You Guys are so old!

[jsher]

Just kidding! My husband and I are 23 and 24. We have a son and are responsible adults. After seeing the average age on this message board (thread), I'm afraid we will feel out of place on board. We're used to being young. We're probably close to 10 years younger than our average friend. I just don't want to be snubbed by those we sit with at dinner at what not because of our age. I know it sounds stupid, but you would be suprised how much this happens here at home. Also, I have heard that they sit people at tables based on their age, is this true? I'm just afraid we're going to end up with a bunch of kids on winter break. It's not that we don't like people our age we just don't seem to have anyway of relating since we are in such a different life situation then most of them.

[Cruising89143]

I was just on the Navigator earlier this month and I saw all ages on this ship from young to old. You will be fine. Go and enjoy yourself.:)

[iluvcruzin]

You will be fine. I had my first at age 20 so I know the grown-up-faster routine. Normally they put people with kids together with people with kids. So if it's just the 2 of you odds are you won't be seated with children. The rest of the passengers it's a mixture of ages and background. You can always request a table for 2 if you don't want to be seated with others. It's nice for couples.

 

(btw.. I'm not old even though my oldest is 23 ;) )

[abridalmaven]

No offense, but at 56 I have more energy and can stay up later than most in their 20's ( and I never take a nap). I dance drink, gamble, go hiking, swimming. Get the picture? Do not judge any of us by our age. Age is in the mind:rolleyes:

[Sylia]

Jsher,

 

Age and maturity are two entirely different things. While you might consider me to be an old fart (late 30's) I work in a situation where I'm between 10 to 20 years younger than most of my co-workers, so I can relate somewhat to your situation. Given the envirionment I work in, I have seen individuals whose level of maturity is more consistent with their shoe size than their age. And those who try to pidgeon-hole people by their age (in either direction) have a lot to learn about people. I have seen young people react with great grace and poise in some awkward situations, and I have seen so called mature individuals in 'responsible' positions just lose it over very minor issues.

 

People who discount others due to their age (or gender, or colour -not race, last time I checked we were all Humans-, ethnic origin) are missing out on some great experiences. Their loss. JMHO.

 

We've only cruised once ourselves, and we were matched with two couples who where younger than we were, but we all had a good time. I think they try and match tables with some care to the dynamics. They wouldn't put a couple at a table with 4 young singles for instance. Besides, odds are good that the 'Spring Break' kids are more likely to be spending their time at the ship board bars and buffets rather than taking time away from their fun to get dressed for dinner. Just relax and be yourselves; and if you find yourselves with incompatible dinner companions, talk to the head waiter about changing your table assignment.

 

Carol

[jsher]

Thanks for all the input.

"Do not judge any of us by our age. Age is in the mind"

The header was just to get your attention, I was just kidding. I definately don't judge, because I tend to relate better to those with more years under their belt. It is very true that each person reacts different to each situation and that is what determinds maturity/age. My main worry is centeralized around the fact that my husband is rather conservative and does not drink alcohol or gamble (due to his religon.) This is the main reason it can be difficult to relate to those that are our age, since most of them are really exploring right now. I really just got over it at a young age. Also, thank you about the input on putting couples with families. While I normally love kids (even other peoples) my husband and I are going on this cruise to get away from ours!

[cruiserlisa]

You could always ask you TA or RCI to place you and your husband at a table for two. That way, it can be more romantic.

[catharina]

Hi!

 

Wel+l if you are taking the brilliance 28 march cruise, we will be there also, at ages 27 and 29. So you will not be the only one ( as I am sure you won´t on any sailing)

But good question. I do think however, if you just are friendly with people at your table or on board, you will make heaps of friends regardless of age. People who DO look down upon your age, are not worht being with.

 

Greetz

carina

[beachchick]

We've only cruised once ourselves, and we were matched with two couples who where younger than we were, but we all had a good time. I think they try and match tables with some care to the dynamics. They wouldn't put a couple at a table with 4 young singles for instance. Besides, odds are good that the 'Spring Break' kids are more likely to be spending their time at the ship board bars and buffets rather than taking time away from their fun to get dressed for dinner. Just relax and be yourselves; and if you find yourselves with incompatible dinner companions, talk to the head waiter about changing your table assignment.

 

Carol

 

 

Actually, sometimes (for unknown and incomprehensible reasons) couples with young children are seated with older couples or singles, etc. You can always ask for a different table. It happens all the time. You can, as suggested, ask for a table for 2, but be aware that they are scarce and fairly popular.

 

beachchick

[cruisingrightalong]

You are welcome to sit at our table....catharina above will be on ours...and we are 52 and my husband is 47....and age is between the years...my 25 and 28 year old....hang with us....as they don't want to miss any of the excitement...just ask some others.....you will enjoy it more with all ages...there are always older ones...and you know what...they are the "funniest" ones!!!! At least we laugh at them....we figure someone is always laughing at us!

