Carnival Cruise Line is implementing a stricter cabin booking policy for minor guests, effective for reservations made on or after February 1, 2025, according to Travel Weekly.
Under the newly updated rules, children aged 14 and younger must now share a cabin with a relative or guardian who is at least 25 years old, or be booked in a connecting cabin. This is a change from the previous rule, which permitted minors aged 12 and younger to occupy a cabin directly across the hall or next door.
Teenagers aged 15 to 17 may still stay up to three staterooms away from their designated relative or guardian, provided that individual is at least 25 years old. However, Carnival now requires that such passengers’ bookings be linked and cross-referenced in the reservation system to show they are traveling with a guardian.
For guests aged 18 to 20, the policy remains unchanged. While they are free to stay in any cabin, their booking must still be connected to a guardian or relative who meets the minimum age requirement of 25.
Another key update is that all travelers under 21 must have an assigned cabin at the time of booking. Carnival will no longer accept “to be announced” (TBA) arrangements for accommodations.
As before, guests must be at least 21 years old to book a cruise independently. Exceptions to this rule include legally married couples under 21, and qualified military personnel between the ages of 18 and 20.
These changes reflect Carnival’s commitment to safety and accountability, ensuring that minors are closely supervised in order to improve the overall onboard experience and minimize disruptions that kids and teens can cause.
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