- Who qualifies: Age 55+ (some cruise lines age 60+)
- Typical savings: Up to $100 off per person in senior citizen discounts; many deals appear on last-minute sailings.
Best time to book: 60-30 days before departure when cruise lines release "Senior rates" for under-filled cabins.
- Top eligible cruise lines: Royal Caribbean, Carnival Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line
- Deal types: Discounted fare codes, free solo upgrades to balcony (on select sailings), special senior-only shore excursions, and onboard activities.
- Typical itinerary lengths: 3-5 nights (Caribbean), 7 nights (Bahamas/Caribbean East), 10 nights (Trans-Atlantic/Europe) - senior rates are most frequent on 3-7 night sailings.
- Booking tip: Call the iCruise senior desk to verify eligibility and locking of the discounted fare after you select the cruise. Online availability may vary.
If you are 55 years old or older and can travel at the last minute, then you're in luck. Many of the major cruise lines including Royal Caribbean, Carnival Cruise Lines and Norwegian Cruise Lines offer Senior Citizen Rates for guests age 55 or older. Senior Cruise Discounts are typically available on last minute cruises when cruise lines need help filling the last remaining cabins on their ships. Sign up for our Senior Cruise Discounts email and be notified when senior rates are available.
Cruise Lines with Senior Cruise Discounts
- Based on length of cruise
- Can book online or call
- Must complete verification form
- Discount applied after booking
- Based on length of cruise
- Can book online or call
- Based on length of cruise
- Based on length of cruise
- Can book online or call
- Based on length of cruise
- Can book online or call
- Must complete verification form



