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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Cunard is lovely but I’d caution taking an 80 year old on an overnight flight to Europe unless she is in very good health. I think JFK might have daytime flights to London and Paris.

Re: Viking - river cruising is very different from big ship cruising like Cunard.

I think big ship cruising is more fun because of the evening entertainment.

What about doing a cruise out of Florida? Avoid Disney, Carnival, NCL, and Royal Caribbean (more kids, more crowds, more rowdy) and opt for Celebrity, Holland, etc.

I’m not sure if Cunard cruises out of the US. I’ve only seen their ships in Europe/Mediterranean. We basically followed a Cunard ship in the Mediterranean last summer; their passengers skew older and appear more affluent/preppy (based on seeing their passengers in lines and on tours).

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Yes Cunard cruises out of the US, and Viking has many ocean ships.[/quote]

Correct re: Viking—but most people associate Viking with River cruising in Europe. They don’t have many ocean ships and they aren’t known for entertainment. Viking is good for older people who are very social and like group tours and group dinners socializing with other older people. There are a lot of older couples on Viking. I’m not sure it’s the right fit for the op and her MIL. [/quote]

The discussion was about ocean going, it is logical to assume PP meant Viking Ocean.

What did OP say that makes you think Viking is not a good choice - river or ocean?

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Not trying to get into a big debate, pp.

Fwiw, when most people hear Viking, they think river cruising. That requires a long (probably overnight) flight to get to the destination. Viking caters heavily to older couples. If I just lost my spouse, I wouldn’t want to cruise surrounded by older couples…it would make me sad as a widow. Yes, there are also some groups of older women traveling as friends. Still.

Plus, Viking isn’t known for entertainment. It’s a totally different vibe.

Ocean cruising on Viking would largely be the same in terms of older couples.

Cunard is actually a good option since it includes some multigenerational travelers (particularly in the summer and over holidays).

But if the op plans to bring kids/grandkids, i’d opt for Celebrity. It isn’t overrun with kids at all, but it isn’t as formal/stuffy as Cunard. Men wear tuxedos on Cunard for dinner.

Anyway, i hope the op has a fantastic trip!

I’d suggest watching some YouTube videos on the specific ship and itinerary and join the Facebook group to ask veteran cruisers what they think. Cruise Critic isn’t nearly as good as the FB groups (where you can get a sense of who is weighing in). [/quote]

I love replies that say "not trying to get into an argument" and then do exactly that.  If you don't want to argue, then just don't.  But since you did:

[quote]Fwiw, when most people hear Viking, they think river cruising.[/quote]

I don't.  But even if true, why would that mean you would ignore their ocean cruising?  It would appear your point illustrates the opposite, that then it [i]should [/i]be mentioned, and you did not mention it.  I did, politely and matter of fact-ly.  Was it really necessary to start inserting your unsupported by evidence opinion of "what most people think"?[/quote]

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