We are a couple in our mid-20s going on Grandeur of the Seas in March. We are energetic, outgoing, really like activity, and hope for decent food and ship nightlife. Can those folks who have been on the ships let us know if there is a set of folks in their 20-30s on Grandeur? Although we adore one another, this is not our honeymoon and we do not plan on spending endless amounts of time just staring at one another.

I have never been on an RCI (except Alaska) where there have not been plenty of people of your age group and lots for you to do.

The Grandeur will offer lots of activities and plenty of nightlife. The bars are lively and open late and their sports activities are terrific!

You'll have a blast!

DarbyNYC My husband and I recently sailed the Grandeur. We returned home Sat. I think the timing of the year would come into play as far as age groups. I have to say, on this particular cruise it was mixed, but more than likely more older then yourself then younger. The cruise director, and activities were geared for all age groups, the pool had music, and funny contests if one chose to participate in them. There were parties and things to do at all times. The entertainment was very good. This was my second RCCL cruise, and I have liked them both. They seem to appear to cater to all age groups. Also in March there may be a spring break crowd on board. I think you would have a good time.

why go on a cruise? a young couple from NYC might find the lowest common denominator approach to food and entertainment a bit blase. obviously, the cruiseline cannot cater to all tastes/ages in food and entertainment so it's inevitable that you get appeals to the broadest spectrum of cruise passengers (whose average demographic is typically different from yours).

if meeting people, good food, and nightlife is important to you, then why take a vacation where one company/ship controls all or most of the aspects of these things....much better to find your own club, restaurant and have the ability to meet a more diverse group of people than you will ever meet "trapped" on a cruise.

Totally understandable, walkinaround, but our grad student budgets are somewhat limiting. We had an awful experience at an all-inclusive so we wanted to avoid that. We just cannot afford 7 hotel nights, food and entertainment costs, etc. We paid less than $850 for the cruise and airfare and that was very affordable for us. We'll keep our fingers crossed that it'll be a good time, especially considering it being Spring Break.

DarbyNCY- I think you will be fine. Cruises are in my opinion, a great value for the money. Not sure of your ports, but not likely to visit as many ports on your own, as on a cruise ship. Remember also, there will be additional costs on the cruise for drinks. Depending on your drinking, habits. Each cruise usually has a "drink of the day" which is less money. Avoid the shore excursions with the ship as you can do those easily on your own at every port for a reduced price. I have been on quite a few and I have never felt "trapped" on a ship. I try to choose busy cruises so we are off the ship exploring as much as possible. We have always met diverse people. and enjoyed most all the people we have encountered. Fun is usually what you make of it, and I think you will have a nice time.

I was just tinkering around and looked back at my past posts.

I should let you all know that so much for it NOT being a romantic cruise. We got ENGAGED on the cruise! Silly unsuspecting me.

Needless to say, we did end up spending endless amounts of time just staring at one another.