Many of today’s cruise ships provide non-stop, heart-pumping action onboard, from water coasters to ziplines, ropes courses, go-kart tracks, skydiving simulators, and more. But if your days of joyfully careening down a water slide or scaling a climbing wall are behind you, you may not need a ship with high-adrenaline attractions. If you’ve reached a more mature stage of life – say, age 60 or more – check out some mid-sized ships with amenities you may appreciate.
For example, Viking
Ocean Cruises has a lot to offer mature passengers who are interested in learning
more about the places they visit. The line sails in Scandinavia, the
Mediterranean, Greece, South America, Australia, Alaska, and more, and every
ship sails with a resident historian who provides cultural insights along the
way. Viking’s nine ocean-going ships each accommodate 930 guests in a serene
atmosphere, with Scandinavian-style furnishings and luxuries like heated
bathroom floors. There are no onboard casinos, and no children: Viking requires
passengers to be at least 18 years of age.
If you enjoy
cruise traditions like dressing up for dinner, consider Cunard Line. Its three ships
sail to many parts of the world, and it’s the only cruise line with regular
transatlantic service. Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth, and Queen
Mary 2 each accommodate about 2,000 passengers. There are fun activities
for all ages, but mature travelers might particularly enjoy the cultural programs
and the large shipboard libraries. The Queen Mary 2 has a lovely planetarium,
too. The level of elegance reaches a peak each afternoon when white-gloved
waiters serve traditional British tea with finger sandwiches, scones, and
pastries.
The ships of
Holland America Line also appeal to mature travelers, with lots of itineraries for
those who have time to sail to destinations like the Panama Canal, South
America and Antarctica, the South Pacific, or Australia and New Zealand. These
ships accommodate 1,500 to 2,100 passengers, and cultural activities may include
“port-to-table” explorations of local cuisine; learning more about our world
with BBC Earth Experiences; and plenty of great live music.
There are
additional tempting options for mature cruise fans, including luxury lines like
Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Silversea Cruises, Windstar Cruises, and Seabourn
Cruise Line. These cruise lines have beautiful ships, great cultural programs, and gourmet dining; and, the fares may include amenities you would pay for
separately on other lines.
For more
information and to select your next cruise, talk with Anita, your professional
travel advisor.
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