Im just not sure about Princess

[dalibi]

I have cruised 11 times with Costa and Carnival, which we loved. What is the average age of Princess cruises guests?. We are thinking about the 14 day cruise in Jan. We love Costa w/ the wine package. Not sure we will fit? Any thoughts?

[mycruz]

I've noticed no matter which cruise we are on with Princess there is a pretty wide rage of ages. I see everything from newlyweds, familys, middle aged and seniors on every Princess cruise.

 

The 14 day cruises do tend to attract a little older age group, however like I've said there is always something for everyone. You didn't give any indication what age group you are most interested in, but I love the Princess product and have cruised on Carnival which I liked as well. Never cruised Costa so I can't compare. I think the bottom line is, the time of year and number of nights no matter which cruise line you are on will attract different demographics.

[Pam in CA]

I have cruised 11 times with Costa and Carnival, which we loved. What is the average age of Princess cruises guests?. We are thinking about the 14 day cruise in Jan. We love Costa w/ the wine package. Not sure we will fit? Any thoughts?

Which ship? The older/smaller the ship and the longer the itinerary, the older the average passenger age. A cruise with lots of port days will also attract younger cruisers. No matter what, Princess will not be like Carnival as in general, it does not attract the same demographics. Also, a 14-day cruise in January will not attract younger cruisers regardless of the cruiseline; younger cruisers in general can't take that much time off so close to the holidays.

[mycruz]

HI Pam, seems we were posting about the same info at the same time!:eek:

[cruiseron36]

We have never cruised either line but have cruised 28 times with Princess.

 

You didn't state your age. You might find that Princess cruisers may be averaging about 60 years.

[Pam in CA]

hi pam, seems we were posting about the same info at the same time!:eek:

gmta. :)

[janina]

You don't mention your age group or where you are interested in sailing. If your doing a 7 night carribean cruise and your young...you'll like Princess. If your doing a longer cruise 12 days or more, out of the US and Carribean the average age on Princess is a lot older maybe 50's or 60's. As far as food, cabins, etc, Princess is a better choice. If your partying than.........maybe not.

[Pam in CA]

You didn't state your age. You might find that Princess cruisers may be averaging about 60 years.

There's 60 and there's 60. :) I've been on Princess cruises where us old geezers swam with sharks and sting rays, rode for hours on a camel in the Sahara in Tunesia, did white water rafting in Costa Rica, etc.; and, I've been on cruises where the 60 YOs wanted to sit and do nothing. Age is a state of mind; you're only as old as you feel.

[Astro Flyer]

I sailed the old Costa Riviera & a couple of Carnival cruises since then but many amazing Princess cruises were the best.

 

I'm sure you'll get similar comments but there's something for everyone...have it all or just relax & enjoy it.

 

The ships are great, the personnel top rate...just nothing about them to cause me to prefer another cruise line. My TA tells me how nice cruise lines like Crystal, etc are but I'd much rather sail a long Princess cruise than a week on a luxury line...just how I feel & not necessarily the right answer.

 

We've been fortunate to cruise enough during the past couple of years to attain their Elite level & Princess is always our 1st choice.

 

Hope you'll sail with Princess soon & enjoy it as much as so many CC members do! :D

[sultan_sfo]

We could not resist the Costa Price on the NE Oct cruise. Our biggest concern is that while Princess allows wine to be taken on board and enjoyed without any corkage in our cabins, Costa strictly prohibits all food and drink items to be taken on board. Costa's excuse -- it is because of health requirements!

 

I have cruised 11 times with Costa and Carnival, which we loved. What is the average age of Princess cruises guests?. We are thinking about the 14 day cruise in Jan. We love Costa w/ the wine package. Not sure we will fit? Any thoughts?

[Toto2Kansas]

I have cruised 11 times with Costa and Carnival, which we loved. What is the average age of Princess cruises guests?. We are thinking about the 14 day cruise in Jan. We love Costa w/ the wine package. Not sure we will fit? Any thoughts?

 

We sailed on the Grand for 14 days the beginning of January a few years ago. I must say, the age onboard was way up there, and I don't mean 'active seniors' either. I remember making a remark where I was ready to take their pulse at the pool, as each day most of the chairs were covered with sound asleep passengers with mouths wide open and I wasn't sure if they were still kicking or not. We are no spring chickens, but from what we saw, I just knew that Princess had offered a two for one sale at a nursing home close to the port in Fort Lauderdale.

 

Sorry, not trying to be rude (as said previously, we are not what I would call young cruisers), but that is exactly what we found onboard our 14 day cruise. Needless to say, no more 14 day cruises the beginning of January for us. :mad:

[nho9504]

There's 60 and there's 60. :) I've been on Princess cruises where us old geezers swam with sharks and sting rays, rode for hours on a camel in the Sahara in Tunesia, did white water rafting in Costa Rica, etc.; and, I've been on cruises where the 60 YOs wanted to sit and do nothing. Age is a state of mind; you're only as old as you feel.

 

Well said, Pam!

 

I would also add that you are as old as your body let you feel.

