AARP Rewards Online Community Cruise Contest 2024

We love crusing and had a few curise expierience.

Being Seniors, crusing is our best way of having vacations. 

for food, no worry to cook just feel " be marry,eat and drink"

A lot of entertainment, including casino,events they have on board.

Alka and Dinesh Shah

I go to the members section of Rewards and buy discounted gift cards to pay for my cruise. I also save my basic packing list on my computer, after 400+ days at sea I have it down to a science and can travel for a two week cruise with just a carry on and small backpack.  When a new trip comes up, I just pull p my file and maybe do a little tinkering depending on the ports, but it makes the packing fast and I don't forget anything important.

Also, take an extra week of meds.  We've all read about unexpected delays.

AARP gift cards for cruise lines can save a lot of money. Buy them in advance and use for the cruise deposit, final payment, and on the ship apply to your account to pay your expenses = gratuities/excursions/beverages/etc. 

Always purchase travel insurance, because you never know when a medical emergency might occur or circumstances cause you to cancel the cruise.

 I love cruising. We live 30 minutes from a port so we have it easy to board.

Take a Winter Coat! 

I went on my first cruise in the Caribbean in January of 2023, as my granddaughter was one of the dancers on the boat. My family laughed at me when I took my winter coat, a water-resistant puffer. I looked funny in my straw hat and winter coat at the Cincinnati airport, but I was warm. The coat also helped on rainy days and cool nights on the ship decks. When we landed in Miami, the air-conditioning was so cold, I put on my coat again; and when we landed in Cincinnati, I was ready for the winter weather!

AARP Rewards elevate my excursions with travel bargains and discounted gift cards.

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I have been on 20 cruises from large ships to yachts.  The best tip I can give you is to pre-plan.  Check out ahead of time the Islands or Cities if on a River Cruise and see what it offers.  This way if you know you want to go to a certain place and you see it is being offered as an excursion book it as soon as possible so you have a spot.  Also if your beach people or just want to go where the locals go, ask the staff your room person, activity director.  They will let you know where they go and you get a true feeling of the area.

There are so many other tips but for now, enjoy this one

To maximize AARP Rewards for excursions, prioritize experiences offering the best point value. Plan ahead and be flexible with travel dates for better deals. Explore unique member-exclusive experiences and check for additional discounts. Bundle activities for savings and stay active in earning points. Utilize travel tools to track rewards and compare prices. These tips can stretch your dollar so that you get the most bang for your buck!

I never been on a cruise before but I am sure that you need to book it as early as you can to get the best deals.