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Chucksta · 11-02-2006, 11:07 AM

Does AARP have any type of specials or being a member help in any way with a cruise?

alphakitty · 11-02-2006, 03:15 PM

They sure do! Each 2006 Cruise Collection sailing features the following exclusives:

Specially Trained AARP Passport Representatives – STARs – cruise with you on each sailing to make certain your trip is as smooth and enjoyable as possible.

An AARP hospitality desk operates daily on each sailing to assist with any special needs.

Mingle with fellow AARP members while enjoying cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at our welcome aboard party.

Special amenities, shipboard credits and extras chosen with you in mind.

More........

AARP Cruise Collection 2006

MCcruiser · 11-02-2006, 03:55 PM

ooooooooooo!
I will definitely keep this in mind!

Rex · 11-02-2006, 04:34 PM

AARP has discounts on everything

Chudley · 11-02-2006, 04:54 PM

Ask your TA, they can get discounts on most sailings of any cruiseline.

Blizzard · 11-02-2006, 08:18 PM

I checked out their site.
They do have some good rates.
I may have to join one of these days.

alphakitty · 11-03-2006, 09:35 AM

I think the benefit of having a representative on board and cruising with you would be great. Especially for first time cruisers who might be nervous and not knowing what to expect.

Blizzard · 11-03-2006, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alphakitty

I think the benefit of having a representative on board and cruising with you would be great. Especially for first time cruisers who might be nervous and not knowing what to expect.

That is one thing I don't think I need.

alphakitty · 11-03-2006, 02:01 PM

LOL Blizzard, no I wouldn't think so with that Past Criuses sig line of yours.

cruisin' chick · 11-04-2006, 01:25 AM

I just got an application for AARP in the mail today and is wondering if there are actual discounts in general that would make it worthwhile joining. We can only go on cruises when my daughter is out of school so many of the others listed on their website and with other groups, including Princess, won't be relevant to us. We're members of the Auto Club so the few times we stay in a hotel would often be discounted with that membership. And since our Alaskan cruise in 2004, we have stayed only one night in a hotel, so we're not talking a major need.

I'm guessing, from looking at the website, that there's AARP discounts on selected sailings for Celebrity, Crystal and Hal only. That leaves out many options here.