An adult-only cruise is a great way for parents to have a well-deserved break from the kids, as well as benefiting older and child-free passengers looking for a more relaxing experience at sea.
And there is lots of choice. Some cruise lines are adult-only across the fleet while others have ships reserved for those aged 18 and above.
There may not be waterslides or ice-skating rinks onboard, but instead you can expect more space to relax and unwind or even just a chance to relive your younger days on the dance floor without your children watching.
Another benefit of cruising without children is that you may be able to travel outside of peak season when fares are typically cheaper.
There is an itinerary for everyone ranging from themed sailings to Caribbean and Canary Island cruises, Mediterranean voyages or chances to see the northern lights.
Here are some of the best adult-only cruises for 2025.
Ambassador Cruise Line: Norway’s Land Of The Northern Lights
London Tilbury – Ijmuiden – Alesund – Tromso – Alta – Narvik – Bodo – Bergen – London Tilbury
Ambassador is adult-only for most the year apart from some multi-generational sailings during the school holidays. You won’t have to worry about running into kids on this fjord-filled 14-night northern lights cruise though.
Departing from London Tilbury aboard Ambassador’s newest ship Ambition, this sailing even squeezes in a visit to Ijmuiden, giving passengers an access point to Amsterdam.
You will also get a prime view to hopefully see the northern lights on deck during stops in Alesund, Tromso and Alta, known as hotspots for the aurora borealis. Passengers can also enjoy sailing through the Norwegian fjords and experience the colourful architecture of Bergen.
Ambassador is very much geared towards adults, with a focus on the over-50s market. Ambition features an onboard card room and lots of British-inspired areas such as the Cavern bar, named after the Liverpool club where the Beatles played.
Departs 23 February. From £999pp.
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