Posted on 19-Feb-2025 by Shruti Verma, Contributing Writer
Nothing speaks of romance like a cruise under the stars. Picture a cosy cabin… dressing up for an old-fashioned dinner date… indulgent spa experiences… creating memories as you explore new ports and more. The best part of going on a cruise for two is the freedom from managing logistics and itineraries. When you don’t have to worry about finding good hotels or catching connecting flights, you can truly enjoy each other’s company. Some cruises go above and beyond to make your experience even more romantic. Let’s look at some of the most romantic cruise lines and their itineraries.
Celebrity Edge by Celebrity Cruises
A holiday aboard the Celebrity Edge is all about luxurious elegance. The ship offers a wide range of staterooms with panoramic views of the oceans and a host of features that can be customized to your liking. Once you’ve settled in, explore the ship’s 29 unique food and beverage experiences or unwind in style at the adults-only Solarium or in a cabana off the pool deck. You’re guaranteed some of the most inventive hand-crafted cocktails at the Martini Bar.
The Celebrity Edge sails from Seattle on exciting itineraries around Alaska and from Sydney on dreamy holidays around Australia and New Zealand. Whether you book a 9-night Australian wine cruise or a 14-night holiday to Fiji and Vanuatu, a cruise on the Celebrity Edge promises to be one you’ll never forget.
Sun Princess by Princess Cruises
The Sun Princess is one of the latest ships to join the Princess Cruise fleet. Accommodation onboard the ship is designed to be spacious yet cosy with easy access to all the amenities you may need for your holiday. You can dine at one of the ship’s cafés and casual restaurants or have a romantic date at Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria, Crown Grill, or one of the ship’s other specialty restaurants.
Itineraries for the Sun Princess span between 5 to 21 days. The ship’s 7-night cruise to the Mediterranean is amongst the most popular itineraries. There’s also a 7-night cruise around the Greek Islands and Turkey. Both cruises are unmissable opportunities for truly intimate getaways at exotic destinations.
Viking Modi by Viking River Cruises
Smaller than most cruise ships, the Viking Modi is the perfect choice for an intimate cruise for two. You’ll be sailing with no more than 190 guests! The ship offers a choice of 5 types of accommodation with access to a sun deck where you can take in 360-degree views of the passing shores.
Alternatively, you can enjoy the slow life breathing in the scented air of the organic herb garden or sipping a glass of wine at the Aquavit Terrace & Lounge.
It’s not just the ship’s design; the itineraries too are crafted to foster romance. For the perfect getaway, book yourself a
7-night cruise on the river Rhine.
Queen Victoria by Cunard
If it’s old-fashioned romance you’re looking for, book a cruise on the Cunard’s Queen Victoria. You’ll have a chance to savour afternoon tea services by white-gloved waiters, lavish black-tie gala dinners, elegant card games in the evenings, sunset cocktails and plenty more. While this isn’t an adult-only cruise ship, given the formal atmosphere, you’re unlikely to have your experience disturbed by boisterous children.
Like the ship’s décor, the accommodation onboard is thoughtfully designed. Amongst other services, you’ll have a dedicated steward on-call to make your voyage as comfortable as possible. You need to spend at least 7 nights onboard to enjoy the Cunard cruising experience. Pick between a 7-night cruise around Turkey and Greece or an 8-night cruise exploring the port towns of Spain and Italy for the ultimate romantic vacation.
Seabourn Quest By Seabourn
Luxurious expeditions – that’s a 2-word description of a holiday on the Seabourn Quest. The Seabourn Quest sails with less than 500 passengers accommodated in sumptuous cabins with one staffer per suite. While this isn’t your usual cruise ship in terms of size, it offers everything you might need to rediscover the magic of romance. You can soak in the sun from the whirlpools, enjoy panoramic views from the observation bar, indulge in cocktails and regionally-inspired menus, experience live music and much more.
Seabourn Quest sails around the world but it’s the ship’s Alaskan itineraries that draw the most attention. The 7-night Glaciers & Alaska Inside Passage cruise is the ideal romantic cruise for a pair of adventure seekers.
Ultramarine by Quark Expeditions
Do you and your partner share a love for adventure? Yes- come aboard the Quark Expedition’s Ultramarine ship. The Ultramarine has everything you need for a romantic, expedition cruise. It boasts of some of the most spacious suites in its category. Imagine waking up in a warm, cozy bed to icebergs floating outside your cabin.
It also has a lounge and restaurant with tables for two, entertainment and spa facilities and plenty of open and enclosed spaces to give you unobstructed views of the polar landscapes. As an expedition ship, the Ultramarine is also equipped with zodiacs, 2 twin-engine helicopters and kayaks that take you even deeper into the polar regions.
The Ultramarine offers several Arctic and Antarctic cruise itineraries with the Svalbard Explorer Cruise as one of its most popular Arctic cruises.
Booking a cruise to luxuriate in love
Whether you’re sailing to Hawaii or Alaska, a cruise sets the mood for romance. The only question is – which cruise do you book? Need some help – reach out to us.
From finding an itinerary that matches your vision of a dream cruise to choosing cabins, booking flights to and from the end ports, getting visas and insurance and picking the right shore excursions, we’ll guide you through it all. So, relax, pack your bags and get ready for your baecation!