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5 ways to do a child-free holiday in style

If you’re thinking of taking a break without the kids, a cruise holiday could be the ideal way to do it. From exploring a bucket-list destination with friends to enjoying an uninterrupted day at the spa with your partner, or simply relaxing with a good book while sunning yourself out on deck. Here are our top tips on how to enjoy a child-free holiday in style.

4 min 30 Aug 2023

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1. Choose longer duration cruises

Families with children often book short-break or beach destinations. Opt for a longer itinerary and you are almost guaranteed to sail with fewer kids on board, as Liz and John from Bournemouth recently discovered on their cruise to the Norwegian Fjords on Aurora: “You get a more relaxed demographic on the longer cruises. It’s never too crowded and we love the atmosphere.”

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Gerainger, Norway

2. Enjoy an evening out on board

Burn the midnight oil without worrying about the babysitter; throw shapes at the Silent Disco, book a cinema date or enjoy an evening of entertainment at Headliners Theatre. Julie Kidd and her husband recently discovered the joy of a child-free evening on board Iona in the Norwegian fjords:

“We’ve really enjoyed spending time in The Crow’s Nest – the views of the fjords from up there are fabulous. We went to Sindhu last night to celebrate our anniversary and we’ve been to the theatre, the cinema, talks and late-night shows. There just aren’t enough hours in the day to do everything.”

3. Choose term-time cruises

With children in school, term-time cruises are generally quieter. Make time for a new hobby, take some exercise at the gym or try a dance fitness class, as Peter and Julie Barrett did on their recent Caribbean holiday on Arvia:

“We’ve been walking around the deck and have done Fitsteps this morning, which put us through our paces. It’s a free dance exercise class for all ages and all abilities. I’ve been to spin classes at the gym, and we’ve loved swimming too. We’re just able to do our own thing.”

Spin class on Arvia

4. Book a venue exclusive for adults

The Retreat is a stylish spa area on board Azura, Ventura, Britannia, Iona and Arvia for the over 18s. Relax on deck, take a dip in the pool or book a massage to truly unwind. The 710 Club on Iona and Arvia is also exclusively for adults, so you can enjoy an evening of live music with an unmistakably vintage vibe.

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The 710 Club on board Iona

5. Pick a ship exclusively for adults

For Gill and Graham Hicks, a cruise to the picture-perfect Norwegian fjords on Aurora is the perfect opportunity for Graham to indulge his passion for photography. “We’re going to Norway for 12 nights to try to get some good photographs; I want to get a nice big print for our lounge. Hopefully we’ll eat well and enjoy some nice entertainment too. With Aurora being an adults-only ship it is a lot quieter and we like that she’s more traditional too. You feel like you’re on a classic cruise ship.”