Cruise help

[fLum0x]

My wife and another married couple are thinking of going on a cruise in March. We are forced to go during that time because it is spring break for our friend. Nevertheless, we don't want to be on a "spring break boat". I know Carnival is fairly well known as the party cruise liner, but what about others? Do cruise liners fit some sort of stereotype that I could use us to help pick a cruise?

thanks in advance

 

[Aharami]

paging iamwiz and lola...

 

[moshquerade]

Originally posted by: fLum0x
My wife and another married couple are thinking of going on a cruise in March. We are forced to go during that time because it is spring break for our friend. Nevertheless, we don't want to be on a "spring break boat". I know Carnival is fairly well known as the party cruise liner, but what about others? Do cruise liners fit some sort of stereotype that I could use us to help pick a cruise?

thanks in advance

Carnival is a good starter cruise if you're on a budget. Definitely has a more younger crown on the boat so more of a party atmosphere.

 

[fLum0x]

Originally posted by: Aharami
paging iamwiz and lola...

neither of them are online atm

 

[fLum0x]

Originally posted by: moshquerade
Carnival is a good starter cruise if you're on a budget. Definitely has a more younger crown on the boat so more of a party atmosphere.

Well, we are on a budget, but we want to have a good time without the college crowd. The 4 of us can make our own party if need be.

Also, my wife has celiac disease and I need to make sure whatever liner we pick, they can meet her diet.

 

[moshquerade]

Originally posted by: fLum0x

Originally posted by: moshquerade
Carnival is a good starter cruise if you're on a budget. Definitely has a more younger crown on the boat so more of a party atmosphere.

Well, we are on a budget, but we want to have a good time without the college crowd. The 4 of us can make our own party if need be.

Also, my wife has celiac disease and I need to make sure whatever liner we pick, they can meet her diet.

that's a big thing to consider, the celiac disease. get on Carnival, Norwegian, Princess, Royal Caribbean, etc. websites and email them asking if they can cater to your wife's diet.

 

[OCGuy]

Originally posted by: fLum0x

Originally posted by: moshquerade
Carnival is a good starter cruise if you're on a budget. Definitely has a more younger crown on the boat so more of a party atmosphere.

Well, we are on a budget, but we want to have a good time without the college crowd. The 4 of us can make our own party if need be.
Also, my wife has celiac disease and I need to make sure whatever liner we pick, they can meet her diet.

Ummm....


Swingers cruise?

 

[fLum0x]

Lol...no. We can just tend to get a little obnoxious and drink heavily when the 4 of us get together to have a good time

 

[Danman]

I took a Carnvial Cruise for the first time at the end of March. Overall, it was pretty decent. On the boat, it was a mix bag if you ask me, all different types of people - from families to college kids to old farts. Food was good, activities were decent, and the price was right (like 350 pp for 4 day cruise).

For a first timer, I enjoyed it. Next time though, I'll be trying another line to see how it compares.

 

[iamwiz82]

Originally posted by: fLum0x

Originally posted by: moshquerade
Carnival is a good starter cruise if you're on a budget. Definitely has a more younger crown on the boat so more of a party atmosphere.

Well, we are on a budget, but we want to have a good time without the college crowd. The 4 of us can make our own party if need be.

Also, my wife has celiac disease and I need to make sure whatever liner we pick, they can meet her diet.

I don't think you will have a problem if you let them know ahead of time. They make special meals for other beliefs/diseases. Have your travel agent make note of it, and then once you have booked contact Ship Services of the cruiseline directly.

Regarding Carnival, stay away. FAR FAR AWAY. There was a near-mutiny just last month onboard one of their ships. That speaks volumes for their clientele .

You won't be able to escape kids that time of year. You can limit your exposure to them, however. We stick with HAL exactly for that reason, it's quiet and the vast majority of pax are elderly. This means it's a fairly calm group. Of course there is still a nightclub and such for evening entertainment. They have pool games and such, as well.

 

[Jeeebus]

there's unfortunately no one cruise line in which you can avoid all the youngens. That said, there are far better options than Carnival, both in terms of quality and company. What you need to consider is where you want to go and the size of ship you want to be on.

Most families (with Spring Break kids) or college kids on Spring Break are going to be spending the week in the Caribbean, probably on the larger boats. Your best bet, if you can afford it, is another cruise line like Princess, HAL, Norweigan, Costa, etc. that tend to cater to the older (read: post-college) crowds. That said, if you're taking a Caribbean cruise on a 3,000 person ship leaving from Ft Lauderdale, you're going to be overwhelmed with Spring Break people regardless of the cruise line.

I would consider something like Panama Canal, the Southern Caribbean, Europe, etc. rather than one of the straight up Western or Eastern Caribbean cruises. Really, more info is needed from you to make this any more than a guessing game.

 

[OCGuy]

If the "youngsters" bother you so much, just tell them to get off your lawn.

 

[Rubycon]

LOL that's one of the worst times for cruising.

HAL's ships are floating nursing homes. You have to watch out for rolling oxygen bottles and rascal's on the loose from their owners not setting the brakes correctly. They race them around the pool (which is funny!) and of course have singing every night:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PheaAZ-wMc

Sure if you're over 60 you will fit right in.

 

[Eli]

Originally posted by: Rubycon
LOL that's one of the worst times for cruising.

HAL's ships are floating nursing homes. You have to watch out for rolling oxygen bottles and rascal's on the loose from their owners not setting the brakes correctly. They race them around the pool (which is funny!) and of course have singing every night:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PheaAZ-wMc

Sure if you're over 60 you will fit right in.

:laugh: