biksgirl Posted September 1, 2009 #1 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I'll start off by saying I'm new here, so not sure if this is an ok topic here...don't really know how sensitive people are about this stuff, so admins, if it's not cool...feel free to delete as I don't want to offend anyone. I'm curious as to the demographics of the passangers on most of Carnival cruises. I know that the crew are from all over the world, but I'd love to know about the passangers. Are the majority American? What cultural backgrounds are most people? What's the majority age group. my background: Never been on a Carnival cruise, Born and raised in Canada, with East Indian parents..36 years old (tomorrow :) ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted September 1, 2009 #2 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I find that on RCL there are more pax from around the world than on Carnival. We had almost 100 countries on Voyager, fewer on Conquest. I think its about perception. If people are going to fly across from Europe (we sat with a family who paid over $3K per person to do a inside cabin!!! and flew from Ireland yikes). Probably more expensive, longer cruises, even on Carnival, attract people from further away. The short cruises are mostly locals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted September 1, 2009 #3 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I think it will really depend on the "home" port....of course, a cruise leaving from Europe will have more Europeans....cruises leaving from the West coast will have alot of Asian and American/Canadians.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoopymcc Posted September 1, 2009 #4 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Going on my 2nd cruise in about 3 weeks...white, American, female...almost 30. This will be my first time on Carnival but we went on Disney last year and there were alot of different cultures on board..it was really neat seeing all the different people and lots of different dress. I am sure, since Disney has only 2 ships for now, that Disney always has alot of customers from all over the world! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G'ma Posted September 1, 2009 #5 Share Posted September 1, 2009 According to Carnival's statistics, the age group is as about as follows: http://www.carnival.com/CMS/Static_Templates/Carnival_Facts.aspx 30% are under age 35 40% are between 35-55 30% are over 55 70% are over 35..... My experience with Carnival (66 Carnival cruises) is that the passengers run the gamut economically, from those who cruise only occasionally to those who cruise several times a year and are from all economic strata. I find most are Americans but have sailed with people from many other places, too. The shorter cruises of 3/4 days seem to draw a younger crowd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurbanfan Posted September 1, 2009 #6 Share Posted September 1, 2009 It all depends on where you cruise from and how long the cruise is.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakleys Posted September 1, 2009 #7 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Anglo saxon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megnolia Posted September 1, 2009 #8 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Let's say you're from the GTA (I'm from Brampton, my high school was about 60% East Indian) you'll find the ship a little less diverse (rather more caucasian) than at home. Where I live now though (Woodstock) makes the ship look very diverse. If that's the gist of what you're asking. I don't mean to be presumptuous though, and I apologize if I didn't come across the way I meant to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biksgirl Posted September 1, 2009 Author #9 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Thanks Megnolia :) It so happens I am from the GTA (live in Oakville) and we've also lived in Manhattan, so I'm so used to diversity...but it won't really bother me if we're the only non-American, non-white people on board...I was just curious (more for my parents sake who are going with us) and you did understand me ;) FYI: we'll be on the Dream, leaving from Port Canaveral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megnolia Posted September 1, 2009 #10 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Oh don't worry, you certainly won't be the only non-American or non-white family! There were 1000 Canadians on each of my last three sailings! And the passengers definitely represent quite a lot of different cultural groups - just not as many as you would see at home, knowing where you live. the Dream will be wonderful! I can't wait to sail her. And by the way, happy birthday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmptrwiz Posted September 1, 2009 #11 Share Posted September 1, 2009 When we sailed on the Carnival Spirit out of San Diego there were a lot of Californians. It makes sense. When we sailed in Hawaii people were from everywhere. I think the passengers were pretty much older than younger. We didn't see many Hawaiians except for the crew. The thing I like about Carnival is you see all kinds of people. Some old, some young. Some rich, some not so rich. Some skinny, and some not so skinny. Some American, some not American. We fit in just fine. 50 year olds from Idaho! Wiz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedicKen Posted September 1, 2009 #12 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I'll start off by saying I'm new here, so not sure if this is an ok topic here...don't really know how sensitive people are about this stuff, so admins, if it's not cool...feel free to delete as I don't want to offend anyone. I'm curious as to the demographics of the passangers on most of Carnival cruises. I know that the crew are from all over the world, but I'd love to know about the passangers. Are the majority American? What cultural backgrounds are most people? What's the majority age group. my background: Never been on a Carnival cruise, Born and raised in Canada, with East Indian parents..36 years old (tomorrow :) ) Since no one else said it, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SavannahMoon Posted September 1, 2009 #13 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I just took my very first cruise ever, on Carnival Legend two weeks ago. I was truly amazed at the diversification of the passengers, in all respects. Ages ran the gamut from babies/toddlers to the very elderly. I saw disabled people of all kinds. I saw black/white/various nationalities, even saw some "little people" .... it was fabulous. I was so impressed. Right now I don't think I'd cruise with any line other than Carnival. I love a real microcosm of our world. I'd hate to cruise on a line where the vast majority were elderly, or young partiers or whatever. This cruise line's for ME. EVERYONE looked like they were having a blast!