Hello, during our spring break, my friends and I are thinking about taking a seven-day cruise in the Bahamas in late March. Whether or not there will be other persons in our age range is our main worry. Since I’ve never taken a cruise, I would appreciate any advice.
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If your enjoyment of a cruise depends on other passengers meeting particular demographic requirements, it is not a good idea to take any kind of cruise. Taking a cruise would be a bad decision if you believe that you wouldn’t enjoy yourself without other individuals your own age.
There will be a range of age groups on any voyage. There will be child-bearing families, retired and empty-nester couples, single travelers of various ages, and friend groups just like yours.
Yes, take a cruise if your group would enjoy itself regardless of the circumstances. Go to a resort or anything else if your notion of a spring break cruise is to party all throughout the ship.
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There will undoubtedly be other guests your age on an MSC cruise if your spring break falls during a regular spring break period. Families and other demographic groups will be there, but spring breakers will also be in large numbers.
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@Nidal Are you familiar with the nightlife in the area? We tend to stay up late, and I’ve heard that clubs close at one in the morning.
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@Meech You’re not searching for a party atmosphere like MSC. In general, cruise ships are more subdued and don’t have pubs and clubs that stay open late. You make mention of spring break and express a desire for people your own age, but you don’t really elaborate. Furthermore, you’re far behind schedule if you’re planning for Spring Break in 2025. Cruises are quite popular, especially since COVID-19. Though it will probably be more expensive and have less availability than if you had made a reservation in advance.
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So I’ve been on all the cruise lines on most of their ships. It all depends on preferences. They are one of the cheapest cruise lines. The food is a bit rubbish but the wow factor of the glamour of the ship. Night life is a hit or miss. I’ve been on some of their ships and the night life is off the chain. However I’ve had the opposite of that. It’s not like other cruise ships where you know what you’re getting. As a travel agent I always start with what are you looking for? Ship, destination, party, relax, something themed. And so on. Once we figure out your priorities then I would start to narrow in a little better. If it’s straight part with some memories to be made but on a budget. Maybe look at the new margaritaville at sea ships. It’s doing trips to Cozumel out of Tampa. And Cozumel is one of my favorite places. But like I said, figure out that bit first. Then hit us up again for other ideas
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I’m not sure if this pertains to you or not, but keep in mind that: “Passengers must be at least 18 years old to travel independently, or 21 on itineraries based in the United States.” In addition to being accompanied by an adult over that age, passengers under the ages of 18 (on cruises without U.S. ports) or 21 (on cruises with U.S. ports) must be reserved in the same or a neighboring stateroom with an adult over those ages."
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If you’re mostly looking to party, honestly, your group will probably have a better time at an all-inclusive in Punta Cana or Cancun/Tulum.
There will also be families, but the demographics will still likely skew younger.
The resorts will have an in house club, and if that’s not hitting the spot, you’ll have many, many off resort options.
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You need Carnival if you’re looking for a party ship. There’s a chance it will be trashy and there might be fights, but that’s part of the fun if you want to feel like it’s spring break and stay up late.