My husband and I are first time cruisers over 50. Which cruise is right for us?

Question

This will be our 35th wedding anniversary and we want something really nice. We don't want a lot of kids around. We would like to dress up a bit for dinner.

Answer 1

I've been on many cruise lines, and the best I have found so far is with Celebrity Cruise Lines.  They advertised "white glove service", and they sure did deliver.  I had the best time on the cruise and all the staff were attentive.  There were little to no children on the ship, and the clientele is 50+ range.  So, if you like to dress up, have high tea, listen to wonderful music, maybe have a dance or two before dinner, then this is the cruise line for you.  I am planning a 10 day Alaskan cruise for later on this year with Celebrity, and I can't wait!

Happy cruising.

Answer 2

HAL.

Ships carry fewer pax than comparably-sized ships on other lines. The pax are generally older with fewer kids running around. Food is as good as I've had on any line. Exceptionally attentive staff. Less merchandising than you'll find on other lines. Cheaper drinks but fewer drunks. Less of a party atmosphere than many lines. Lousy odds in the casino; several staff referred to it as the "donation center". You will probably see several tuxes on formal nights. No dancing waiters. Cappuccinos in the dining room at dinner are complementary although you pay in the coffee shop. An extra charge in the specialty restaurant like most lines but the food is worth it. Scooped ice cream is served most afternoons in waffle cones at no extra charge but there is no free-flowing soft-serve.

Downside (if there is one) is "there's too many old folks on those dam ships".

Answer 3

just find one in your budget,  there all really fun...

Answer 4

I would suggest Alaska, but if budget is not a question to you and your husband,   take the Caribbean cruise... but just like going to Europe, any cruise or trip you take will be a lot of fun when you travel with your husband or love one. Have fun.....

Answer 5

My mom and dad went on the Ambassador cruise line, to the bahamas, kozamel, ect.. They loved it and all the free food lol. They said there was always something to do. And they are going back. They are 55 and 53. As much as they liked it I would recommend it to you.

Answer 6

Either Alaska or Hawaii.

If you want formal dress ups. Go with Princess or Celebrity lines.

Vacationstogo.com has some great values on most cruises.

Good sailing and happy anniversary.

Answer 7

I suggest the Costa Allegra. It is an Italian ship whose age group is 40+. Tthere are no youngsters partying around everywhere. It sails from Hong Kong or Singapore. The ports of calls are Ho Chi Minh(Vietnam), Da Nang(Vietnam), Sanya (China), Hong Kong, Manila(Phillipines), Kota Kinabalu (Borneo,Malaysia), Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) and Singapore. This is a roung trip from Singapore. Costa even offers fly/cruise options from England. There are captains galas and other formal nights depending on the date. It is a small ship (28,000 tonnes) and the crew are excellent. Costa organises all of your visas and take good care making sure you are safe. It is only around $2000 cruise only. It is for 14/15 nights. I have just returned from this ship and I recommend it to everybody .

Answer 8

princess and norwegian

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Answer 9

we live in Florida and love to cruise, our favorite is Carnival and even those we are only up to our 17th year of marriage and travel with our children, out of Florida only for now, we love all the port Florida has to offer but for a really special anniversary as you are at a European, Hawaiian, or Alaskan. would be perfect.

Carnival would be great but is you want a little more up scale I would go with Princess

Answer 10

the carnival cruise is the best! i went on it 3 or 4 years ago and it was amazing!

Answer 11

Most of the time, it helps going during the school year. All cruises have opportunities to dress up. The only one without traditional evening dinner is NCL. Personally, I like sitting with the same people for evening dinner each night. All cruise lines, including Disney have adults only areas. It is unnecessary to go to the supper club for $30 a pop. Last year, our dining room mates did this and said the regular dining room was much better and a lot more fun. Each night, the wait staff does some sort of dance. They use music like Les Ketchup - The Ketchup Song and The Macarena. The last night, they sing Leaving On A Jetplane. Take an empty paper towel tube with so you can roll up the autographed placemat they give you on the last evening. Bon voyage!!