AARP Cruise Discounts in 2025
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November 21, 2024
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With cruises, the fare is only the first payment you’ll make. There’s also onboard shopping, activities, entertainment, salon services, alcoholic beverages, and excursions. Many AARP members are taking advantage of discounts on cruises, which vary from $200 of onboard credit to 5 percent off the fare itself. On this page, we’ll outline exactly how much your AARP membership will let you save with different cruise lines, and how you can take advantage of these deals.
AARP Cruise Discounts
AARP’s cruise discounts work differently based on the company. Some exist as a form of onboard credit, while some offer discounts on the fare itself, either a flat rate or a percentage.
| Company | AARP discount |
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| AARP Travel Center | $100 |
| Collette Cruise Tours | $50 |
| Grand European Travel: Cruises | $100 |
| Holland America Line | $200 onboard credit |
| HX: Hurtigruten Expeditions |
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| Vacations By Rail: Cruises | 5% |
AARP Travel Center Discount
The AARP Travel Center is a website and phone line where you can book your travel, all powered by Expedia. As far as cruises go, you can get up to $100 in onboard credit on select cruises by booking your cruise through the AARP Travel Center, available online or over the phone at 800-675-4318.
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Collette Cruise Tours AARP Discount
Collette Cruises gives AARP members $50 to $100 off river cruises in Norway, China, and Egypt. However, you can’t use this discount with any other offer, or with group bookings. Book your Collette cruise online or call the company at 800-437-0241.
Grand European Travel: Cruises AARP Discount
Grand European Travel, or GET, gives a $100 discount on all-inclusive luxury river cruises. Book a GET cruise online or call 866-847-3858.
Holland America Line AARP Discount
AARP members get up to $200 of onboard credit per stateroom on select Holland America cruises. The exact amount will depend on the type of stateroom and the length of the cruise. Visit the Holland America Line website or call 888-425-9737 to book your cruise.
HX: Hurtigruten Expeditions AARP Discount
HX, or Hurtigruten Expeditions, gives AARP members 5 percent off all cruise fares, plus 100 euros of onboard credit per person, which, in U.S. dollars, equals about $107 as of writing in July 2024. Unlike with other companies, you can stack this offer with other offers, and it even applies to non-AARP members booking with AARP members. Learn more on the HX cruise website or call the company at 866-312-6791.
Vacations By Rail: Cruises AARP Discount
Last but not least, you can get a 5 percent discount on cruises from Vacations By Rail, which, contrary to its name, also offers cruises. Call 888-323-4200 or book your cruise on the Vacations by Rail website.
Is an AARP Membership Worth It?
Given the fact that an AARP membership costs only $12 for the first year, the membership is worth it for cruises in particular. Let’s say you spend $4,283 on a cruise through Canada’s Rockies and Alaska. Using the AARP membership, you can save 5 percent, which comes out to about $214, nearly 18 times the cost of the membership. It’s safe to say that your AARP discounts more than pay for the cost of the membership.
If you’re open to other types of vacations aside from cruises, check out our articles on AARP hotel discounts as well as AARP flight discounts.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How much is the Holland America Line discount for AARP members?
The Holland America Line discount provides up to $200 of onboard credit to AARP members. However, this offer only applies to select cruises, and the amount of the credit depends on the cruise’s length and stateroom.
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How much is the AARP Expedia discount for cruises?
Booking through the AARP Expedia site, otherwise known as the AARP Travel Center, can result in up to $100 of onboard credit.
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What is the AARP discount on Royal Caribbean?
There is no AARP discount on Royal Caribbean.
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Does Collette Cruise Tours offer a discount to AARP members?
Yes, Collette Cruise Tours offers AARP members $50 to $100 off per person for select river cruises to:
- Norway’s fjords
- China’s Yangtze River
- Egypt’s Nile River
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What is the discount for AARP members on Grand European Travel cruises?
The discount on Grand European Travel Cruises for AARP members is up to $100 off luxury river cruises.