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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!

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

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!

29 minutes ago, navybankerteacher said:

A year and a half from now things are likely to be  more stable — but if you are interested in booking top of the line accomodations, you are clearly not bargain hunters.  Waiting until you see how things play out might be your best bet.  There are very few certainties - but when it comes to summer cruises to Alaska, it is likely that there will be many choices - if there are any at all.  

 

“Wait and see” is a good approach at this point. 

 

 

We are definitely bargain hunters, but want the maximum experience we can afford on what we scrimp together.  

I'm a little confused by your statement that there will be may choices- if any.  Those seem like contradictory statements?

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.)

42 minutes ago, Markanddonna said:

I wouldn't tie any money up on booking at this point. The cruise industry will likely look very different when we come out of this. What ANYONE tells you happened last summer in Alaska will likely be VERY different in another year. Wait to find out how things shake out and which cruise lines survive.

Thank you very much.  Is it just a matter of wait and see based on public health, or prices?  Thank you.

I feel terrible about the timing, but my husband and I have never had a formal wedding ceremony and no honeymoon.  We've been 100% kid focused for years and we are working on 'us' again.  We decided recently to book a vacation and settled on a cruise, and now all of this devastation has hit.  We decided to look anyhow, and we think we know what we want.  

We are/aren't newbies to cruising.  I cruised three times growing up, and once many years ago.  The only cruise I've ever booked myself was DCL and we barely could afford it, so I didn't have a lot of options.  My husband has never cruised.

We have decided on an Alaskan cruise on the Norwegian Sun in Summer/early Fall 2021.   Our other issue is what type of room to get. We were leaning toward a suite with a butler/concierge because we want to go all out for our one big celebration.  We take a lot of baths and shower together every day, and plan on spending quite a bit of time in the room. Also, he is a large (tall and burly) man and I don't want the balcony, room or bathroom to be too cramped.  I love the idea of chocolate covered strawberries and snacks and someone making all of our arrangements for us.  I'm not sure of everything that is included, but it sure sounds nice for what I do know. It will be a financial stretch but we can make it happen.  But I read that those are in high demand and there aren't very many of them.  It will cost us 1.75x what another room would.  The other option would be a regular balcony room.  It's unlikely we could shower together and there is no bathtub.    

What we can't decide, with all of the uncertainty, is if NOW is the time to book.  And we are unsure if going all in on the suite is a good idea or not.  Any advice for us?   I appreciate any insights you wise cruisers have for us.