Norwegian Cruise Line · Who can sail
What is the minimum age to sail?
The answer
Checked 2026-09-21Anyone under 21 is a minor and must be accompanied by a guest 21 or older
- The adult must be in the same, connecting or side-by-side stateroom, and agree to be responsible for them.
- You must be 21 or older to buy or drink alcohol.
- 18 and over may drink on round-trip European voyages, and in Australian and New Zealand waters, without a waiver.
In one sentence — Norwegian Cruise Line: Anyone under 21 is a minor and must be accompanied by a guest 21 or older. The adult must be in the same, connecting or side-by-side stateroom, and agree to be responsible for them. You must be 21 or older to buy or drink alcohol. 18 and over may drink on round-trip European voyages, and in Australian and New Zealand waters, without a waiver. Read from Norwegian Cruise Line's own published policy on 2026-09-21. Cruise lines change policies without notice — confirm with Norwegian Cruise Line before relying on this.
Why this one catches people out
Two separate rules: the youngest infant accepted, and whether the line accepts children at all.
Where this came from
https://www.ncl.com/content/dam/ncl/us/en/downloads/travel-documents/US-EN_Guest%20Ticket%20Contract%2002%202026.FINAL.pdfWe read these policies from each cruise line's own pages and record the date we read them. Lines change their rules without notice. Always confirm with the cruise line before you rely on anything here.