14 day cruises out of Fort Lauderdale are likely to attract an older demographic. Retired folk have more time, free income, and inclination. It's very important when picking a cruise to not only think about destination but who is onboard. For me, the demographic on this South Caribbean jaunt skewed a little too much in that direction and the stream of scooters, walkers and people drawing their last breath as they climbed a flight of stairs was generational as much as anything else. Yes, I know this will be me one day, but if you are 40 and still mobile there are probably other Celebrity cruises for you. I certainly wouldn't want ths clientele/Celebrity, to lose what they enjoy/sell to accommodate a non-target audience.

I think generationally it is important. Travelling as a gay couple we felt protected by the somewhat austere code of conduct policy given the right for some of the passengers to hold different life values and beliefs, but express this in silence not action. I did mention this occasionally and the comment was there 'are cruises for LGBT' people but I think that is self-defeating.

This informs the cruise experience. It felt somewhat like dressing as tinkerbell for a Fancy Dress party only to realize its an OAP Christmas do. You have brazen it out or your go home and shower. We did the former, made our own fun, and enjoyed ourselves. Read more