I went on an adults-only cruise for the first time, and 8 things surprised me – AOL.com
2025-04-19T12:56:15Z
I took my first adults-only cruise with Virgin Voyages, a luxury cruise line just for grown-ups. I was surprised to find a playground on board.
An adults-only cruise with Virgin Voyages surprised Business Insider’s reporter with sleek style and unique offerings.
An adults-only cruise with Virgin Voyages surprised Business Insider’s reporter with sleek style and unique offerings. Joey Hadden/Business Insider
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After my first cruise, in 2022, I didn’t think the vacation style was for me.
On board Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas, many offerings were geared toward children, from waterslides to splash pads. With kids running around screaming on the pool deck, it was tough to relax. By the end of the trip, I was ready to give up cruising.
Then, I heard about Virgin Voyages, a luxury, adults-only cruise line that first set sail in 2021. I thought sailing on an upscale ship free of children might change my mind about cruising, so I booked a seven-night Mediterranean cruise in August 2023 on Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady ship . I stayed in a cabin with a balcony, and the starting rate was $5,910, though Business Insider received a media rate for the weeklong cruise.
My trip was far better than my first cruise. I sailed in peaceful luxury from Spain to Italy and France, and the ship was full of surprises.
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