Travel is one of the best ways to spend your hard earned money as its an investment into yourself building experiences and memories. And one of the best travel bangs for your buck is cruising. For most cruise vacations, there may be an airfare involved to reach the port of destination, but once aboard, its smooth sailing from there. You need to unpack only one time, then relax and luxuriate on your ship. For the independent traveler who wishes to be carefree, cruising is the way to go.
In these tough economic times, cruise lines are fiercely competitive for your business and will bend over backwards to make you a sweet deal. And seniors are in the best position to take advantage of deep discounts, family vacation packages, and promotional fares. Some of the top luxury liners are hurting for business, often slashing ticket prices in half in hopes of filling the ship just days before departure. People with full time employment may have difficulty booking this kind of discounted ticket, but for an active senior with minimal time constraints, the last minute travel deals will afford you significant savings.
In addition to last minute travel discounts, there are many companies offering special discounts to seniors. However, not all agencies use the same classification for a senior, so be sure to check the websites for the minimum age requirements. In most cases, its just 55, yet there are some that set the bar at 62. If you have located a cruise you would like to take but don’t have the fine print information on it, just hand the information over to a travel agent and let him or her book your cruise. Their services are free to you and they are privy to inside deals and discounts to ensure you are getting your full share of senior discounts.
When planning your next cruise, don’t forget to check the itineraries for world cruise sailing dates. This type of cruise may be 90 days or longer, but may be divided up by continent or region. You need not book the entire world itinerary to take advantage of the section in the Mediterranean or Southeast Asia. By carving up the package, you will have more travel options and receive better pricing for extended cruise tours. In addition, look for cruise lines that offer their clients a reward program with bonus points to apply to your next cruise. There are not only great savings here, but you will become a “regular” on the ship and get to know the waiters and attendants.
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