My husband and I are recent retirees. We're in our early 60's. We are very interested in the 2-week, round-trip cruise to Hawaii out of San Francisco. We've been on many cruises from Alaska to the Caribbean to the Mediterranean to cruises along the Danube.
We enjoy onboard activities, however, I am not interested in a floating amusement park, a floating frat party or a floating kindergarten. My main priority is service, good food, comfortable accommodations, interesting ports of call - or just beautiful beaches - and of course, a smooth and safe ride.
We went to Alaska a few years ago. The scenery was beyond compare. The tours were wonderful. My issue was on board. The cruise line actually listed "Conversation with your fellow passengers" as an "activity". Boullion and crackers was also listed as an "activity". I apologize for sounding judgmental but seriously? Hot broth and talking is not exactly what I consider as "active" things to do. I still don't know why "napping" wasn't offered as an activity - the afternoons on Sea Days were filled with wall-to-wall snoozers, taking up tables in the buffet. Needless to say, I jumped at the chance to reserve space at the napkin-folding demonstration - at least no one was snoring!
So my question is this... will a 2-week cruise to Hawaii be a floating retirement home or will there actually be some activities for younger retirees who still like to move their bodies, utilize their minds and have fun?
