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From your experience how strict are the cruise lines on underage drinking? |
Travel Info Me and a buddy of mine will be going on a cruise later this year although we are not sure which cruise line yet. I will be a few months shy of being 21. Will they really be that strict on me having a few drinks aboard the ship? Could you tell me from your own experience which lines are pretty strict and which lines aren't. Thanks Travel Tips You would be better off booking an all inclusive holiday , cruises are strict, and your alcohol is not included so it's monitored. GO all inclusive you'll have a better chance not having a problem not that I'm saying it's right...just giving you feedback on your question. =) Others they will be el strict!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!... i drank when i was 1 day short of beibg 21 and they got on my nerves. really badly. good luck.. log on to link to get ur ans http://www.************/cruise... Unfortunately your seapass, which is basically your onboard id card, cabin key and credit card rolled into one, this card is issued to you when you arrive onboard and its your only method for paying for things onboard, the bar staff will know u are under age when they swipe your card thru the card reader and sometimes there is a tag placed on your card. I cant name a cruise line that doesnt follow this proceedure because of maritime laws. If you are with someone of age then u may get away with it by them buying drinks for u and them at the same time. However when you get into ports you can drink all you want at the bars, on the beach etc, they defo dont check your i.d on the islands unless u ar really unfortunate, I started going when I was 20 and never been checked in all these years, plus I think u can buy your alcohol ashore and take it onboard, they may take it from you on the gangway and give it back to u later in the cruise sorry I cant remember the rule on that one, but worse case scenario u can make up a batch of what I like to call "Swedish Evian" which is basically ur alcohol of choice in an Water bottle, Then u r good to go. Happy Cruisin They make it nearly impossible for anyone under the age of 21, even if it's a few days, to get drinks. Instead of cash, checks, or credit cards, you set up an account with the cruise line and pay with their credit card. When you buy something, your information comes up and they'll see that you're under 21 and refuse to sell you any alcohol. Most cruise lines use a multi pass style card for your: room key, onboard payment card, and port pass. Most ships do not accept cash payment at any of their bars and the staff is not equipped to accept cash for anything including tips! If you are under 21 and on a cruiseline that has a 21 and over drinking age, you are out of luck. They will be unable to charge alcohol on your card and will be unwilling to serve you. They do check ID's onboard as well. All cruiselines are strict on their guidelines, the trick is to find a vacation or cruise where the guidelines meet your needs: Go for an all inclusive resort or a cruiseline that is still 18+ for drinking age (I'm not sure which ones are, but I am sure there must be one or two) search for cruiselines and check out their websites - I would say the lesser known lines would be most likely to still have the lower drinking age. Good Luck! |
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