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biksgirl Posted September 1, 2009 Author #14 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Megnolia, thanks for that additiona info! oh and Megnolia and MedicKen, thanks for the birthday wishes...I can't believe I am officially closer to 40 than 30...LOL :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepnite10 Posted September 1, 2009 #15 Share Posted September 1, 2009 im 61..emotionally im more like 40..but, physically more like 70:( and im asian..:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakleys Posted September 1, 2009 #16 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Lots of cdns will be onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurbanfan Posted September 1, 2009 #17 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Right now I don't think I'd cruise with any line other than Carnival. I love a real microcosm of our world. I'd hate to cruise on a line where the vast majority were elderly, or young partiers or whatever. This cruise line's for ME. EVERYONE looked like they were having a blast!!! Just so you know this is not inclusive to just Carnival......most mass market cruiselines have a wide diversity onboard....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pulledporky Posted September 1, 2009 #18 Share Posted September 1, 2009 we went on Disney last year and there were alot of different cultures on board..it was really neat seeing all the different people and lots of different dress. ....Did you notice they had strange names also? Like Pluto, Winnie, Dumbo, Tigger,..... i'm sorry, i couldn't help myself.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LHP Posted September 1, 2009 #19 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Thanks Megnolia :) It so happens I am from the GTA (live in Oakville) and we've also lived in Manhattan, so I'm so used to diversity...but it won't really bother me if we're the only non-American, non-white people on board...I was just curious (more for my parents sake who are going with us) and you did understand me ;) FYI: we'll be on the Dream, leaving from Port Canaveral. Don't forget to check out the Roll Call for your cruise. It is a great way to meet folks before you even get on the ship. You did not say which Dream cruise....but if it happens to be Dec 3rd...we have a HUGE roll call here... come join us!!! http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=548 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cajunchick Posted September 2, 2009 #20 Share Posted September 2, 2009 My birthday is tomorrow too but I am 54 yo do happy b-day:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD64 Posted September 2, 2009 #21 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Biksgirl and Megnolia I am a Brampton Boy here and just came off the Carnival Liberty on the 22nd. We found this to be one of the most diverse ships in terms of demographics that we have ever seen. Granted the majority were from the United States, but there were large groups of people from Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Great Britain, Australia, South Africa, Argentina. It seemed to be a very international mix. This ship left from Miami so that may have something to do with it as well - ships leaving from other areas may not be as diverse. The Canadian contingent seemed to be primarily from Vancouver, Montreal and the East Coast. There was a large family group of about 20 from Vancouver of East Indian descent. The elderly parents were dressed traditionally during the day...but on formal nights all of the women were dressed in saris and they looked spectacular. I loved it as it made me feel right at home....and I am Caucasian. Don't stress...you will have a great time. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samgill99 Posted September 2, 2009 #22 Share Posted September 2, 2009 [quote name=biksgirl; my background: Never been on a Carnival cruise' date=' Born and raised in Canada, with East Indian parents..36 years old (tomorrow :) )[/quote] My background: Been on one 4-day Carnival cruise back in 1993 (honestly don't remember much at all except that the cabin was really small!) Also born and raised in Canada, with East Indian parents . . .39 years old next week. I am sailing on the Carnival Splendor in 12 days.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbutler5 Posted September 2, 2009 #23 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Here is a recent list from John Healds blog: Carnival Freedom mid August TOTAL GUEST COUNT – 3589 Antigua and Barbuda 5 Argentina 2 Aruba Australia 10 Austria Bahamas 190 Barbados Belarus Belgium 2 Belize 1 Bermuda 13 Bolivia Botswana Brazil 1 Bulgaria Canada 259 Cayman 17 Chile 1 China 5 Colombia 8 Costa Rica Croazia Cuba 4 Czech Republic Denmark Dominica Dominican Republic 2 Ecuador 3 Egypt El Salvador Estonia Finland France 58 French Guyana Georgia Germany 24 Ghana 1 Greece Grenada Guyana 2 Guatemala Haiti 1 Honduras Hungary 3 Iceland India 1 Indonesia Iran Iraq Ireland 2 Israel 9 Italy 33 Jamaica 6 Japan 5 Jordan Kenya Korea Laos Latvia Lebanon Lithuania Macedonia Madagascar Malaysia Malta Mexico 6 Moldova Mongolia Montenegro Morocco Myanmar Nepal Netherlands 9 Netherlands Ant 6 New Zealand Nicaragua Nigeria Norway Pakistan Panama Peru 1 Philippines 7 Poland 8 Portugal 1 Puerto Rico Romania Russia 8 Samoa Saint Kitts Saint Lucia 1 Saint Vincent 1 Saudi Arabia Singapore Slovakia Slovenia South Africa 2 Salvador Spain 6 Suriname Sweden Switzerland Syrian Arab Rep 1 Taiwan Thailand Trinidad & Tobago 6 Turkey 4 Ukraine 2 United Kingdom 44 Uruguay 1 Venezuela 24 Vietnam Virgin Islands 3 TOTAL PASSENGERS 807 Under 2 Years 17 2-5 Years 58 6-8 Years 107 9-11 Years 137 12-14 Years 191 15-17 Years 218 18-20 Years 152 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipty2 Posted September 2, 2009 #24 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Let's say you're from the GTA (I'm from Brampton, my high school was about 60% East Indian) you'll find the ship a little less diverse (rather more caucasian) than at home. Where I live now though (Woodstock) makes the ship look very diverse. I am from B-town too and I agree. Diversity is subjective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueJacketsFan1 Posted September 2, 2009 #25 Share Posted September 2, 2009 My wife and I have sailed on Carnival three times and I would have to say we have sailed with so many different types of people. Ages I would say vary from cruise to cruise, but I would guess that the average age might be 35 - 45. There are a lot of passagers that are younger than the and older than that. We have met people from all kinds of different places. The majority are probably from the U.S. and Canada. Our last cruise I met more people from Canada than from the U.S., but the other two cruises were the opposite. The only couple we still stay in contact with was from our second cruise and they were from Canada. Some of the best times we have had a breafast is when we have been sitting with passagers that are much older than us. There is a wide mix of people on the ships and everyone for the most part are a lot of fun to be around. I think that is one of the reasons that we love sailing on Carnival and also why we worry about sailing on any other cruise line. The people both crew and passagers are part of what make Carnival a great vacation for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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