Typical RSS sailor?

[that_caviar_is_a_garnish]

Going by their website and ship amenities, this seems to aim for an older crowd.  Would a couple in their early thirties feel out of place?  I went on one RSS cruise but it was nearly twenty years ago and I don't remember it that well.  (Probably not a great sign.)

[ArtsyCraftsy]

I would say it depends.  On longer cruises ( > 15 days or so), it would probably skew older as people who are retired have more time to take longer cruises.  On shorter cruises (  < 14 or so days), the crowd will probably draw a younger crowd since if they're still working, they may not have the luxury of a lot of time off.

 

Time of year may make a difference, too -- from what I've experienced, summer tends to draw younger folks, too.

 

That said, I don't know that anyone would feel out of place as most guests are friendly and active.  There were younger folks on the recent abbreviated World Cruise (30s-50s) -- maybe 15-20% of the total -- and everyone seemed to mix and socialize without difficulty.  

 

(I'm on the "older" side -- 60s -- so perhaps some of the younger Regent guests will speak up.)

 

Lana (staying at home in Bellingham, WA)

[irishwitchy]

Our first cruise was on Regent, a seven day cruise to Alaska, I was 50 and my husband was 59.   We are fairly active - I was rock climbing with the under 35 set one afternoon and he was in a kayak on a different tour.  We had a lovely dinner one night with a couple in their mid 70s .  
 

The next cruise on Regent I was 58 (we do lots of land base travel, not so many cruises), it was a 18 day cruise from Miami to Peru.   The age range was much older(folks kept telling me I was bringing the average age down -lol)  and the music was very dated in my opinion.   However,  some of those 65+ did better on a hike than I did -  Im not so fond of hot, humid and sweaty hikes.  

 

As for socializing,  Regent cruises attract  a great group of folks.   I have had a few other cruises planned,  but the world has caused us some issues to going on a couple of them.    Also, I’m a foodie and the food is great and very flexible - you want lobster tails every night, no problem.   Good luck and enjoy.  

[Pcardad]

I am in my 40's and have about 450 nights. There is not a lot going on for your age group as Regent doesn't have many passengers in that group. There is no club and only 1 bar open after 11PM or so. By midnight it has about 6 people in it. 

 

I would look at something like The Haven on RCL. It is a seperate area on the top of the ship with suites and a private pool and your own restaurant and bar...yet you can use the facilities on the rest of the ship if you like.

 

You will be mistaken for crew on Regent...without the benefit of getting to go to the great parties below deck.

[GrJ Berkshire]

43 minutes ago, Pcardad said:

I am in my 40's and have about 450 nights. There is not a lot going on for your age group as Regent doesn't have many passengers in that group. There is no club and only 1 bar open after 11PM or so. By midnight it has about 6 people in it. 

 

I would look at something like The Haven on RCL. It is a seperate area on the top of the ship with suites and a private pool and your own restaurant and bar...yet you can use the facilities on the rest of the ship if you like.

 

You will be mistaken for crew on Regent...without the benefit of getting to go to the great parties below deck.

I will disagree, it depends on what's your pattern of life.

If you are a nightclubber then maybe Regent ships will not be your thing. However at least one bar is open till midnight, how late do you want to drink to if you are out on an excursion the next morning? Plus you have your own supply of liquor in your suite for a later nightcap. Karaoke nights are always well attended and fun plus you can lose your shirt in the Casino !

We started cruising on Regent in our early 50's we find the mix great, not over formal, open dining when and with whom you wish, but a touch of class, lots of drinks flow so a very convivial atmosphere. We don't want 2000+ climbing walls, rap 'music' , screaming kids, bingo, people in baseball caps and slashed jeans. A great meal, a show, a nightcap with piano music ,the ports and the unrushed ambiance of a Regent ship, space to unwind and enjoy. There is plenty going on if you look for it in passages every day ( the daily programme in your suite ) Not all 30's want endless party atmosphere and loud noise !!

[Pcardad]

Regent is great for your age group - that is what is was designed for. However, a couple in their 30's will probably be the only couple in their 30's (unless it is a 1 week summer cruise). They won't be made to feel uncomfortable but they will be extremely unusual.  TYpically the only people under 40 are grandkids or younger 3rd wives.

Edited April 4, 2020 by Pcardad

[liptastic]

We have been cruising since 2003. This year I will have a special birthday having only recently retired. We have never felt out of place on any ship. 
I agree with Gr J Berkshire here the mix of guests on Regent is what makes the cruise special. Each cruise is different and also location of cruise is different.

We had our best cruise ever on Navigator in 2014 on a Canada New England itinery. We had previously taken this route in 2004 on Celebrity cruises.

I think at that time we were possibly the youngest guests, but we had a wonderful time and we still keep I touch with dear friends from California and Kentucky. 
A cruise is what you make it whether with others or keeping your self to your self.  Jean

[ronrick1943]

I really think it depends on you and your likes, if you really want to party maybe not.

