The legal drinking age in the Bahamas is 18 years old. However, there are a few exceptions to this rule. For example, religious ceremonies such as wine communion are exempt from the law.
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While The Bahamas technically allows entry with just a valid government-issued photo ID, in practice passports are usually necessary—if you are flying. If you arrive in The Bahamas on a cruise ship, the rules are different.
Alcohol: The drinking age ON-BOARD the ship is 21 at all times (regardless of it being in “international waters”). Drinking age ASHORE (OFF THE SHIP) in Nassau is 18. Drinking age in CocoCay (Royal Caribbean's private island) is 21.
The minimum age to consume alcohol on Royal Caribbean ships on sailings originating in North America or the Caribbean is twenty-one (21). The minimum age to consume alcohol on Royal Caribbean ships on sailings originating in South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand is eighteen (18).
Drinking age in CocoCay (Royal Caribbean's private island) is 21. If you turn 21 during the trip, you may order bar beverages after verifying your age, on your birthday, at the Guest Services desk with your identification.
A few lines (including Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Princess and Norwegian) allow 18- to 20-year-olds to drink alcohol in international waters if their parent or adult guardian signs a waiver form.
Antigua, Cuba, Dominica, St Lucia and a few more countries have a drinking age of 16 years old. Additionally, some countries, like Switzerland, allow 16-year-olds to drink beer and wine, but liquor is still not legal until the age of 18.