karena1 Posted July 9, 2016 #26 Share Posted July 9, 2016 (edited) The one month of the year we NEVER cruise is March - spring break and SOOOOOOOOOO many kids. Only month of the year if you buy booze in port you have to wait until the morning of departure to go and pick it up. PITA if you are trying to get everything packed up and use express departure. We cruise during the summer (not a lot) b/c the prices are usually really high b/c schools are out, but March is by far the worst month to cruise the Caribbean or short cruises. Edited July 9, 2016 by karena1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lastdance Posted July 9, 2016 #27 Share Posted July 9, 2016 (edited) There are always going to be kids running; that is what they do with their energy; however, you can eliminate a lot of it by cruising different months besides summer, holidays spring break etc. I have never viewed kids on another ship acting up, mostly because I don't pay attention to other cruise ships; they are usually in the distance...way in the distance. Also , certain ships cater more to kids. When I was a lot younger, things did not seem so apparent and bothersome. With age comes a little less tolerance... Sent from my iPhone using Forums Edited July 9, 2016 by Lastdance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Baker Posted July 9, 2016 #28 Share Posted July 9, 2016 You make your point, if there is one- very poorly. It isn't helpful unless makes sense to your audience. You were a kid at one point, correct? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk How dare you post a picture of me and my sister on holiday with my dad! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealNorwegianCruiser Posted July 9, 2016 #29 Share Posted July 9, 2016 The one month of the year we NEVER cruise is March - spring break and SOOOOOOOOOO many kids. Is it a certain month when it is possible to avoid elderly passengers?....... Asking for a friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wine-O Posted July 9, 2016 #30 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Is it a certain month when it is possible to avoid elderly passengers?....... Asking for a friend. Yes, Transatlantics in the Spring and the Fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealNorwegianCruiser Posted July 9, 2016 #31 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Yes, Transatlantics in the Spring and the Fall. Hehe :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigB0882 Posted July 9, 2016 #32 Share Posted July 9, 2016 I was on the June 24th sailing to Alaska but was on the Solstice. It may be summer but there were very few children. Alaska isn't a hot spot for young families. I may have been in shock though as I always sail Carnival during school breaks (I am a teacher) so I am used to TONS of kids. I felt like this sailing was practically kid free. I just find it hard to believe the other ship was so much worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise Raider Posted July 9, 2016 #33 Share Posted July 9, 2016 (edited) Cruise Raider - International Cafe, Sanctuary :confused: ...are you on the right cruise line? This was in my thread "Plus, it wasn't on Celebrity, which I always felt had way less children onboard anyway." I was just commenting that other cruise lines oftentimes cater more to the 'kid' crowd. I have never been on a cruise on Celebrity that was filled with kids. As a matter of fact, they are a rarity, but then again, I pick my cruises more carefully now. Edited July 9, 2016 by Cruise Raider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lastdance Posted July 9, 2016 #34 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Yes, Transatlantics in the Spring and the Fall. You don't say...at what age do you reach "elderly status?" :eek: I want to share the age with my DH due to the fact that he still believes he can pole-vault... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoppyandNana Posted July 9, 2016 #35 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Is it a certain month when it is possible to avoid elderly passengers?....... Asking for a friend. Just so I know which group I fall into what age is elderly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varoo Posted July 9, 2016 #36 Share Posted July 9, 2016 You don't say...at what age do you reach "elderly status?" :eek: I want to share the age with my DH due to the fact that he still believes he can pole-vault... At any age, the definition of "elderly" is always someone at least 15 years older than I am. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted July 9, 2016 #37 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Just so I know which group I fall into what age is elderly? In the NYC metro area, "upstate" seems to mean 75 miles north of wherever you live. So I think "elderly" means at least 10 years older than you are now! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrokitty Posted July 10, 2016 #38 Share Posted July 10, 2016 (edited) You don't say...at what age do you reach "elderly status?" :eek: I want to share the age with my DH due to the fact that he still believes he can pole-vault... Yes, but you didn't say whether he CAN still pole vault!!! I encourage DH to believe he can do anything he wants to......he's just not allowed to actually DO it. :D Hi Jazz.....look who followed you over here.....you can run but you can't hide!! :D:D Edited July 10, 2016 by Hydrokitty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealNorwegianCruiser Posted July 10, 2016 #39 Share Posted July 10, 2016 ...at what age do you reach "elderly status?" :eek: ... ..around the age you get offended by placed in the group "elderly".. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisemuse13 Posted July 10, 2016 #40 Share Posted July 10, 2016 I looked at the original posters previous posts, and it seems there was a large Jain group on board, with their own buffet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChucktownSteve Posted July 10, 2016 #41 Share Posted July 10, 2016 (edited) what do you expect GS to do? I know putting them off at the next port would solve the problem, . There's a Brig on board right? Throw them in it with only bread & water. Or how about since they have so much energy, build a diving board over the side of the ship. But do it on Starboard so they don't go through the smoke on their way down. Edited July 10, 2016 by ChucktownSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emileg Posted July 10, 2016 #42 Share Posted July 10, 2016 I looked at the original posters previous posts, and it seems there was a large Jain group on board, with their own buffet. What's a Jain group? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrokitty Posted July 10, 2016 #43 Share Posted July 10, 2016 There's a Brig on board right? Throw them in it with only bread & water. Or how about since they have so much energy, build a diving board over the side of the ship. But do it on Starboard so they don't go through the smoke on their way down. Well yes...but then you're punishing the children and it's the parents who permit them to run amok who should be punished. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrokitty Posted July 10, 2016 #44 Share Posted July 10, 2016 What's a Jain group? An ancient Indian religion that preaches non-violence towards all living things whenever possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisemuse13 Posted July 10, 2016 #45 Share Posted July 10, 2016 What's a Jain group? From Google :: Jainism is an ancient religion from India that teaches that the way to liberation and bliss is to live a life of harmlessness and renunciation. The aim of Jain life is to achieve liberation of the soul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Baker Posted July 10, 2016 #46 Share Posted July 10, 2016 (edited) What's a Jain group? That was my first thought, but rather than typing it here I put it in Google :D #cantsomeoneelsedoit Edited July 10, 2016 by Tom Baker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChucktownSteve Posted July 10, 2016 #47 Share Posted July 10, 2016 (edited) But look on the bright side. With that charter, the bars were probably not overly crowded and I'll wager service for libations was fast. :D Edited July 10, 2016 by ChucktownSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lastdance Posted July 10, 2016 #48 Share Posted July 10, 2016 (edited) Yes, but you didn't say whether he CAN still pole vault!!! I encourage DH to believe he can do anything he wants to......he's just not allowed to actually DO it. :D (Hydrokitty) He said that first he needs to have a shoulder and tendon operation; he loves that you said he can do anything he wants to...:cool: Now that's scary! Edited July 10, 2016 by Lastdance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesAS Posted July 11, 2016 #49 Share Posted July 11, 2016 That was my first thought, but rather than typing it here I put it in Google :D #cantsomeoneelsedoit Rude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Baker Posted July 11, 2016 #50 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Rude. #:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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