"During my first cruise on board Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas in 2022, several passengers told me that every vacation they take is a cruise. It was easy for me to see why. There was something special about waking up in the middle of the ocean. But sleepless nights, crowded communal decks, and raucous kids made me think cruising simply wasn't for me. My annoyances would have been enough to write off the vacation style until I learned about adults-only cruises."
"Although the ship wasn't at capacity, it certainly felt like it to me. Finding an empty chair near one of the three large pools was nearly impossible after 10 a.m., and even though the ship had 24 elevators, there was often a line to take them. In fact, there was a line to do pretty much everything, from activities to the breakfast buffet. Shows required reservations, which quickly filled up."
A Royal Caribbean Wonder of the Seas cruise in 2022 felt overcrowded with roughly 5,000 people aboard, crowded pools, long elevator and activity lines, and noisy family areas that caused sleepless nights. Shows and popular amenities required reservations that filled quickly, and the ship's sprawling layout made navigation difficult. A year later, a seven-day adults-only Mediterranean cruise on Virgin Voyages' Valiant Lady provided a smaller, more manageable ship with upscale, adult-focused activities. The adults-only environment and reduced crowding produced a far better onboard experience and changed perceptions about cruising suitability.
Read at Business Insider
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