Are Emerald Cruises adults only?

Due to the availability of alcohol on many of our vacation packages, children and other persons under 21 years of age must be accompanied by a person over the age of 21 (an Adult) and must share their accommodation with that Adult. Minimum Age Policies are subject to change by the cruise line.



Emerald Cruises is not strictly "adults only," but its environment is very much geared toward adults, and they do have specific age restrictions. For their river cruises, the minimum age is generally 12 years old, though they occasionally allow younger children on specific "family-themed" Christmas market cruises at their discretion. For their luxury yacht cruises (ocean-going), the minimum age is typically 2 years old. Even so, Emerald does not provide "kids' clubs," babysitting, or dedicated children's menus like a mass-market line (such as Disney or Royal Caribbean) would. Because the ships are smaller and focused on gourmet dining, cultural excursions, and quiet relaxation, the atmosphere is naturally dominated by retirees and couples. If you are looking for a purely 18+ experience, you might look at sister-brand Viking, but Emerald remains a very quiet, adult-centric choice for those traveling with older teenagers.

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Today, Emerald Cruises is an award-winning travel operator specializing in deluxe river cruises and luxury yacht cruising.

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With its nearly all-inclusive fares, Emerald Waterways caters to guests looking for five-star service on a modern, deluxe ship and an array of local experiences.

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Travelers under the age of 18 must travel with an adult over the age of 18. Children under the age of 16 must have a passenger who is 16 or older share their cabin. Minimum age to leave a P&O ship on your own: Guests must be 17 or older to go on a ship-sponsored shore excursion on their own.

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U.S. citizens on closed-loop cruises will be able to enter or depart the country with proof of citizenship, such as an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL), a government-issued birth certificate (issued by the Vital Records Department in the state where he or she was born) or passport, and if 16 or older, a government ...

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More often than not, the answer is no. U.S. citizens don't need a passport if the cruise starts and ends in the same U.S. city. This is known as a closed-loop cruise. That said, some may require a passport if you want to disembark at ports in any Caribbean destination.

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First and foremost, if a United States citizen chooses to do a closed-loop cruise without a passport, they'll still be required to show a government-issued photo ID (such as a driver's license) and proof of citizenship (a certified copy of your birth certificate).

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Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean's teen activities regularly run late at night until 1 a.m. -- and even later for older teens. But with the exception of these activities and spaces, on most 2022 Royal Caribbean sailings, ships have set a curfew of 1 a.m. for all cruise passengers 17 and under.

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However, if a guest celebrates their 21st birthday during the cruise, the guest may thereafter ask the Guest Services Manager to modify ship's records to permit their consumption of alcohol during the remainder of the cruise.

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Children aged 17 years and under will require a passport or Birth Certificate to travel or government issued photo ID. Children under 16 years of age, who do not have a passport or Photo ID, must have a copy of their birth certificate or their parents Medicare Card.

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