Overview
- For reservations made on or after January 7, 2026, only guests aged 18 and over are accepted, and existing bookings with minors will be honored, with reporting indicating validity through the end of 2026.
- Chief Luxury Officer Jason Montague cites the quiet onboard environment as a core draw, with children previously making up under one percent of guests and the average age in the mid-60s.
- The premium line’s eight ships continue long, high-end itineraries, including a reported 129-day Sydney-to-London voyage spanning four continents, 34 countries, and 80 ports.
- The move tracks a broader sector shift, as Viking and Virgin operate 18+ fleets, Saga limits guests to 50+, and TUI has scheduled four adults-only sailings for 2027.
- Policy clarity contrasts with P&O’s plan to reintroduce families to Aurora and Arcadia from December 2026, while commentators note age-based policies are permitted when aligned with the product concept.