Am I just OLD?

[marco]

Depends on where the cruise is to and what we want to do. If it's the Caribbean, we're there for sun and fun so we'll stay up until around 1AM and sometimes later, (depends on what's going on in the lounges and/or who we're with) but we won''t get up much before 10. If it's say, a European cruise and we want to get off the ship at 7:30 in the morning, we'll be in bed by 10-ish and up early. Oh...and we're in our late 50's.

[Velvetwater]

I was in bed by midnight and quite a few 1am -2am turning ins.I had an early night before Russia though as we lost so much time going through the Baltics.

 

I am a certified night owl though. I get up at 6.30am and can never sleep til 12pm.

 

Im in my twenties so maybe itll change.

[YubaSutter]

In bed by 2am and awake at 7 am.

[Hlitner]

We will not comment on "normal" but rather our own experience and observation. DW and I are addicted to travel and now manage to get out of the country nearly 6 months a year be it on cruises (about 70+ days a year) or extended land vacations (where we normally have a rental car). To be real blunt, we Love to Travel and are darn good at it! One lesson we learned early in our "travel life back in our 20s) was when "in Rome ........." For example, if we are staying in most parts of Spain we know that the afternoon is siesta time (we sometimes use these hours to drive between places) and that dinner time will be about 10pm! While at home we generally have dinner about 7, when in Spain (or Paris) we adapt to local customs and eat much later. We also go to bed later and sleep later.

 

We see fellow Americans who seem miserable on trips, and often these folks cannot learn to adapt to local customs. These are the people that are standing outside a Milan restaurant at 8pm waiting for it to open (at 9). They are the people that get very frustrated when they try to go shopping at 2pm in many European cities...only to find that many stores are closed (they will reopen about 4).

 

It is the same on cruises. We hear people complain because they have to be back onboard by 4 pm (when the ship is in port till 8) because they do not want to miss their fixed seating dinner at 5:30. And yet, these folks will not change their dining time to a late sitting or even consider an Anytime Dining scheme so they can adjust their dining time. Many times we hear the grumbling that the early sitting should be adjusted for the port....but these folks stubbornly refuse to adapt to the cruise schedule. These folks are the ones who tell us they cannot eat after 6, because they just "must be in bed by 9:30." They are unwilling to adjust their personal schedule to fit circumstances. Some of these are the same folks that if staying in a city like Paris, will go to a "late dinner" at 6 and it will usually be an a restaurant that serves "American food." Go figure. We cannot help but conclude that some people are going to be at their happiest when they are home, on their eating schedule, and going to bed at their normal time. And then there are others who are happiest when "on the road" and having fun adapting to their environment and customs.

 

Hank

Edited April 17, 2014 by Hlitner

[TC1957]

For us it depends. My wife and I (mid-fifties) get up at 4:30 every morning and go to the gym for a workout...when on a cruise we try to do the same but that depends on if we have something planned early while in port. We are not drinkers (other than an occassional drink) or dancers so there is not the draw to close down the clubs onboard. If there is a show we want to see we will stay up for that, if not we are usually in our cabin by 10:00. We may be reading or sleeping.

 

The wife can nap (if you call 2-3 hours a nap) and I may get 20-30 minutes. Other than that we are doing something...walking around on the ship, hitting the pool/hot tub or just sitting and people watching.

[TC1957]

...these folks stubbornly refuse to adapt to the cruise schedule. These folks are the ones who tell us they cannot eat after 6, because they just "must be in bed by 9:30." They are unwilling to adjust their personal schedule to fit circumstances. Some of these are the same folks that if staying in a city like Paris, will go to a "late dinner" at 6 and it will usually be an a restaurant that serves "American food." Go figure. We cannot help but conclude that some people are going to be at their happiest when they are home, on their eating schedule, and going to bed at their normal time. And then there are others who are happiest when "on the road" and having fun adapting to their environment and customs.

 

Hank

 

I guess it is different for someone who is traveling as much as you. But have you considered the possibility that these people will have to return to their normal, ho-hum, lives soon and are trying to keep as normal a schedule as possible so that they can perform when vacation is over. Not everyone can get into a routine of taking a two hour nap in the middle of the afternoon, eat dinner at 10-11 in the evening and sleep till 9-10 in the morning to compensate. They must go to work. Sometimes it is hard to tell your boss "Sorry, I am still on Paris time. I will be in just before noon and remember, I will be napping between 2:00 and 4:00 so can you not schedule me for anything during those times."

