• In April 2022, I cruised on a Royal Caribbean ship packed with kids and didn't enjoy it. • A year later, I took a luxury, adults-only Virgin Voyages cruise and had a far better experience. • I learned that when booking a cruise, finding a ship that matches your needs is important.

Cruising is more than a vacation — it's a lifestyle.

During my first cruise on board Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas in 2022, several passengers told me that every vacation they take is a cruise. It was easy for me to see why. There was something special about waking up in the middle of the ocean.

But sleepless nights, crowded communal decks, and raucous kids made me think cruising simply wasn't for me.

My annoyances would have been enough to write off the vacation style until I learned about adult

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