly posted in the bars. Entry into the disco is limited to passengers 18 years and older. Be sure to check with the child and teen centers, however, for special disco events designed just for kids. Children under the age of 18 are welcome in the gymnasium, spa and Jacuzzi; and also in the evening entertainment show lounges when accompanied by a parent or guardian.
In line with domestic age limits, as well as Princess' company policy, the casino is reserved for passengers 21 years and older. Additionally, only those passengers 21 years and older will be allowed to purchase or consume alcohol. For those whose age is questionable, picture identification may be requested.
Children over six (6) months of age at the date of sailing will be accepted on the following itineraries: Alaska, Canada & New England, Caribbean, Europe, Mexico, Transcanal and Australia & New Zealand (coastal cruise only). Only children over the age of one (1) year at the date of sailing will be accepted for the following itineraries: Africa, South America, South Pacific, Hawaii & Tahiti, world cruises including Asia, Antarctica, Indian subcontinent, Transatlantic and Transpacific cruises.
Kids & Teens
This ship's activities run the age-appropriate gamut for those under 18 - from Princess Pelicans (ages 3 to 7), and Princess Pirateers (ages 8-12), to Off Limits (ages 13-17).
Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult over the age of 21. RSSC may restrict the number of children on board. RSSC is unable to accept infants less than 6 months of age.
Laundry, Dry Cleaning and Pressing Services
Onboard laundry and valet services, including pressing and dry cleaning, are available with charge and may be arranged through your stewardess. Self-service laundries are located on passenger decks 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10. Laundry and dry cleaning articles collected before 9 am will be returned the same day between 4 and 6 pm. A six-hour express service is available at a nominal charge.
Articles for pressing are collected throughout the day and will be delivered between 4 and 6pm. All guests entitled to Butler Service will receive complimentary pressing of any items that will be worn the first evening onboard. These items will be collected by the butler at the guest's earliest convenience.
Club Mariner Children's Program
For adults who would like their children or grandchildren to join them, Radisson
Seven Seas Cruises youth program is designed for children in age groups 5 - 9,
10 - 13 and 14 - 17 and is supervised by specially trained youth counselors. The
program is offered free of charge during summer months only.
Medical Services
Shipboard medical services and facilities, including doctor, nurse and
medications, are available to all guests at a reasonable charge. Standard
hospital emergency equipment is available onboard.
Butler Service
For those who desire an enhanced level of individualized service, Regent's Butler
service is the ultimate prerequisite. Need an appointment in the Spa? Want to
hold a cocktail party in your suite? Have a gift delivered? Assist in making
reservations at Signatures? Arrange for a private car in Monte Carlo? Our
skilled butlers do it all, quickly, competently and without fuss.
The Seven Seas Voyager's exclusive Butler service is available in 88 suites in categories B and higher.
24-Hour Room
Service
A special 24-hour room service menu is
available. During normal dining hours, you may also order from the
Compass Rose Restaurant menu and enjoy dinner in your suite.
Cruise Vacation Protection
With the CruiseCare Cancellation Penalty Waiver, if your plans go awry and you cancel - or interrupt - your cruise vacation (for specified reasons), Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises will waive the non-refundable cancellation provision of your cruise ticket contract and pay you IN CASH the value of the unused portion of your prepaid cruise vacation.
In addition, should you or your traveling companion need to cancel for 'any other reason', you may be eligible for CRUISE CREDITS - up to 75% of the non-refundable, prepaid cruise vacation cost.
Guests must cancel their cruise prior to departure and must request a refund through the program administrator to be eligible for cash reimbursement or future cruise credits, as applicable. Credits expire one year after the issue date, are nontransferable, and are not applicable to holiday or inaugural sailings. Credits have no cash value and, if applied to a reservation of lesser value, will not result a cash refund of any difference. Credits may not be used for deposits, only final payment, and can be used only on the cruise brand originally reserved. Only original copies of credit letters will be accepted; copies or altered letters may not be used.
Brought to you by Royal Caribbean International.
*For NY residents, the CruiseCare Cancellation Penalty Waiver program is underwritten by Stonebridge Casualty Insurance Company.
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Prices subject to change.
For cruise costs greater than $5000 per person, CruiseCare prices begin at $369 per person.
Note: The plan cost is fully refundable if you are canceling outside of Royal Caribbean International's published penalty period. Prices are subject to change without notice. The plan cost may be paid at any time from deposit up to and including final payment; however, the CruiseCare Cancellation and Interruption Penalty Waiver takes effect only upon payment of the plan cost in addition to any required cruise deposit. Payment of your cruise fare deposit amount without the plan cost will not activate this program.
CruiseCare Travel Insurance provides cancellation and interruption protection for independently reserved air, as well as coverages to protect you during your covered Trip, as follows:
Trip Cancellation for Independently Booked Air up to Total Original Airfare Cost.
Trip Interruption for Independently Booked Airup to 150% of Total Original Airfare Cost.
Trip Delay up to $500: If you miss the departure of your trip due to carrier-caused delays or other covered reasons, the plan reimburses you for additional accommodations, meals and 'catch-up' transportation expenses.
