Adults-only ‘lifestyle cruises’ are setting sail everywhere. Here’s what really happens on board

Key Points:

• The Wonderland Cruise, departing November 9 from Miami aboard Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas, is a seven-night couples-only “lifestyle” cruise chartered by Bliss Cruise, catering to consensual non-monogamy and featuring themed parties and adult-oriented activities.
• The cruise will host 5,802 guests aged 21 and older, primarily from the U.S., with a near-even gender split and cabin-sharing rules requiring at least one man and one woman per cabin; prices range from $1,630 to over $21,000 per person.
• Bliss Cruise offers a sex-positive, judgment-free environment with strict rules including designated play areas, mandatory consent policies, and no fraternization with crew, who receive sensitivity training prior to the voyage.
• Passengers can engage in workshops, meet-and-greets, and use a dedicated app to connect based on interests and lifestyle preferences, with options accommodating newcomers to the lifestyle as well as veterans.
• The lifestyle cruise market is expanding, with larger ships and more brands catering to diverse participants, attracting a wide range of professionals and couples seeking a unique social and sexual experience at sea.