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Thanks for your courtesy, Howie. But I didn't come here looking for respect, but for advice. You appear to be an experienced cruiser and I've learned a lot on this forum and elsewhere from "the experienced." I'm aware that there are a lot of variables and most are subjective. Of the ones you mention, we are an older crowd (50-65). But my wife and I are more active than some of the others in the group considering going. I suspect that we will do some hiking while others in the party will view the experience from the ship. None of us are "party animals." We're from the South, for the most part, and all go to the same church. This will probably tell you that there are some cultural amenities that go along with that. We wouldn’t enjoy highly risque humor or bodacious activity, and we do appreciate old-fashioned courtesy. We are casual for the most part. None of us goes around in flip-flops, but I don’t think any of wants a formal experience. None of us minds shirt and tie, though, and will even dress up for one night or so. However, none of the above would be a deal-breaker (except maybe vulgarity). None of us gamble, but again, we’re tolerant of what companions may see as fun. We’re all terribly straight (I understand there are some gay cruises).So, there you have it. That’s our profile. I understand that cost shouldn’t be the bottom-line, and it won’t. We’re just trying to learn at this point what we need to ask. I never purchase anything in the multi-thousands of dollars without making an educated decision. It will make the experience doubly pleasurable if we have a pleasant experience and believe that we got an excellent deal I’ll be on travel for the next few days, so don’t think that I’m going away mad.... I’ll check these boards whenever I return. Thanks again for all your help.
Thanks for your courtesy, Howie. But I didn't come here looking for respect, but for advice. You appear to be an experienced cruiser and I've learned a lot on this forum and elsewhere from "the experienced." I'm aware that there are a lot of variables and most are subjective. Of the ones you mention, we are an older crowd (50-65). But my wife and I are more active than some of the others in the group considering going. I suspect that we will do some hiking while others in the party will view the experience from the ship. None of us are "party animals." We're from the South, for the most part, and all go to the same church. This will probably tell you that there are some cultural amenities that go along with that. We wouldn’t enjoy highly risque humor or bodacious activity, and we do appreciate old-fashioned courtesy. We are casual for the most part. None of us goes around in flip-flops, but I don’t think any of wants a formal experience. None of us minds shirt and tie, though, and will even dress up for one night or so. However, none of the above would be a deal-breaker (except maybe vulgarity). None of us gamble, but again, we’re tolerant of what companions may see as fun. We’re all terribly straight (I understand there are some gay cruises).
So, there you have it. That’s our profile. I understand that cost shouldn’t be the bottom-line, and it won’t. We’re just trying to learn at this point what we need to ask. I never purchase anything in the multi-thousands of dollars without making an educated decision. It will make the experience doubly pleasurable if we have a pleasant experience and believe that we got an excellent deal
I’ll be on travel for the next few days, so don’t think that I’m going away mad.... I’ll check these boards whenever I return. Thanks again for all your help.
