Lifestyle

No two adult-only cruises are quite alike. Some are built for late nights and live DJs, others for long lunches in port and a good book on deck. What they share is a grown-up atmosphere, where the space, the service and the schedule are designed around you. Here's how to find the right one.

Children are welcome, but these ships are designed with grown-ups in mind. Expect quiet decks, fine dining and a relaxed pace, where adults set the tone.

Snorkel with sea lions, walk past nesting blue-footed boobies and come face to face with giant tortoises. A Galápagos cruise is the ultimate adventure at sea, taking you to islands where the wildlife has no fear of people and every day brings something new.

Know what your holiday costs before you sail. With an all-inclusive cruise, drinks, dining and more are covered in your fare, so you can relax without watching the bill.

Ancient ruins in the morning, a cooking class in the afternoon and dinner in a harbour town that's been trading for centuries. A cultural cruise lets you experience a different city almost every day, with your hotel travelling alongside you.

Water slides for the kids, a quiet sun lounger for you and a new destination every morning. A family cruise has something for every age, with meals, entertainment and kids' clubs all on board.