Nationalities on Alaskan cruises

[roofyapple]

I'm interested in finding out what kind of people take the Alaska cruise. What mixture of nationalities will there be? Europeans, Asians, Americans, Canadians, Australians???

[Sage]

On our Alaskan cruise last year and the year before, we had a lot of Australians and Brits.

[jtl513]

Europeans, Asians, Americans, Canadians, Australians???Probably.

[CruiseBumm]

IMHOP as long as one other person speaks the same language I do I will have a good time. People are people no mater where they hail from.:)

My sister-in-law took a cruise that was all spanish speaking so she could emerse herself in tha language before her test for bilingual doctorate. That the real value of differnt cutural experensises.:D

[Krazy Kruizers]

All that you have mentioned have been on our Alaskan cruises.

[serendipity1499]

I'm interested in finding out what kind of people take the Alaska cruise. What mixture of nationalities will there be? Europeans, Asians, Americans, Canadians, Australians???

Agree with others that there are many different nationalities on board, but can't help wondering why you are asking this question? :confused: As one who is retired from the travel field & who has been in many exotic places all over the world, I find this to be a strange question unless certain types of people make you uncomfortable?

It would never cross my mind as to what nationalities are on a particular cruise..However, if I were on an escorted tour I might ask if the Tour Conductor spoke my language so I would be able to understand his/her presentations..

Betty:)

[roofyapple]

Sorry to confuse you all. The reason why I asked was I've booked an alaskan cruise and first time cruising. I'm looking forward to a big cultural mix so as to get to know people from all around the globe - thats one thing i look for in travelling. I've been on this forum for a couple of weeks now and got the impression that passengers are mainly Canadians, Americans and Australians (not that there is anything wrong with this!:p I am one myself! ) - haven't heard much from the other nationalities. Was wondering why only people from US and Canada and Australia like to travel to alaska thats all.

Please don't get me wrong, I had no racial intention in this post. It was just out of curiousity as I read elsewhere that cruises to other places had a big mixture of people across the globe and was confuse why the Alaskan cruise was so limited.

[catl331]

After booking a EUropean cruise on the Noordam, I wondered if there would be many Europeans. There were only a few and they were from Gr. Britain. Why....I was told Europeans did not like to travel on these cruiseships. They would rather use the ferries like the ones that ply the Baltic and Med. Seas or take the fast trains for their vacations. So maybe the Alaskan ferry systems has Europeans on it.

[Magpie888]

My sister-in-law took a cruise that was all spanish speaking so she could emerse herself in tha language before her test for bilingual doctorate. That the real value of differnt cutural experensises.:D

Now why didn't I think of that?? The best way to achieve dedicated research is by vacationing!:) ;) ;)

Hope everything worked out well!

[Magpie888]

I'm interested in finding out what kind of people take the Alaska cruise. What mixture of nationalities will there be? Europeans, Asians, Americans, Canadians, Australians???

In our experiences, the Alaska cruises seem to be mainly Americans (ask the Victoria and Vancouver tourist areas that cater to the cruise masses on the Alaska runs.)

Due to the summer school holidays there is a high number of teenagers, too. I have no problem with this, but it annoyed me to see groups of teenagers sitting on the floor at the elevator doors on a regular basis and not moving for people to pass. I didn't like the fact that a few of them also were clearly disrespectful of the ship and its Indonesian and Filipino crew.

That's my own opinion, and you'll get differing opinions from everyone here.

[jtl513]

I'm looking forward to a big cultural mix so as to get to know people from all around the globe - thats one thing i look for in travelling. I've been on this forum for a couple of weeks now and got the impression that passengers are mainly Canadians, Americans and Australians.Even if there are Asians on your cruise, I think it is unlikely that you will get to "meet" them. When we've encountered them on cruises and other world travels it seems like they always seem to stick together in their group, and don't mix with others, or engage in casual conversations. It also seems they often have one distinctive "leader", usually an older male. Maybe it is a language barrier thing, with the leader/guide being the only one fluent enough in English to cope. I also suspect that some of the teenagers do know English ... but like to pretend that they don't. :)

[hammybee]

Sorry to confuse you all. The reason why I asked was I've booked an alaskan cruise and first time cruising. I'm looking forward to a big cultural mix so as to get to know people from all around the globe - thats one thing i look for in travelling.

The Alaskan cruises tend originate in Seattle or Vancouver and therefore the the pax tend to be from the U.S. or Canada.

Costa and RCCL, in Europe, attract a substantial number of Europeans on holiday as does Star cruises in Asia.

[middle-aged mom]

...... I've been on this forum for a couple of weeks now and got the impression that passengers are mainly Canadians, Americans and Australians (not that there is anything wrong with this!:p I am one myself! ) - haven't heard much from the other nationalities. Was wondering why only people from US and Canada and Australia like to travel to alaska thats all.

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Hi RoofyApple:

Also, bear in mind that this is an English language board, visited primarily by those from English-speaking countries. Cruise Critic is by no means representative of the actual passenger mix onboard. The travel distance/expense to Alaska from Europe is also a consideration. You are more likely to meet fellow passengers from Pacific Rim nations on an Alaska cruise.

Karin

[leoandhugh]

Europeans wanting the kind of scenery found on an Alaska cruise very often cruise the coast of Norway all the way above the Arctic Circle. and it is much closer and less expensive for them not to have to fly 1/2 way round the world. There are often Japanese groups on the Alaska cruises because the scenery is not duplicated over there, but as some one has already posted, they are usually part of a group, seldom bilingual and stick with a group leader.:)

[bepsf]

There are often Japanese groups on the Alaska cruises because the scenery is not duplicated over there, but as some one has already posted, they are usually part of a group, seldom bilingual and stick with a group leader.:)

Sometimes that's true - but the more seasoned/adventuresome/worldly Japanese traveler will generally not go as a part of a group. These same travelers area also more inclined to speak English fairly well, as they've had more practice.

We had a few Japanese couples aboard Amsterdam to Alaska - the ladies looked expecially lovely at Formal Night dinners in their Kimono...
:)

[CrystalLady]

The last few years (cruising Alaska in May), we've had Canadians, Australians, New Zealanders, Brits, Japanese, a few Mexicans/Central Americans and, of course, Americans. The Aussies and Kiwis, in particular, were extremely friendly.

[newfarmers]

...says the Aussie about he and his Kiwi partner

I agree with everything said so far. On Infinity in 2004 we had American's, Aussies, a Kiwi and two Italians at our table.

We've been wondering what the mix will be on our Rotterdam Venice-Rio cruise later in the year, especially Lisbon to Rio as our TA has led us to believe that Americans (as a whole) don't like sea days and want more destination intensive itineraries. Maybe she was referring to working one's because I know Americans don't get the same amount of leave in a year that Aussies and most Europeans do.

We don't care who's onboard. just as long as they are there for the same reason we are - to have fun and and enjoy ourselves.;)

I suppose we'll find out in a few months...