what is the drinking age on princess cruises that embark from Europe?

Answer 1

The legal drinking age on all Princess cruises is 21 years of age or older. However some other cruise lines, like Royal Caribbean allow 18 year olds to be served alcoholic beverage if their parents approve.

"Effective as of all sailings commencing on or after July 28, 2006, the minimum drinking age for all alcoholic beverages on all Royal Caribbean International ships is 21. On cruises departing from European and South American countries, where the legal drinking age is typically lower than 21, a parent who is sailing with his or her son(s) and/or daughter(s) who is between the ages of 18 to 20, may sign a waiver allowing the 18 to 20 year old to consume alcoholic beverages.

The 18- to 20 year-old must agree to comply with Royal Caribbean's policies, including among other things, agreeing to not provide alcoholic beverages to any other person, regardless of age. Restrictions apply, and this policy is subject to change without notice."

Answer 2

I should think it would be that of the Port of Registry of the cruise ship. It may, however, be the age of the country of departure. In Europe, I don't know if this would mean a different age for each port of call or not. Norwegian Cruise Lines on the Alaska runs out of British Columbia, uses the USA drinking age of 21. Check the Princess Cruise website for accurate information.