Whether you need to recharge after a stressful year, blow off some steam or unwind, nothing hits the spot quite like a girls’ getaway. Quality time with your girl group doesn’t come as easily or frequently as we’d wish, which makes trips away together all the more meaningful. With the kids, partners and responsibilities back at home safely taken care of, it’s time for the ladies to have all the fun.
If you’re scouting for a vacation to take with your best gal pals where you can get pampered, bar hop and dine at fun, eclectic restaurants – without unpacking your suitcase multiple times or driving a car – sailing on a cruise ship checks off all the boxes. Ahead, we’ve put together a list of the five best luxury cruise lines that are perfect for your next ladies’ night out.
Celebrity Cruises
Instead of bustling attractions, Celebrity offers a plethora of quiet and relaxing pool and lounge areas where you and your girlfriends can enjoy the experience of being at sea without the hustle and bustle. Inside, the experience revolves around dining, classic showroom entertainment, and a classy bar and music scene. Those who prefer to stay active can also sample fitness classes ranging from Zumba to yoga.
Norwegian Cruise Line
If your group prefers a big-resort experience at sea with lots of options for dining and entertainment, go for Norwegian Cruise Line ships. There’s no set reservation time or dress code, allowing you to explore (or relax) at your own pace. Whether you want to spend a relaxing sea day on the ship getting mani and pedis in the spa, zip down water slides together or escape the crowds at the beach club, you have plenty of opportunities to hang with the girls.
Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean cruises know how to keep one entertained day and night so if you can’t decide on anything as a group, these ships are solid. Get the girls’ adrenaline pumping with flashy onboard activities and entertainment (think: escape rooms, ten-story slides, zip lines, bumper cars, ice skating, surfing, skydiving simulators, and more) all with a Martini in hand. If Broadway-style shows and comedy clubs are your jam, well, they’ve got those too.
Virgin Voyages
Once you step on a Virgin Voyages cruise, you’ll be greeted by big smiles, neon lights and Top 40 pop music. With a plethora of Instagrammable spots, photo booth setups, happy hours, top-notch drinking and dining options, and unlimited group fitness classes, Virgin makes it ideal for high-energy, party-centric groups. From late-night dance parties and drag shows to traditional live performances, the entertainment on this adult-only cruise line is certainly unlike anything you have ever seen before at sea.
Regent Seven Seas
Regent Seven Seas’ cruise line is ideal for gal pals looking for a ton of pampering and an ultra-luxe sesh. It’s impossible to be bored on board as Regent offers nothing but the best of luxurious life at sea. The suites truly set the standard for most lavish accommodations and the dining options are sure to satisfy every taste bud. You can stroll around the sports deck after taking a dip in the heated pool. Or, perhaps you’d rather catch up on girl talk at the night lounge while sipping cocktails.
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