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Carnival Cruise Line Minimum Age Policy

Guests are required to be 21 years of age (on embarkation day) to travel on their own. Guest ages will be verified at embarkation. Guests not conforming to this policy will result in denied boarding and no compensation will be provided at embarkation.

Minor Guest Policy

Guests Under the Age of 21 MUST: travel with a relative or guardian of 25 years of age or older:

Minors Traveling Together - the policy is slightly different because of stricter guidelines as follows:

Traveling with Minors
When traveling with a minor where one parent or both parents or legal guardians are not cruising, Carnival Cruises strongly recommends bringing an original signed letter from the absent parent(s) or legal guardians authorizing the minor to travel with you. This will expedite processing by the Department of Homeland Security.

Where minor guests can be booked in relation to relative or guardian:

Exceptions

Guests under the age of 21 may travel without a relative or guardian of 25 years of age or older under the following conditions:

Legally Married Couples:

Qualified Military Personnel:

Infant Policy

Cruise fares are per person which includes children and infants. When traveling with 2 full fare guests, additional guests in the same stateroom pay a discounted cruise fare. Children less than 2 years of age are not required to extend gratuities.

The policy below is in place due to the infant's vulnerable health. While at sea or in port, the availability of medical care may be limited or delayed. Early infant care, in particular may require specialized diagnostic facilities and/or treatment that are not obtainable during the cruise on board the ship or ashore in ports of call.

Domestic and Europe Cruises:
Infants must be at least 6 months of age at the time of embarkation in order to sail with the exception of the following cruises:

Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and South Pacific Cruises:
Infants must be at least 6 months of age at the time of embarkation in order to sail on domestic cruises (cruises to Australia, Tasmania or Cruises to Nowhere), with the exception of the following cruises:

Age Restrictions on Board

Drinking Alcoholic Beverages / Tobacco Products:

Casino and Bingo:

Serenity Adult-Only Retreat:

Spa Carnival and Cloud 9 Spa:

Lounges, Shows and the Dance Club:

Shore Excursions:

Getting Off the Ship in Port:

Minimum Age Policies are subject to change by the cruise line. For the most current Carnival Cruise Line Minimum Age Policies, please refer to the Carnival Cruise Line website.

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