[navybankerteacher]

One of the most valuable things learned over seven decades is how and when to nap. We are always up between 7:00 - 8:00 and never pack it in before 11:00 - with an occasional later evening - that nap is crucial.

[sherilyn70]

up at 5:45 bed at 11:00 ,, keep the same schedule when on vacations. I struggle after 11.

Same schedule here for at least the last 15 years. Sleeping in fire me is 7am. I'm only 44. :)

 

 

 

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[NMLady]

What is the average time you go to bed at night, on your cruise?

I am WIPED out by 9-10:eek::eek:

My normal job, I am up at 5am, everyday, and in bed between 9-10.

I cannot nap while on a cruise. Not sure why. I don't nap at home either.

 

I am 43 (until June):o

Does this sound normal?

 

 

It depends on the entertainment that night. We usually go to an evening program after dinner, or maybe spend some time in the casino. So even though at home we go to bed by 10pm we often stay up later than that on cruises, especially if the next day is a sea day and we can sleep late.

[HeatherC430]

What is the average time you go to bed at night, on your cruise?

I am WIPED out by 9-10:eek::eek:

My normal job, I am up at 5am, everyday, and in bed between 9-10.

I cannot nap while on a cruise. Not sure why. I don't nap at home either.

 

I am 43 (until June):o

Does this sound normal?

 

I get up at 5am everyday at home for work- and also normally go to bed around the same time while cruising (which is later than if/when at home). I do tend to nap though while on vacation - typically after we get back from port we always shower, and lay down...sometimes fall to sleep and sometimes not. Staying up until midnight on a cruise will normally happen once or twice during the week. I'm 32 (until next week) & DH is 40. To me...that sounds pretty normal for someone who gets up at 5am daily.

[gooch47]

Oh, dear. I guess I AM OLD.

 

On cruises I fight to stay awake until 9:00 which isn't so bad until I tell you I also take a nap nearly every day. I'm a real cheap date, too. Just a small amount of alcohol puts me in a stupor.

 

My hubby on the other hand never naps, and stays up until 11:00 or later, usually playing games on his laptop or watching movies with the laptop hooked up to the TV.

 

We are real cabin potatoes. Don't enjoy the night life so I'm sure that has a lot to do with it.

[ShellLoves2cruise]

I'm a night owl and most nights don't get to bed before 1 or 2 am but I can sleep in ~ I cruised with a friend in 2012 who is up early every day. I even tried keeping her out late hoping she'd sleep in a little bit, we had a OV cabin and as soon as the sun came up she was up even if she'd only been asleep 2 hours. I'm cruising with her again however this time the DH's are going also and we are in inside cabins...even if she's up early I've already asked her not to call on sea days and wake us up! I sleep so good on cruise ships but haven't been able to nap (not something I can do at home either) but maybe with the inside cabin this time, I will be able to sneak in a few naps, I'm usually pretty exhausted from the sun and fun!!

[Ethel5]

We will not comment on "normal" but rather our own experience and observation. DW and I are addicted to travel and now manage to get out of the country nearly 6 months a year be it on cruises (about 70+ days a year) or extended land vacations (where we normally have a rental car). To be real blunt, we Love to Travel and are darn good at it! One lesson we learned early in our "travel life back in our 20s) was when "in Rome ........." For example, if we are staying in most parts of Spain we know that the afternoon is siesta time (we sometimes use these hours to drive between places) and that dinner time will be about 10pm! While at home we generally have dinner about 7, when in Spain (or Paris) we adapt to local customs and eat much later. We also go to bed later and sleep later.

 

We see fellow Americans who seem miserable on trips, and often these folks cannot learn to adapt to local customs. These are the people that are standing outside a Milan restaurant at 8pm waiting for it to open (at 9). They are the people that get very frustrated when they try to go shopping at 2pm in many European cities...only to find that many stores are closed (they will reopen about 4).

