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Hi,

Just after some feedback and thoughts really, I am considering going on a Baltic cruise (with Royal Caribbean) with my girlfriend next year, however im worried we may be a little young (24).

We really like the sound of all the desitinations, but there is always the thought in the back of our mind that everyone onboard might be 60+.

Anyone have any experience of this?

Cheers!

[minowz]

I've been on two med cruises (2 weeks each). They're nothing like you hear..

Yes you do get a lot of old folks but there's a huge mix of ages. We had no trouble finding people our own age.

They're great holidays though, no hassle with flying etc. More food than you can possible consume and cheap drinks/smokes and **** loads to do on the boats, you don't ever have to get off if you don't want to.

[ticskebasse]

My mum and dad have been on quite a few - they say it depends on the cruise you do. For example the med cruises are much more mixed age, but the baltic cruises tend to be 50+ generally. It also depends on the cruise line. Royal Caribbean is a more fun themed company so expect to find a lot of younger people.

In short, you'll need to work out which cruise you fancy before asking what it's like as they all seem to differ a lot.

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Thanks guys, they were a lot more posative that i was hoping for

I was actully going off of my mum and dad reccomendation, as they have just been on a NCL med cruise.

Now the next question is, are the balconies worth the extra dollar!?

[ticskebasse]

Thanks guys, they were a lot more posative that i was hoping for

I was actully going off of my mum and dad reccomendation, as they have just been on a NCL med cruise.

Now the next question is, are the balconies worth the extra dollar!?

Just to be clear, I've only been on a few sea crossings to France / Spain etc when I was a kid so all this information is coming from my 60 year old parents that started cruising about 10 years ago....my dad refuses to have an inside cabin as he says it's like being buried alive, and an external cabin is like being buried alive with a view. Balconies are essential to them, although "balcony" can cover a lot of things!

[minowz]

I'd suggest at least a window..

The internal cabins have fake windows with curtains and a light behind them, but it's just not the same.

Balconies are quite a lot more expensive, it's not like there isn't a bloody great outside bit you can sit at.

[BrodiKennedy]

I'm actually considering the same thing for sometime early next year. Are the inside cabins really that awful? I've seen some huge price differences, like an extra $200-300 per person just to get a balcony. Don't you just end up doing a lot of sleeping in the cabin anyways?

Also, is there a guide any of you'd recommend at finding the right cruise ship for a given age. My girlfriend and I are both going to be 27 when we go on our cruise, so hopefully something that would cater to that crowd (or slightly younger).

[ticskebasse]

Also, is there a guide any of you'd recommend at finding the right cruise ship for a given age. My girlfriend and I are both going to be 27 when we go on our cruise, so hopefully something that would cater to that crowd (or slightly younger).

You should find something from Royal Caribbean suits you.

EDIT: What's the point of being at sea if you can't see the sea?

[BrodiKennedy]

I just figured that you'd rarely be in your room unless you were sleeping or having sex. Is this not the case?

[ssupermegatone]

I've been on a total of 6 cruises and I've been on a Royal Caribbean cruise 3 times. In 1998, 2000, and 2002. All three of them were very memorable experiences. All 3 of these were in the Caribbean and many small islands were visited. I really loved the epic dining experience on board each ship.

Dining is free, breakfast, lunch and supper. You can eat all you want and almost whenever you want.

More ships are freestyle dining these days but we were assigned to a certain table each night and dinner was at 7pm ship time. We got the same two waiters each night and they were fun to get to know. Dinners were so official I felt like I was in some VIP banquet or something. Everyone dressed up in formal clothing to go to these, a couple nights a week there was semi-formal and semi-casual. When you go back to your room after you find the room attendant has got everything ready in there for bedtime.

For a few cruises we had inside cabins. When I was younger than I am today it didn't seem all that bad. But then we went on a few cruises with windows and even balconies later on and I would never go back to an inside cabin without a window. Then again it's all about how much time you spend in the cabin. Some people will be away all day and that's definitely the recommended way to do it. There are some days where you just want to sit on the balcony and read your favorite book. (Day at Sea for example)

Tipping for the rooms and dinners are all included automatically at the end of the cruise and will withdraw from your credit card. While on the ship you never use your credit card but your shipboard card, which you also use to get into the room.

My parents have been on over 14 cruises and they keep going every year. It's obviously an enjoyable experience. I've loved each one that I went on as well. The other cruises I can recommend are NCL America, Holland America, and Princess. Anyways I'm writing too much again so enjoy the read.

[ticskebasse]

I just figured that you'd rarely be in your room unless you were sleeping or having sex. Is this not the case?

If you're taking your girlfriend, do you really want to appear so cheap?

[BrodiKennedy]

lol, she knows I'm not cheap. I just dropped 3 grand on our last trip to Chicago. I just find it hard to believe that it's worth $100-200 for a window/balcony, but I haven't been on a cruise so if you guys say otherwise I'll take your word for it

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Thanks guys [thumbup]

I can officially say that we are booked on Royal Caribbean cruise for the baltic next year We went for their biggest balcony room (the one just before the suites) should be awesome!

Cannot wait!

[xrumerang]

Good choice. Balcony will be worth it.

[User-Luser]

Balcony is a must. We got married on royal caribean's enchantment of the sea and needless to say we got a suite. You may feel claustrophobic if you don't at least have a window.

[NowFloabDow]

My family and I went for a cruise on board the Ms Achille Lauro... on it's next voyage, it sank due to a fire. So we pretty much got in the last cruise it ever sailed. It was also hijacked in 1985. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MS_Achille_Lauro

When we were on board, we got a tour of where the US hostage on board was killed. http://www.waronfreedom.org/gaza.html

The cruise was luxurious, but... different.

Haven't been on one since.

[BrodiKennedy]

lol cubase that's crazy.

I talked to my good buddy who's been on cruises and he said the exact opposite of everyone on here. He said the balcony's a waste of money and you never spend any time in your room anyways. He also said if you DID want to chill in your room that it'd be better just to snag a deck chair on the boat. Still, if I had the money I'm sure the balcony would be nice.

congrats ellipr, have fun in the baltic man!

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Hi,

Just after some feedback and thoughts really, I am considering going on a Baltic cruise (with Royal Caribbean) with my girlfriend next year, however im worried we may be a little young (24).

We really like the sound of all the desitinations, but there is always the thought in the back of our mind that everyone onboard might be 60+.

Anyone have any experience of this?

Cheers!

watch out for Ice bergs and old WWII magnetic mines in the Baltic sea (they are still around) .