The ultimate guide to the best adult cruising experience with Princess
Life can be hectic and everyone deserves a chance to unwind. Picture this: a serene getaway where you can relax away from life's chaos. A cruise can just be the way to experience this lovely serenity.
While Princess Cruises® welcomes families and kids aboard, we also offer luxurious and relaxing adults-only areas, like the Sanctuary, where you can enjoy a serene escape. These adults-only areas allow you to have a tranquil vacation, perfect for reconnecting with your partner, relaxing by the pool, diving into a bestseller or just doing nothing except enjoying the moment.
Let’s dive into what these adult cruise experiences entail and how to get started with your unforgettable vacation.
What Makes Princess Cruises the Top Choice for Adults?
An adult cruise experience is choosing to spend time and participate in activities for guests 16 and older. Here’s why we think it’s a spectacular way to spend your vacation:
Relaxation at its finest
Adult cruise experiences can include relaxing spa treatments and sauna sessions. The Enclave® spa features a rain shower, therapeutic air jets, heated stone beds and a sauna with different temperatures and aroma infusions. You can even choose from a Turkish-style, Roman-style or sensory Siberian shower to fine-tune your tranquility.Pools you can enjoy
There's no need to worry about getting splashed or listening to screams on the waterslides. Adult cruise experiences include pools designed for peace — so you can recharge and enjoy your unbelievable excursions at port. The Sanctuary consists of a romantic hideaway with a distinctive white cover, plus various other cabanas to relax in. The Retreat pool is relaxing during the day and a lovely place to enjoy music and drinking at night. After exploring the ship with the kids, the Retreat pool is the perfect place to, well, retreat on your own.Social interaction
While there will be people of all ages on the cruise, the adult activities and areas will be full of people you’d love to meet. Spending time in The Sanctuary allows you to connect with new people and forge friendships. Drinks by the pool can be a great way to meet your new best friend!Delicious food
No vacation is complete without luxurious meals and desserts. After all, a big part of a cruise is indulging in new foods (that you don't have to cook yourself!).Variety of activities and excursions
Exciting, exhilarating and unforgettable: Choose a variety of experiences specifically geared toward adults, from adventure to romance and more.The perfect romantic getaway
Whether it’s your 50th anniversary or honeymoon, you can create the ultimate vacation — and connect with the person you love. Picture the two of you relaxing on a beach or exploring a cosmopolitan European city. The options are endless.
Exploring Princess' Adult Cruise Offerings
Princess Cruises offers luxurious and relaxing adults-only experiences that can help you design a beautiful vacation. Whatever you love, you’ll find it on Princess. Here's just some of what you can do:
Sanctuary CollectionSM
Available exclusively on Sun and Star Princess®, the Sanctuary Collection offers a world of bespoke amenities, private spaces and premium service. Book a Sanctuary Suite, Sanctuary Mini-Suite or Sanctuary Balcony on one of our next-generation ships and enjoy the most luxurious experience at sea: spacious staterooms, expansive balconies and spectacular views. Plus, enjoy access to the Sanctuary club. Reserved exclusively for adults, this tranquil top deck features special lounging areas and a custom menu for drinks and light bites.Casino
World-class gaming awaits on a Princess ship. Head off to the casino to enjoy your favorite games, unique drink selections in this adults-only area of the ship.Entertainment
Princess Cruises gives you plenty of entertainment options to escape the bustle of the main ship. Revisit the roots of jazz at a live jazz bar as you sip delicious craft cocktails. Or stop by the Spotlight Bar for live music featuring a modern musical playlist.
What Adult Experiences Are On Board?
We carefully curate all of our on-ship activities, specialized amenities and excursions for adults. Here's why you should choose Princess:
Gourmet dining
Princess Cruises has been ranked as the best cruise for food lovers, and for good reason. You can choose from casual dining to elegant dining to specialty dining. We've got a something for everyone, from meat lovers to seafood enthusiasts and wine connoisseurs to pub-goers. With specialty selections, you can choose gourmet Italian or surf and turf. You can even design your own mouth-watering meal. The Sanctuary Collection provides you with a private restaurant. No reservations needed. Elevated dining is ready whenever you are.Spa services
From unique heat treatments to a relaxation lounge, passengers can enjoy premium spa services. You can even select a couples’ treatment or massage to amplify your romantic getaway. It’s not a real vacation without a trip to the spa, right?More customization
Princess Cruises allows you to tailor your experience on the ship. Pick and choose what appeals to you and create your dream vacation.
