1st-time cruiser -- taking guests

[hawkfish]

Can anyone responde to the ease of taking elderly guests? My plan is to take my parents (74 & 80, and me & my fiance) on the RCCL trip on March 2004 to Southern Caribbean. We have travelled to the Caqribbean several times, but my parents have never been outside the continental US. So, I would love any insight anyone could offer for me & my parents. I want them to have the time of their lives -- it's their 50th anniversary!


Faye

[hawkfish]

Can anyone responde to the ease of taking elderly guests? My plan is to take my parents (74 & 80, and me & my fiance) on the RCCL trip on March 2004 to Southern Caribbean. We have travelled to the Caqribbean several times, but my parents have never been outside the continental US. So, I would love any insight anyone could offer for me & my parents. I want them to have the time of their lives -- it's their 50th anniversary!


Faye

[Classsic Travel]

I think you will all love cruising!
There is so much or little you can do. The pampering you will receive is WONDERFUL!
You did not say how long you are going for? Hopefully not too long if this is their first cruise. [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]

[Karen Knowlton]

Do your parents have any mobility problems? How active are they? What kinds of activities do they enjoy? I'm curious why you selected this particular cruise; if they can get around well and are active and enjoy new experiences, they should be fine, but if not, you might wish to consider another cruise line, especially if they have difficulty getting around.
Karen