Virgin Voyages · Who can sail
What is the minimum age to sail?
The answer
Checked 2026-09-2118 and over — every sailing is adults only
- The minimum age to book and to sail is 18 years old.
- Virgin creates every voyage exclusively for adults.
In one sentence — Virgin Voyages: 18 and over — every sailing is adults only. The minimum age to book and to sail is 18 years old. Virgin creates every voyage exclusively for adults. Read from Virgin Voyages's own published policy on 2026-09-21. Cruise lines change policies without notice — confirm with Virgin Voyages 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.virginvoyages.com/faq/before-you-sail/pre-voyage-policiesWe 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.
How other lines handle it
Royal Caribbean InternationalDrinking age is 21 from North America, the UAE and the private destinations; 18 elsewhereCarnival Cruise LineInfants must be at least 6 months old on most itinerariesNorwegian Cruise LineAnyone under 21 is a minor and must be accompanied by a guest 21 or olderCelebrity CruisesNo guest under 21 is booked in a stateroom unless an adult 21 or older is with themPrincess CruisesUnder-21s must share a stateroom with a guest 21 or olderMSC CruisesA minor is anyone under 21 on voyages calling at a US port, and under 18 on voyages that do not
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