Palo

[jfs9900]

Minimum is 18, but what is it really designed for couples only?

 

[Horace Horsecollar]

Originally posted by jfs9900
Minimum is 18, but what is it really designed for couples only?

It's for adults. Anyone 18 and over. Couples, friends, singles, families with adult children, anyone (well, anyone except kids.)

Enjoy!

 

[jfs9900]

What about groups? We would have 7 total adults would they all be able to sit at one table?

 

[ThreeCircles]

They do have a limited number of tables that can seat a party that large.

 

[ivanova]

we had a party of 5 no problem.....and supposedly they have a private room that can sit a party of 14.

 

[natdencro]

Yes, there are facilities for large parties to dine together in Palo. It's strictly adults only. Nat

 

[TammiMcMan]

Our party of 4 included myself, my husband, our 18 year old daughter and my cousin. I didn't think it felt like a couples only restaurant at all. There were plenty of tables for 4 and larger booths.

 

[jfs9900]

Where do the children and or teenagers go if they are unable to join the group in Palo? Where do they eat?

 

[Lloyd Dobler]

The children can eat in the kids' clubs if they're there during mealtimes. Some people sit in the main dining room with their kids for early dinner, having maybe a cocktail or an appetizer, then check them in to the clubs and have dinner at Palo later that evening.

 

[gamom]

My kids are 12 and 13, we just sailed in May, when we went to Palo we told the kids they could eat where ever they wanted. They loved having the freedom to choose, and they chose to order room service.

 

[invaderzim]

I have a question -- my DD will be 17-1/2 when we cruise in August. She looks and acts older. If we were to include her in our reservation, would they have any way of knowing she's not 18?

 

[Horace Horsecollar]

Originally posted by invaderzim
I have a question -- my DD will be 17-1/2 when we cruise in August. She looks and acts older. If we were to include her in our reservation, would they have any way of knowing she's not 18?

Yes. They would know.

As part of your cruise reservation, you have to provide accurate ages which match the birthdates on the passports or birth certificates. So the computer on the ship knows who is under 18.

 

[invaderzim]

Yeah, well I didn't want to break "any rules", but I know she would have enjoyed the experience. Thanks.

 

[jfs9900]

Maybe you could bring her when making reservations, and asking if it would be possible?!

 

[ivanova]

correct me if I'm wrong, but when you make the ressie you give the stateroom number and how many people in your party - do you have to give the names of all party members attending Palo's?? How would they know the ages of who is ATTENDING dinner (versus knowing ages when you check in at the terminal)??

 

[CM_Mom]

We made ressies for a party of 6 from two staterooms and a crew member and only listed one stateroom number so they probably wouldn't know. I know some other folks on our cruise made a ressie for 6 that was a group from several rooms (friends - not related)

I would ask them since I think that's the appropriate thing to do. Remember they're there to make sure you have a Magical or Wonderful time so my guess is that if you asked and your "almost" 18 is part of your party, there wouldn't be a problem.

 

[Nysie]

If your daughter is almost 18, and mature, I would ask too!! It's not like she is 16!! (Even some 16 yr. olds. are mature!) Good luck!!

 

[invaderzim]

Thanks so much for all your positive feedback!

Well, I tried! I called Debbie at the Ressie number and she said no, her birthday isn't close enough to the sailing date. If she were going to be 18 in a week or two from our sailing date, then they would let her. But otherwise, no. And she said they do know the ages because when they book you they actually pull up your stateroom ressie info and it has everyone's birthdays.

So, now you know, too.

 

[natdencro]

Seems very odd to me, but why is 18 classed as adult (minimum age in Palo) but although you can legally marry, smoke, drive and gamble in a casino at 18 - you arent allowed a glass of beer! Not sure why the drinking age limit is 21 when you are in INTERNATIONAL waters?Am sure someone out there will tell me! Nat

 

[Lloyd Dobler]

People have been asking that question in this country for years...

My guess would be that since the majority of passengers are from the U.S., the thinking would be that most 18-20 year-olds on board are not used to being allowed to drink, and thus would not be able to handle it in a way which wouldn't cause a problem. I'm not sure I buy into this, but I guess I can see the logic behind it.

The drinking age is 21 on most cruise ships marketed here. The only exception I can think of is Royal Caribbean, which has a drinking age of 18 for beer and wine, except for on their Alaska cruises.