The concept of going on a cruise alone will be daunting — however particularly in a post-COVID world, solo journey is the way in which of the longer term. Fortunately, US News & World Report named Virgin Voyages “among the many finest cruises for solo vacationers” in 2022, and that was earlier than we opened new routes throughout Africa, Asia, and the South Pacific. The verdict? There’s by no means been a greater time to attempt one thing new. And doing so on your own phrases.
Reconnect with your self on a solo cruise
Partially on account of a pandemic that closed borders, persons are keen to get again out into the world. And information reveals that persons are more and more keen to take on an journey themselves if their buddies or household can’t be satisfied to be part of.
“There’s a actually fantastic round relationship between shallowness and touring,” licensed psychologist Dr. Chloe Carmichael Peet advised NBC News. “Touring in itself is an act of confidence. The reality that you simply went someplace by your self demonstrates energy.”
We’re inclined to agree — though between the bounty of onboard reveals and occasions we curate and our fastidiously compiled record of Shore Things for while you dock, you received’t want to show an excessive amount of energy on a voyage.
A cruise for singles, {couples}, and everybody in between
Individuals of any relationship standing can discover enjoyable aboard one in every of our voyages, and our exclusively adult philosophy creates an alluring onboard ambiance that pulls like-minded folks to each other.
Our Crew has put a variety of thought into inclusive actions and areas on board the ship, from a “grog stroll” (Virginese for “pub crawl”) via our many bars to the shared desk idea at Gunbae, our convivial, first-to-sea Korean BBQ restaurant — the place diners mingle whereas seated round a desk, all sharing the identical grill.
“I got here anticipating to calm down, eat some nice meals and have enjoyable. What I didn’t anticipate was to meet such an incredible group of people whereas touring alone,” posted Braunwyn Windham-Burke of The Actual Housewives of Orange County about her expertise cruising single on Scarlet Woman. “I’m coming again totally different than I left, therapeutic via pleasure, stronger and extra conscious of myself.”
Our ships aren’t simply retreats for the wealthy and actuality TV-famous, although. The Insider and Sea View cabins are priced attractively for folks touring alone — and subscribers to the Virgin Voyages e mail record are sometimes notified of promotions on double occupancy rooms with no single complement, that means you possibly can unfold out with out the customary further cost.
Solo journey on the rise
A 2022 study by MMGY discovered that one in 4 vacationers plans to journey solo within the subsequent six months. Will you be amongst them? Whether or not it’s with a traditional, stress-free 4-night jaunt via the Caribbean or a sprawling 15-night getaway throughout the Mediterranean, you deserve some “you” time. See you on board!
