If you’re over 55 and considering a cruise, you’ll likely be interested to know of the deals and discounts that are available for senior citizens.

Best cruise line senior discounts

Each cruise line has a different policy when it comes to discounting for older travellers. The cruise lines which are currently offering discounts for senior citizens are:

The amount of discount varies and isn’t usually published. So if you find a cruise that you like, call our cruise concierge team on 0808 1234 118 and we’ll check what discounts the cruise line will offer you.

 

How old do you need to be to get a senior citizen rate on your cruise?

In the cruise industry, a senior citizen is generally defined as some who is at least 55 years old. So whilst you may not qualify for O.A.P. or pensioner discounts on hotels or tickets for tourist attractions until you’re 60 or 65 years old, you’ll be able to access senior cruise deals much sooner.

One great thing about senior discounts on cruises is that if one of you is under 55, you’ll both get the discount! In fact, anyone sharing a stateroom with someone over 55 may be eligible for the discount, this could even apply to children sharing with grandparents on a multi-generation family trip, depending on the cruise line.

How do I claim a senior citizen discount on my cruise?

When you call us to book, just mention to your cruise concierge that one or more of your party is over 55 and we will look up what deals are available and apply them to your booking for you.

There may be certain criteria that you have to meet to be eligible for a discount such as booking a certain number of months in advance. Senior discounts are also usually not combinable with other offers. So if you’re already getting a reduced price, free drinks or other free extras, you may be better off with this deal than with a senior discount. But we’ll be able to check this for you when you call us.

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Are discounts available for certain occupations?

Some cruise lines also offer discounts for police officers, firefighters, NHS staff, teachers and the military. So if you have a job which sometimes enables you to access discounts for other things, it’s worth asking if you’re eligible for a discount your cruise. Just give our concierge team a call on 0808 1234 118

Emma Smith
Emma has more than seven years' experience as a writer and has been in the travel industry for nearly five years. She loves learning about new places and cruise ships coming to market, as well as discovering fun and exciting activities to do while you sail. She has cruised with Princess Cruises, Cunard, Celebrity Cruises, Virgin Voyages, Avalon Waterways and Royal Caribbean and is looking to get something in her diary for 2024! Her favourite things to see on a ship include excellent entertainment, a delicious cocktail menu and extraordinary dining venues.

175 Responses to “Cruise discounts for senior citizens”

  1. Mrs Sharma

    We are looking goo deals to go on a cruise. My husband is 76 and I am 69
    We are looking to go somewhere warm

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    • Emma Smith

      Hi Mrs Sharma, I’d suggest looking at the Mediterranean or the Caribbean for warm temperatures and an excellent choice of itineraries. You can take a look at our latest cruise deals for the Mediterranean or the Caribbean here. If you would like to enquire further, please call our team on 0808 1234 118. Hope this helps! Thanks, Emma.

      Reply
  2. marie

    I would love to have a cruise, I am 66 years old and my friend is 67.
    do you have a good deal for us.
    can you please email me.

    thank you.

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    • Emma Smith

      Hi Marie, I’ve passed your details on to our Cruise Concierge team who will be in touch with further details. Thanks, Emma.

      Reply
  3. Robert Scott

    Dear Sir /Madam as my wife and I are over 80 years old an we need help moving from A to B would it be possible for us to go on a 14 day Cruise we would prefer all inclusive and and upgrade cabin somewhere in the Carribean departing from and returning to Southampton or Belfast around the September time.
    Hoping you can accommodate this request or suggest something similar

    Mr Robert Scott

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    • Emma Smith

      Hi Robert, thank you for your comment. I’ve passed your details on to our Cruise Concierge team who will be in touch with further information. Thanks, Emma.

      Reply
  4. George Jackson

    Me and my wife are 57 and 58 whould we be eligible for discount on the 31 of September on the canary islands cruise thanks

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    • Emma Smith

      Hi George, Thank you for your comment. I’ve passed your details on to our Cruise Concierge team who will be in touch with further details. Thanks, Emma.

      Reply
  5. Ann

    Hi I am considering booking the baltic cruise on 23.6.2019 with Royal Caribbean sailing from Southampton. I am a nurse employed by the nhs and my husband is a retired police officer we are also both 60 plus would we be eligible for any discounts .

    Thanks

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    • Emma Smith

      Hi Ann, Thank you for your comment. I’ve passed your details on to our Cruise Concierge team who will be in touch with further details. Thanks, Emma.

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  6. Nora

    Need cruise for a couple of architects 70+ Uk to Sao Paolo cheepest longest.
    Please quote and date
    Th nora

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    • Emma Smith

      Hi Nora, thank you for your comment. I have passed your query on to our Cruise Conicerge team who will be in touch with further details. Thanks, Emma.

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  7. Fred Allen

    I am single person looking for a cruise to canary islands September onwards

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    • Emma Smith

      Hi Fred, thank you for your comment. I’ve passed your details on to our Cruise Concierge team who will be in touch with further details. Thanks, Emma.

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    • Emma Smith

      Hi Andrea, all cruises offer breakfast, lunch and dinner at selected venues in their prices as full-board. Additional charges come when you order room service, visit speciality dining or eat in selected venues, though this varies by cruise line. Thanks, Emma.

      Reply
  8. Cathy

    I am looking at booking a cruise for 23rd May 2020 on Anthem of the seas. Myself and my husband are over 65. Can you tell me what senior discount we can get.

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    • Emma Smith

      Hi Cathy, I’ve passed your details on to our Cruise Concierge team who will be in touch with more information. Thanks, Emma.

      Reply
  9. Brad Russell

    I am 59 and my partner is 49 we would like to book a first time cruise around the Greek islands in May 2020 please can you advise ?

    Reply
    • Emma Smith

      Hi Brad, I have passed your details on to our Cruise Concierge team who will be in touch with further details. Thanks, Emma.

      Reply

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