I thought I would be lonely on a cruise ship full of travelers in their 60s and 70s. I’m glad I was wrong.0

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• July 19, 2026

I don’t spend much time with anyone over 50, besides my parents. As someone in my early 30s, I find myself interacting primarily with people in a similar stage of life: completing graduate degrees, building careers, and discovering adulthood. I also usually take my trips alone and connect with other travelers my age while exploring.