Help please

[Bostoncruiser35]

I am sailing with 40 guests som of which are over 55, can any of you tell me what your favorite activites are on board? Our group ranges from 2-73 and I do not want to leave anyone out.

[setsail]

It might help if there was more info, ship,port, time of year.

[sail7seas]

Your over 55 year olds probably vary a great deal in their interests..... as does any age group.

 

You likely will have some 55 year olds as well as 20 something year olds who like to walk laps on Promendade Deck or use treadmills in the gym and other excercise machines. They may take yoga class or make use of other machines/classes in the the gym.

 

You probably will have some who like Bingo or look to put together a foursome for a bridge game. Lots of folks on cruises like Scattergories and Trivia...... the 20 something year olds and the 60 something year olds all combine to make great teams.

 

Maybe there are computer classes like on HAL...... No 2 year olds there :) but likely some representing most other ages. Photography classes, the same thing. Ditto for cooking classes.

 

Port Lectures draw in all age groups.....

Warm weather will have all ages at the pool and lounging around pool area.

 

It's hard to leave anyone out....... it's a matter of everyone choosing the things they enjoy.

 

[Bostoncruiser35]

It might help if there was more info, ship,port, time of year.

 

We are sailing on the Norwegian Dawn from Boston to Bermuda in July,I have some concerns about some of the health issues such as Emphazema, not being able to walk long distances, hip issues as well as others. I know alot of the activities that require alot of movement from being on my last cruise. Being a go-go-go person I gravitate twords the more active activities and that is really all I looked at when we cruised last as we did not know at the time we would be having our vow renewal on a cruise so we did not look into activities that would suite all ages and mobility ranges. Any input would be great.

[cb at sea]

I would simply make sure that everyone knows that during the daytime, they are on their own for whatever they want to do. Let everyone plan their own time! Then, you can all eat dinner together, and catch up on what everyone has been doing! It's a win-win for everyone.

 

Folks with no mobility issues will not like being "held back" by those slow-movers. And the slower folks will hate the feeling of "lagging behind"...just let everyone do their own thing!

[setsail]

There are a ton of reviews on the Dawn to bermuda here

 

http://www.cruisecritic.com/memberreviews/

[mousey]

I'm 65 and have no mobility issues. No major ones anyway.;) Some of the things we do on sea days is that we go to wine tastings, Tea time, sit on the deck (not near the pool because of the noise) and relax. There's the library where you can get games and check out books. There's a game room for paying all kinds of card games. There are tours of the ship and sometimes depending on what cruise you are on, napkin folding classes. Bingo of course is available but be advised that it is very, very expensive! There is the spa for treatments of every kind. No one has to be bored unless they are boring themselves. Anyone can go to the pursers and get a free deck of playing cards. And of course, there is the Casino.

 

For more active people there are running/walking tracks, golf simulators, a sports court, the pool and jacuzis. For younger people there is the game arcade and kids clubs for very young kids all the way to kids 17 years old. For young adults over 18 there are dance clubs, kareoke (good for all ages), etc. etc. etc.

 

In ports there are excursions aimed towards every level of physicality and interests. I would however recommend that people that need more time in getting to their seats should try to get to the various shows early so as to miss the crush.

 

Everyone that's going on the cruise should decide ahead of times what they think they might want to do in port re excursions and everyone should be aware that everyone should have some alone time to do what they want apart from the group.

 

I'm sure all will be well and I hope you all have a wonderful time.

 

Congratulatiions on the renewal of your vows!:D

[Roz]

The great thing about cruising on almost any ship is the wide variety of activities available. I'd just let everyone figure it out for themselves. If they've never cruised before, explain the daily program and let them take it from there. Even as a group leader, it's not your responsibility to find things to do for everyone. They have to make their own fun.

 

Roz

[sail7seas]

Give them all a yellow highlighter and suggest each highlight the activities in each day's program in which they want to participate.

 

There is such a long list, surely everyone will find something that appeals to them.

 

Excellent advice IMO for each to make their own plans for each day and join up together at night, if they wish.

[Retired Educator]

I am sailing with 40 guests som of which are over 55, can any of you tell me what your favorite activites are on board? Our group ranges from 2-73 and I do not want to leave anyone out.

 

Having cruised a few times with physical limitations I still found lots of enjoyable activities on board all of the different lines we have sampled. Most of the time we sail with a small group and do as many suggested. We look over the daily activities and find if any are "common" and plan on joining up for those (such as the hula lessons on our recent Hawaiian cruise) other wise it is each on their own. Since I travel with oxygen (POC) the casino wasn't high on my list (smoke) while listening to the band even though I don't dance was tons of fun. Remember that often the worst day on a cruise (like wind preventing you from going ashore :mad:) is still better than a good day at work. Remember too that some members may want to be left out of some things. ;)

[SardisGrandma]

I'm 61 & I didnt know I was elderly til kept seeing it on tv & reading it here. I want to do it all. On my recent cruises my biggest fear was that my children would make plans for me. I think its fine for you to care & offer suggestions but you should make it very clear its each individual's cruise & they should do what they want. I agree with other poster. Give them a highlighter, explain each day they'll get a news letter listing all activities. Better yet, find a sample copy online at your particular cruiselines for your particular itinerary. Copy it & give to all so they can get an idea of whats coming. They'll have a great time just planning. Why let you have all the fun? Half the fun is in the planning.

My usual routine is the breakfast buffet on Lido deck. Then depending on whats offered that day. I love the wine pairings, martini sampling, ice carving, wandering around all the decks, the gift shops, casino, omg the waterslide. The shows at night, the comedy club,Lunch buffet on lido, the MDR at night. Loved the gally tours, chef's table, cooking shows. The piano bar. I even wander around the arcade.Oh yeah the pool & hot tubs. Hammocks & outside decks looking at the water. For excursions I loved the horseback riding in Roatan.

No matter what your good intentions are the biggest mistake you can make is to limit those 55+ by assuming they cant do this or that. I wanted to zipline but let my sons comments about " Mom you'll break a hip" discourage me.