Whether you want to join an adults-only cruise as part of a solo, romantic, or a friend’s trip or enjoy some private and peaceful time at the adult designated areas other cruise lines offer, today we give you the top reasons to go on an adults-only cruise or to sail on a ship that offers relaxing kid-free zones.
Some cruise lines offer adults-only experiences in different ways. Marella Cruises has a ship dedicated to adults: Marella Explorer II for instance; Virgin Voyages have adults-only cruise ships with curated adult-only cruise experiences; Ambassador no-fly cruises cater for over 18s only with very few exceptions; while other companies have specific child-free areas within the ships, such as Royal Caribbean’s Solarium, a relaxing indoor-outdoor retreat just for Royal Caribbean adult guests; or Princess Sanctuary collection on Sun and Star Princess®, offering amenities, private spaces and premium service for adults.
Virgin Voyages stands out as it offers 100% onboard experiences and shore excursions exclusively dedicated to guests over 18 years old.
If you are thinking about embarking on a river cruise, most cruise lines cater mainly for adults, although some might offer family friendly sailings.
Image courtesy of Virgin Voyages – Brilliant Lady and our fantastic Fiona and Kayleigh onboard one of Virgin Voyages adult-only cruises.
1- Adults-Only retreats, wellness & fitness
One of the main reasons to go on an adults-only cruise is the exclusive access to the peaceful wellness and fitness areas reserved only for adults. On Virgin Voyages cruises, you can enjoy massages, facial treatments, and a thermal suite with a mud room and salt room, and even a Dry Dock Salon, which offers grooming for both men and women. They also offer group fitness classes, from yoga to high-energy HIIT workouts and a cycling studio.
Marella for example, offers a wellness centre called Ocean Spa onboard their stunning ship Marella Explorer II, with signature treatments, private sauna, a beauty salon and a full range of fitness classes. Plus, the Veranda, a chic, daybed-loaded terrace where you can get drinks delivered straight to your lounger.
2- Explore without distractions
What if we tell you that during your cruise, you can join shore excursions designed just for adults?
Enjoy sophisticated tastes and cuisine in every port, walk through beautiful medieval towns, or sample delicious wine in Bordeaux with experiences and itineraries curated to let you explore without distractions at your own pace, no kids, no rush, just unforgettable moments.
3- Culinary experiences designed for adult tastes
One of the best parts of going on a cruise holidays is the food… but we are not talking about basic buffets or kid-friendly menus, just a real adult dining experience!
Virgin Voyages for example, includes 20+ eateries, with menus curated by Michelin-starred, what means you are getting seriously goof food, including steaks, salmon, and other premium meals.
4 – Entertainment, social events & more fun!
When the sun goes down or you are in the mood to socialize a bit, adults-only cruises come alive! This is for sure one of the standout reasons to to go on an adults-only Cruise .
Virgin Voyages for example has onboard bars and lounges with social gathering spaces tailored for an adults-only vibe. And they even have the Casino!
Marella offers Catch West End-style shows in the Broadway Show Lounge, where you can listen to live singers; dance at Indigo night venue, or head to the 19th Hole*, Marella golf-themed bar for something a bit different.
It is also worth considering most luxury cruise lines and river cruise lines cater mainly for adults (with some exceptions). We recommend you check your preferred cruise line age guidelines to give you an idea of the type of guests you will meet onboard.
So, are you ready to leave the kids at home and discover what adults-only cruises feels like? Your escape is waiting!
We hope you find these reasons to go on a adults-only cruise useful. Talk to our award-winning cruise team for more advice and planning your next cruise!
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