Cruisers Over 55 SHOULD Do This (But Younger Ones Shouldn’t!)
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Cruising over the age of 55 brings unexpected watch outs that younger cruisers simply don't need to think about.
I'm in my 60s and since I turned 55, I've been on 100 cruises.
One of the joys of being older is we have more time or flexibility because we're not tied to school vacation and public holiday breaks.
Travel insurance is non-negotiable, but it must be the right kind.
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Cruising over the age of 55 brings unexpected challenges that younger cruisers don’t even - or need - to think about. I know — because I’ve learned the hard way after more than 100 cruises since turning 55. In this video, I reveal the real watch outs, traps, and opportunities for older travellers that most cruise advice never covers. From choosing the right itinerary, line, ship, and cabin, to avoiding mobility issues, scams, and bad weather seasons — these are the essential insights every over-55 cruiser should know before booking. I’ll also share how to find senior discounts, pick the right excursions, pack smarter, and make sure your insurance and travel plans keep you safe and stress-free. Whether you’re newly retired or a seasoned traveller looking for longer or more exotic voyages, this guide will help you cruise smarter and better prepared. Links mentioned in the video: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com/agents and https://www.whereswaltertravel.com/ Video to watch next: "So Many Repositioning Cruisers Get These 5 Things Wrong" https://youtu.be/VbpLKzDaBtI For bonus & exclusive content (including videos, articles, eBooks and more) become a channel member or patron: --------------------------------------------------- * Patreon Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers * YouTube Channel Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_qE-Obs2ocdmPXY0TIU-cw/join Check out my cruise-themed T-shirts and products: --------------------------------------------------- * TeePublic Store: https://tipsfortravellers.dashery.com * Teespring Store: https://tips-for-travellers-youtube.creator-spring.com * Fourthwall: https://gary-bembridge-1-shop.fourthwall.com Book Cruise Port Excursions * Venture Ashore: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com/excursions * Shore Excursions Group: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com/shoreexcursions My social media: --------------------------------------------------- * Blog: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com * Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/garybembridge * Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tipsfortravellers * Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/garybembridge * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bembridge ABOUT TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS: If you want to get cruising right, Tips For Travellers makes it easy to plan and have the incredible cruise experiences you dream of every time. All my Tips For Travellers advice, tips and tricks tips draw on everything that I have learnt on the 120 cruises I have done to date. #cruisetips #CruisingTips #cruisetipsandtricks 00:00 Start 00:36 Itinerary 03:27 Cruise Line 05:50 Ship 07:20 Cabin 09:20 Fares 11:19 Excursions 12:58 Packing 14:23 Insurance