I am going on a cruise (mexico) in October. I was just wondering if anybody else has and may the answer to my question. What is the age range of the cruisers. Is it mostly old retirees or newly retired, middle aged? probably not to many people under 30 or what?

On a Mexican Riviera cruise in October you will find a pretty good mix of all the above, with maybe slightly more, as you say, middle aged. Not too many elderly and not too many kids. A nice mix.

The cruise line will have somewhat to do with it also. Holland America will be a little older mix; Carnival, a little younger.

General rule, the longer the cruise, the older the passengers. The short 3, 4 and 5 day cruises have more younger people (under 40). The 7 and 8 day cruises have a perfect mix. The 9 day and above cruises are decidedly older with more core families, and few single folks.

Also Europe and Hawaii will draw older passengers than the Caribbean and Mexico. Alaska and Canada would be pretty middle of the road. Alaska used to be for older passengers but that has changed quite a bit.

I did NCL America to Hawaii a few years ago and at least 75% of the passengers were over 65.

quote: . . ."at least 75% of the passengers were over 65."

Why IBCRUSIN', you say that almost like it's a bad thing. Being 64, I felt right at home.



(I'd put a little smiley face here, if I knew how)

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Originally posted by f-mattox:
quote: . . ."at least 75% of the passengers were over 65."

Why IBCRUSIN', you say that almost like it's a bad thing. Being 64, I felt right at home.

(I'd put a little smiley face here, if I knew how)

Hahahaha! Not at all.

In fact, I expected this b/c I had previously visited Hawaii a few times and noticed that many of Hawaii's tourist were a bit older than you see at other tourist destinations. I believe that is because Hawaii is more expensive to visit and so many people view Hawaii as their "dream" vacation and tend to put off visiting the islands until later in life when everything else is done (children, homes, careers).

To be honest, I used the number 65 to be modest. I really thing most of the passengers were quite a bit older than that. Many walkers, canes, and wheelchairs.

Unfortunately, a lot of people find out that so much of visting Hawaii involves dealing with rough terrain that some of what they waited all those years to see can only be viewed from the window of the tourist bus.

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Originally posted by IBCRUZIN':

Unfortunately, a lot of people find out that so much of visting Hawaii involves dealing with rough terrain that some of what they waited all those years to see can only be viewed from the window of the tourist bus.

That is a good point that I had not considered.
Looks like I need to get planning. At 52, there are not to many good "climbing" years left!!

quote: At 52, there are not to many good "climbing" years left!"

LHP, a lot of that can be up to you. My wife and I are both 64 and we did several walking tours, including a "Cloud Forest Nature Hike" on the Big Island at Kona. For several hours we were hiking up or down over rough and slippery terrain.

But we eat sensibly, never use the elevators on ships, and walk at least thrree miles every day. We enjoy the outdoors too much to let ourselves go.

Rick

LHP, I was going through some old posts in a search and came across one you posted a long while back. It was about the change in policy for Interline rates by Carnival that affected your rates. You are aware that it was only Carnival that dropped Interline rates for DHL, UPS, FedEX, ect. right? RCI and Celeb and a few tohers still have these rates for such employees. There are not as many dates for such promotions but they are out there.

Cheers, Neil

52!!??? I'm pushing 52 and still playing softball with 20 somethings twice a week.. No way am I NOT going to be playing when I'm 60. I started on this team at age 34...now I'm playing with the sons of the guys I played with 18 years ago. I can hardly wait for my 12 year old to be 18 so we can play on the same team.

You're as young as you feel; keep active and keep fit. Too much to see to have to do it from a wheel chair or bus.

LHP, don't order that Hoveround just yet. It's never to late too start a regimen. I didn't become a 5K runner until after the birth of my second daughter. It just takes a short, 2 week time frame to establish, and adhere to, any exercise routine. Find something you enjoy and stick with it. The payoff is immense. There are plenty of excursions calling your name.

A'ndrea

A'ndrea, GC, and Rick- I must say I am quite impressed with you all. I made a resolution to start excersizing and make an honest attempt to stop smoking on my 45th bday. Reading this has given me a re-kick in motivation.

HAGO,
Dwayne

All it takes is motivation and commitment to begin any exercising routine.

To stop smoking, at any age, is beneficial to your heart, lungs and overall well-being. Best of luck Dwayne.

A'ndrea

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Originally posted by IslandCruz:
A'ndrea, GC, and Rick- I must say I am quite impressed with you all. I made a resolution to start excersizing and make an honest attempt to stop smoking on my 45th bday. Reading this has given me a re-kick in motivation.

HAGO,
Dwayne

Dwayne, what routine are you going to be doing? I love strength training and cardio. A'ndrea is right on when she says it's never too late. Good luck as well.

I saw an ad today for a new method to stop smoking, called "breathe Laser". People in the ad claimed it took one week to be free from the habit. Don't really know if it works.

My son wants me to start training to do a half marathon. I told him for me to run, someone has to be chasing me.

Ken, my brother does ironmen triathalons. Swim 1.5 miles, bicycle 26 miles, run 25 miles. I told him he's nutso. He thinks I'm a "wimp" because I only run 4-5 miles a day. Go figure!

A'ndrea

Thanks carlg, Ken and A'ndrea,

I think I need to just start walking first to be honest. Stop the smoking and just get a little more mobile. I think then I would do the strength to get a start.

Very humbled with appreciation,

Dwayne

Just don't start walking to the convenience store to pick up a pack of smokes! Good luck!

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Originally posted by Chef Ken:
I saw an ad today for a new method to stop smoking, called "breathe Laser". People in the ad claimed it took one week to be free from the habit. Don't really know if it works.

My son wants me to start training to do a half marathon. I told him for me to run, someone has to be chasing me.

I did a half marathon 2 years ago, when I was a mear 55 years old. I found Gallager's book on marathon running very helpful. It helped me set up a program to train for it. I beat my goal of 2hr 20 min by 24 sec. It was a great experience. I now am eyeing a marathon but I think the goal will be arrive before sunset and still kicking.

I did a full marathon....except it had to do with consuming adult beverages...I thought that night and day would never end.

Psycho, I was waiting for you to show up with something witty!

A'ndrea