Overview
- Passengers must be at least 18 for new reservations made on or after Jan. 7, 2026, while previously booked trips with children will be honored.
- Executives say the move enhances the tranquil experience repeat customers value and aligns programming more closely with adult interests.
- Initial reporting highlights largely positive reactions from travelers, with some noting they already viewed the brand as adult-focused.
- Oceania’s shift tracks with industry options that exclude children, including Virgin Voyages’ kid-free ships and Viking’s 18-plus policy, as well as adults-only areas on Carnival.
- The company distinguishes the policy from sister brand Regent Seven Seas Cruises, which still welcomes guests under 18.