Last Minute Cruise Deals: Special Deals for Seniors

Are you looking for inexpensive last minute cruise deals? Are you a senior and want to save money on your next cruise trip? You can read yourself through our guide about cruise deals and save money when booking your next vacation!

Cruise deals and how to find them

Whether you want a cruise in the sun or a peaceful river journey, it can be hard to know how to find the right cruise for you, especially if you’re trying to find a child-free space to enjoy those golden years in the sun.

It’s a confusing world out there, trawling through cruise provider websites looking for the best deal, but there are comparison sites all over the internet providing up-to-the-minute checks on the best deals for your journey. All you need to know is how long you’re planning on holidaying, and what your budget is. And don’t worry, we’ll try to save you money along the way with tips on booking last minute cruises and the best winter 2021 cruise deals out there, including some incredible journeys from Southampton to the Caribbean, and historical day trips on the Manchester Shipping Canal.

Cruise Types:

The best place to start is understanding what different types of cruises there are.

There are three basic options; Ocean Cruises, River Cruises, and Child Free. You can find child-free cruises on rivers and oceans, but it can be a good place to start if you’re planning a peaceful getaway, so here are the best deals we’ve found for winter 2021.

Ocean Cruises: The world is your oyster on an ocean cruise. There are no limits to where you can set sail from the UK.

Mediterranean cruises have always been the go to for British holiday makers, and there are some incredible cruise companies providing some of the best journeys in the world from ports in Liverpool, Southampton, Portsmouth, Hull and Dover. But maybe have a think about what you’re searching for, because if it’s peace and quiet, it’s a Baltic Cruise all the way!

The waters of the Baltic are tranquil and the views along the coast are like nowhere else on earth.

Check out some of the latest deals for ocean cruises here:

See Spain and Portugal from just under £600 per person on this last minute escape from P&O: HERE

Baltic Cruises from P&O will take you from the UK to Russia and back in 10 nights from just £1,199 (with any extra passengers from just £99): HERE And travel the coast of Western Europe from just £440 per person: HERE

River Cruises:

River cruises have always been my personal favourite. I think it’s the variety. Don’t get me wrong, I love uninterrupted views of the ocean and staring at the curve of the earth on the horizon, but standing on deck and watching the landscape shift between an urban metropolis, and a raw utopian landscape is awe inspiring, especially when you’ve got guided tours on your journey.

You don’t need to spend a fortune on a river cruise either. If all you’re after is a weekend break, you can book places on British canal journeys.

The best provider for river cruises is Viking, but it’s on the pricier side from last minute deals, with their cheapest for winter 2021 at just over £2000 per person: HERE

For a last minute short break, why not try Mersey Ferries local river cruises: HERE

Child Free Cruises:

If like us, you like your holiday to feel like a holiday, and not have to worry about the grandkids getting under your feet (or anyone else’s for that matter). It might be worth starting your search looking for child free options.

Whether you’re looking for luxury, budget, or comfort, here are some of our favourites:

Princess Cruises are a great choice for a budget child-free getaway. Check out their full offerings here from just £489 per person: HERE

Deals:

So that’s your idea sorted. Hopefully you’ve got a destination in mind, or at least know what type of cruise you’re after, but what about budget? Here’s our guide to the best budget breaks this winter:

Last minute winter deals:

Chasing the sun over Christmas doesn’t have to mean flying south. You can find a bit of winter peace from your nearest port. Take the grandkids, or just head off for a solo break this winter, but here are some of the best cruise deals on the market right now:

Remember, last minute to you isn’t always last minute to the cruise company. Most Cruises have space available to book until the very last second, and sometimes you can get the best deals that way. Check out CruiseCompare, or Iglu Cruise, who have details on all cruises from the UK to spend your Christmas in the sun.

MSC Cruises: https://www.msccruises.co.uk/ Iglu Cruise:https://www.iglucruise.com/ Planet Cruise:https://www.planetcruise.com/en/last-minute-cruises

Low cost packages for Seniors:

It’s a well-known fact, that cruises are a one of the best ways to see the world, so it’s no surprise they’re popular for all ages. It can be hard finding the right deal for you, but for the over 65’s there’s a range of specific deals aimed at getting you on board, and saving you money to spend on shore:

Celebrity Cruises: https://www.celebritycruises.com/gb Silversea: https://www.silversea.com/ Saga: https://travel.saga.co.uk/cruises/ocean.aspx Viking River Cruises: https://www.vikingrivercruises.co.uk/

Cruise ship comparison sites:

If your mind still isn’t made up, here a few of the best comparison sites to help you find the right cruise for you. There are thousands of holiday comparisons sites on the internet, but these websites keep it simple by focussing on cruises that start in the UK:

Cruise.co.uk: https://www.cruise.co.uk/ CompareThatCruise: https://www.comparethatcruise.com/ CruiseCompare:http://www.cruisecompare.co.uk/ CruiseCritic: https://www.cruisecritic.co.uk/cruiseto/

Conclusion

There is not one cruise that suits everyone. You need to do a little digging, but the links above help you make a start. Always remember to ask yourself what you need from your break: Culture? Sun? Peace and quiet? Whatever it is, there is a cruise for you, but it might not always be the most obvious choice.

Enjoy your holiday!