They will need an 18 year old on the booking will they not, we did when we went at the end of sixth year.
No, they won't.
Yes they will. Under 18s cannot enter into a contract of any sort legally.
I've spent the past 3 days helping my 18yr old get his head round different regulations in different countries for a trip in June with friends.
Despite being drivers, they can't drive abroad because car rentals are over 21's. All the villa holidays they have looked at want a parents signature and most don't want them at all.
One of their party is 17 and needs a letter from parents to travel. Most hotels won't accept a booking from an 18yr old if the party has younger people in it.
Below is part of an article from the Guardian on teen travel
Package holidays With teenagers there is one overriding principle, and that is that a contract cannot be enforceable with a minor," said a spokesperson from the Association of British Travel Agents. "So some companies insist on a party member being over 18 while others require parental permission."
Thomas Cook lets 16- and 17-year-olds book some of its trips, depending on the brand. "In general, for parties that are under 18, written authority is required from a parent or legal guardian, who must sign the booking form in the presence of one of our sales consultants," said a spokeswoman. "The consultant may ask the parent/guardian to produce a copy of their passport showing their name and signature to prove their identity."
One of its most famous brands, Club 18-30 (0871 895 0066), actually accepts travellers from 17 (up to 35), though under-18s must get a parent or guardian to sign the booking form in the presence of a travel agent, and must book in a travel agent's office, not online or by phone.