Whilst cruising is a wonderful experience for children, leaving port without them creates a place of sanctuary, relaxation and a chance to let your hair down. If this sounds like the perfect trip, there are two options: find an adult only cruise ship or book an itinerary that is unsuited to families.
The latter will give you a wider choice of cruise companies and destinations, but there will still be some children onboard. For these trips, try to aim for the following:
- Itineraries during school term time (particularly avoid Christmas, Easter, July and August)
- Itineraries longer than two weeks
- Ships catering to a more mature audience (fine dining restaurants, large spas and adult classes in place of large family-style activities)
To be certain that no children will disturb your perfect holiday, book one of the adult only ships listed below.
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Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages are the ultimate adult only cruise line. All four Virgin ships ban children and instead focus on creating the ultimate holiday atmosphere for all types of adult cruisers.
The company has a big emphasis on fitness, with large gyms and open air running tracks, as well as free fitness classes. Their restaurants cater to sophisticated tastes with Korean, Italian and Mexican options aplenty in spaces which celebrate the joys of being child free. Even the excursions have been planned with adult tastes in mind, focusing on cultural delights and adventurous escapades.
Virgin’s parties are iconic. Get the night started in the champagne bar or with a mojito by the pool and then hit the dance floor on Scarlet Night or at the PJ party. There’s also a list of amazing shows which are definitely not for kids!
Saga
Well known as the over 50s cruise line, Saga’s ocean cruises cater perfectly to their audience, with ships brimming with opportunities for relaxation bringing chances to see mesmerising parts of the world - plus one or two surprises along the way.
Saga’s ships are small and perfectly formed. Every stateroom comes with a package to make your time aboard wonderfully comfortable and hassle-free. Expect a balcony, all inclusive food and drink, excursions, chauffeur service to the departure port and travel insurance with every booking. It’s these small things that make Saga a seamless experience from start to finish.
Despite only having two ships, the Saga itinerary list is impressive with options including the Mediterranean, Iceland and Caribbean. Explore the artworks of Venice, hike up a geothermal lagoon or laze on a beach in Antigua in kid-free bliss.
TUI
TUI caters to all cruisers but has one special ship, the Marella Explorer 2, which is a no-kid zone. With nine restaurants, nine bars, a luxurious spa, golf simulator, casino and gorgeous top deck pool, it’s a haven for those looking to explore the world without the sound of children. It’s also a significantly cheaper option than the two companies above.
Itineraries focus on the Mediterranean, Canaries and Caribbean. Most last seven nights with an all-inclusive package, making this ship the perfect way to cruise the islands of Greece, the beaches of Tenerife and the harbour of Bridgetown.
P&O
P&O offer classic ships for all cruisers, but Aurora and Arcadia are solely for the adult-only audience. They both have a relaxed, yet sophisticated atmosphere on board. Expect gorgeous spas, art galleries, boutique cinemas and large theatres, plus restaurants with menus curated by world-renowned chefs such as Marco Pierre White.
Itineraries on offer range in length, so the ships are perfect for parents looking for a weekend away as well as couples taking a longer break together. They also offer round-the-world trips - the ultimate dream cruise!
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