 

Lou

:D

[stillfrantic]

We were very similar to you at that age....much "older" than our true age relayed. We went on a Princess cruise about the same ages as you are now and had a great time. Our closest companions on the trip were an elderly physician and his wife. Now, in late 30's the "oldness" still rings true....our friends are still older. While our children are school age, our friends are parents of adult children. I think some of us are just old souls. Don't worry about fitting in. If you end up seated with a group of college spring breakers, ask to be moved to a different table. I think you'll find you fit in just fine.

[VanessaC322]

Jsher,

 

As I said in my other post, DH and I are both in early 20's also. Our cruise was over spring break to accomodate college schedules and we were concerned about getting seated with "typical" spring breakers. We were sat at a table for 8 with 3 dating couples in their 20's-30's and we LOVED them. We looked forward to dinner every day and hung out with them all over the ship and in Cozumel.

 

Our other concern was that we were on Carnival's non-smoking ship (which does not exist anymore) and that there would be no people our age. We also have many friends older than us (my best friend is 36) but were concerned about how they would view us. I was the youngest of all of the people from our roll call but they were nothing but wonderful! We went on shore excursions with them, went for drinks with them, etc.

 

The point being, I am sure that you will find people to have a great time with. If you're anything like me, and you sound like you are, you could have a great time with anyone!

 

Have fun!

[jsher]

thank you

[dougp26364]

There's always been a good age range on every sailing we've been on. From 20 somethings to those with one foot in the grave and the other on a banana peel old.

 

I think the age range on the post your refering to is only reflective of the average age of the poster on these forums. When I was a 20 something, I had more interesting things to do than sit around typing on a discussion forum. Of course, you have to understand that this wasn't an option at the point in my life anyway. :D

[Tatka]

During my last cruise we (family of three 32 yo + 32 yo + 12 yo) were seated with family of 3 ( 82 yo + 80 yo + 50+ yo). When I saw our tablemates for the first time I was really worried about our age difference (my grand parents are still middle 70ies!!!), however they turned out to be great and very interesting people. I just hope they enjoyed our company as much as we enjoyed theirs.:)

[WeBeCruisin']

I am 63 and my wonderful wife is 36. We've just booked our tenth cruise and it's always interesting to see where they put us. On our honeymoon in 1986, it was us and four single women in their early 20s on the Norwegian Southward. We've also been with three yuppie honeymoon couples who were in their late 20s and early 30s, and we've been with couples where I was the second youngest person at the table. All of these combinations were great. It's not the age, but the compatibility, which is more based on personality than upon age. A couple of cruises ago, there was a 74-year-old at our table who ordered two escargot appetizers with each meal and who stayed in the casino until at least one a.m. every night. On our last cruise, my wife and I either closed the disco or casino every night of the cruise, and I'll be 64 in about three weeks. My wife had to take a few naps, though. :) I also play tennis an average of five or six times a week, even through the winter. Our next cruise is in July to Spain, France, Italy, Greece, and Turkey. Our only stipulation as to dinner was late seating and a table for eight. No matter what the age of our dinner companions is, we'll have a blast. One of the key things in enjoying almost any aspect of a cruise is attitude. If you expect to have a bad time, you will. If you expect your cruise to be a wonderful experience in paradise, it definitely will be. It's up to you!

 

Allen

[PTarbay]

I think when you're on a cruise the age difference in people tends to disappear.It's kind of like going to Disney World and seeing everyone from 2 year olds to 80 year olds wearing the mouse ears with their names on them.You will meet people from all over the world and all ages.If your cruise includes Cozumel stop at Carlos and Charlies.It gets crazy but lots of fun.The last time we were there we saw a woman in her 60's dancing on a bench with a guy in his 20's after a few shots.

[SUSIEK]

Give everyone a chance - no matter what age. You might be surprised! You've been younger, and you'll be older and OLDER one day (God willing).

[TheWog]

couple we are cruising with the wife is 25. we are early 30s. You will be fine. Have fun!

[PortugueseLady]

I have to say....Age is nothing on a cruise...everyone is having a blast regardless...

 

I could go on and on about the older:) couples that I have met...and so so true...they have out beaten so many younger couples that I have met on a cruise by partying all night long..

 

On my last EOS cruise we met this couple from Ireland..of my gosh...they were the hippest, dopest and coolest...couple I have ever met...put it this way...I celebrated my birthday on this cruise and if it wasn't for the Ireland lady I would have never been taking shots upside down..:eek: ...and free at that.....:D

 

They had a blast like no other..and I have been a few cruises and til this day it still blows my mind how much fun they had and shared with us....I wish I had shared our table with them...they were some hot SH#TS...:D let me tell you..

 

I just wish I will end up having all their spunk when I get older..more power to them.....

 

Now we met couples my age (29) and they were, what is the word I am looking for Boring.......................IMHO......

 

You go guys....party on.....