Princess--average age of cruisers?

[tdysert]

Hello. My husband and I are thinking about booking a Princess cruise to Europe next year. They appear to have better itineraries than Carnival to Europe (we usually cruise Carnival). My question, however, is about the average age and the atmosphere on Princess. We cruised with Princess for 10 days to the Mexican Riveria and most passengers were senior citizens. I have nothing against seniors, but would like to also cruise with some folks my age (late 30s) and have a more lively night environment that that particular cruise had. Can anyone who has been on Princess previously speak to this? Thanks.

[LARGIN]

Three things you can do to cruise with people your own age...

 

Do not go on a European cruise..

Do go on the Caribbean Princess..

Stay with Carnival..

[BJS]

Three things you can do to cruise with people your own age...

 

Do not go on a European cruise..

Do go on the Caribbean Princess..

Stay with Carnival..

 

Don't know about Carnival but agree with the first two and would add to cruise during Spring Break or Summer in the Caribbean on any Princess ship.

 

We "old folks" try to avoid these times, don't have anything against Juniors, because we also prefer cruising with those closer to our age. :rolleyes: :D

[LARGIN]

One more thing.. The longer the cruise, the older the average age..:)

[Lynda90]

Average age: early 40's - late 60's- how's that for a spread. That's as close as I can come to an average age!:)

[Crowsie]

The longer and more exotic the cruise = Older Average Age...in my opinion.

 

 

We're early 40's and have never had an issue with the average age on our cruises.

In fact...the majority of the folks we've met have been absolutely fascinating since their travel and life experiences have been greater.

 

As for night life...well...we just make our own fun. :D

[WillB]

We are 50s and 40s. We prefer an older crowd. It's a good thing for us since they tend to retire early and leave the ship to us. Also, fewer children on a long cruise which means you can get on the elevator and not see every button pushed and there will be little or no screaming in the halls at 2AM.

 

We usually dance until the band quits. Most of the young people don't know how to dance like we do (ballroom, latin, swing), so again, it works out better for us if the crowd is a little older.

[JanetMarie]

I have always found the age to be from 40's to 60's. You will get a bit of the younger crowd and a bit of the older crowd. But the average, IMO, is in that range. We really, really like Princess because there is not the typical "party" crowd which Carnival seems to have, again, IMO. ;)

[WendyG]

lol BJS...good answer!

 

I never thought of it though, I'm thinking of booking a 17 day transatlantic from Copenhagen to Ft Laud, is everyone going to be "senior citizen age?"

 

Not that I mind, I was on a 10 day Holland cruise and our tablemates were all in their eighties and just such a fun group! :) The stories they tell, such interesting lives they've led. Very enjoyable.

 

As for fun, I make my own fun too, the clubs are more quiet in the evenings and the casino less smoky. Works for me!

[srphnx]

Older than Carniva, younger than HAL. It is for grownups but not fogeys...

[jrtmouse]

I am 25 years old and I have to say that I enjoy Princess a lot. Actually, it's been my best cruise experience thus far. Granted, I've only been on RCL and Princess, but from what it sounds like, I have no interest in sailing Carnival. We don't drink nor are we interested in obnoxious teenagers/college kids party life. Although, I will say that adults can be just as obnoxious once they start drinking, but I suppose it's a little different (?) I guess I just appreciate what I find to be the finer things on a cruise. Not really into the glitz but more of a classy atmosphere. The better food and entertainment.

 

Anywho, on our last sailing with Princess (Star), there were quite a few younger peeps in their twenties, like myself. That was plenty for me. We just needed a few other people our age to make staying up in Skywalker's worth it! Actually, the more I think about it, the more remember quite a few younger families on that trip as well. I'd say late 30's early 40's.

 

TDYSERT, not sure about Europe. I'm guessing no matter what cruiseline you go on in Europe, there's going to be an older crowd there. But I wouldn't totally write Princess off!

 

Have fun!

