jasonscott Posted March 20, 2009 #1 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Im 31 and im tagging along with my mom and grandma on the Westerdam, May 17th. Anyone think there will be anyone around my age or is it generally an older crowd? If not, no biggie, im sure it will be a great time. Thanks! JJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fpat Posted March 20, 2009 #2 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Im 31 and im tagging along with my mom and grandma on the Westerdam, May 17th. Anyone think there will be anyone around my age or is it generally an older crowd? If not, no biggie, im sure it will be a great time. Thanks! JJ My guess would be an older crowd on that sailing date, as the younger crowds tend to travel during Winter Vacation weeks in December and February, Spring break and Easter weeks March and April and Summer July and August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashpaige1981 Posted March 20, 2009 #3 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I'll actually be on the same cruise. I'm 27 and will be traveling with my sister and brother-in-law (also late 20's), as well as my parents and grandparents. So yes, there will be at least three younger people on your cruise...4 if you count my 84-year-old grandmother who's going on 24 :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubytue Posted March 20, 2009 #4 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Although peopl eoften point out that younger folks general cruise during school breaks because of school schedules, don't forget there are a bunch of folks out there in their 20s and 30s who do not have kids or do not have kids in school. Take my husband and I and all our friends. I turn 35 later this year and most of my friends have children that are still too young to worry about school breaks. Of course, a large portion of our demographic does have children in school, but as people pospone marriage a children, there are a lot more of us in our 20s and 30s who are free to cruise without worries about school schedules. :) That said, it will likely skew older, but you should find some others your age. Any by the end of the cruise, you will recognize all of them! At least we found that the case on our honeymood cruise. 10 days in October, and probably under 3 dozen couples under 45-ish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV traveler Posted March 20, 2009 #5 Share Posted March 20, 2009 My husband and I will also be on this cruise...don't let the white hair and age (I'm 60 and my husband will be 59) deceive you. Like ashpaige1981 said about her grandma, we are going on 24! Come on over to the roll call for our cruise. Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubytue Posted March 20, 2009 #6 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I should add the the most memorable port tour on our honeymoon was when our excursion eas canceled, and three other couples grabbed us on the dock and convinced us to join their taxi tour. We were 31, the next youngest was ~60. But man! They could have a good time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhannah Posted March 21, 2009 #7 Share Posted March 21, 2009 ...4 if you count my 84-year-old grandmother who's going on 24 That's exactly what I've found in most of the most senior folks I've met on Holland America cruises. They defy their calendar age by showing such a joy of life and are eager for adventure. Being on a ship with an older demographic can be quite inspiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaofami Posted March 21, 2009 #8 Share Posted March 21, 2009 At what age are you considered old? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetwet1 Posted March 21, 2009 #9 Share Posted March 21, 2009 At what age are you considered old? Don't answer that question, it's a trick and can only get you in trouble :D On our HAL cruises we have seen a very wide spectrum of ages, actually pretty much the same as we have seen on Princess and CCL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenelopeCorelli Posted March 21, 2009 #10 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Has NE1 counted the # of these "age on HAL" threads lately?:p Yes, everyone is ancient on HAL - and from what I can tell, like it like that! :D...Hoary, Aging, & Lovable!;)jk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michmike Posted March 21, 2009 #11 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Yes , occasionally some inconsiderate souls bring their kids... but we try to discourage that sort of behavior.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louben Posted March 22, 2009 #12 Share Posted March 22, 2009 We will be sailing on the Zuiderdam next week with our very well behaved children. I chose this cruise on itinerary and price. Since reading reviews regarding HAL, I so wish that I had chosen another Cruiseline! As it was advertised as a family vista ship (kids club, night club etc) I obviously wrongly presumed that it would be suitable for a family! Hopefully there will not be too many old anti-kids guests onboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenelopeCorelli Posted March 23, 2009 #13 Share Posted March 23, 2009 We will be sailing on the Zuiderdam next week with our very well behaved children. I chose this cruise on itinerary and price. Since reading reviews regarding HAL, I so wish that I had chosen another Cruiseline! As it was advertised as a family vista ship (kids club, night club etc) I obviously wrongly presumed that it would be suitable for a family! Hopefully there will not be too many old anti-kids guests onboard! It will be great, Louben! JK about the "ancient" thing:D....all your kids need will be a few other well-behaved children - quality, not quantity. Who knows but that they will meet lifelong friends? Kids are easier to please than adults, anyway, and yours are young enough to have a great time w/out expecting too much. So continue to keep a good attitude (don't let them see you worry, or they will, also) and enjoy! A sailing during spring break will probably have a lot more to do for young'uns than a port-intensive touring cruise. They are at a wonderful age. Get to know the parents of their friends; it's easier for kids to stay in contact w/ new friends if the adults are friends. :) Your children are really fortunate to be able to cruise!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonscott Posted March 23, 2009 Author #14 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Sounds great! I know it will be a blast regardless, but its great to know theres also people around my age to hang with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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