Noordam mediterranean experiences

[JennAngel9]

My husband and I are planning on taking our mothers on the Noordam next July and were wondering if anyone on these boards could comment on the demographics of the ship while it is doing mediterranean voyages. My husband and I generally keep to ourselves, but our mothers (one late 50s and one mid 60s) would like other people to socialize with.

[jtl513]

In June '06 I would say that the majority of the people were in their 50s and 60s. In our 'escorted' group of 25 there were two teen-aged boys and one girl just out of college (with parents in both cases). There was also a couple of teachers in their late 30s or early 40s. We ahd a table next to a couple on their honeymoon.

 

I think the summer Mediterranean cruises might get a younger crowd than, say, a winter 7-day cruise out of Tampa because the older crowd can't take the 10 hour plane rides over and back, and the students and teachers can't cruise as easily in the winter.

[RuthC]

Is the Noordam doing the Mediterranian next year? I thought it was going to Alaska, and the Zuiderdam and Oosterdam were headed to Europe. :confused:

Or am I losing it. Again. :rolleyes:

[Jade13]

My husband and I are planning on taking our mothers on the Noordam next July and were wondering if anyone on these boards could comment on the demographics of the ship while it is doing mediterranean voyages. My husband and I generally keep to ourselves, but our mothers (one late 50s and one mid 60s) would like other people to socialize with.

 

My DH and I will be on the Noordam next July. This past year the Westerdam was doing the same itinerary. The demographics are mixed during the summer, but 50's and 60's is about average. Which dates/itinerary are you looking at (they are both great), or are you thinking of the 20 day btb East and West? We did the Western Med this year and doing the Eastern next year. I love Rome so it gives me an excuse to go back. You should join the Role Call for your date.

 

I arranged private tours for those I met on the roll call at 5 ports and our groups ranged from ages 12-75.

[Jade13]

Is the Noordam doing the Mediterranian next year? I thought it was going to Alaska, and the Zuiderdam and Oosterdam were headed to Europe. :confused:

Or am I losing it. Again. :rolleyes:

 

She'll be in the Med doing 10 day itineraries and the Zuiderdam (I believe) is doing 12 day cruises.

[CDRMark]

Is the Noordam doing the Mediterranian next year? I thought it was going to Alaska, and the Zuiderdam and Oosterdam were headed to Europe. :confused:

Or am I losing it. Again. :rolleyes:

We are currently booked on the Noordam for a Med cruise next Spring, so.....

As to whether you are losing it, I remain firmly non-commital.

Cheers

Mark

[RuthC]

Thank you, lady and gentleman. I sit (and type) corrected. :o

[JennAngel9]

Thanks everyone! We are doing the Western Mediterranean. It is the first time my mom has visited Europe so I thought that she would be able to see a more varied set of places on the Western Med cruise.

 

I am curious about the demographics because I read that Noordam was built to attract more "younger" people to HAL (children/young families?) but one of my favorite things about sailing on Veendam was the lack of ill behaved children. Does anyone know how successful HAL has been in getting more younger customers? Would a 10-day holiday cruise on Noordam still have fewer children than the equivalent cruise on RCI or NCL or Carnival?

[catl331]

I would say there would be more on the Carnival and Royal C. ships than HAL. I think most younguns would be with family groups, i.e. parents and grandparents. On HAL when families and young adults are present I have found they are not partiers and behave.:)

[Sea Island Lady]

We will be on her June 8th, 2008. Our family group consist of 40's, 50's and 80's passengers.

 

jtl513 - Now you have me worried about my parents taking a 10 hour plane ride. :(