{"id":83399,"date":"2025-12-16T16:00:22","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T00:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/?p=83399"},"modified":"2025-12-16T16:00:22","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T00:00:22","slug":"top-cruise-tips-for-comfortable-senior-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/cruise-planning\/top-cruise-tips-for-comfortable-senior-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Cruise Tips for Comfortable Senior Travel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>Did you know that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theseniorlist.com\/travel\/statistics\/%5D?xid=EXTHBG20251216DTQ187RZHC\">52% of seniors<\/a> or those aged 65+ rank travel and vacation as their number one priority for discretionary income? This season of life is the perfect time to set out on a new adventure \u2014 and what better way to make it happen than by taking a cruise and reconnecting with family and friends while checking off top destinations on your bucket list.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Why Cruising Is the Preferred Vacation for Senior Travelers<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"A woman in a gold sparkly jacket on the dance floor.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/how-to-travel-comfortably-with-senior-citizens-1.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-83405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/how-to-travel-comfortably-with-senior-citizens-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/how-to-travel-comfortably-with-senior-citizens-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/how-to-travel-comfortably-with-senior-citizens-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/how-to-travel-comfortably-with-senior-citizens-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/how-to-travel-comfortably-with-senior-citizens-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p>Whether it\u2019s an active itinerary or a chance to unwind, a cruise vacation is the perfect option for retirees and those in the 65+ age category. You also get the benefit of unpacking once and making your stateroom a comfortable home away from home.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><ul>\n<li><b>Removes planning stress:<\/b> Book once and let Holland America transport you to remarkable destinations like towering glaciers in Alaska, clear-blue water in the Caribbean, or an immersive journey through Europe.<\/li>\n<li><b>Activities for all:<\/b> Traveling with a group? We provide shore excursions and on board activities for those who either want to unwind or learn a new skill.<\/li>\n<li><b>Refreshingly free of amusement parks:<\/b> Our ships provide a space to relax, soak in the views, catch up on your reading, and so much more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background internalBanner nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-background-color:#dce3eb;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;\"><p><em>Ready to book your next vacation? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en\/us\/find-a-cruise?xid=EXTHBG202512163E9VZHG39R\">Find a cruise now!<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">6 Tips for the Ultimate Senior Cruise Experience<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"Four players in a card game with one hand showing.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/how-to-travel-comfortably-with-senior-citizens-2.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-83402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/how-to-travel-comfortably-with-senior-citizens-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/how-to-travel-comfortably-with-senior-citizens-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/how-to-travel-comfortably-with-senior-citizens-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/how-to-travel-comfortably-with-senior-citizens-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/how-to-travel-comfortably-with-senior-citizens-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p>Your adventure starts the moment you step aboard! Dive into enriching programs, experience world-class entertainment, and discover endless ways to keep the excitement going.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><ol>\n<li><b>Go dancing with endless nightlife &amp; entertainment<\/b><br \/>\nEnergy on the ship is electric all evening long with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en\/us\/onboard-experiences\/entertainment?xid=EXTHBG20251216QL8AC7NVYP#nightly\">live performances<\/a> every night. No matter what you\u2019re in the mood for, you\u2019ll have experiences too good to hurry through \u2014 check out classic favorites like the Rolling Stone Lounge or lose yourself in the soulful sounds of B.B. King\u2019s Blues Club.<\/li>\n<li><b>Enjoy senior-friendly cruise activities<\/b><br \/>\nDiscover programs tailored just for you and your interests. From mahjong to tai chi, there\u2019s something for everyone to enjoy.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wellness &amp; fitness classes<\/li>\n<li>Hydrotherapy<\/li>\n<li>Adults-Only Sea View Pool<\/li>\n<li>Pickleball<\/li>\n<li>Party Bridge (ACBL Bridge Directors provide lessons on ocean crossings, Legendary and Grand voyages.)<\/li>\n<li>Origami<\/li>\n<li>Adult coloring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en\/us\/onboard-experiences\/activities?xid=EXTHBG20251216SWD9OSRJ0Y\">Discover all there is to experience on board.