Greece ranked seventh globally among cruise destinations preferred by travelers aged 65 and older, according to Squaremouth’s latest senior travel report.
Greece is increasingly attracting senior American cruise travelers, according to a new report by travel insurance provider Squaremouth, highlighting the country’s growing appeal among high-spending long-haul visitors.
The report ranks Greece among the world’s top cruise destinations for travelers aged 65 and older, accounting for 4.9 percent of policy sales in the segment and placing seventh globally.
Greece appears alongside major cruise markets such as Mexico, the United States, the Bahamas, Italy and Spain, reinforcing its position within the Mediterranean cruise sector as demand for longer and higher-value travel experiences continues to grow.
Greece ranks among the world’s top cruise destinations for travelers aged 65 and older, according to Squaremouth’s 2026 senior cruise travel analysis.
Squaremouth’s findings are based on internal policy sales and customer survey data from cruise travelers aged 65 and older.
Seniors opt for longer, higher-value cruises
Senior travelers show a greater willingness to spend on cruise holidays, with 7.7 percent comfortable paying more than 10,000 dollars compared to 4.2 percent of younger travelers.
According to the report, older travelers are increasingly choosing longer and more expensive cruise holidays. Travelers aged 65 and older spend an average of nearly 7,000 dollars per cruise and are significantly more likely than younger generations to select itineraries lasting more than two weeks.
The report also found that 95 percent of seniors taking a cruise in 2026 are repeat cruise travelers, highlighting the strong loyalty and experience level of the segment.
At the same time, older travelers appear more focused on medical coverage than trip cancellation protection, reflecting growing awareness of health-related risks while traveling abroad.
Seniors more willing to spend on cruise holidays
Squaremouth data shows seniors are nearly twice as likely as younger travelers to spend more than 10,000 dollars on a cruise holiday.
The research further found that seniors are generally more willing to spend on cruise holidays than younger travelers.
Nearly 50 percent of younger respondents said they planned to spend less than 3,000 dollars on a cruise, compared to 35 percent of seniors.
As cruise budgets increased, older travelers consistently showed a greater willingness to spend across all price ranges above 6,000 dollars. According to the data, seniors were nearly twice as likely as younger travelers to say they were comfortable spending more than 10,000 dollars on a cruise holiday – 7.7 percent compared to 4.2 percent.
The findings come as Greece continues to strengthen its position in the Mediterranean cruise market, particularly among high-spending international travelers seeking longer and experience-driven itineraries.
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