Book an unforgettable Alaskan cruise and take advantage of huge senior discounts! Now you can score incredible cruise deals from the world's best cruise lines serving Alaska's inside passage, which includes the wondrous Glacier Bay National Park. The ancient rivers of ice that pour from the mountains surrounding Glacier Bay are stunningly majestic -- but they're slowly receding and won't be around forever. The best Alaskan cruise lines offer quality quarters, plenty of entertainment and amenities to keep the whole family happy and occupied. You’ll even get a chance to enjoy some incredible excursions, allowing you to rest your sea legs. The top Alaskan Cruise lines offering limited-time senior deals are Celebrity Cruises, Princess Cruises, and Carnival Cruises. Learn more about these limited-time cruise deals you don't want to miss!
Many of the best Alaskan cruises set sail from Seattle, WA. Seattle has a major international airport, making it easy to find affordable round-trip flights from just about anywhere in the United States. Some cruises also depart from Alaska, for people who are already planning to be there on vacation.
How long you will be on a cruise depends entirely on you. There are a number of cruise trips available to choose from. Some cruises last only over the weekend, while others can last over a week. The most popular cruises are at least seven days in length, which is necessary to fully capture the beauty of Alaska.
Celebrity Cruises, Princess Cruises, and Carnival Cruises offer amazing deals for senior travelers who want to cruise Alaska. Many other cruise lines also offer discounts for seniors, but these are our favorites.
The best deal offered by Celebrity Cruises is the eight-day Alaska Northern Glacier Cruise that starts at just $699 per person.
The best deal offered by Princess is the Voyage of the Glaciers northbound cruise, which costs just $659.00 per person and features stops in five ports.
Lastly, Carnival Cruises is offering a seven-day, round-trip cruise from Seattle for just $859 per person; this cruise visits Victoria, B.C. on the return trip to Seattle.
AARP offers exclusive cruise discounts through its online AARP Travel Center. Through this service, it's easy to find exclusive cruise discounts for senior travelers -- you can even search for travel discounts by month and by cruise line.
The price you will pay will depend on the cruise you are taking, and of course the number of people you are taking with you. Generally, a cruise line like Carnival Cruise will cost you less than $1,000 for a seven-day trip. A more luxurious cruise like Silversea could cost you twice or three times as much.
Of course you won't always spend your time on the boat. There are plenty of places to enjoy on land while on your Alaskan cruise including a tour of Vancouver and numerous majestic sites.