Cruising - Adult by Design New adult only cruise ship being built

[Wishing on a star]

I am just now seeing this.

Virgin is building a new Cruise Ship, and construction has begun in Genoa, Italy.

This is to be a new and unique design and concept, Adults Only cruising.

(and what is supposed to be a whole new more eco-friendly and staff-friendly approach to cruising the seas)

 

This seems to be a new modern-chic type of concept.

They even refer to the Keel Laying ceremony at the ship-yard as 'Getting Laid'. Hahahaha!!!

 

I notice that the design of their ship, as well as the design of the brand new MSC ship, has a different style and design and 'look'. There seems to be ample and attractive public deck space on the rear of the ship, and a more minimalistic and streamlined stack of upper decks. ( non salt-box with many large AFT cabins)

 

Maybe designers and cruise lines are hearing passengers bemoan the lack of deck space while sailing???

 

I think this is very interesting!

 

Here is a link, if it is okay here:

https://www.virginvoyages.com/articles/18-and-over-ship

[Host CJSKIDS]

I have a friend who left another cruise line here in Miami to go work with them. It’s been exciting to see the press releases this past month and what she has posted. Sounds like it will be exceptional.

[Wishing on a star]

Thanks!

Sounds like you have a bit of extra insight. I believe that they are probably trying to set the bar pretty high.

Might be some sticker shock on the pricing!

[Woobstr112G]

Thanks!

Sounds like you have a bit of extra insight. I believe that they are probably trying to set the bar pretty high.

Might be some sticker shock on the pricing!

 

I'm sure there will be:D. But if Mr. Branson is involved, I'm sure it will be over the top cool.....:):):)

 

Bob

[polmcs]

No kids? Where do I sign up? Oh, I see a link on their website! Sign me up!

[StknCPA]

Confirm number 17XX? I wonder if they really did start at number 1--meaning that over 1700 have already put down a deposit...

[Hlitner]

Virgin always has a good product, but putting down a $500 deposit for unknown itinerary, dates, etc....is a bit weird. Some might remember that Renaissance (we loved that line) was also adults only,

 

Hank

Edited November 8, 2017 by Hlitner

[Hlitner]

Just did some math and they will have close to the same space ratio as the Royal Class. 110,000 ton is a nice size. But the 7 day cruises have little interest for us...so hoping the future will have them doing longer cruises.

 

Hank

[paul929207]

Carnival had an adults only ship for a while. Sales were not sufficient, so it switched to open to all

[Salty Dawg]

I remember the Carnival Paradise being Smoke Free and failed due to low revenue, but do not remember Carnival having an adult only ship, Do you remember the name of that ship?

[Wishing on a star]

If I could book Adult Only, I would in a heartbeat!

I am not that interested in cruising on a line that caters to kids. We are now child-free almost empty-nesters!

Younger people celebrating things like Honeymoons and Anniversaries also might appreciate Adult Only.

Adult Only resorts, in Mexico for example, stay booked up, at significantly higher costs than family friendly resorts.

 

We cruise Princess, off season, as this is about as child-free as one could ever begin to expect.

But, Princess is still, for the most part, and old-fogey cruise. (Did see the guest band play Uptown Funk on one recent video!!!!)

I would welcome the chance to cruise in-season without tons of kids!!! (holidays, spring, etc...)

 

I don't know about the examples listed, but I would think that this concept would make it in today's market.

[rmf11699]

Sure hope Mr. Branson can make it work!

[StknCPA]

Mr. Branson is quoted saying that perhaps there will be non-adult-only ships down the line. Having a mix seems like a good idea. Or, just an opening to changing their mind...

[KiwiFunCruiser]

Sounds like a very expensive way to dodge the kids. Still you will be able to let loose lol!;p

[SwissDave]

Not a new concept. P&O UK have had at least 2 of their ships designated as adult only for many years.