Senior citizen cruises?

[MaripositaII]

Does anyone know if there is such a thing as a senior citizen cruise line? My mum must be feeling better because she is actually thinking about going out and doing things. I suggested a cruise, and she jumped at the idea. But where to? She'd prefer people her age.

[pamplemoose77]

Originally Posted by MaripositaII

Does anyone know if there is such a thing as a senior citizen cruise line? My mum must be feeling better because she is actually thinking about going out and doing things. I suggested a cruise, and she jumped at the idea. But where to? She'd prefer people her age.

it's not "officially" a sr citizen cruise.. but Holland America would be a great bet for her... or any of the high end ones.. the more expensive, the less younger folks..

Holland America is really nice, but not as pricey Seabourne or Silverseas or the like... they've got great service and food as well!

[JudyBluEyes]

Aren't they all???

I wouldn't go with Carnival, but check into Holland America, they seem to cater to an older crowd.

[horizon200]

Originally Posted by JudyBluEyes

Aren't they all???

I wouldn't go with Carnival, but check into Holland America, they seem to cater to an older crowd.

I agree the average Carnival is not a senior citizen cruise. But their crusie out of NY to Canada was very much a senior citizen cruise. Not many younger folks on board...very laid back.

But the best bet is Holland America.

[Luv2Dance]

My parents did a Celebrity Cruise to the Panama Canal and judging by their pictures there were a lot of elderly people cruising with them.

[Sol]

Check out the AAA auto club website. They might have some cruises that are for Seniors. Glad to hear that your mum is wanting to go out and do some things.

[Luv2Dance]

Or you could check out the AARP website. The have a travel section and a board where you can check out popular travel destinations, cruises, etc.

[TimHorton]

Originally Posted by JudyBluEyes

Aren't they all???

Reminds me of our trip to Cozumel in 1997------

5 or 6 cruise ships were in port one day as we were walking around San Miquel, timbit said to me " Guess we won't be taking any cruises for quite a while, we're too young.)

She also says she doesn't want to go to Florida now that we are retired "because that is where all the old people stay."

Honey, we're $49.99 plus shipping, handling and tax. We can go on a cruise and go to Florida now.

[horizon200]

Our first carnival was during Spring Break...it was FAR from a quiet laid back "older" persons cruise! We saw one kid after the cruies walking around with a bar bill that he had tucked into his waist band...it reached the floor! I asked him how much and he said $1100 in booze alone!

That was the only Carnival cruise we've taken that was that rowdy BTW...all the others, we could find a party if we wanted or we could relax quietly.

[Tommygurl]

How about an Alaskan Cruise for Mom?

I am dying to go on one...may go with my Mom & grandma!

[MWC]

Originally Posted by JudyBluEyes

Aren't they all???
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That was my first thought, too!

[MaripositaII]

I forgot to add that she laughed at the idea of a "singles" senior cruise but then she said "check it out for me!" Is mother thinking of dating????

That would be okay by me actually, but not the other siblings

[PCANNIE]

Try Royal Caribbean

[NorthMinnesota]

ohhh...my secret fear...no cruises for me!

[Tlyn]

Originally Posted by PCANNIE

Try Royal Caribbean

We just retruned from a Royal Caribbean cruise. I would say that there was a good mix of ages - not a lot of seniors though.