So you fancy a Cruise?

The over 65s traveller and cruises are synonymous with each other. Visit any travel site dedicated to the over 65s and you’ll find it littered with cruises of all kinds to every corner of the world. But, if you’ve never been on a cruise the choice can be absolutely daunting. There are so many different kinds of cruise and you can just about go anywhere in the world – from 3 days to about 3 months.

But what are the basic choices?

All-inclusive Cruises

All inclusive cruises are exactly what they sound like - cruises with everything included! You can expect to have the following elements: all travel arrangements, flights, deluxe hotel accommodation if necessary, drinks and transfers.

All inclusive cruises are extremely popular and heavily booked. The obvious attraction is the knowledge of what is included and not having to budget throughout your holiday. All inclusive cruises for the over 65 traveller are available to many destinations and areas around the world.

Cheap Cruises

Cheap cruises are very popular and can be found amongst the last minute bargains on a number of specialist cruise operators – with packages available cruising places such as Alaska, the Caribbean, Hawaii and the Mediterranean. Cheap cruises often don’t include the costs of transfers etc. but can still save you money compared to a package holiday. Check out the internet for cheap cruises and last minute deals from 3-4 nights upwards. Even the most popular cruises often have last minute availability.

Group Cruises

Cruises for groups are very popular also. The advantage of a cruise ship for a large of group of people wanting to holiday together is that you don’t need to worry about the type of accommodation you need to cater for your group. The entertainment is all provided for you and you can all dine together at your own table.

Many operators also offer group cruise rates which mean that you can all save money by travelling together on your holiday. Group entertainment and activities can also be arranged with your cruise provider.

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