Considering doing a river cruise. Seems they are geared to older ages. Are there any cruises lines/trips that a family with a 23 year old would enjoy?
Posted by
Twin Cities of MN
7076 posts
We took a Viking River Cruise from Basel to Amsterdam. There were people of all ages, but definitely it was an older crowd.There was a family with adult children that were having a nice time. I would suggest the 23 yr old look at the itineraries for the various companies and options for excursion. To some extent, it depends on the person and their attitude. We were on a RS tour and there was a couple in their 40s that made it quite clear that they only wanted to socialize/hang out with the younger people on the tour. In our experience, there are many older/retired people that are "young at heart" and enjoyable to be with.
I believe I saw that Samantha Brown did an Amawaterways cruise and it did seem like there were younger folks on that cruise.
Posted by
Republic of Texas / U.S.A. / Magyarország / Budapest
22515 posts
I would do the Avalon "Legendary Danube with 2 Nights in Prague" Except when you get on the boat, he doesnt. He does 3 more nights in Prague then flies down to Budapest to meet you when you arrive. Just dont ask what he was up to all that time. I am only half kidding.
Posted by
8920 posts
We have done 8 river cruises and yes, many of the fellow passengers are seniors.
If you go during the Summer you will get more younger persons with children not in school.
There are many great river cruise companies and we have used several. It is best to compare what you get for your $$ with several cruise lines.
Viking
Gate 1 Travel
AMA Waterways
Avalon
Uniworld
Croisi
Tauck
Emerald
Our last river cruise was with Gate 1 Travel and it was excellent. Also, the price was unbeatable.
Posted by
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
5034 posts
Were currently on an Emerald Cruise from Amsterdam to Basel. Emerald advertises itself as a line for younger people. Some of the excursions are listed as 'active excursions' which include bike rides and hikes. However they still have to slow down for the slowest person as I discovered on a bike ride today. My wife and I are 60 and we are definitely in the youngish minority on the ship. There are a few couples around our age and one family with two 18ish year old boys. There's not a lot for them to do on the ship that I think my 20 somethings would enjoy.
Posted by
Greeley, co, usa
2744 posts
Look at some Youtube videos by ‘very unofficial travel guides’. He has done a few river cruises, some on lesser known, less expensive lines