AARP Rewards Online Community Cruise Contest 2023

My husband and I are both newly retired and now have the time to travel and widen our horizons. It would be wonderful to go on a cruise and enjoy our time together. I have heard that cruising is the best way to travel and we are ready to get on with our traveling plans. I love the comments of do's and don'ts to cruising. I will definitely take the advise and use it make traveling to the max. This would be our first cruise!!

Best advice- Get to the pool deck early if you want a seat.

And pre-buy Carnival gift cards at a discount through AARP

We love cruising! Relax, have fun and don't sweat the small stuff. You make it as fun as you want. Be kind with the staff and other passengers!

ALWAYS book excursions thru the ship unless you are only going nearby and have plenty of extra time.  Too many times we have passed by indie excursion buses broken down on the way back to port.

Hi, I love cruising, meeting new people, the entertainment,  the amazing food and adventurous excursions! I use AARP Rewards for the cost savings of purchasing Carnival gift cards and using them to pay towards the cruise,  drink packages and excursions.  And you can get discounts on hotels when arriving a day or two before your cruise date. Book early! You will pay less when booking a year in advance and you can make monthly payments.  Also by booking early you can have many choices on the type of room you want and the location.  Mid ship has less motion. Book your excursions early, they do sell out. Do your research on excursions,  read the reviews on the Carnival site and on Trip Advisor. Be adventurous! Try new foods and drinks,  do new things, go to a variety of shows, play the games!! Relax and have fun!!

Always, always, always, buy gift cards at a discount on AARP to use towards the cruise itself as well as transfers and other things that some cruise lines let you use them for.  We save money on cruises by buying off season cruises, longer cruises not too long before sailing (just after final payments are due and rooms free up), bidding on upgrades instead of paying for them outright, concentrate on one cruise line where you like the perks of being "well cruises" (like free laundry.....makes longer cruises much easier).

I play the instant win games on AARP Rewards to try to win gift cards. I use them for dining while in the US ports of call. This way I get to try new restaurants that are not in my area.

Fly to your port city the day before.   We also use the stairs rather than the elevators (a bit of extra exercise) while onboard.

Thank you for the opportunity.

Winner here!!!

Always arrive a day early. Buy discounted gift cards on AARP. Use AARP to look for hotels & flights. Read travel tips on AARP. Join the social media group for your specific cruise. YouTube ports of call prior to visiting. Use over the door shoe storage to keep bathroom items organized and off counter. Magnets/hooks work on doors and walls. Pack half the clothes you think you need. #contest #cruise #carnival #AARP rewards #AARP cruise contest 2023