Tinykygal Posted September 30, 2023 Report Share Posted September 30, 2023 I just discovered this BLOG and have posted the same on Cruise Critic. Have you ever been told that you are "too old" for a shore excursion? It happened to us today for plans in Cozumel that involves Tulum and Casa Tortuga. We can zipline, snorkel, jet ski, parasail, climb Mayan ruins, cave tube. We go to the gym 5X per week and cannot take this excursion because we are barely over the age of 70. It is disappointing to us. We try to stay active, we pass all our health exams and cruising to us is adventure, a chance to see new things. This is probably our 20th cruise and I am suddenly wondering if it is for us. We do not go to the casino. You may see us reading and napping on sea days. However, never on port days. Suggestions? Comments? Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChessE4 Posted October 1, 2023 Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 It is likely an issue with provider's insurance. I was chagrined to learn I couldn't snorkel at one port when I turned 65. However, I could take the beach excursion and snorkel with my own equipment off the beach. Different providers have different restrictions. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted October 1, 2023 Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 Yes....we can no longer do any SCUBA excursions b/c we are both over 65. teddy, DoomSlayer, ChessE4 and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xaa Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 On 10/1/2023 at 7:34 AM, ChessE4 said: It is likely an issue with provider's insurance. I was chagrined to learn I couldn't snorkel at one port when I turned 65. However, I could take the beach excursion and snorkel with my own equipment off the beach. Different providers have different restrictions. Yep, it's an insurance thing. Policy price jumps if you allow the older age group so the business choice is to not do so. CruiseGus and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryAA Posted October 4, 2023 Report Share Posted October 4, 2023 On 10/1/2023 at 11:23 AM, WAAAYTOOO said: Yes....we can no longer do any SCUBA excursions b/c we are both over 65. I just booked a dive excursion in Roatan and Cozumel aboard the Wonder (I'm 68). They could cancel it when I board the ship next year, but for now they are happy to hold my money. Last year I did a ship dive excursion in Aruba on the Explorer, I was 67 at the time. Overall there are not many dive excursion offerings these days, I've been booking directly with dive shops. Just did a Bermuda cruise in August, no dive excursion offered. ChessE4 and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzzywuzzy Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 It's not discrimination. It's 2 other things. Lawyers and Insurance companies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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