 

It is the same on cruises. We hear people complain because they have to be back onboard by 4 pm (when the ship is in port till 8) because they do not want to miss their fixed seating dinner at 5:30. And yet, these folks will not change their dining time to a late sitting or even consider an Anytime Dining scheme so they can adjust their dining time. Many times we hear the grumbling that the early sitting should be adjusted for the port....but these folks stubbornly refuse to adapt to the cruise schedule. These folks are the ones who tell us they cannot eat after 6, because they just "must be in bed by 9:30." They are unwilling to adjust their personal schedule to fit circumstances. Some of these are the same folks that if staying in a city like Paris, will go to a "late dinner" at 6 and it will usually be an a restaurant that serves "American food." Go figure. We cannot help but conclude that some people are going to be at their happiest when they are home, on their eating schedule, and going to bed at their normal time. And then there are others who are happiest when "on the road" and having fun adapting to their environment and customs.

 

Hank

 

I wish there was a "LIKE" button!

[Cruisin' Chick]

My hubby was switched to working 1pm-10pm to working 6am-3pm a year ago so he's usually goes to be by 8 or 9. We haven't gone on a vacation since the change so don't know if he'll be able to adjust even if he takes off a few days prior. I usually get up by 5:30am as my daughter has a "zero period" class that starts before 7am so I need to be at least partially awake before I drive her. Lately it seems that I've been falling asleep by 10 or 11.

 

You'll see some people up at the crack of dawn on a cruise so you wouldn't be alone if you have an early breakfast or go on for an early morning jog.

[Hlitner]

I guess it is different for someone who is traveling as much as you. But have you considered the possibility that these people will have to return to their normal, ho-hum, lives soon and are trying to keep as normal a schedule as possible so that they can perform when vacation is over. Not everyone can get into a routine of taking a two hour nap in the middle of the afternoon, eat dinner at 10-11 in the evening and sleep till 9-10 in the morning to compensate. They must go to work. Sometimes it is hard to tell your boss "Sorry, I am still on Paris time. I will be in just before noon and remember, I will be napping between 2:00 and 4:00 so can you not schedule me for anything during those times."

 

Interesting point, but we do digress :). DW and I were not always retired and used to cram our travel habit into our limited vacation time. Our normal home life meant getting up M-F at 5:50 am. But you can believe that when we were on cruises we did not get up at 5:30 am nor was DW going to bed by 10 (like on many work nights). The idea of a vacation is to get away from the normal routines and expand your horizons. If you treat a vacation like a work day that is kind of sad. And now we see many professionals (especially fellow Americans) who seem to never stop working. Even DD does not go anywhere without her 2 phones (one for work and one personal). When she visits us in the winter (we live in Puerto Vallarta next to a beach) she even keeps her phones with her on the beach. We once watched her BF complete a complex business deal while we were all walking on the Malecon (sea wall).

 

We have long admired the Europeans, Aussies and Kiwis since they generally take longer vacations and truly know how to leave their jobs far behind. The new proposed law in France, that protects some professionals from work related phone calls and e-mails after 6pm is an interesting development. It is being widely criticized in the USA where folks have been brainwashed into thinking that life is about working 24/7. Tis a shame.

 

Hank

[luvscruising2007]

Interesting point, but we do digress :). DW and I were not always retired and used to cram our travel habit into our limited vacation time. Our normal home life meant getting up M-F at 5:50 am. But you can believe that when we were on cruises we did not get up at 5:30 am nor was DW going to bed by 10 (like on many work nights). The idea of a vacation is to get away from the normal routines and expand your horizons. If you treat a vacation like a work day that is kind of sad. And now we see many professionals (especially fellow Americans) who seem to never stop working. Even DD does not go anywhere without her 2 phones (one for work and one personal). When she visits us in the winter (we live in Puerto Vallarta next to a beach) she even keeps her phones with her on the beach. We once watched her BF complete a complex business deal while we were all walking on the Malecon (sea wall).

 

We have long admired the Europeans, Aussies and Kiwis since they generally take longer vacations and truly know how to leave their jobs far behind. The new proposed law in France, that protects some professionals from work related phone calls and e-mails after 6pm is an interesting development. It is being widely criticized in the USA where folks have been brainwashed into thinking that life is about working 24/7. Tis a shame.

