Princess Cruises · Who can sail
What is the minimum age to sail?
The answer
Checked 2026-09-24Under-21s must share a stateroom with a guest 21 or older
- You must be 18 or older to register and book on Princess.com.
- Guests under 21 must share a stateroom with a guest aged 21 or older who takes responsibility for them.
- Family groups in several staterooms: at least one guest in each room must be 16 or older, traveling with a parent or legal guardian.
- Unsupervised student or youth groups cannot be booked.
- Guests who will be 24 weeks pregnant or more by the last day of the cruise may not sail.
In one sentence — Princess Cruises: Under-21s must share a stateroom with a guest 21 or older. You must be 18 or older to register and book on Princess.com. Guests under 21 must share a stateroom with a guest aged 21 or older who takes responsibility for them. Family groups in several staterooms: at least one guest in each room must be 16 or older, traveling with a parent or legal guardian. Unsupervised student or youth groups cannot be booked. Guests who will be 24 weeks pregnant or more by the last day of the cruise may not sail. Read from Princess Cruises's own published policy on 2026-09-24. Cruise lines change policies without notice — confirm with Princess Cruises 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.princess.com/blog/age-requirementsWe 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.