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Going into a new year with new travel resolutions, there’s a lot of pressure to reinvent yourself. But we’re here to take off some of the pressure—you don’t need to be a brand new person in 2025; you need to give yourself the self-care and relaxation time you deserve. This is what makes travel resolutions so important for 2025. Start planning a vacation several months down the road; there’s no better way to fulfill your travel resolutions than with a cruise in 2025.
Sail into a Year of Incredible Experiences
The new year is an opportunity to explore the world, build new experiences, and go to new places while making new friends and memories. Make 2025 more meaningful by focusing on what's important to you and your personal growth; make your travel dreams a reality by planning your vacations early and saving. Even if your most important resolutions are for health and wellness, traveling with Virgin Voyages can help you make the most of the year ahead.
How to Fulfill Your 2025 Travel Resolutions
It’s a story we’ve all heard before. I’ll start working out next year. Next year, I’ll finally renew my passport and plan a cruise to check an item off my travel resolution list. Well, next year is here. And we want to make sure you actually keep that resolution to travel more.
Most resolutions fall through because life simply gets in the way, because we don’t sit down and make an actionable plan for how we’re going to improve ourselves in the new year—the steps we’re going to take to get in shape, quit smoking, make a new friend, take an epic vacation—whatever it may be.
Our goal is to help you check off as many of those resolutions as possible all at once. And it’s easier than you might think. Booking a cruise in 2025 not only means traveling to a new exotic destination, it also means giving yourself time for r&r, the me time you deserve. Take advantage of our world-class Redemption` Spa with a treatment of your choice, whether it be a facial, body wrap, or massage; meet a new special someone at our Manor nightclub; or give your current special someone the quality time they deserve with a romantic dinner at one of our intimate eateries.
We can’t be on your case all year making sure you fulfill EVERY resolution, but we can certainly offer you some recommendations for checking off as many resolutions as possible.
1. Spoil yourself; you deserve it!
Your happiness is #1, and only you can fulfill it by making the decision to put yourself first. Make the commitment to expand your horizons and enrich your life. Escaping your busy life for quick weekend getaways can be a remedy to reduce stress and enhance your well-being to thrive in 2025. It's important to take a break from daily routines in exchange for exploring new places, which leads to new adventures and experiences.
How to do it with Virgin Voyages: We offer short weekend getaway cruises from Miami that are perfect for someone whose travel resolution is to take multiple quick getaways for 2025. Our short weekend cruise itineraries offer a unique blend of convenience, affordability, and unique experiences for longer weekends! Enjoy a variety of Caribbean destinations for your quick getaways. Experience different islands and cultures while satisfying your travel goals. You'll still get the same high-quality experiences that other Sailors get on longer cruises without breaking the bank or your busy schedule.
2. Set up financial goals and save
Getting your finances in order can be one of the most important New Year's resolutions. While tightening your spending budget and saving can be difficult, it doesn't mean you should cut travel expenses to get to your budget goals. There are many ways to save while still being able to accomplish your travel resolutions. There are also ways to travel while getting rewarded and spending less with travel deals and special offers.
How to do it with Virgin Voyages: If you need an excuse besides “new year, new me” to book a cruise, you’re in luck. On every Virgin Voyages cruise, you get over $1,000 of value. Wifi, dining, entertainment, soft drinks & water, group fitness classes, and gratuities are included in the cost of your cruise. This means you won't be charged daily gratuities fees or have to purchase an WiFi package or essential drink package like some other cruise lines. All premium dining is included, so no need to purchase a specialty dining package every night while on vacation.
Additionally, our cruise deals are designed to remove financial barriers and give you an extra incentive to book. One of our most enticing offers of the new year gives you 80% off your second Sailor, plus free drinks, on select sailings through 2025. Make sure to lock it in if you’re planning to travel in 2025 while still staying on budget.
We also offer options for paying for your voyage, which include monthly cruise payment plans with 0% APR (for those who qualify), as well as one of the best cruise reward credit cards offering 40,000 Virgin Points.
3. Elevate your health & wellness
We understand that health & wellness are central tenets of many New Year’s resolutions. Whether it’s resolving to work out more, eat healthier, treat yourself to more spa days, or dedicate time to self-improvement, looking after our well-being is key to starting the new year off on the right foot.
How to do it with Virgin Voyages: We’re offering a special Elevate Voyage, designed to kick your wellness into high gear. Enjoy a 5-night Caribbean cruise in April to elevate your wellness and give you the rejuvenation you need to conquer 2025. Our Elevate Voyage features expert-led workshops, inspiring talks, and immersive holistic wellness experiences, which build community, self-confidence, and connections with your fellow Sailors.
If you can't make our Elevate Voyage, don't worry; all our cruises offer relaxed and empowered experiences that prioritize a judgment-free atmosphere with an emphasis on fitness, mindfulness, recovery, social wellness, and health in a kids-free environment.
4. Take a kids-free vacation
Raising kids can be a full-time job in itself. Summer vacations are usually dedicated to the kids since they're off from school for months. Imagine doing that for 18 years at the same waterparks and amusement parks every summer. While family vacations are wonderful, don't forget you still need your me time for personal rejuvenation. Take some time in 2025 to truly relax and recharge while taking a break from parenting and adulting. With travel, you can sleep in for that much-needed relaxation or engage in adventure for some adrenaline-rushing fun. Regardless, it's time to focus on your needs and desires with a kids-free vacation that will have you feeling refreshed and re-energized.
