Best for Couples Cruise Lines and Vessels

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Best Cruise Lines (Top 3)

1st Place Celebrity Cruises

Our readers chose Celebrity Cruises as their first-place couple-friendly pick, and we see why. If you book one of the newest ships like the Celebrity Solstice or Equinox, you’ll find a sophisticated vibe that is far more couple- than kid-focused, with splurge-worthy suites featuring amenities like whirlpool tubs and baby grand pianos. There are even spa-focused AquaClass cabins and suites geared toward couples. Other couple-friendly amenities include sunbeds made for two and picnics for two in the Lawn Club on all ships’ top decks.

2nd Place Holland America Line

Holland America Line offers a number of cruises that tend to cater more to couples than families, thanks to limited kids’ facilities onboard and itineraries that last longer or go to more far-flung ports in the South Pacific, Asia, or Africa that may be less appealing to the average cruising family. Look for cruises on the Rotterdam and Prinsendam ships in particular for a very couple-friendly experience.

3rd Place Princess Cruises

Princess Cruises ships are large enough to be able to appeal to families and couples without too much entanglement, which places them third in this category. Adult activities include everything from guest lectures to wine-tasting seminars and cooking classes, while at night you’ll find myriad entertainment options from live band performances to dancing in the onboard club. If you want to try to avoid kids entirely, look for cruises on the Pacific Princess, which is an older vessel with fewer kids’ amenities and longer sailings that tend to attract fewer families.

Best Cruise Vessels (Top 3)

1st Place Allure of the Seas

Despite its size, Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas still manages to offer couples some intimate onboard spots. The ship is also known for its fun atmosphere and plethora of activities.

2nd Place Regal Princess

Couples also like Princess Cruises' Regal Princess for its adult-focused onboard activities from cooking classes to wine-tasting seminars. There is also some great nightlife and romantic dining options, like Sabatini’s Italian.

3rd Place Royal Princess

Royal Princess is another Princess Cruises favorite with couples, and a number of romance packages are available, including a honeymoon package featuring a bottle of Dom Perignon and chocolate-dipped strawberries when you arrive, as well as a couple’s day-pass to the Thermal Suite.

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