Are there any 18 cruises?

Virgin Voyages offers an adults-only retreat for guests ages 18 and older. The line currently has two sister ships: Scarlet Lady – the first in the fleet – and Valiant Lady.



Yes, in 2026, there are several "18+" or adults-only cruise options catering to travelers who prefer an environment without children. Virgin Voyages is the most prominent, as its entire fleet (including Scarlet Lady and Resilient Lady) is exclusively for guests aged 18 and older. Other lines have also expanded their adults-only offerings; for example, P&O Cruises operates dedicated adult-only ships like the Arcadia and Aurora. Additionally, Viking Ocean Cruises maintains a strict 18+ policy across its entire fleet to preserve its quiet, sophisticated atmosphere. Some mainstream lines, like Carnival, have introduced select "18+ SEA" sailings on specific ships for 2026 to meet the growing demand for kid-free vacations. These cruises focus on elevated dining, late-night entertainment, and spa-centric relaxation. When booking, it is important to distinguish between "adults-only ships" (where the whole vessel is restricted) and "adults-only areas" (like the Serenity deck on Carnival or The Sanctuary on Princess), which are found on almost all major family-friendly cruise lines.

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Adults-only cruises are designed with adults in mind. From the staterooms, dining venues and lounges to the onboard entertainment and excursions ashore, adults-only cruises cater to adults 18 to 21 years of age and older.

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What is Royal Caribbean's Age Policy? Royal Caribbean's minimum age to sail unaccompanied on sailings originating in North America is twenty-one (21). Royal Caribbean's minimum age to sail unaccompanied on sailings originating in South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand is eighteen (18).

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The minimum drinking age for all alcoholic beverages on Norwegian Cruise Line ships is 21. Guests who are 18 - 20 years of age can purchase and consume beer or wine when the ship is in international waters (3 miles out of US territorial waters). The age modification does not apply for Alaska and Hawaii sailings.

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Guests are required to be 21 years of age (on embarkation day) to travel on their own. Guest ages will be verified at embarkation. Guests not conforming to this policy will result in denied boarding and no compensation will be provided at embarkation.

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Most cruise lines welcome children to travel on their ships, though infants and pregnant women are subject to some restrictions (click here to read more). Families booking more than one cabin may be subject to minimum age requirements for kids staying in a separate cabin.

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All the major cruise lines have the same pregnancy policy: Guests are allowed to cruise through their 23rd week of pregnancy. If you will enter your 24th week before or any time during your cruise, you are not allowed to sail.

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Norwegian Cruise Line's policy dictates that a minor or young adult under the age of 21 must be accompanied in the same stateroom (or a connecting/adjoining stateroom) by a guest 21 years of age or older at the time of boarding. Minors – an individual under the age of 18 on the day of embarkation/boarding.

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