Cruising and Seniors

A cruise is a perfect vacation for senior citizens. Cruising provides an all-inclusive vacation with wonderful facilities and the ability to visit many locations in one trip. You only have to unpack once, and then sit back and enjoy the ride. Cruising can take you almost anywhere in the world, and cruise lines will often have nice discounts for seniors. In addition to the discounts, cruise ships are equipped to handle medical emergencies with an infirmary. They have wheelchairs and handicap-accessible staterooms for those who need them.

Cruisers can be as mellow and relaxed as they want. For example, they can relax on-deck with a good book and a cool drink or attend one of the many shows that most ships have. They can also be as active as they want. They can attend exercise classes, dance classes, on deck activities, and several other onboard activities, depending on the ship.

Dining has many choices too. Cruisers can go to the dining room and enjoy the company of others assigned to their table. Meals served in the formal dining room are usually composed of seven to nine courses, and can leisurely be enjoyed. Cruisers can also go to the pool area and eat casually at the poolside buffet. The buffet will offer a wide selection of items, from burgers and fries to a simple salad and desserts.

Staterooms on the ships are designed to hold two people, so someone traveling on their own may come across a more expensive rate. Cruise lines have come up with a way to handle this, called cabin sharing. If you want to cabin share, just let the cruise lines know and they will find someone to split your cabin. If you sign up to cabin share and they can’t find a cabin mate for you, you will keep the lower rate that you were quoted.