Can you gamble on a cruise at 20?

Guests must be 18 years of age or older to play the tables and the slot machines. Guests under 18 years of age are not permitted in the casino. Guests must be 18 years of age to purchase a bingo card and play.



On the vast majority of cruise lines, you cannot gamble in the ship's casino if you are only 20 years old, as the industry standard for gambling in international waters is typically 18 or 21, with a strong lean toward 21 for U.S.-based sailings. Major lines like Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, and Carnival generally set the gambling age at 18 for most international and Caribbean itineraries. However, if the ship is sailing in specific regions—most notably Alaska—the minimum age for gambling (and drinking) is strictly raised to 21 to comply with local and state regulations. Additionally, some cruise lines that cater to a more adult or premium market may set a blanket age of 21 for all casino activities regardless of the route. It is essential to check the specific "Guest Conduct Policy" for your chosen cruise line and itinerary, as the ship's casino management will frequently request a government-issued photo ID or your SeaPass card to verify your age before allowing you to play at the tables or slots.

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Young adults may struggle to take time off from work or school to do a weeklong cruise. With Royal Caribbean, travelers in their late teens and 20s can take part in two- to five-night sailings from the U.S. or Europe that have affordable rates.

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One person must be 18 years of age or older at time of sailing. Passengers under the age of 21 years must travel in a stateroom with a passenger 21 years or older who shall assume responsibility for their care during the cruise.

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Drinking Alcoholic Beverages / Tobacco Products Guests must be 21 years of age or older to be served alcohol on board. Proper I.D with birth date is required. In keeping with U.S. federal law, the age for the sale of tobacco products is 21. This policy is for U.S.-based itineraries/ships only.

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Most cruise lines offer kids-free pools and/or sun decks, as well as age restrictions on casinos, spas (save those that allow teen treatments with parental supervision) and most nightclubs and bars after certain hours. Some ships even have adults-only restaurants.

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If you are considered a “young adult” (meaning 18-20 years old) and you are sailing with a parent who signs a waiver, then you can drink wine and beer aboard the ship — but not cocktails. Passengers must be 21 years of age or older to purchase or consume alcohol.

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The minimum age to consume alcohol on Royal Caribbean International ships on sailings from South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand is eighteen (18). The minimum age to consume alcohol at all private destinations remains twenty-one (21) without regard to where the sailing originated.

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How old do you have to be to play at the casinos? Guests must be at least 18 years of age or older to gamble in the casino, except for Alaska sailings, for which guests must be 21 years of age. Minors are permitted to walk through the casino but are not permitted do loiter or be left unattended.

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Gambling, a popular form of entertainment on cruise ships, also has age restrictions. Norwegian requires passengers to be 18 or older to play in the shipboard casinos. Please choose a vacation type. The date range used is invalid.

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Everyone will need to present an accepted form of identification to board the ship based on their nationality/country of citizenship. Guests who do not bring required documents may be denied boarding.

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Kids Cruise Free Offer: Guests ages 18 and under (“children”) are eligible to travel free (Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses are additional) when booked as a 3rd and/or 4th guest on select cruises. Limit up to two free children per eligible booking. Offer excludes Alaska cruisetours; other exclusions may apply.

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What is the drinking age on board? The drinking age in international waters is 18, in the United States it's 21, and in other ports, we'll go with whatever their country's laws specify.

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Can I bring booze onboard a Royal Caribbean cruise? Bringing alcohol onboard at embarkation: Passengers can bring onboard a maximum of two bottles of wine or Champagne (750 ml each) per cabin during embarkation only; if spirits or beer are found, they will be confiscated and destroyed.

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