Age Of Consent On A Cruise Ship. If you're 18 through 20 years of age and you have the written consent of your parents or guardian (parent or guardian must be on board), you can purchase beer or wine for yourself only when the ship is sailing in international waters (except on alaska and hawai'i cruises where you must be 21 years of age to consume or purchase alcohol of any kind).* Most cruises won't let you drink on the cruise ship if you aren't 21 years old (assuming your cruise is departing and returning to the u.s.).
Cruise Line Age Requirements Nbcruiser from www.nbcruiser.com For cruises between australia/new zealand, china, europe and singapore ports, the drinking age will be 18 years old. There are limited times throughout the cruise for 'under 2' time. Written letter of consent if a child is traveling solo or as part of a group with no member of the group 21 or older, cruise lines require a written consent letter from the minor's parent or legal. For additional minor age restriction guidelines while on board, click here. Infants sailing onboard a norwegian vessel must be at least six months of age at the time of sailing.
Hours may vary due to cruise itineraries.
The legal age to drink alcohol on a cruise varies between 16 and 21 years. Norwegian cruise line (www.ncl.com) passengers ages 18 to 20, with the written consent of their parents or guardian, can purchase beer or wine for themselves only when the ship is sailing in international waters (except in alaska and hawaii, where you must be 21 years of age to consume or purchase alcohol or any kind). And all the lines are aiming for 100% crew vaccinations. This is possible since viking does not allow guests under the age of 18 to sail on their ships. Hours may vary due to cruise itineraries. For additional minor age restriction guidelines while on board, click here.
