Where can you combine sunbathing, swimming, spa treatments, casino games, exotic locales, cultural immersion, shopping, fabulous food, gossip, entertaining activities, and glittering nightlife? On a girlfriends’ cruise. Whether your group is single ladies seeking carefree fun, a bridal party throwing a tropical bachelorette sendoff, moms needing breaks from families, career women hoping to unwind, or old friends reconnecting, your getaway promises many advantages.
Socializing in Person
You may interact with your gal pals via smartphone texts, social media, and emails at all hours, making true face time rare. Even occasional get-togethers for drinks or dinner fly by quickly before everyone returns to separate lives and responsibilities. So reserving longer quality time for a group cruise can be a refreshing treat. Distancing yourselves from mobile devices and social circles back home will help traveling companions reconnect on deeper, personal levels.
Packing Without Embarrassment
Cruising with fellow fashionistas can be a freeing experience if your family doesn’t relish your extra luggage. Girlfriends who wear similar apparel or shoe sizes can extend their wardrobe choices. Forgot a sun hat or wrap for your formal? Borrow a spare. Everything from Wild Hawaiian shirts to neon sequined dresses is fair game among cronies who encourage each other or poke fun playfully.
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Reliving Overnight Camps
From practicing swim strokes to mastering crafts, adult cruise activities resemble those from summer youth camps. Swap log cabins for staterooms, forests for waves, and campfires for roulette tables because childhood intentions remain. Channel your younger self. Summon simpler times. Take exciting risks. Confess secret crushes during late-night girl talk. Relive whatever made sleepaway camp fun.
Savoring Diverse Options
Vacation planning can be challenging when groups combine various personalities and interests — except on a cruise. Spending every moment together isn’t necessary. Onboard activities suit many unique tastes. Want to relax? Enjoy spa days, yoga, or the serene adult-only area’s gourmet treats and premium wines. Creative women can paint pottery. Active types may climb rock walls or take dance classes. Extroverts can join bridge or casino table games. Then catch up other over dinner.
Indulging Without Guilt
Travelling with a man who doesn’t share your desire to splurge on trips can be a downer. He might cringe at your expensive mani/pedi bills or native souvenirs you couldn’t resist. But women know when treating yourself feels right, high prices shouldn’t prohibit vacation delights. Friends will help you see that you’re worth a little indulgence on your special getaway.
Enjoying Schedule Freedom
Except for early morning port arrivals and excursions, cruise liners shun curfews. So have another cocktail during guilt-free late nights. You aren’t driving. Responsibilities may dictate behaviors on land, but you’re open to all kinds of amusements at sea. Casual lunches may linger into happy hour. A single bottle of champagne can become two. Oversleep until noon for a change. While forgetting about designated drivers and wakeup alarms, drinking responsibly will enable unforgettable fun.
Encouraging Thrilling Firsts
Sometimes, girlfriends must push each other into discovering new, exciting interests. So share your knowledge and experience. If someone is overly shy, guide her into approaching a handsome stranger. Scared of heights? Sympathizing with your hesitation, a fearless friend will help you feel safe zip-lining. Your traveling companions may be instigators, partners, and cheerleaders. Even after all the daring exploits and extra calories, they’ll keep your voyage’s secrets private.
Unwinding and Recharging
Women who save their vacation days for family trips deserve time off from their daily grind together. Old chums offer perspectives on your hectic life that may be hard to realize internally. Taking a break from loved ones can help you return rejuvenated to appreciate their virtues more than their annoying habits. If the chance to cruise off with your girlfriends arises, it’s likely to be a rewarding, regenerating, and memorable adventure.
