Is there any way for a 19 year old to go on a cruise unaccompanied?

[Brad]

I've been planning on going on a cruise for a while now and was planning to make the reservations..then I saw something that said you have to be accompanied by someone over 25 to travel on a cruise..unless you're 21. I was just wondering if there are any cruise lines that let you travel alone when you are 18+ without having someone older to accompany you? I've heard of some but they cost a lot..trying to stay in a reasonable range. Thanks in advance.

 

[gummyroach]

Yes, and no.

If you are 19, and are married, many of the cruise lines will make an exception to the rules if you and your spouse go together.

Disney and Cunard have some select cruises that allow someone as young as 18 to sail by themselves. These cruise lines are pricey, and it's only on certain cruises that they allow this.

There are a very small handful of companies that offer Tours For Teens. One such company is Rein Tours. http://www.reinteentours.com These companies are very similar to sending a kid away to summer camp. They are expensive, but they are very good programs. Teens travel across the country in a group with chaperons, they stay in various hotels, they tour across the country. Some of their programs include a short cruise which is chaperoned by the adult counselors. I don't know if it's possible to do just the cruise, or if you would be obligated to do the entire tour(s) that their programs offer. That is something you would want to ask them.

 

[RoofingPrincess]

Sorry, you're out of luck. The only cruise lines that let you cruise unaccompanied when you're under 21 are expensive.
Are you aware that you basically pay double the advertised price when you sail solo? Prices are advertised "per person double occupancy" so if there's only one person they charge you for both people (unless they're running a special, in which case you might pay "only" 150% or 175% the posted price).
Maybe you can find a friend or relative who's old enough to meet the age criterion to sail with you and split the cost. Not an ideal solution since you wanted to go alone, but it's better than not going at all IMO.