CanHardlyWait Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 OK, so off on Mariner next Friday. First ever September cruise. I'm thinking very few children and mostly 40 or 50yrs plus. Will I be on the money or in for a surprise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 There will always be more children than you think. Ryan79, CanHardlyWait and Villageidiot 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 Just now, smokeybandit said: There will always be more children than you think. Agreed. Ryan79 and CanHardlyWait 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanHardlyWait Posted September 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 Most YouTube videos you have to guess date based on when it was put up. Found one that actually was stamped Oct 2nd last year and couldn't find one child in any of the shots. So basically I'm hopeful of a mature crowd. LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xaa Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 Lack of kids doesn't always mean maturity. I think a lot of vloggers explicitly avoid having children in their shots. Should definitely be better than the heart of the summer. Have a great cruise! Neesa, Ryan79, CruiseMsclDad and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilley Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 I think you are on the money. Drop in and Let us know. CanHardlyWait 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanHardlyWait Posted September 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 23 minutes ago, Xaa said: Lack of kids doesn't always mean maturity. I knew someone was going to say that. LOL. Too true. We did the crowds on Wonder in May and Icon next May. So really looking forward to smaller and slower pace next week. Will definitely check in with some kinda report. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 I think you will be surprised at how many children will be on Mariner during that week. Also, smaller ships will often feel more congested because there is a lack of space. I have done Mariner in Jan, twice, and the number of children and immature people was staggering. But it still should be a fun relaxing time as long as the weather holds up. CanHardlyWait, Neesa and Ryan79 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 Royal Caribbean is a family cruise line and there will be kids, even if it's September. Probably less than in July, but still substantial amount. In fact, there's usually a good mix of all ages, from kids to grey hairs, to crypt keepers. CanHardlyWait, Ampurp85 and Neesa 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 Just now, Matt said: crypt keepers Neesa, PPPJJ-GCVAB and CruiseMsclDad 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 Just now, OCSC Mike said: I wanted @smokeybandit to feel included CruiseMsclDad, smokeybandit, WAAAYTOOO and 2 others 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseMsclDad Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 2 hours ago, smokeybandit said: There will always be more children than you think. Oh ya that is a fact, though still less than usual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanHardlyWait Posted September 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Ampurp85 said: Also, smaller ships will often feel more congested because there is a lack of space. I've done Voyager twice in October (out of Bayonne) and twice in April. Never really felt that class of ship congested. When I did October I don't think there were 50 passengers under 18. But that was a few years back. I loved the shows on Wonder. But with 3 night dining package and a show reservation each night, it felt like we were always rushing someplace. No dine or show reservations this trip. Just looking forward to letting the days just happen. Our rest before Icon May 4th. LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanHardlyWait Posted September 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 2 minutes ago, CruiseMsclDad said: Oh ya that is a fact, though still less than usual That's still what I think a little. After labor day makes a little difference. Also, all our Roll Calls read adult only. Fingers crossed . LOL. But hey like I said. I did Wonder and soon Icon. I can deal with kids and crowds if I have too. See ya onboard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattycruise Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 Adventure last year out of NJ in the fall -9 night to New England/Canada. Couldn’t get over the number of young kids . I thought it was great-clearly they took advantage of kids sail free. Between the older folks with scooters, wheelchairs and walkers and the families with dingle as well as double strollers the elevators were quite difficult to get in and out of. CanHardlyWait 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 I always how found Voyager class congested, probably because there are less places to congregate. Also don't account for children on a roll call. Most roll calls don't even account for 20% of the pax on any given cruise. CanHardlyWait 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanHardlyWait Posted September 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 Oh I know. I'm just guessing on a few less kids after labor day. I'm not bothered by it though. Didn't pick trip specifically with less children in mind. Just started wondering about the possible dynamics of the crowd out of curiosity. Any trip better than no trip. LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 14 minutes ago, CanHardlyWait said: Oh I know. I'm just guessing on a few less kids after labor day. I'm not bothered by it though. Didn't pick trip specifically with less children in mind. Just started wondering about the possible dynamics of the crowd out of curiosity. Any trip better than no trip. LOL. You should be okay and I agree. I did a B2B on Nav in Sept last year after Labor Day. I was expecting almost no children on that 5N and there were so many. The next cruise was a 3N that started on Mon, full of teens, not many small children. The demographics were all over the place. CanHardlyWait 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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