[Pcardad]

This is not a negative statement by any means but the OP should be aware that this cruise line is set up for a much older clientele than almost any other cruise line. That means no dance club, no contemporary music played by the pool, no fast-paced activities on board, etc. This isn't bad or good, I mention it only so that the OP can make a judgement about this cruise line and spending his money here. I like Regent just fine and have spent plenty of cash here but I also cruise with other lines depending on what we are looking for. The Haven on some RCL ships gives privacy, service all in an upscale environment with restricted access yet you can also use the rest of the ship if you want more action. Other lines offer more of a party experience 24x7 (not my thing). Regent is wonderful but it all comes down to what you want in a cruise.

[fizzy]

There is actually a pretty "lively" discussion on this subject on the FB social group page right now. If you read through it there may be some insight that you can pick up. It gives you a feel for the product. Good luck.

[CruisingAlong4Now]

The average age of the passengers on [insert name of any cruise line here] will vary by the time of year, location, and length of the cruise.  On 1 week cruises to the Caribbean during peak vacation times, there will be a younger crowd.  On cruises longer than 14 days, usually more retired folk. This is a universal truth for all cruise lines. Also, since Regent generally costs more than budget lines, the passengers will skew older because older people have more money they are willing to spend on a cruise. 

 

[please don't flame me for saying that Regent costs more than other cruise lines. Generally true. Not always.]

[Travelcat2]

1 hour ago, CruisingAlong4Now said:

The average age of the passengers on [insert name of any cruise line here] will vary by the time of year, location, and length of the cruise.  On 1 week cruises to the Caribbean during peak vacation times, there will be a younger crowd.  On cruises longer than 14 days, usually more retired folk. This is a universal truth for all cruise lines. Also, since Regent generally costs more than budget lines, the passengers will skew older because older people have more money they are willing to spend on a cruise. 

 

[please don't flame me for saying that Regent costs more than other cruise lines. Generally true. Not always.]

 

No flaming but, what was your experience with younger passengers on your Regent cruise(s)?  Agree younger passengers may have less vacation time and money to spend on things like luxury cruises (but there are a lot of very well to do young people).  We have seen a majority of seniors on all of our Regent cruises - despite the time of the year or the length of the cruise.  Alaska cruises seem to have the most families and children (up to 100 children) so there are some of us that prefer not to sail on Regent in Alaska except in May, late August or early September.   The oldest population we have seen are on transatlantic cruises and Caribbean cruises.  

 

Pcardad -  Your post expressed my feelings very well.  Not everyone wants to be on a party ship (regardless of age) and not everyone that is older wants to be on a luxury cruise.  Everyone has different likes and dislikes.  What we love today, we would not have loved when we were in our 30's ad 40's.

 

[that_caviar_is_a_garnish]

16 hours ago, GrJ Berkshire said:

I will disagree, it depends on what's your pattern of life.

If you are a nightclubber then maybe Regent ships will not be your thing. However at least one bar is open till midnight, how late do you want to drink to if you are out on an excursion the next morning? Plus you have your own supply of liquor in your suite for a later nightcap. Karaoke nights are always well attended and fun plus you can lose your shirt in the Casino !

We started cruising on Regent in our early 50's we find the mix great, not over formal, open dining when and with whom you wish, but a touch of class, lots of drinks flow so a very convivial atmosphere. We don't want 2000+ climbing walls, rap 'music' , screaming kids, bingo, people in baseball caps and slashed jeans. A great meal, a show, a nightcap with piano music ,the ports and the unrushed ambiance of a Regent ship, space to unwind and enjoy. There is plenty going on if you look for it in passages every day ( the daily programme in your suite ) Not all 30's want endless party atmosphere and loud noise !!

 

We are drinkers and eaters, but not partiers.  We do want a full schedule though, and I was disheartened by the website advertising things like 'library' and 'bocce ball'.  Do you have any idea of what the daily program might include on an RSS cruise?  Thank you!

[that_caviar_is_a_garnish]

16 hours ago, Pcardad said:

Regent is great for your age group - that is what is was designed for. However, a couple in their 30's will probably be the only couple in their 30's (unless it is a 1 week summer cruise). They won't be made to feel uncomfortable but they will be extremely unusual.  TYpically the only people under 40 are grandkids or younger 3rd wives.

 

 

It's so funny you say that, I told my husband he'll be the youngest guy but I'll be one of the oldest women probably because of all of the young wives married to rich older men.  LOLLLL

[that_caviar_is_a_garnish]

10 hours ago, fizzy said:

There is actually a pretty "lively" discussion on this subject on the FB social group page right now. If you read through it there may be some insight that you can pick up. It gives you a feel for the product. Good luck.

 

I'm new to this site, do you have a link to this group discussion?  Thanks!

[ArtsyCraftsy]

19 minutes ago, that_caviar_is_a_garnish said:

 

We are drinkers and eaters, but not partiers.  We do want a full schedule though, and I was disheartened by the website advertising things like 'library' and 'bocce ball'.  Do you have any idea of what the daily program might include on an RSS cruise?  Thank you!

Here is the activity schedule for Feb 8, 2020 on the World Cruise:  

 

[SusieQft]

Would a typical sea day on the world cruise have just one enrichment lecture?

