Luxury cruise lines for seniors

Oceania Cruises: the rules, from Oceania Cruises's own pages

Minimum age

18 and over — adults only since January 7, 2026

From January 7, 2026, Oceania accepts only guests aged 18 and older on all new reservations.

Reservations made before January 7, 2026 that include travelers under 18 are still honored.

Source: Oceania Cruises, checked September 24, 2026

Daily gratuities

Included in the fare for all guests

Part of Oceania's Your World Included promise, announced 5 September 2024.

Covers stateroom attendants, butlers and dining waitstaff.

Previously included only for some guests or loyalty tiers.

Source: Oceania Cruises, checked September 21, 2026

Dress code

“Effortless sophistication” — polished and upscale, but no formal nights

Daytime: sundresses, polo shirts, tailored shorts and lightweight slacks. Swimwear is fine at the pool, but wear a cover-up into dining areas.

Evening, ladies: dresses or jumpsuits, elegant blouses with slacks or skirts, fashionable jeans, dressy sandals, pumps or dress sneakers.

Evening, gentlemen: collared shirts, knit tops or dressy polos, lightweight sweaters, tailored pants or dressy jeans, loafers or dress shoes.

Source: Oceania Cruises, checked September 21, 2026

Drink packages

Prestige Select Beverage Package, $79.95 per person per day

Unlimited Champagne and wine by the glass, beer, spirits and cocktails, in any venue and through room service during bar hours.

Excludes wine by the bottle, premier spirits and sake.

Guests who chose Complimentary Wine & Beer through Your World Included can upgrade to Prestige Select for 50% off.

Source: Oceania Cruises, checked September 24, 2026

Solo travelers

Solo Staterooms and hosted solo gatherings

Solo Oceanview Staterooms have windows with sea views and carry the amenities of a standard stateroom.

A hosted solo cruisers gathering runs on board. Details appear in the daily Currents program.

Welcome cocktail receptions and mixed dining tables are arranged so solo guests can meet others.

Source: Oceania Cruises, checked September 21, 2026

Cunard Line: the rules, from Cunard Line's own pages

Dress code

Smart attire most nights, with gala evenings

The most formal dress code of any line on this list.

The page we read is Cunard's own style guide rather than the rule page, so we have not recorded the venue-by-venue detail.

Source: Cunard Line, checked September 21, 2026

Solo travelers

Single staterooms, plus a solo activity program

Purpose-built single staterooms are offered on board.

When booking online, single fares only appear once you select your stateroom type.

Complimentary events for solo travelers run through the voyage, including coffee mornings and drinks receptions.

Source: Cunard Line, checked September 21, 2026

Accessibility

Policies cover wheelchairs, mobility scooters and medical equipment

Cunard publishes separate guidance for medical equipment, wheelchairs and mobility scooters, and equipment storage.

Information about your equipment is required before you board.

Further guidance covers accessible staterooms, children's facilities and emergency protocols.

Source: Cunard Line, checked September 21, 2026