Why Choose an Adult's Only cruise?

No Kids in Tow? It's time to try Adult's Only Cruising

More Relaxed

With no kids onboard, the overall environment is calmer, no crowded pools or noisy dining rooms. You're more likely to find peaceful lounges, serene deck spaces and a pace that actually feels like a break. And if you want to party, there is a brand that is perfect for that as well.

More Sophisticated

Adults Only cruises tend to lean into upscale experiences. Think gourmet dining, craft cocktails, wine tastings, live music and late night shows, designed for grown up tastes. With no kids on board there is usually more emphasis on quality not quantity.

Disconnect or Socialise (your choice)

Whether you want a romantic getaway or to meet like-minded travellers, the social scene on Adults Only cruise brands is more aligned. You won't be navigating family schedules or kid-focused activities, just adults looking to relax, connect and enjoy themselves.

Which Cruise Lines offer Adult's Only Cruises?

The main three Adult's Only cruise lines that Kiwis love are Oceania, Viking and Virgin Voyages, plus there are also Adult's Only cruises from the UK on Ambassador Cruise Line

Oceania Cruises

Renowned for their finest cuisine at sea, the mid-sized ships of Oceania offer destination rich cruises with an Adult focused vibe. Onboard enrichment activities add to the enjoyment

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Viking Ocean Cruises

Often labeled as the thinking person's cruise, there are no kids and no casinos, just a culturally rich curation of voyages designed to explore the world. Pretty much All-Inclusive, Viking Ocean cruises include all the holiday essentials up-front in your fare

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Viking River Cruises

Looking for an Adult's only river cruise? Viking offer the same All-Inclusive style holiday on the rivers of Europe, Asia and even the Mississippi river in the US. Child-Free of course!

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Virgin Voyages

Virgin Voyages have re-invented the cruise experience in true Virgin style. No buffets, just fantastic dining venues, great entertainment and a relaxed easy going vibe

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Ambassador Cruise Line

For a truly British experience cruising from the UK, the majority of Ambassador departures are Adult's only and offer a traditional cruise experience designed for the UK market

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Virgin Voyages Special Events

Red Hot Sailing Club Voyages are designed for Adults Only. Include an electrifying lineup of live performances, guest artists, legendary parties, special events, and exclusive experiences like only Virgin know how to create, especially for these annual soirée’s

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Red Hot Sailing Club Caribbean

This would make a great addition to an Adults Only US trip at this time of year. Visit Miami - Costa Maya (Mexico) - Beach Club at Bimini (Bahamas) - Miami

5 nights

Ship

Valiant Lady

Date

8 Nov 2027

Departure - Miami
4 stops
Arrival - Miami

From$1,169

Price per person twin share / inside stateroom

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Red Hot Sailing Club Goes Greek

Such a cool itinerary at the best time of year for the party vibe in the Greek Islands. PLUS! No Kids allowed to spoil the party! Visit Athens - Santorini - Crete - Kusadasi (Ephesus) - Mykonos - Athens

7 nights

Ship

Scarlet Lady

Date

4 Jul 2027

Departure - Athens (Piraeus)
7 stops
Arrival - Athens (Piraeus)

From$2,398

Price per person twin share / inside stateroom

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True Crime Voyage

Luxury Cruising meets spine-tingling entertainment. The perfect voyage for all true crime aficionados and podcast lovers. The Second True Crime Voyage stacked with fan favourite podcasts and unmatched immersive entertainment

5 nights

Ship

Scarlet Lady

Date

20 Mar 2027

Departure - Miami
4 stops
Arrival - Miami

From$1,712

Price per person twin share / inside stateroom

Oceania Cruises From/To Auckland

Adults Only Refined Luxury. All fares include a choice of Meal Time drinks package or Generous Shore Excursion credit

ADULTS ONLY

Aussie Kiwi Mementos

Auckland, Tauranga, Gisborne, Napier, Wellington, Timaru, Dunedin, Fiordland National Park, Hobart, Melbourne, Sydney

14 nights

Ship

Riviera

Date

24 Jan 2027

Departure - Auckland
11 stops
Arrival - Sydney

From$6,244

Price per person twin share / inside stateroom

ADULTS ONLY

Perth to Auckland

Perth (Fremantle), Busselton, Albany, Esperance, Adelaide, Melbourne, Picton & Marlborough Sounds, Wellington, Napier, Gisborne, Tauranga, Auckland

17 nights

Ship

Riviera

Date

7 Jan 2027

Departure - Perth
12 stops
Arrival - Auckland

From$9,030

Price per person twin share / inside stateroom

ADULTS ONLY

New Zealand to Asia Medley

Auckland, Tauranga, Gisborne, Napier, Wellington, Timaru, Dunedin, Fiordland National Park, Melbourne (Overnight stay), Sydney (Overnight stay), Airlie Beach, Cairns, Cooktown, Darwin, Komodo Island, Bali (Benoa, overnight stay), Celukan Bewang (North Bali), Surabaya, Semerang (For Borobudhur), Ho Chi Minh City (Overnight stay), Cam Ranh, Sihanoukville (Cambodia), Bangkok (Klong Toey, overnight stay), Ko Samui, Singapore (Overnight stay)

43 nights

Ship

Riviera

Date

21 Feb 2027

Departure - Auckland
31 stops
Arrival - Singapore City

From$40,670

Price per person twin share / balcony stateroom

ADULTS ONLY

NZ to Europe World Cruise

An Epic Voyage from Auckland to Europe, View Full Itinerary for details

96 nights

Ship

Vista

Date

4 Jan 2028

Departure - Auckland
70 stops
Arrival - Civitavecchia (Rome)

From$80,500

Price per person twin share / balcony stateroom

ADULTS ONLY

New Zealand & Australia Tales

Auckland, Tauranga, Gisborne, Napier, Wellington, Timaru, Dunedin, Fiordland National Park, Melbourne (Overnight stay), Sydney

14 nights

Ship

Riviera

Date

21 Feb 2027

Departure - Auckland
11 stops
Arrival - Sydney

From$7,838

Price per person twin share / inside stateroom

Popular Ambassador Cruises

UK & Ireland Discovery

The perfect way to see the UK & Ireland. Sailing out of Tilbury visit Invergordon (for Inverness & the Highlands), Kirkwall (Orkney Islands), Belfast, Cobh (Cork), St.Mary's (Scilly Isles), St Peter Port (Guernsey) & Honfleur (Normandy)

13 nights

Ship

Ambience

Date

11 Apr 2027

Departure - Tilbury (London)
11 stops
Arrival - Tilbury (London)

From$4,147

Price per person twin share / inside stateroom

Norwegian Fjords

This roundtrip from Portsmouth will visit Haugesund, Stavanger, Austefjorden & Flam in Norway

10 nights

Ship

Ambition

Date

9 Apr 2027

Departure - Portsmouth
7 stops
Arrival - Portsmouth

From$2,359

Price per person twin share / inside stateroom

Iceland & The Faroe Islands

Roundtrip from London (Tilbury), Runavik (Faroe Islands), Reykjavik, Isafjordur, Akureyri & Seydisfjordur

12 nights

Ship

Ambience

Date

13 Jun 2027

Departure - Tilbury (London)
8 stops
Arrival - Tilbury (London)

From$3,479

Price per person twin share / inside stateroom

Land of the Northern Lights

Journey into the Arctic in search of the Northern Lights. Norway is magical at this time of year in so many ways. Includes Alesund, Trondheim, Tromso, Alta, Narvik & more

16 nights

Ship

Ambition

Date

8 Mar 2027