 

A healthy and fit 70's years old probably is more active than a oversize 50's years old in terms of agility and desire to partake in physical activities.

[nho9504]

We sailed on the Grand for 14 days the beginning of January a few years ago. I must say, the age onboard was way up there, and I don't mean 'active seniors' either. I remember making a remark where I was ready to take their pulse at the pool, as each day most of the chairs were covered with sound asleep passengers with mouths wide open and I wasn't sure if they were still kicking or not. We are no spring chickens, but from what we saw, I just knew that Princess had offered a two for one sale at a nursing home close to the port in Fort Lauderdale.

 

Sorry, not trying to be rude (as said previously, we are not what I would call young cruisers), but that is exactly what we found onboard our 14 day cruise. Needless to say, no more 14 day cruises the beginning of January for us. :mad:

 

Actually I think being on Grand the oldest ship might be an issue - older ship cheaper cruise.

 

For us, Star is the oldest ship we would sail among Princess ships. Our preference remains the biggest ships, Ruby, Emerald, Crown and even Caribbean. Coral and Island are OK except we dont like their wrought iron type chairs in buffet area. Dont know if they still are the same since it has been 4 years we sailed Island. We were the minority who liked the 4 theme restaurants on Diamond / Sapphire in their original forms. Without that there is no incentive for us to seek sailing on these 2 ships.

[redcruzer]

I am 38.To us, it doesn't really matter the age group on a cruise. We are going to enjoy ourselves no matter who is there. We actually prefer an older age group, rather than have a bunch of kids running around. 2 weeks on the Grand is our next cruise. Looking forward to it.

[Toto2Kansas]

Actually I think being on Grand the oldest ship might be an issue - older ship cheaper cruise.

 

For us, Star is the oldest ship we would sail among Princess ships. Our preference remains the biggest ships, Ruby, Emerald, Crown and even Caribbean. Coral and Island are OK except we dont like their wrought iron type chairs in buffet area. Dont know if they still are the same since it has been 4 years we sailed Island. We were the minority who liked the 4 theme restaurants on Diamond / Sapphire in their original forms. Without that there is no incentive for us to seek sailing on these 2 ships.

 

For us it's just the oppoiste. We aren't fond at all of the mega monster ships. Give us the Grand Class or below and they are perfect. But keep in mind that this is from someone who found the Sun Class ships the best size of all. ;)

[Thumper69]

There's 60 and there's 60. :) I've been on Princess cruises where us old geezers swam with sharks and sting rays, rode for hours on a camel in the Sahara in Tunesia, did white water rafting in Costa Rica, etc.; and, I've been on cruises where the 60 YOs wanted to sit and do nothing. Age is a state of mind; you're only as old as you feel.

 

I am 38.To us, it doesn't really matter the age group on a cruise. We are going to enjoy ourselves no matter who is there. We actually prefer an older age group, rather than have a bunch of kids running around. 2 weeks on the Grand is our next cruise. Looking forward to it.

 

I'm 47 and have been cruising for the past 10 years on various lines and the age group has NEVER been an issue for us. I agree with redcruzer its the people not the age. I traveled once on Carnival on a 12 day Hawaii and I was almost the youngest passenger at 42.:eek: Had a great time. I was on a Seabourn 14 nights (many years ago) cruise and one night a passenger thought I was one of the crew:D. I took that as a compliment because Seabourn crew are all so polished and attractive. If you can be comfortable with people of any age group cruising is for you.

 

 

Anthony

[Colo Cruiser]

Actually I think being on Grand the oldest ship might be an issue - older ship cheaper cruise.

 

The Grand is doing a great 14 day RT FLL Caribbean iteniary when it returns from Europe.

Hardly a cheap cruise. :cool:

[Go-Bucks!]

Actually I think being on Grand the oldest ship might be an issue - older ship cheaper cruise.

 

For us, Star is the oldest ship we would sail among Princess ships. Our preference remains the biggest ships, Ruby, Emerald, Crown and even Caribbean. Coral and Island are OK except we dont like their wrought iron type chairs in buffet area. Dont know if they still are the same since it has been 4 years we sailed Island. We were the minority who liked the 4 theme restaurants on Diamond / Sapphire in their original forms. Without that there is no incentive for us to seek sailing on these 2 ships.

 

 

Wow. The glass is half empty, isn't it?? :rolleyes:

[1 HappyCruiser]

A 14 day cruise in Jan will attract lots of snowbirds from Florida, most are whom are way up in age as well the older folks from the colder climates who have the time & money top get away.

[Toto2Kansas]

A 14 day cruise in Jan will attract lots of snowbirds from Florida, most are whom are way up in age as well the older folks from the colder climates who have the time & money top get away.

 

Now you tell me. lol :p

[nho9504]

For us it's just the oppoiste. We aren't fond at all of the mega monster ships. Give us the Grand Class or below and they are perfect. But keep in mind that this is from someone who found the Sun Class ships the best size of all. ;)

 

I dont mind the size of the ship. But I dont like the design of Sun Class at all.

