The thought of occurring a cruise alone might be daunting — however particularly in a post-COVID world, solo journey is the best way of the long run. Fortunately, US News & World Report named Virgin Voyages “among the many greatest cruises for solo vacationers” in 2022, and that was earlier than we opened new routes throughout Africa, Asia, and the South Pacific. The decision? There’s by no means been a greater time to strive one thing new. And doing so by yourself phrases.
Reconnect with your self on a solo cruise
Partially because of a pandemic that closed borders, persons are desperate to get again out into the world. And knowledge exhibits that persons are more and more prepared to tackle an journey themselves if their associates or household can’t be satisfied to hitch.
“There’s a actually great round relationship between vanity and touring,” licensed psychologist Dr. Chloe Carmichael Peet instructed NBC News. “Touring in itself is an act of confidence. The truth that you went someplace by your self demonstrates energy.”
We’re inclined to agree — though between the bounty of onboard exhibits and occasions we curate and our rigorously compiled record of Shore Things for if you dock, you received’t must display an excessive amount of energy on a voyage.
A cruise for singles, {couples}, and everybody in between
Folks 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 individuals to 1 one other.
Our Crew has put a whole lot of thought into inclusive actions and areas on board the ship, from a “grog stroll” (Virginese for “pub crawl”) by 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 count on was to fulfill such a tremendous group of people whereas touring alone,” posted Braunwyn Windham-Burke of The Actual Housewives of Orange County about her expertise cruising single on Scarlet Girl. “I’m coming again totally different than I left, therapeutic by 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 individuals 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 may 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 basic, enjoyable 4-night jaunt by the Caribbean or a sprawling 15-night getaway throughout the Mediterranean, you deserve some “you” time. See you on board!
