My wife and I just booked this cruise yesterday. We're in our early 40s and she's concerned that everyone else is going to be twice our age. The posts on this board show me that won't be the case, or if it is, it will still be a lively crown.
I just checked the change in itinerary. For the most part I like the later nights in most ports, with the exception of San Juan. From what I've read this cruise often returns late. I'm assuming that's what precipitated the change.
We live local, so we won't be staying anywhere overnight. For John who wants to tour the Wisconsin. The ship is still an active ship. As such, all interior compartments are sealed off. This means you only get to walk around the deck. It doesn't take very long to do that; maybe 1/2 hour to an hour, but it's still an interesting visit. There are active duty sailors stationed on it, and volunteers who will tell you all about the ship and answer your questions. One time we saw a bunch of people reenlisting on deck.
For people coming in from out of town staying in downtown Norfolk is the most convenient, you're close to Waterside and Nauticus (maritime museum). Sometimes the weather can still be nice here at the end of October. About 1/2 hour away is the Virginia Beach oceanfront. That time of year the room rates are very inexpensive. And most of the hotels look out on the ocean. However, if you don't have your own car, getting to the ship is not that convenient. Just another alternative.
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