Ever been on a cruise?

[matelot]

I'm thinking of going on a cruise.

 

The guy that I lodge with swears by them. I can see the plus points in that everything is laid on and travelling between destinations should be quite enjoyable. However I'm concerned that it will be a pensioner fest with too much talk about playing golf and what type of BMW you drive.

 

Anyone been on one?

[Will Heal]

We cruise about In the transit looking at totty sometimes, does that count?👍

[scraggs]

I have done two, if you get itchy feet being in one place to long, a cruise is ideal, it's great waking up every morning in a different country.

First one was as you thought, a boat load of pensioners, crap food and some horrendous weather on the way out, it was a bloody nightmare come true.

Second one was given to me as an apology for the first, same boat but different time of year, and it was a truly excellent holiday.

Try not to pick a small boat, although they are nice because there isn't too many people on board, they have limited entertainment, and you can't hide yourself away from the inevitable annoying person.

I think the larger ships get a lot of younger people on board, especially the big American ships as cruises have got a lot cheaper and more money about.

[eggsarascal]

We'll be cruising on the Southern Grand Union canal, or the K & A in April. No golf or BMW's in sight.

[aspenarb]

There used to be one at Guildford Burger king once a month , you just need a lowered Escort and wear a baseball cap the wrong way round.

 

Bob

[Wolfie]

Yeah, went on my first cruise last May through the Panama canal. It was a good experience, i saw a small glimpse of many beautiful countries and the service onboard was exceptional - vast majority were Indonesian staff.

I'm not in a desperate rush to do another one but i did enjoy it.

Yes, almost all passengers are of pensionable age but i get on with oldies.

Days at sea are a bit boring and they do like squeezing money out of you for non inclusive services.

[headgroundsman]

I went on a 7 day cruise to the Norwegian fiords. The scenery was amazing

[Johny Walker]

done a few, fly/criuse, spent some time in north africa ,before it became hostile,& jamaca was hot ,could differant know wi 3,kids

[justo7]

I consider it quite often but always get stuck thinking it will be full of elderly people. Did look at the 'navigator of the seas' and I think the other one was the 'sea empress'. They would be an excellent time but it makes all the difference when there are people around the same age as you

[easy-lift guy]

Remarkable with an aging population I find it fascinating that most members that have replied to this thread don't understand there getting older every day. I have been on one cruise and had a nice time old and young alike and families. Went to the Bahamas.

more than enough to eat, drink both adult and non adult beverages.

easy-lift guy