These expert-approved cruise lines are perfect for your next adults-only getaway.
Olivier Blaud
If youre planning a kid-free trip, consider embarking on a cruise yes, really.
Ultimately, when it comes to selecting your adults-only cruise, options abound.
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A question often asked is, What is the best cruise line for only adults?
explains T+L A-list travel advisorEric Goldring.
But, alas, the question is much simpler than the answer!
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Moreover, he explains, Adults, like cruise lines, come in all different varieties.
Ashton Palmer is a Seattle-based T+L A-List travel advisor and founder of Expedition Trips.
Guests, called Sailors, must be 18 or older.
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Of course, wed also be remiss not to mention the onboard tattoo parlors, aptly called Squid Ink.
Also, while Viking cruises arent exactly budget-friendly, they offer plenty of added value.
The 1,874-passengerAurorais the lines smallest ship and offers a more intimate feel.
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There are three pools and 19 bars and restaurants.
(The line also charters several other river vessels throughout the year.)
The elegant, all-suite accommodations are a highlight, as is the ocean-inspired wellness center.
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There is also special programming for solo travelers andsober cruisers.
Per Goldring, this small-ship luxury line is one of few to still have formal nights on board.
Seattle-based T+L A-List travel advisorAshton PalmerofExpedition Tripsechoes these sentiments.
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Like Silversea, Windstar also offers world-class dining thanks to a partnership with the James Beard Foundation.
Culinary-themed shore excursions and chef-led market tours in various ports of call are also available.
The five ocean ships are just as opulent.
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Seabourn also offers a slew of signature events that vary depending on the itinerary, all free of charge.
Finally, whileLe Commandant Charcotis certainly impressive, dont sleep on the lines other ships, either.
Among them is the three-masted, 16-cabinLe Ponant, which is specially designed for cruising the Polynesian waters.
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BothCrystal SymphonyandCrystal Serenityhave undergone multimillion-dollar refurbishments and are sure to impress.
Instead, youll find mostly older couples (think: 50 and up).
The ambiance is best described as serene and sophisticated, sans any stuffiness.
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Cruisers can also enjoy local-led shore excursions.
This combined with the high staff-to-guest ratio and all-inclusive luxury offerings only adds to the appeal.
Alternatively, guests are welcome to explore on their own with bikes and Nordic walking sticks (free).
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Its fleet of three small ships offers elegant accommodations, dining options, and common areas.
Grown-ups can enjoy wellness-centric offerings like Ayurveda-inspired meals, expert-guided workshops, and daily meditation.
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