Carnival Cruise Line has updated its policies for minors traveling on its ships, including a curfew for passengers 17 and older.
The policy requires that guests 17 years of age and older, who are not accompanied by an adult at least 21 years of age, vacate public areas by 1 a.m. each night. The only exceptions are for those involved in Club 02 or Circle C, programs that allow their children to participate in supervised activities while their parents or guardians have some alone time. “Everyone has a better time when children are supervised, and this guideline is consistent with our commitment to safety,” a Carnival spokesperson said. Travel+Leisure.
Updated rules
It’s all part of updated Carnival Cruise Lines travel rules, which require passengers traveling alone to be at least 21 years old. Guests attempting to circumvent the policy will be denied entry to the ship without compensation.
However, there are exceptions to the policy. Legally married couples under the age of 21 can travel, as well as eligible military personnel between the ages of 18 and 20. To bypass the rule, proof of marriage or military service is required. Carnival also requires that anyone under the age of 21 travel with a relative or guardian who is at least 25 years old.
Room rules
Accommodations for minors are all addressed in the updated company policy.
- Guests must be 12 years of age or older to stay in Havana rooms and suites.
- Guests 12 years and older may stay in a room separate from their guardians, but it must be directly down the hall or next door.
- Guests 13 to 17 can share no more than three rooms.
- Guests 18 to 20 years of age have no restrictions on the location of their rooms.
Carnival also requires at least one chaperone or guardian for every eight minors.
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