Legal Drinking Age on Cruises in Germany

Germany's drinking age laws apply on German-flagged ships and in German ports:

• Beer & Wine: 16 years old
• Spirits (distilled alcohol): 18 years old

No law prohibits minors from boarding cruises. However, cruise lines enforce their own policies:

• Most require passengers <21 to be accompanied by a guardian ≥25.
• Onboard alcohol purchase/consumption follows the ship's flag state law or cruise line policy (often 21 on international itineraries, 18 on European-only).
• German lines (AIDA, TUI Cruises, Hapag-Lloyd) typically allow 16+ for beer/wine, 18+ for spirits on Europe sailings.

Check your specific cruise line's alcohol policy before booking.