Destinations Perfect for Adult Cruise Experiences
You can travel nearly anywhere with Princess. These are some of the prime destinations that are perfect for romantic adult cruises:
The Caribbean
Picture yourself on the satin-soft, white-sand beaches surrounded by turquoise sea. There’s nothing more romantic than that. Set sail to the Caribbean, where you can bask in the tropical sunshine, snorkel, shop, relax on the beach and explore over 30 island ports. This is the epitome of relaxation. After all, sometimes the most romantic activity is to relax and feel at peace together.Canada
You might not immediately think of a Canadian cruise as a prime romantic destination, but that’s just because you haven’t heard enough about it. Canada is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, with nature galore and cosmopolitan cities. It’s the ideal destination to see glaciers and the glittering jewel of Montreal. The excursions on this cruise are geared towards adults. They’re exciting and adventurous—or relaxing and romantic. Plus, fewer families select this cruise destination, so your ship is bound to be quieter.New England
Nothing is more beautiful than rolling hills of fall leaves, and that’s what you get with a New England cruise. Experience the quaint villages of the Northeast and the delicious lobster feasts. This is another quiet and peaceful destination, with excursions designed for adults.Panama
The jungle is the peak of romance and adventure. Have exciting excursions with other adults looking for the adventure of a lifetime.The Mediterranean
The Mediterranean is full of beautiful places to explore. From the ruins of Athens to the white cliffs of Corfu, you can spend your romantic trip exploring Greece. Or you can stroll the streets of Rome and experience the awe-inspiring art of Florence with an Italian getaway. You can even hit Paris, the city of love! Whatever you’re looking for, the Mediterranean offers it all.Hawaii
Imagine staring at a dazzling sunset while strolling a black-sand beach hand-in-hand with your special person. That can become a reality with a Princess cruise in Hawaii. Explore Maui or Kauai and lose yourself in paradise.
Are You Prepared for the Ultimate Adult Cruise Experience?
Your cruise can be the vacation of a lifetime. Knowing what to expect can help you prepare and maximize your enjoyment:
Ships are filling up quickly
In the last couple of years, deals have often been to help fill empty rooms on cruise ships due to the lingering effects of the pandemic. However, 2024 is looking to be a full year of cruising. People are excited to get out and see the world. While you’ll need to book in advance, your ship will be full of other excited travelers to meet and dine with. Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Search cruises now.The average age of a cruiser is younger
The average cruising age in 2024 is expected to be 46. That means whether you’re older or younger than that, there will be plenty of people your age looking to take an adult cruise in 2024. That bodes well for socializing and finding activities tailored to your interests. If you’re not into lounging by the pool the whole time, more people and excursions are designed to provide adventure, too.More on-the-water experiences
More cruises are looking to expand their shipside offerings and provide more experiences. More ships are going to be swoon-worthy vacation destinations in their own right. Add in the ports, and a cruise vacation will be unforgettable.Bring all important documentation
Before you get on your cruise, you’ll want to make sure you have everything you need. The most important thing is to bring all the necessary documents. That includes your ID, passport, visa, medical insurance, and credit cards. Having these in one place can make it easy to pull out anything you need on the ship or the shore.Bring smart casual clothing
Adult cruises can be an elegant or casual experience. Princess Cruises has a smart casual dress code and a wide clothing range. You will want casual outfits to take shoreside (don’t forget a jacket, too) and more formal wear for dining and events. This adult cruise can allow you to dress up and let yourself shine.
A cruise is a dreamy opportunity to get away for a while and relax. It can also be your chance to see sites you’ve only dreamed of. Choose your favorite destination and spend your trip seeing the world. Selecting experiences geared toward adults can help you experience the serenity you want and the adventure you crave. Princess has it all: a day at the spa or zip-lining through the jungle.
Book your next vacation with Princess Cruises to experience your dream getaway.