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Ocean cruises from Australia, European and Asian river cruises, and small-ship expeditions — cabins, real AUD costs, the social side, and a straight answer on the single supplement.

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River Cruising in Europe at Over 50: What a Group of Friends Learned About Cabins, Costs and Single SupplementsSingle-supplement watch
Cruises· Overseas

River Cruising in Europe at Over 50: What a Group of Friends Learned About Cabins, Costs and Single Supplements

European river cruising suits over-50 travellers who want unpacking once, easy walking and a slower pace. This guide c…

A friends-group perspective
Scenic or Emerald: Which Australian-Owned River Cruise Suits Your Budget?Single-supplement watch
Cruises· Overseas

Scenic or Emerald: Which Australian-Owned River Cruise Suits Your Budget?

Scenic and Emerald Cruises are both owned by the same Australian company and both offer mostly all-inclusive European…

A couple’s perspective
The Best No-Fly Cruises from Australia for the Over-50s
Cruises· Overseas

The Best No-Fly Cruises from Australia for the Over-50s

For Australian travellers over 50 who would rather skip the airport entirely, round-trip cruises departing from Sydney…

A solo traveller’s perspective
River Cruise or Ocean Cruise? A Guide for Over-50 Travellers
Cruises· Overseas

River Cruise or Ocean Cruise? A Guide for Over-50 Travellers

Choosing between a river cruise and an ocean cruise is one of the bigger decisions a couple over 50 will make when pla…

A couple’s perspective
Mediterranean Cruises for Older Australians: Planning It From Home
Cruises· Overseas

Mediterranean Cruises for Older Australians: Planning It From Home

A Mediterranean cruise is one of the great travel ambitions for older Australians, and for couples with Greek or south…

A couple’s perspective
Alaska Cruises for Seniors: Timing, Cabins and Mobility
Cruises· Overseas

Alaska Cruises for Seniors: Timing, Cabins and Mobility

Alaska cruises suit Australian travellers over 50 remarkably well: the season is compact, the scenery does most of the…

A solo traveller’s perspective
Japan and Asia Cruises for the Over-50s: A Planning Guide
Cruises· Overseas

Japan and Asia Cruises for the Over-50s: A Planning Guide

Japan and Asia cruises are among the most popular choices for Australian couples over 50, offering a structured way to…

A couple’s perspective
Escaping the Melbourne Chill: Short Winter Cruises from Australia
Cruises· Overseas

Escaping the Melbourne Chill: Short Winter Cruises from Australia

When Melbourne's winter bites and the grey drags on, a short Pacific cruise out of Sydney or Brisbane in July or Augus…

A couple’s perspective