[wdonnieb]

The best rule of thumb is that the more expensive it is and the longer it is, the older the crowd is. Younger people have less money to spend as a rule and certainly do not have more than seven days to cruise. The older you get the more free time you have and the more expedable cash you have.

Donnie

[SHINEMAN]

lol BJS...good answer!

 

I never thought of it though, I'm thinking of booking a 17 day transatlantic from Copenhagen to Ft Laud, is everyone going to be "senior citizen age?"

 

Not that I mind, I was on a 10 day Holland cruise and our tablemates were all in their eighties and just such a fun group! :) The stories they tell, such interesting lives they've led. Very enjoyable.

 

As for fun, I make my own fun too, the clubs are more quiet in the evenings and the casino less smoky. Works for me!

What is that 17 day cruise? Maybe we could organize a walker race around the track. Motorized wheel chairs would be fun too.

[WendyG]

Shineman,

 

It's an extraordinary itinerary, Star Princess, Sept 22 2005...Copenhagen to Ft Laud.

 

Check it out:

 

http://leisure.travelocity.com/Vacations/Cruise/Itinerary/0,2415,TRAVELOCITY_3605_,00.html

[Jay B]

The average age of passengers on our past Princess cruises has been about 70. Two years ago we went on a RCCL cruise from England to St. Petersburg Russia and the average age was about 40. We thought RCCL was great and had about as good of service, food, and entertainment as Princess. It was also less expensive than an equivalent Princess trip.

[btrojanoski]

We've cruised six times with Princess and I can attest that the average age goes up proportional to a) the length of the crusie and b) the cost of the cruise. We've been on 7 day Caribban cruises with an average age below 50 but we were on a 15 day Bejing to Bangkok Regal Princess cruise where the average age had to be close to 65. My guess on a 17 day transatlantic (we're doing one in October) would be that the average age would approach 65 at least. We're 50 and we just think of ourselves as 35 with 15 years experience.

 

Barry :)

[MaseratiCruiser]

My wife and I cruised Northern Europe last year on the new Oceania cruise line. My age last year was 37 and my wife 32. It turned out that we were by far the youngest couple and people on the ship. The average age on this ship did look to be between 60-70. We had the best time with these folks and learned so much more about traveling the world, which is one of our life's biggest interests. We made friends with a couple that have been on over 30 cruises around the world and their stories and advise where invaluable. We have done the Carnival cruises in the past and this cruise with an "older crowd" was much more relaxing and enjoyable! It was a relief not to hear and see screaming small kids everywhere, or even the older teenagers of which many seem to be so self absorbed and rude these days. I have just booked another European cruise for us next year aboard the Grand, which sails from Barcelona to Venice on May 26. From what I have read, even though the average age will still be older, there should also be more people around our age and even younger. So my advise is to take this "older" issue as a plus, and not a minus when booking a cruise.

[tdysert]

Thanks to everyone for the funny and informative posts. I'm still not sure which cruise line I'll choose for Europe, but I am sure I will have a blast.

[kruisey]

Join the Princess cruise....you will have the times of your lives .......

[WCAB]

Although most cruises have their share of Seniors, with a passenger list of over 2000 passengers, I would think you would find enough of any one age bracket

to satisfy any passenger. I am taking my grand daughter, age 11, in September and know there will be fewer kids but even if there turns out to be under ten

her age, that will be sufficient for her to mix and mingle.

 

Carol

[dalwhitt]

I'm taking my first Princess cruise on Sapphire Princess to the Mexican Riviera on Nov. 5, 2005 (next year). That will be my 12th cruise. We have people ranging in age from 24-65 in our group of probably more than 30 people. Just came off Adventure of the Seas in July and wondering how Sapphire (at that time if year) will compare to AOS in terms of age of passengers. Anyone had any idea?

[CruisesOnMyMind]

We are at the "Baby boomer age" so any cruise we go on I feel we fit in. The younger ones are amazing to watch. The older crowd is a marvel to listen too. I feel we cannot miss out at this age.

I feel this applies to any age. You will always find those who are younger and those who are older. What a wonderful mix.