 

Are they shown in a loop on the TV, or on demand?

Edited April 5, 2020 by SusieQft

[Travelcat2]

25 minutes ago, SusieQft said:

Would a typical sea day on the world cruise have just one enrichment lecture?

 

Are they shown in a loop on the TV, or on demand?

 

While I cannot comment on world cruises, on itineraries with several sea days, they generally have one lecture in the morning and one in the afternoon.   They are done live in the theater and are replayed on television.

[SusieQft]

Thank you.  I realized they are live in the theater.  My question was about the replay.  Is it a loop or only at set times, or is it on demand.  Can I start the lecture at the beginning on the TV any time I want?  After the live version, of course.

Edited April 5, 2020 by SusieQft

[ArtsyCraftsy]

1 hour ago, SusieQft said:

Would a typical sea day on the world cruise have just one enrichment lecture?

 

Are they shown in a loop on the TV, or on demand?

 

The recordings of the Enrichment Lectures are shown in a loop, not "on demand."  This particular sea day was between Nuku Hiva and Fakarava.  Prior to Nuku Hiva, we'd had 4 sea days sailing from Hilo, Hawaii.  I saved some more of the Passages, but they're in the luggage that is still waiting in Perth for shipment back home -- Luggage Forward got slammed with multiple cruise disembarkations over several day in mid-March so it's going to be awhile before we see our bags.  We had a lot of sea days early in the cruise (5 days from San Francisco to Honolulu), and I know they were doing lectures every day.  I'm just not sure how often they did 2 per day.  

Edited April 5, 2020 by ArtsyCraftsy

[Gcto]

Well, it really depends on what you are looking for. In general, the passengers on Regent are a bit more "mature" 🙂but that's about it. If you go to a Caribbean cruise, you find "yournger" people there, if you go to a Baltic Cruise, the passengers are a bit older. But, as we've been on many Regent Cruises, Age is not what it used to be. We've met people in their 80s who are younger than people we've in their 50s.  

We love Regent, not only because of the overall service, offerings, no nickel and dim'ing, etc, but mostly because of the people we meet. The ships are small enough to meet great people, but also large enough to "never see the people you never want to see again". On each of our cruises with Regent we've met great people, some of which have become great friends across the globe (thinking of my good buddy in Australia right now).  Yes, if you are a clubbing person, want to dance until the weeeee hours...Regent might not be it, but if you are looking for a relaxing trip, seeing things and meeting  great people...go for it.

A few years back we took our daughter on a trip....certainly way above her age group. Yet, she found some honey mooners on the ship and the dancers and singers came out...she was 21 and had a blast.   So as they say...YMWW.    With all Regent offers, the food, the service, the "easiness" ...  I can only recommend it.

 

[Pcardad]

All of these nice things are absolutely true...and I like them too as proven by how I travel. However, before I would recommend Regent to a couple in their low 30's, I would make sure they knew exactly what they wanted in a cruise as Regent targets a very specific market...and not everyone who can afford Regent would be happy with Regent.

[wcsdkqh]

I don't believe there is any one answer for this question. The itinerary is key along with what your expectations are. We took our early thirty kids on a 10 day very port intensive Mediterranean cruise last year. No one was looking for any late night activities, by the time dinner rolled around, everyone was exhausted and ready for bed because another 10 hour day with non-stop sight-seeing and other activities was looming.  The kids had an amazing time and were very thankful for the experience. All depends on where you are going and why.  Enjoy!!

[Pcardad]

36 minutes ago, wcsdkqh said:

I don't believe there is any one answer for this question. The itinerary is key along with what your expectations are. We took our early thirty kids on a 10 day very port intensive Mediterranean cruise last year. No one was looking for any late night activities, by the time dinner rolled around, everyone was exhausted and ready for bed because another 10 hour day with non-stop sight-seeing and other activities was looming.  The kids had an amazing time and were very thankful for the experience. All depends on where you are going and why.  Enjoy!!

 

Exactly right. Regent is awesome for the people who want what Regent offers. If someone is looking for a different type of experience then Regent might disappoint. It is not for everyone...it all depends what YOU want. But you can be assured that Regent delivers what they promise and they do so exceptionally.

Edited April 6, 2020 by Pcardad

[UUNetBill]

Our first Regent cruise, we were 48 (me) and 40 (DW) and we loved the Regent experience.  Yes, the passengers skew older, especially on certain longer sailings.  But we took our girls when they were in their mid to late teens and they had a blast - and our oldest, now 25, is dying to take another one with us - on her dime, no less, so you know she loved it.

 

Whether you'll enjoy it, though, is totally up to you.  If you're more into the club scene/socializing/dancing/whitewater kayaking, etc...well, Regent might not be for you.  We tend to enjoy nice dining, plentiful cocktails, wine tastings, etc - and we still even got in some parasailing, ziplining, etc.  You can find some excursions that are much more than just bus tours!

 

Sounds to me like you're doing your research, and if you decide that Regent is for you I wish you well - and if not, I wish you well on whatever line you end up on!  It's all about happy sailing.  Enjoy!