Everyone wants to get the work-life balance right and this became even more important in 2020, prompting bushiness' to consider flexible working hours and time away from the office. In 2023, nearly four and a half million UK workers had flexible working hours and 56% had working from home included in their contract.
Workcations are not just great for employees. Employers are also starting to realise that workers are more productive in a new environment and in the sunshine (hello January in the Caribbean).
This makes the workcation a viable option for a huge proportion of workers, something that cruise companies are beginning to explore.
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Must haves on a workcation cruise
- Strong WiFi - with new options such as Starlink, cruises ships are no longer cut off from the rest of the world and ready to act as a floating office
- A working space - this could be in your cabin, on your balcony, or in a communal working area (shared offices on the high seas could be in our near future)
- Easy food and drink options - this is something that cruises have always excelled at, with speedy take aways, buffets with plenty of choice and 24 hour room service
Top choice companies for workcations
Virgin Voyages
Known to disrupt the traditions of the cruise industry, Virgin is continuing this trend with their ‘Work from Helm’ offer.
Founder Richard Branson has long been an example of flexible working:
"I’ve been fortunate enough to be able to do my work from anywhere. When I started Virgin, I was actually working out of a houseboat. We want to give Sailors that same opportunity, so we came up with this idea to have them travel the world while working aboard our beautiful ships. Though this sounds like a lot more fun than my houseboat!"
Benefits
- SES Cruise mPOWERED + Starlink PRO WiFi, ensuring constant strong speeds
- Back-to-back cruises keeping you in the same cabin for extended trips and minimum disruption
- Concierge to ensure you have an endless flow of room service and laundry, plus anything else you desire
- Plenty of fantastic downtime options, from specialist restaurants, relaxing spa and pool areas and fascinating excursions
- No kids onboard means a quieter, relaxed atmosphere come the day and a chance to really let your hair down at night
Princess
Relaxed and informal, Princess ships are the perfect work environment. Their focus is on the beauty and wonder of the scenes outside the ship, which is perfect to indulge in when you have away from the laptop.
Benefits
- MedallionNet WiFi with access points in every suite and public area, ensuring your online experience is the same as that on land
- Food, drink and retail items delivered straight to your door whenever you need
- OceanMedallion wearable device to ensure easy room entry and ability to track others in your party when you've finished for the day and ready for some fun
- Peaceful lounges and spa areas for afternoon treats, followed by refined dining areas to indulge yourself after a busy day at the office
Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean are the workcation wild cards, perfect for those who want to get their adrenaline pumping and make the most of the experience before and after work.
Benefits
- The VOOM WiFi package is the ‘fastest Internet at sea’ according to Royal Caribbean. The best package has 24-hour access, strong enough for video calls onboard thanks to Starlink.
- 24/7 room service has breakfast, lunch and dinner sorted without the need to leave the stylish cabins
- Never ending fun once the work day is over, with record-breaking waterparks and shows
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