No Children Cruises

Hi

I have never been on a cruise before and I am looking at a 10-14 night cruise next September/October 2017. I only have one 'must' and that is NO CHILDREN. Can anyone suggest some crusie's to consider please. I don't mind Europe or Caribbean cruise.

Thanks everyone

Steve :)

I hear you! While there will never be a "no children" guarantee, I find that longer European itineraries outside of school holiday periods are relatively free of the little buggers.

Hi

 

I have never been on a cruise before and I am looking at a 10-14 night cruise next September/October 2017. I only have one 'must' and that is NO CHILDREN. Can anyone suggest some crusie's to consider please. I don't mind Europe or Caribbean cruise.

 

Thanks everyone

 

Steve :)

I believe one or two of the higher priced lines have a no children policy on one or two of their ships. All of the mass market lines encourage family travel. Best bet if you can not afford the higher prices ships is to take longer cruises at times when most schools are in session (beware private schools as they are outliers on dates and sometimes they book a large number of cabins. Off times and longer cruises may not get you 100% child free but it will reduce the number so you can easily avoid those on board.

My MIL has taken a couple of trips with Saga Cruise line (based in the UK). With the relative dollar strength, you might be able to get a good deal with them right now. They advertise themselves as follows:

"We’ve been creating holidays and cruises exclusively for over 50s for more than 60 years, with incredible destinations, memorable experiences and fantastic value at the heart of what we do.

From relaxing hotel stays and scenic river cruises, to cultural escorted tours and memorable ocean cruises, our varied collection is a perfect choice for anyone over 50 (a travelling companion can be over 40)."

The big catch is that you cannot book online with them from outside the UK. Again, here are details from their website:

CAN I BOOK FROM OUTSIDE THE UK?

Absolutely, although you won't be able to book online.

We have a dedicated team of Overseas Travel Consultants who will be able to assist with your booking, and you can contact them on 0044 1303 771190 or simply drop them a line at reservations@saga.co.uk.

As we’re unable to offer optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights to people who live outside the UK, you'll need to ensure you have adequate cover.

You are going to have to buy your own yacht, then...ALL mainstream cruise lines have kids on them...some more than others. Unless the ship is over-run with the adorable tots, they shouldn't worry you in the least! They aren't yours...ignore them!

Sail longer itineraries(8+ days) in late fall

P&O has 2 adult-only cruise ships; Cruise and Maritime are growing so fast that I'm not sure whether they have four or five adult-only ships now; as mentioned, Saga is for over 50s, and is building a beautiful new ship to add to the fleet in 2019; Fred Olsen does occasional adult only cruises, and Thomson used to do the same.

All of these ships sail from the UK or are used abroad with a fly/cruise package from the UK

They aren't yours...ignore them!

Easier said than done when they start screeching :rolleyes:

Cunard longer segments. There will be children but they are tucked away in the nursery and really aren't even seen in the main dining rooms. I think you will find that your ideal itinerary is long enough to shut out most children, but it will also skew the average age towards late 60's.

Hi

 

I have never been on a cruise before and I am looking at a 10-14 night cruise next September/October 2017. I only have one 'must' and that is NO CHILDREN. Can anyone suggest some crusie's to consider please. I don't mind Europe or Caribbean cruise.

 

Thanks everyone

 

Steve :)

If you ever had the opportunity to meet my three grandchildren you would love them as they are the best. :) (4 1/2, 3 1/12 and 19 months)

They will be on their first cruise next year but I won't tell you which cruise.

Howard

As much as I hate to say it, if your one must is no children, then a cruise might not be the best vacation for you versus an adults only resort.

As much as I hate to say it, if your one must is no children, then a cruise might not be the best vacation for you versus an adults only resort.

Today's children will eventually be paying tomorrow's social security:)

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I have never been on a cruise before and I am looking at a 10-14 night cruise next September/October 2017. I only have one 'must' and that is NO CHILDREN. Can anyone suggest some crusie's to consider please. I don't mind Europe or Caribbean cruise.

 

 

 

Thanks everyone

 

 

 

Steve :)

Children are a rarity on Windstar, particularly once school starts in September. Definitely do Europe in mid-September with them. They don't even accept children under six, so that eliminates the babies and toddlers.