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>Book travel with Flightease\u00ae<\/b><br \/>\nHolland America offers a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en\/us\/plan-a-cruise\/flights?xid=EXTHBG2025121647EGBRLMME\">worry-free way to book flights for your cruise<\/a> featuring flight inventories from most airlines at our specially negotiated low prices. By booking with us, you\u2019ll also receive 24-hour assistance in case you need to change your flight or experience a delay en route to your cruise.<\/li>\n<li><b>Discover on board services tailored to you<\/b><br \/>\nFrom medical assistance to tailored dining for specific diets, our award-winning service goes well beyond the norm.<\/li>\n<li><b>Bring the whole family<\/b><br \/>\nHolland America makes it easy to book and travel with a large group or multi-generational family! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en\/us\/faq\/booking\/making-a-group-reservation?xid=EXTHBG20251216KZABQ07PBA\">Get more information<\/a> on booking multiple staterooms.<\/li>\n<li><b>Try a solo cruise<\/b><br \/>\nWith single staterooms on our Pinnacle Class ships and solo and single traveler meetups on board, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/cruise-planning\/tips-for-single-solo-cruising-with-holland-america\/?xid=EXTHBG20251216GSAGDYBVSO\">cruising solo<\/a> offers blissful solitude when you need it and plenty of socializing too.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Plan Ahead for Accessibility &amp; Mobility Accommodations<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"A person who uses a wheelchair watching the sunset from the deck of a cruise ship.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/how-to-travel-comfortably-with-senior-citizens-3.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-83403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/how-to-travel-comfortably-with-senior-citizens-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/how-to-travel-comfortably-with-senior-citizens-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/how-to-travel-comfortably-with-senior-citizens-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/how-to-travel-comfortably-with-senior-citizens-3-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/how-to-travel-comfortably-with-senior-citizens-3.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p>Would you like an accessible stateroom or special accommodation? Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en\/us\/about\/our-company\/accessibility?xid=EXTHBG20251216BNFS7VTKUX\">Accessibility page<\/a> to plan a smooth and comfortable journey.<\/p>\n<p>It is recommended that guests reach out to our Guest Accessibility Department and submit a Special Requirements Form well in advance of their cruise or cruisetour departure \u2014 we recommend a minimum of 45 days prior to departure.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Accessibility FAQs<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><p><strong>What types of accessible staterooms do you have?<\/strong><br \/>\nDiscover three types of accessible staterooms on our ships: Fully Accessible, Fully Accessible \u2014 Single Side Approach, and Ambulatory Accessible. You will need to book one of these instead of a standard stateroom, if needed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Are service animals allowed on board? <\/strong><br \/>\nHolland America Line permits service animals on board, only those defined as service animals and are individually trained to aid an individual with disability. Your itinerary may include ports of call that have specific requirements \u2014 please be sure you understand all requirements for a service animal to disembark in each port of call.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What do I need to know about personal mobility equipment?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We recommend that personal electric mobility equipment meet the criteria:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Width: 23&#8242; maximum in order to be accommodated in a standard stateroom, unless collapsible to a width of 23&#8242; or less<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 100 lbs. maximum without battery<\/li>\n<li>Batteries: Must be Gel or Dry Cell or AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) only<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our staff no longer provides complimentary wheelchair assistance for any purpose other than embarkation, disembarkation, and emergency situations.<\/p>\n<p>Review our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en\/us\/faq\/accessibility?xid=EXTHBG20251216NJZCIQY2FX\">accessibility FAQs<\/a> for more.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Access Exclusive Deals &amp; More<\/h3>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en\/us\/sign-up?xid=EXTHBG202512161183D1S9MO\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Sign Up for Special Offers<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1992,"featured_media":83404,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[33,4197],"tags":[4508,4506,4507,4505],"class_list":["post-83399","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cruise-planning","category-preparations","tag-accessible-vacations","tag-cruise-accessibility","tag-disability-friendly-cruises","tag-wheelchair-friendly-cruises"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/83399","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1992"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=83399"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/83399\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":83407,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/83399\/revisions\/83407"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/83404"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=83399"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=83399"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=83399"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}