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April 2, 2024

AARP Rewards Online Community Cruise Contest 2024

  • April 2, 2024
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Whether you're a seasoned cruiser or a first-time explorer, we want to hear from you!   

 

The contest runs from April 8 through May 5, 2024. We will choose four (4) winners to receive a $300 AARP Rewards Cruise Line Gift Card! 

 

To enter, reply to this post before May 5, 2024, with your top tips, tricks, and hacks for leveraging AARP Rewards to elevate your excursion experiences.

 

Official Rules for the contest are posted here -  https://community.aarp.org/t5/AARP-Rewards-Connect/AARP-Rewards-Online-Community-Cruise-Contest-2024-Official-Rules/m-p/2547494

 

Share your top tips, tricks, and hacks for leveraging AARP Rewards to elevate your excursion experiences.  From booking strategies to excursion recommendations, every insight counts! Share now in AARP Rewards Online forum for a chance to win!

 

Example Post:

I went on my first cruise after winning a sweepstakes and have enjoyed cruising ever since that was 15 years ago! I love meeting new people on cruises and excursions.

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    jchadwick56
    Contributor ⭐
    April 23, 2024

    Before the night shows, check the nearby bars-there is usually a special drink(couple bucks)- order and take into show(there will cost

    $7-$10 each 

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      bp51934772
      Contributor ⭐
      April 25, 2024

      Would that matter if you bought the drink "package"?

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        ChristineK807586
        Contributor ⭐
        April 23, 2024

        It has been a long time since we have gone on a cruise!  But we did enjoy them.  We always purchased the drink package and took some excursions.  I really like reading all the tips on this thread and hope we can have access to it well after the contest so that when i book our next cruise i can gather all these tips!

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          robinr888852
          Contributor ⭐
          April 23, 2024

          Much of the enjoyment of any event comes from anticipation of the fun. Whether you're traveling with a group, as a couple or by yourself, you can up your excitement with advance actions to anticipate the fun.  Buy some sea or boat-themed kitchen towels to put up.  Same thing with stickers that you can put on your calendar with "One month to cruise!" or other reminders.  Buy some Tiki or paper umbrellas and put in your morning smoothie or evening cocktail.  Seashell-shaped or ocean-scented candles are great, too.  Buy matching t-shirts, scarves or tie/bowties for everyone to wear on the cruise and they'll remind you of the fun, after the event.  

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            r86700r
            Contributor ⭐
            April 23, 2024

            Don't over pack, leave half of suitcase for souvenirs. Pack two pairs of pants that can be matched with different tops. Take a small sample size of washing powder for items that can be washed and hang in the bathroom to dry.   

             

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              DavidJ112310
              Contributor ⭐
              April 24, 2024

              Port side of the ship is often the better side for your cabin. Why, the captains bridge is on the port side and therefore the ship often docks on the port side. This allows you to see the shore when your in port.

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                marib117
                Contributor ⭐
                April 24, 2024

                Would that it were so.  Many times we book starboard to have a view of the sea away from the port shoreside and we end up facing the port.  

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                  QcyZ
                  Contributor ⭐
                  April 25, 2024

                  We always book a room in mid ship if on large ocean due to motion sickness.  You won't feel the waves as much

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                    QcyZ
                    Contributor ⭐
                    April 25, 2024

                    We always take advantage of the free shows which are top notch usually

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                      bp51934772
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                      April 25, 2024

                       I've never cruised, so a free one would be an incredible way to try it out.

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                        bp51934772
                        Contributor ⭐
                        April 25, 2024

                         Odd...after I just entered this contest already a few minutes ago, I was kicked out of AARP's website, had to reenter login info, only to find out that my original post was already in place. I deserve a cruise after that hassle!!! lol

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                          SonjaS768264
                          Contributor ⭐
                          April 25, 2024

                          That probably has more to do with your internet connection than the AARP website...nice try!!!🤣🤣🤣

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                            lovies
                            Contributor ⭐
                            April 25, 2024

                            My husband and I will be celebrating our 40th Wedding Anniversary in June on a Princess British Isles Cruise.  We're so looking forward to seeing beautiful new places where we've never visited before.  We look forward to spending our childrens' inheritance, and we definitely deserve it! 

                             

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                              mikeian
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                              April 26, 2024

                              The top tip for leveraging AARP Rewards to elevate the cruising experience is researching cruising.  AARP has a fantastic travel section and one of the best member only access articles is "AARP Smart Guide to Cruises"  This article has 47 tips for planning, packing and landing the best deal. AARP also has you covered to reduce your out of pocket by using AARP rewards gift cards for about a 10% savings. The more you know, the more you save.  

                               
                               
                               
                               
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                                elenaeml
                                Contributor ⭐
                                April 30, 2024

                                Read a fiction or nonfiction book about one of the ports of call before you go.  While at the port see if the author got it right.

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