Baggage Protection: If your baggage or personal property is lost, stolen, or damaged, the plan will cover up to $1,500. If your bags are delayed or misdirected for more than 24 hours, the plan will reimburse you up to $500 for the purchase of necessary personal items.
Medical Expenses up to $10,000: Should you become injured or sick during your vacation, the plan will reimburse you for necessary medical expenses for up to one year from the date of your accident or illness. This coverage is especially important, as Medicare and many private insurance policies generally do not cover you outside of the U.S. or Canada, and many HMOs do not cover you outside their provider area.
Emergency Evacuation up to $25,000: In the event that a covered illness or injury requires air or ground transportation to a specialized facility or to return home, the plan provides for covered medical services and supplies (coordinated by RCCL's 24-hour Assistance provider, to help ensure your safe transport).
Underwritten by Stonebridge Casualty Insurance Company, Columbus, Ohio under policy number(s): MZ0911036H0000A or MZ0911008H0000A.
CruiseCare Worldwide Emergency Assistance provides 24-hour assistance services, including; pre-trip health, safety and weather information; assistance with travel changes; lost luggage assistance; emergency cash transfer assistance; medical consultation and monitoring; emergency legal assistance; emergency medical and dental assistance; lost travel document assistance; and emergency medical payment assistance.
Provided by On Call International.
While this is not a complete description - a full plan description detailing the terms, conditions and exclusions will be sent to you - RCCL have highlighted just a few of the plan benefits. If you have any questions, or would like to request a copy of the plan description, please call RCCL plan administrator, BerkelyCare, at 1-800-453-4022 or 516-342-2720. (Please use this number for CruiseCare inquiries only. Reservation details are not available via this phone number.) The CruiseCare Travel Insurance Program is provided in addition to other applicable indemnity or insurance programs, where permitted by law and shall apply only after benefits have been paid.
This program was designed for Royal Caribbean International guests by BerkelyCareSM. IN CALIFORNIA: BerkelyCareSM is a service mark of Aon Direct Insurance Administrators, CA Insurance License # 0795465. IN ALL OTHER STATES: BerkelyCareSM is a division of Affinity Insurance Services, Inc. in all states other than CA, except: AIS Affinity Insurance Agency, Inc. in MN and OK and AIS Affinity Insurance Agency in NH and NY.
Carrier and Form Number Information: The CruiseCare Travel Insurance Program is underwritten by Stonebridge Casualty Insurance Company, Columbus, Ohio; NAIC # 10952 (all states except as otherwise noted) under Policy/Certificate Form series TAHC5000. In CA, CT, HI, NE, NH, PA, TN, and TX ,Policy/Certificate Form series TAHC5100 and TAHC5200. In IL, IN, KS, LA, OR, OH, VT, WA, and WY, Policy Form #'s TAHC5100IPS and TAHC5200IPS.
If you are a resident of one of the following states (IL, IN, KS, LA, OH, OR, VT, WA, or WY), your plan is provided on an individual form. You can request a copy of your policy by calling BerkelyCare at 1-800-453-4090
Additionally, infants must be at least 6 months of age at the time of embarkation in order to sail. In order to sail on the itineraries listed below, infants must be at least 12 months of age at the time of embarkation:
- Transocean crossings (Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Artic, etc.)
- World cruises
- Cruises of 15 days or longer duration
- Any other itinerary which may in the opinion of the
Operating Line present serious risk to infants in need of
emergency medical care.
Each of our ships are equipped with limited medical facilities that are staffed by a physician who is an independent contractor. If you become ill during the voyage and the physician is unable to care for your needs on board, you will be transferred to medical facilities on shore. If your condition will require that you have special medical apparatus or assistance on board, Windstar must be made aware of that at time of booking in order to determine whether Windstar can accommodate your needs. If you are using prescription drugs, please bring an adequate supply with you (together with a copy of the prescription signed by a doctor) and keep them in your carry-on luggage. Due to the limited medical facilities on the ships, Windstar will not accept reservations for infants 24 months or younger or for women who will be 27 or more weeks pregnant as of the time their travel with Windstar concludes.
Children
Children, especially infants and toddlers, are not encouraged aboard Windstar cruises. The intimate ship size and unregimented atmosphere are adult in orientation and do not provide for the care, supervision, or entertainment of children. Children occupying staterooms as the third person are charged the applicable "third person" rate, which is available on request. Windstar will not accept reservations for infants who will be 24 months or younger as of the time their travel with Windstar concludes. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a Parent or Legal Guardian over the age of 21.
Guests With Disabilities
Windstar does not discriminate against persons on the basis of disability. Windstar seek, to the extent feasible, to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities. There are no elevators on the Wind Star and Wind Spirit nor were the ships originally constructed to be wheelchair accessible. As a result, these three ships may be unsuitable for people requiring wheelchairs. The Wind Surf is equipped with elevators, but staterooms are not wheelchair accessible. Also note, there is no elevator access to board the ship. Service animals are permitted on board ships if prior arrangements have been made at time of booking. In limited situations where an individual with a disability would be unable to satisfy certain specified safety and other criteria, even when provided with appropriate auxiliary aids and services, Windstar may find it necessary to ask the individual to make alternative travel arrangements. It is essential that Windstar is notified of any special medical, physical or other requirements you may have at the time of booking.
