Carnival Cruise Line has enacted a new policy requiring passengers under 21 to be accompanied by older travelers, matching restrictions already enforced by Royal Caribbean. The change, which took effect February 1, 2025, represents a significant departure from Carnival’s previous rules that permitted 18-year-olds to book cabins on their own. Industry reports confirm Carnival’s updated policy now mandates all guests under 21 to travel with a guardian or relative at least 25 years old. This aligns Carnival with Royal Caribbean’s long-standing requirement for North American passengers to be 21 or older to sail unaccompanied. “These age policy changes reflect the … Continue reading Carnival Requires Solo Travelers to Be 21 Starting Feb 2025