Water-based tours are a wonderful way to distance yourself from life’s hustle and bustle and spend time exploring new places, chatting with fellow travellers or simply watching the world go by. With these budget cruises for UK over 50s you can set sail without splashing out.

On low-cost Greek island cruises for seniors, you can relax in the warm embrace of the Mediterranean and tranquil coastal villages on islands such as Evia, Santorini and Rhodes. A schedule of island walks, taverna meals and daily dips in the clear blue sea will leave you refreshed and invigorated.

Great value Douro river cruises for over 50s explore the towns, villages and idyllic countryside of one of Portugal’s best-known wine regions and the home of port wine. You can enjoy meals at traditional farm estates known as quintas and take excursions in historic Porto and beautiful Lamego, where a lofty baroque church sits above a staircase 700 steps high.

We also offer fabulous low-cost boating tours on European rivers such as the Rhine and Danube, including cruises tailored to different seasons or music theme as well as festive options allowing you enjoy the Christmas markets in riverside towns.

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