fishr Posted September 24, 2018 #1 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Which cruise line and/or itinerary would you recommend for an active healthy 60 year old couple looking for a high end cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising Golfer Posted September 24, 2018 #2 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Paul Gauguin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribsun Posted September 24, 2018 #3 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Seven Seas Explorer, Regent Seven Seas Cruise Line 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare GeezerCouple Posted September 24, 2018 #4 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Which cruise line and/or itinerary would you recommend for an active healthy 60 year old couple looking for a high end cruise? Here is a link for the Luxury Cruising section of CC: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=444 A lot will depend upon what types of locales you want to visit, and also how long you wish to stay on the cruise. And do you want something relaxing or some sort of expedition cruise, etc. LOTS of choices, but you know what interests you. GC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted September 24, 2018 #5 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Which cruise line and/or itinerary would you recommend for an active healthy 60 year old couple looking for a high end cruise? Cunard to anywhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted September 25, 2018 #6 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Hi, I am 60 and have sailed Silversea twice...….loved both cruises and would highly recommend them.:) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new_cruiser Posted September 26, 2018 #7 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Depends how upscale you want and what kind of activity or adventures. Also on your interests. There are premium lines that are a step up from the mainstream ships and there are luxury lines. Generally the luxury lines are all inclusive (e.g. most alcoholic beverages are included) while the premium lines aren't. If shows and lots of dining venues are important to you, then you would need to stay on the larger ships (near 1000 or more passengers). In that category, we enjoyed a cruise on Crystal. If you want to go to unusual ports and even natural areas with no port at all, try the smaller ships (300 or fewer passengers). These ships often have water sports platforms or marinas built in and provide kayaks, snorkeling gear, etc. We have enjoyed cruises on Windstar. Crystal is classed as luxury and Windstar as premium, but I enjoy sailing on Windstar as much or more. Service and food on both were extremely good. I've got a cruise booked on Star Clipper, another small ship line; a bit less premium than Windstar but a bit more adventure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted October 16, 2018 #8 Share Posted October 16, 2018 "Upscale" means different things to different people! We certainly like "luxury", but we also enjoy shows/bands/comedians, etc....not all "luxury" lines provide great entertainment....so factor that into your decision! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi13 Posted October 17, 2018 #9 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Although classed as premium, I would check out Viking Ocean. They are 18+ only and with 930 pax have a good balance with reasonable entertainment options, excellent lectures and provide a comp excursion in each port 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go-Bucks! Posted October 19, 2018 #10 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Oceania is another good Premium choice. Great food, service and itineraries....4 small ships (684 passengers) and 2 larger ships (~1,200). Not all inclusive but includes most things except alcohol. Decent but minimal entertainment. Most passengers are 50+ yrs old and few children on most cruises. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROCRUISE Posted November 11, 2018 #11 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Another vote for Viking Ocean and also check out Windstar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs f. Posted November 15, 2018 #12 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Depends where you want to travel to. Our big retirement splurge is the Jan 2019 30 days cruise on Oceania. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go-Bucks! Posted November 18, 2018 #13 Share Posted November 18, 2018 On 11/15/2018 at 12:17 PM, Mrs f. said: Depends where you want to travel to. Our big retirement splurge is the Jan 2019 30 days cruise on Oceania. I'm also taking an Oceania cruise (161 days) in January 2019 to celebrate retirement!! Last day to work is January 2...the cruise starts January 30. Can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs f. Posted November 18, 2018 #14 Share Posted November 18, 2018 That's a really long cruise. Where does it go to? Or may I should ask, where does it not go to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted November 18, 2018 #15 Share Posted November 18, 2018 30 days sounds AWESOME......My sis and bil sailed for that many (might even have been closer to 45 days) back in April. They flew to Singapore and started from there......I think they did 4 b2b cruises and didn't get back home till almost the end of May. I wish you both well, with smooth seas and a wonderful retirement too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted November 19, 2018 #16 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Take a look at Sea Dream Yacht Club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go-Bucks! Posted November 19, 2018 #17 Share Posted November 19, 2018 14 hours ago, Mrs f. said: That's a really long cruise. Where does it go to? Or may I should ask, where does it not go to? It's Oceania's world cruise. Actually starts in NYC, goes to MIA to pick up more people then to LA to get the rest of us. If you start in NYC, it's 180 days long. Ours is 161 days long because we start in LA. If you go to oceaniacruises dot com and look for the 2019 world cruise, you'll see the itinerary and map. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs f. Posted November 19, 2018 #18 Share Posted November 19, 2018 GO-BUCKS.....Your Cruise sounds amazing. Our 30 days Nautica goes from Capetown to Singapore. Excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJS-TX Posted December 20, 2018 #19 Share Posted December 20, 2018 Definitely recommend Silversea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chatdad Posted December 25, 2018 #20 Share Posted December 25, 2018 Ponant. Check out their Antarctic cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggyCan1 Posted January 25, 2019 #21 Share Posted January 25, 2019 Have to enter my vote here for Seabourn. An all-inclusive, luxury line. On Ovation/Encore, even the lowest priced rooms have balconies. Specialty dining all included. No tipping. In-suite refrigerator set up with your choice of soft drinks, wine, spirits and replenished throughout the cruise. All drinks at all venues on-board included: specialty coffees, soft drinks, beer, mixed drinks and wine. Double-sinks in the rooms, with separate tub and shower. Smaller-sized ships with 450 pax on the Three Sisters: Odyssey, Sojourn and Quest, and 600 pax on the slightly larger Ovation/Encore. All still considered "small" by cruise line standards today. But I do agree with the other posters, it does depend somewhat on what is important to the individual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynne2fl Posted March 5, 2019 #22 Share Posted March 5, 2019 On 9/24/2018 at 11:57 AM, fishr said: Which cruise line and/or itinerary would you recommend for an active healthy 60 year old couple looking for a high end cruise? There are a lot of high end cruise lines to chose from but you state that you are "active". My husband and I enjoy NCL(not high end) but we are in our late 60's and early 70's and we enjoy the wild water slides, the awesome rope course, rock walls, etc. We want to do as many of the physical activities as long as our bodies will allow,. there is time latter in life for sitting around and playing checkers. NCL usually has good entertainment, great speciality dinning restuarants. If you are looking for more upscale check out the Haven suites. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted March 13, 2019 #23 Share Posted March 13, 2019 We sailed with Windstar and loved them. You can be as active or slothlike as you choose. We enjoyed the causal elegance and small ships (350 passengers and under) and no formal or semi-formal nights. Between that an their laundry package you can pack very light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly2themoon Posted June 18, 2019 #24 Share Posted June 18, 2019 We have sailed with both Silver Sea and Crystal and have enjoyed them both. Crystal ocean going ships are larger, which is nice if you have lots of sea days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelwell Posted July 3, 2019 #25 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Check out Seabourn and Regent. We have cruised both starting in our 50's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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