Cruises consistently come up as one of the interests our members list most often. It makes sense: travel after 50 tends to happen with more time, more curiosity and less pressure than it did earlier in life — all qualities that also make for good dating conversation.
Why travel makes such a good talking point
A shared love of travel gives you an easy, low-stakes way to get to know someone. Where have they been, where do they still want to go, do they prefer a packed itinerary or slow mornings with a book on deck — these are the kind of questions that reveal personality without feeling like an interview.
It also signals something about how someone approaches life at this stage: an openness to new places and people, and often the flexibility that comes with retirement or a quieter career chapter.
Bringing it into your profile
- Mention specific trips or types of travel you enjoy — cruises, city breaks, countryside walking holidays — rather than just "I love travelling", which tells a match very little.
- A recent travel photo is a natural, relaxed way to show your personality, as long as it's clearly you and reasonably recent.
- If cruises are your thing, say so directly. It's one of the most common interests among members here, so you're likely to find someone who shares it.
Starting the conversation
Once you've matched with someone who also enjoys travel, ask about their most memorable trip rather than their next one — people tend to open up more about experiences than plans. From there, a natural next step for many couples is planning a trip, whether that's a weekend away or, for some of our members, eventually travelling together.
Take it at your own pace
There's no need to plan a holiday together on a first date. Let a shared interest in travel be a conversation starter first, and something you might do together only once you both feel ready.