Cruising

[dennisb66]

If on a cruise from Southampton to say the Canaries in Jan.or feb. and most of the days are not warm enough for the sundeck,how on earth would two old biddies pass the daylight hours away,reading and bingo comes to mind,how exciting is that.
Comments from experienced cruisers over 70 most wellcome.

[jno]

it would depend on the ship - look them up and see what facilities they have. Some may have indoor pools, for instance.

That said, most cruise ships head for the Caribbean in winter for this very reason.

[dennisb66]

Cheers Jno, unfortunately most Caribbean cruises are Fly/Cruise.

[LoftyLottie]

I have never cruised. However the two old biddies could get all dressed up and go scouting for millionaires!!

[jno]

that's true, though you can go on their 'repositioning cruises' when they go from the Med to the Caribbean, and back again at the end of the season.

Anyway, find a ship then look up its website. There's also a Berlitz cruising guide, which covers every ship afloat. Generally, the bigger they are the more facilities they'll have.

http://www.amazon.co....qid=1317809709&sr=1-2

[VHG]

They can eat, as food seems to be available all day and night on these ships.

[jno]

and of course drink...

[horseshoes]

..... casino!

[Buenchico]

Jacuzzi? Spa? Bars?

The Oceana cruises that route for P&O:
http://www.pocruises....oceana/ship-overview/

[Meg]

Why not consider something later in the year, did France and Italy (cruising) last July. Weather was super although do prefer the Caribbean.
I am not over 70 (yet),

[boxtops]

It's all inclusive, there are bound to be loads of things to do - the Canaries will be warm enough at that time of year, to sunbathe.

[craft1948]

I cruise with P&O and when cruising to the Caribbean in winter it's very cold for the first few days.
I tend to have treats in the beauty salons, take part in the dancing classes, craft workshops, quizzes, and go to the lectures where there are guest speakers. There is the library, and also the cinema..............not much bingo happens.