Taking a cruise trip during the holidays is a great way to travel and relax at the same time for many people. Modern cruise ships are basically luxury resort hotels that are on the water and can travel. You get to visit different places while enjoying all the entertainment, activities, amenities and dining all in one place… But, more often than not, it can get quite costly… So let’s explore some of the most affordable cruise lines that offer everything mentioned above — but WITHOUT breaking the bank!
There are many different cruises to choose from, from a variety of companies, ships and destinations. One area seniors should look into is how “senior friendly” is the particular ship they’re considering. Many ships try to make special accommodations for seniors, including wheelchair access, easy access swimming pools, age appropriate activities and entertainment and even special diet requirements.
The cruises listed below are with cruise lines that have been rated as senior friendly and offer a good value. Please note that additional price discounts might be available for seniors (usually meaning age 55 or over) – make sure to ask before you book your cruise.
5 Night Grand Cayman and Mexico Holiday Cruise
Itinerary: Miami, Cozumel, Georgetown (Grand Cayman), Miami
Price: $788 per person, double occupancy
10 Night Eastern Caribbean Holiday Cruise
Itinerary: Tampa, San Juan, Philipsburg (St. Maarten), Basseterre, Charlotte Amalie (St Thomas), Puerto Plata, Tampa
Price: $1,839 per person, double occupancy
7 Night Mexican Riviera Round trip Los Angeles Cabo and Puerto Vallarta Cruise
Itinerary: Los Angeles, Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, Ensenada, Los Angeles
Price: $1,252 per person, double occupancy
8 Night Bahamas Round Trip New York Great Stirrup Cay Orlando and Nassau Cruise
Itinerary: New York, Port Canaveral, Great Stirrup Cay, Nassau, New York
Price: $1,322 per person, double occupancy
10 Night Panama Canal with Costa Rica and Caribbean (New Locks) Cruise
Itinerary: Fort Lauderdale, Falmouth, Cartagena, Cruising the Panama Canal, Cristobal, Puerto Limon, Fort Lauderdale
Price: $1,348 per person, double occupancy
10 Night Southern Caribbean with Barbados Cruise
Itinerary: Fort Lauderdale, Princess Cays, St Thomas, St John’s, Castries, Bridgetown, Basseterre, Fort Lauderdale
Price: $1,748 per person, double occupancy
9 Night Southern Caribbean Holiday Cruise
Itinerary: Port Canaveral, Labadee, San Juan, Philipsburg (St. Maarten), Castries, Basseterre, Port Canaveral
Price: $944 per person, double occupancy
7 Night Western Caribbean and Perfect Day Holiday Cruise
Itinerary: Miami, Costa Maya, Roatan, Cozumel, CocoCay, Miami
Price: $1,034 per person, double occupancy