 

Basically the older ships dont have the same amenities. We love the Piazza and IC, as well as Caribe Cafe, even enjoy the MUT for this year's SuperBowl when we were on Crown in Feb. None of such amenities on Grand or even Star.

[Umbarger]

I think the 14 day would have more retired people. They have the money and time to get away.

If that makes a difference, however, I make friends and have fun no matter the age of other people. Older people can be fun too.

My mom is 73 but acts like she is 45. Now, if she hadn't had her stroke she would still move like a 45 year old too.

Hey, its a fabulous 14 day cruise, what could be bad about it. I say try Princess and compare yourself.

[nho9504]

The Grand is doing a great 14 day RT FLL Caribbean iteniary when it returns from Europe.

Hardly a cheap cruise. :cool:

 

It is cheap for the Oct sailing. I know because I have compared it with Emerald 10day and the Grand 14 day is at a LOWER cost per day versus Emerald. It was just about $100 more than the 10day Emerald for a 14day. But Emerald has so much more amenities Grand does not have.

 

Never sail on Grand and have no intention to because we dont like older ships. Same reason we never sail the Sun and Dawn Princess when they were still in the fleet.

 

I looked at Sea and Royal last year - there were some very attractive pricing (again on a per day basis) but husband nixed it - he did not like to be on a small ship seeing same fellow passengers for 14 days. For that HAL's Pinsendom is out, too, after we saw the ship at Santorini this Spring. (we were there on a land trip when Pinsendom and a NCL's ship were overnighting at Santorini).

[kymbakitty]

We sailed on the Grand for 14 days the beginning of January a few years ago. I must say, the age onboard was way up there, and I don't mean 'active seniors' either. I remember making a remark where I was ready to take their pulse at the pool, as each day most of the chairs were covered with sound asleep passengers with mouths wide open and I wasn't sure if they were still kicking or not. We are no spring chickens, but from what we saw, I just knew that Princess had offered a two for one sale at a nursing home close to the port in Fort Lauderdale.

 

Sorry, not trying to be rude (as said previously, we are not what I would call young cruisers), but that is exactly what we found onboard our 14 day cruise. Needless to say, no more 14 day cruises the beginning of January for us. :mad:

 

 

Wow...you just described the "perfect" cruise for us! I'm 48 and hubby is 62...we've been cruising since we got married nearly 19 years ago...this month with be our 13th cruise (lots of land vacations in there on off cruise years).

 

But the only thing that can put a damper on our cruise are unsupervised, unruly kids...not seniors that are catching a few winks around the pool! And I don't mean to sound anti-social....but the people on the ship don't even make the slighest difference, either way, to our over all cruise experience (except the unruly unsupervised kids). We are kind of loaners, truth be told, and really just spend a lot of time together. We seldom pair up with anyone...maybe once or twice in all of our cruises. It's not that there aren't really awesome people, but we are just the kind of couple that spend time together.

 

It's not right or wrong...it's just how people travel. I work with a lot of women that say they would never even know how to vacation with just their spouse alone! I couldn't imagine the other way around. More power to those folks that go in groups....it is just not for us so we don't really care if the ages of the folks are 25 or 90....it just has absolutely nothing to do with the enjoyment of our vacation.

 

:)

[Toto2Kansas]

Wow...you just described the "perfect" cruise for us! I'm 48 and hubby is 62...we've been cruising since we got married nearly 19 years ago...this month with be our 13th cruise (lots of land vacations in there on off cruise years).

 

But the only thing that can put a damper on our cruise are unsupervised, unruly kids...not seniors that are catching a few winks around the pool! And I don't mean to sound anti-social....but the people on the ship don't even make the slighest difference, either way, to our over all cruise experience (except the unruly unsupervised kids). We are kind of loaners, truth be told, and really just spend a lot of time together. We seldom pair up with anyone...maybe once or twice in all of our cruises. It's not that there aren't really awesome people, but we are just the kind of couple that spend time together.

 

It's not right or wrong...it's just how people travel. I work with a lot of women that say they would never even know how to vacation with just their spouse alone! I couldn't imagine the other way around. More power to those folks that go in groups....it is just not for us so we don't really care if the ages of the folks are 25 or 90....it just has absolutely nothing to do with the enjoyment of our vacation.

 

:)

 

I agree, the lack of kids was wonderful. But you have to look at the entire picture here. I think I still have scars on my chins from being run into by scooters, walkers and wheelchairs. The one difference we have found when sailing on a ship full of seniors (and I am talking about very very senior ;)) is that they all expect you to move out of their way as they are coming through, get out of the elevator to make room for them as they are hungry, their blood sugar was low and they needed food right now, or it was their nap time and they were wanting to get back to their stateroom quickly. There were times I probably would have welcomed some kids onboard, even unsupervised ones. lol

 

Shows-You needed to be there at least 45 minutes prior as the seats in the theater were gone about that time. Yes, they were napping in the seats until the show started. No joke.

 

Getting off in port took forever, I think you can figure out why there.

 

Forget the buffet, you couldn't walk through the line (it's where I got a lot of those scars from being run into).

 

BUT, one great thing. The casino was never crowded. lol