Age Requirements

Minimum Age
On sailings originating in North America, Royal Caribbean requires that at least one person in each cabin is 21 or older. On sailings originating in South America, Europe, Asia, Australia or New Zealand, the line requires that at least one person in each cabin is 18 or older.

Your age on the date of sailing is generally considered your age for the length of the cruise.

Families with Children
Royal Caribbean welcomes children on its ships, though infants and pregnant women are subject to some restrictions (click here to read more). Families booking more than one cabin may be subject to minimum age requirements for kids staying in a separate cabin.

Consumption of Alcohol
The minimum drinking age for all alcoholic beverages on Royal Caribbean ships is 21. However, on cruises departing from European and South American countries, where the legal drinking age is typically lower than 21, a parent who is sailing with his or her son(s) and/or daughter(s) who is between the ages of 18 to 20, may sign a waiver allowing the 18 to 20 year old to consume alcoholic beverages.

Gambling Onboard
Royal Caribbean requires passengers to be 18 or older to play in casinos, except for Alaska cruises (passengers must be 21 or older).