passenger demographics

[jtimmer]

My family and I are taking the crossing on June 9 on the QM2. We have two children, ages 6 and 9. I am curious as to what the demographics are like on a crossing in the very early summer (i.e. how many families, etc). Does anyone have any thoughts on this?

[jamesm]

Did a crossing in June 2003 on the QE2. As I recall, there were not that many small children aboard. However, a family at adjoining table had a very cute lad who appeared each evening in a tuxedo. He was the star of the restaurant. If you're interested in knowing about activities for that age group, perhaps someone else can give you more information.

[jtimmer]

thanks. My six year old son will be sporting his tux too! I prefer being in the minority in terms of children, and we don't need too much help in the activities department. Are the non-children passengers mostly retired types or is there a broad age spectrum?

[LocoLoco1]

Insofar as the QE2 was going 'round the world" children were virtually non-existent on the NYC/LosAngeles segment in Jan of 06. Passengers younger than 40 were virtually non-existent. Longer cruises during school-times share that same fate no matter what line. Pity the kids looking for a whole passle of fun things 'round the pool' etc,etc. QM2 may be different account the swimming pool set-up is more of a focal point and its HUGE!!

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[jamesm]

I think you'll find a rather broad spectrum of passengers in the summer although weighted more heavily toward the older. We were on the QE2 last summer for a Norway cruise and the situation was similar. Never lacked for interesting folks to converse with and our tablemates in PG ran the gamut in ages as well.