By Sarah Pruzansky, Cruise & Travel Writer | November 29, 2019 ( Comments)
If you've been on a cruise and hated the endless buffet line, screaming children, and lack of anything you consider fun, prepare to be amazed. What if you could swap all that for Test Kitchen style eats, dodgeball games at midnight, tattoo artistry at sea and much, much more?
You can in April 2020 with the debut of Richard Branson's new cruise line - Virgin Voyages. Climb aboard the Scarlet Lady in the Port of Miami and sail away for 4-5 nights to the Caribbean. Oh, and did we mention, there's no kids allowed!
Are there any adults only cruises?
While not the first to offer adults only cruises, this 18+ cruise line is still breaking the status quo of cruising! Even the crew's uniforms are changing waves (or shall we say capes?).
So what does adults only cruising look like on the Scarlet Lady?
Here's just the beginning of what you'll experience on Virgin Voyages' adults only cruises in 2020:
Unlimited WiFi
Instagrammers rejoice! You can now immediately post your cruise pics online - although you may be having too much fun onboard to spend much time scrolling.
Tattoos at Squid Ink
You don't HAVE to get a tattoo. But if you were thinking of one, what better place than this unique tattoo parlor on the open sea? You may even get tattooed by a surprise celebrity tattoo artist while you're there!
(L) Squid Ink (R) Insider StateroomYou don't have to travel with a partner or family to be treated to the best. Enjoy your smart cabin, luxurious linens, and more, all to yourself! But if you make some friends onboard the ship, your bed can transform into a couch for hosting.
Virgin Voyages is taking private islands to a whole new level, hosting up-and-coming DJs (i.e. Mark Ronson) at its lagoon-style pool parties up until the evening, winding down the night with an epic beach bonfire.
Sure, there's duty-free shopping for jewels at some Caribbean islands. But what hipster would be complete without a vinyl record acquired at sea?
Food
On the Scarlet Lady, you'll find over 20 restaurants (and NO buffets or main dining with assigned seating), with some staying open into the late hours of the night (i.e. midnight and later). Experience a cooking class at the Test Kitchen or the drag queen brunch at Razzle Dazzle.
(R) Razzle Dazzle Red BarSpa
Or venture into this "underwater cave" to lie on quartz beds, detox in the salt room, relax in the hydrotherapy pool, or invigorate your senses in a cold plunge pool.
Fitness
From outdoor yoga to the gym's amazing ocean views to a variety of spin and cardio classes, even your workouts will feel luxurious.
Eco-Awareness
Maybe not an adults only cruise feature, but still worth mentioning - the Scarlet Lady will have no single-use plastics distributed on the ship. You'll either need to fill up your reusable bottle, or accept a glass of complimentary still or sparkling water.
Some other experiences include:
- Circus Acts
- Dinner Theatre
- Nightclub
- Midnight Dodgeball Games
- Outdoor Lounges
- Mani/Pedi Studio
- Blow-Dry Bar
Each of these luxury sailings can only hold a capacity of 2,770 passengers though, meaning if you want to cruise aboard the Scarlet Lady, you should book your cruise now! Or enter our 5-night Virgin Voyages cruise giveaway!
Whether you're a long-time cruiser, have always been repelled by the idea of a cruise holiday, or just turned 18 and want to book your first cruise, you're bound to have fun when you sail with Virgin Voyages cruises. Contact us today to book your Virgin Voyages' adults only cruise for 2020!