 

Hank

 

Like a lot!:D

[navybankerteacher]

Interesting point, but we do digress :).

 

. The idea of a vacation is to get away from the normal routines and expand your horizons. If you treat a vacation like a work day that is kind of sad. And now we see many professionals (especially fellow Americans) who seem to never stop working. Even DD does not go anywhere without her 2 phones (one for work and one personal).

 

We have long admired the Europeans, Aussies and Kiwis since they generally take longer vacations and truly know how to leave their jobs far behind. The new proposed law in France, that protects some professionals from work related phone calls and e-mails after 6pm is an interesting development. It is being widely criticized in the USA where folks have been brainwashed into thinking that life is about working 24/7. Tis a shame.

 

 

 

Hank

 

Good points - the sad thing is that so many people are afraid to let go - either they, or their senior management, do not trust their staff. A well run operation has sufficient succession planning to permit " key people" to be COMPLETELY out of touch for a couple of weeks. What would happen if they got hit by a bus? Not only does keeping continually in touch deprive subordinates from developing, it prevents the individual from really taking a vacation - any employee so important that he/she cannot take real time off is working at a badly managed operation.

 

Of course, much of it is self-inflicted: they are afraid that if things go well in their absence, they might be replaced --- so they stay in constant email, voice mail, or whatever contact.

[crunchy05]

I'm 40 and my husband is 41, we usually make it till about 11-1130 pm unless we are in the casino. The funny thing is we took our kids on their first cruise on DCL and we were up to 1am-cause they had to close the kids club down. Lol.

[sherilyn70]

Not everyone can quickly adjust their sleep schedule for just 7 days. I know that I can not. My body naturally wakes me up every single day and I won't be able to get back to sleep. Forcing myself to stay up way late doesn't shift anything, I'm still wide awake by 6am naturally. The I'm in pain the rest of the day or even longer because it causes a fybromyalgia flare up. I can adjust my eating times, just not my sleep schedule. Even after 1 1/2 months off now as I transition to permanent disability I still haven't been able to shift it much no matter how hard I try. I still wake up by 7am and go to bed at 11pm with a few added naps now (I sleep more now due to the chemo and other misc meds I'm on).

 

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[janetz]

We are morning people and in bed by 10. On vacation, we are still up early but power nap around 3:30-4. Keeps us going at least until midnight. ;)

[OCruisers]

On Caribbean cruises we tend to sleep late in the morning and seldom get to bed until at least midnight ... normally 1 AM. :)

LuLu

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[wassup4565]

I'm normally a night owl, but on cruises, I seem to fall into bed earlier than expected. Maybe it's all the time spent in the fresh air or the exercise walking around in ports. Usually can't keep eyes open after 11 p.m.

 

Somehow, however, although I am not a morning person, I wake up on a ship when the sun is coming up - a time I would never wake up voluntarily in my normal life. Maybe I just have an internal clock that tells me another wonderful day is coming up for me? Can't explain this - normally the sight of the dawn has no interest AT ALL for me.

[W5KAP]

I feel better!!!! Two years ago, we got back on the ship, after spending the day at Margaritaville and Jack's Shack. DD and I said we were going to take a "nap". DH tried to wake us for dinner. Was not meant to be. Woke up the next morning:eek::eek:

 

Yep, Jack's Shack will do that to you. As I recall, I slept real well that night!!

 

Cheers, Kenn

[sleepless]

I am a night owl. I am over 60 years old, and work full time. I am up most nights till midnight, then up at 6 am. I am very creative at night, and would prefer to stay up much later. DH is in bed most nights by 9:30, and up by 5:45 am.

When cruising, I am up before 7:00 am, and at least one morning earlier to catch a sunrise. DH sleeps till at least 8:00 am. We are never in the cabin before 12:30 am. DH goes to sleep sooner then I do; I usually go to sleep sometime after 2:00 am.

[trev71]

I am 33. I find by 11pm i am ready to hit the snack but i never do i end up walking around the ship for a while. I like to get up at 615am on ports days but when its a day at sea i try to sleep til 7-730. my internal clock doesnt let me sleep any longer.

 

I remember my first cruise I was up every night until 1am or later and get up at 6am lol.. Those days are long gone