We did a 36 day cruise on Cunard, L.A. to New Zealand and back. only two quiet children, their family was relocating somewhere down under :)

There were a few wild wheel chair and scooter incidents

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For the Caribbean, the time of the year makes all the difference. For example, the weeks of holidays and school vacations see the most number of children. If you pick months not in as much demand, such as early December, April (but not around Easter) and May, you're also less likely to have kids on the trip. This is typically what we've done (it can be cheaper too) and found only a handful.

Also, some of the cruise lines have stronger children's programs and features that attract kids, like Royal Caribbean, so they'll naturally draw more.

Holland America and Princess, we've found, have tended to have older cruisers and fewer children in general.

But as all the cruise lines market to families, in the end, the time of year is the biggest factor.

Hope that helps! - Musing About Cruising

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For the Caribbean, the time of the year makes all the difference. For example, the weeks of holidays and school vacations see the most number of children. If you pick months not in as much demand, such as early December, April (but not around Easter) and May, you're also less likely to have kids on the trip. This is typically what we've done (it can be cheaper too) and found only a handful.

 

 

 

Also, some of the cruise lines have stronger children's programs and features that attract kids, like Royal Caribbean, so they'll naturally draw more.

 

 

 

Holland America and Princess, we've found, have tended to have older cruisers and fewer children in general.

 

 

 

But as all the cruise lines market to families, in the end, the time of year is the biggest factor.

 

 

 

Hope that helps! - Musing About Cruising

Not all cruise lines market to families. Some discourage children via various means--no children's program, no children's menu, dinner that doesn't begin service before 7:00 pm, cabins that only sleep two, the list goes on. Perhaps all mainstream lines cater to children, but certainly many luxury, luxury-lite, and some premium lines actively discourage them.

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I have never been on a cruise before and I am looking at a 10-14 night cruise next September/October 2017. I only have one 'must' and that is NO CHILDREN. Can anyone suggest some crusie's to consider please. I don't mind Europe or Caribbean cruise.

 

 

 

Thanks everyone

 

 

 

Steve :)

I love how half the responses are assuring you there are no childfree cruises, and the other half are telling you how to find childfree cruises (including entire ships).

Anyway, one other option would be a chartered cruise that is adults-only. Of course, then you'll be sailing with nudists and swingers. =D

Good to know the other options out there, though.

I love how half the responses are assuring you there are no childfree cruises, and the other half are telling you how to find childfree cruises (including entire ships).

Yes, it's a bit confusing, isn't it.

OP, perhaps a local travel agent who specializes in cruises, would be your best bet.

Actually the chartered cruise is a good idea. It doesn't have to be swingers or nudists though. Many wineries do full ship chapters on the smaller luxury and luxury-lite ships, and on those voyages, children are not allowed.

Looking for a cruise without children is like looking for an alcohol free cruise.

Actually the chartered cruise is a good idea. It doesn't have to be swingers or nudists though. Many wineries do full ship chapters on the smaller luxury and luxury-lite ships, and on those voyages, children are not allowed.

Ah, interesting. I figured there must be some other kind of "theme" that might do the trick, but I'm only familiar with a few kinds of charters (music, drag queens, and the Walking Dead one).

Looking for a cruise without children is like looking for an alcohol free cruise.

No, that's what some are saying.... they do exist, you just have to find them.

There are a couple of UK-based lines that have adult only ships (P&O and Saga), and Voyages to Antiquities has, I think, a policy of 12 and older (so there may be teens, but no younger kids).

If those cruise lines don't appeal, look for longer cruises (>10 days) and/or luxury lines. Also more sea days often means fewer children.

As has been mentioned P&O cruises out of Southampton offer adult only cruises and very nice they are too! Well worth looking into. Arcadia and Oriana are their adult only ships - the others are family ones. Cruise & Maritime and Fred Olsen are also child free- they sail from a variety of UK ports including Dover & Tilbury, and several others. A bit of online research is called for......

I am sure that cruises with "NO CHILDREN" can be found, but that condition certainly limits choice (and possibly impacts pricing). While I certainly would not enjoy being on a child-dominated cruise, I have enjoyed many cruises with just a few children on board - and I must wonder what it would be like to be on a ship full of people with a very strong antipathy towards children: might they not create a somewhat rigid ambiance?