How to do it with Virgin Voyages: It’s not often that a vacation of any kind can promise to be 100% adult-only. Whether it’s a luxurious all-inclusive resort, a cross-country road trip, a remote glamping vacation, or most cruises, it’s almost impossible to guarantee an exclusively adult experience. Well, as the best adults-only cruise line, we do. Our voyages are all 18+, meaning we can offer a more sophisticated (and sometimes irreverent) experience to our Sailors. So whether you’re embracing your most inappropriate self at a bachelorette party or looking for some much-deserved quality time with your partner away from the kids, we’ve got you covered.
5. Improve your work-life balance
Improving your work-life balance doesn't necessarily have to be about spending more time away from work or splitting your time 50/50 between work and home. In fact, remote working options have helped many improve their work-life balance. If you're ready to embrace flexibility and step away from the everyday routine to improve your work-life balance, we've got an option for you.
How to do it with Virgin Voyages: We understand improving your work-life balance is a personal voyage, and that's why we're offering a solution to help you on your path to finding your ideal work-life balance that includes flexibility and freedom. Work remotely for a month from any of our cruise ships and enjoy premium WiFi, a dedicated workspace with a private balcony, laundry service, Richard's Rooftop, and welcome bubbles to kick off your vacation. Sorry, we meant your new work-from-home office. Bring your favorite friend, lover, family member, or travel buddy as our Summer season passes are for two Sailors and range from 24 to 40 nights.
6. Travel to new places
Traveling to new places can provide opportunities for personal growth, cultural immersion, and lasting memories that can lead to a more fulfilling life. It's a worthwhile resolution for 2025 that can help to break mundane routines, improve self-discovery, and help to create enriching experiences. Trust us, we've got options that are much better than staycations at hotels close to home.
How to do it with Virgin Voyages: While you won't be asking are we there yet while on board our cruise ships, we offer a variety of unique itineraries that will take you to new and stunning destinations that include the Caribbean, Mexico, Europe, Mediterranean, Greece, and Transatlantic cruises. For 2025 we're adding new cruises to the U.S. East Coast & West Coast (North America), the Panama Canal, Alaska, and Canada. It's okay to get out of your comfort zone by traveling to a new place to create lasting memories that leave a lasting impact on your life.
7. Meet new people & make meaningful connections
Travel is more than just sightseeing; it's an opportunity to meet new people and expand your world through connections. Traveling by plane to your vacation destination at times doesn't provide the best opportunity to connect with those who you are traveling with. Although you're on vacation, you want to take the opportunity to enhance your social network with like-minded individuals, as this can lead to meaningful friendships, professional connections, or a romantic relationship. Here's why it's worthwhile to travel with Virgin Voyages for your next vacation to meet new people and make meaningful connections in 2025
How to do it with Virgin Voyages: When you travel with Virgin Voyages, you'll be putting yourself in a situation to easily meet new people and expand your social circle in our kids-free environment. While onboard our adults-only cruise ships, there are plenty of opportunities to interact with diverse individuals and couples while engaging in meaningful conversations.
There's award-winning entertainment, plenty of events and activities, 20+ eateries with communal dining experiences, a full casino if you're feeling lucky, group fitness classes, and if you're feeling adventurous, seek out shore excursions that offer unique cultural interactions from guided tours to local attractions.
Connect with the locals on a deeper level by learning their language. Or connect with Sailors before your cruise by joining online travel groups on your favorite social media network or 3rd party group travel websites. Make meaningful connections that last a lifetime before and during your travels.
8. Celebrate milestones
Honor life's precious moments with a celebration in 2025. Celebrate milestones, both small and big, for 2025; whether it's your 40th birthday or 10th year anniversary of marriage, you should celebrate these special moments as they'll likely only come around once in a lifetime. Make a conscious effort to plan ahead to celebrate milestones in 2025 and beyond. Celebrating milestones isn't just about throwing a grand party; it's about creating lasting memories to go along with that milestone while strengthening bonds with family and friends.
How to do it with Virgin Voyages: We've got the where and how taken care of for your next celebration; just bring the who and for what. Bring joy, gratitude, and connection into your life for that special moment with our specialized celebration cruises package designed to make your milestone moments unforgettable. Whether it's a birthday, anniversary, graduation celebration, or that long-awaited family reunion, we'll make it easy to celebrate together while easing the difficulties of planning your celebration. Enjoy unique and memorable activities and take advantage of group-friendly accommodations, dining, and entertainment that will elevate your celebration to the next level.
9. Spend quality time with family & friends
As the saying goes, life is short! Spending quality time with family and friends is a wise investment for one's well-being and happiness. It's a very important resolution to keep for 2025, especially if you want to strengthen bonds and make deeper connections with family and friends. There's no better way to do this than sharing unique experiences that will create lasting memories to build a deeper emotional connection. Traveling with family and friends will usually connect bonds rather than break them, as you'll be out of your comfort zone, which reinforces the importance of relationships.
How to do it with Virgin Voyages: Virgin Voyages offers unique and engaging environments to achieve your resolution for spending quality time with family and friends. Traveling as a small or big group can enhance shared experiences with plenty of opportunities for relaxation and adventure. There's no pressure to participate in one event, as there are a variety of onboard experiences that you and your group can choose to participate in. The overall vibe of our cruise ships and crew encourages interaction and connection among Sailors. Our shore excursions also provide shared adventures to make unforgettable memories. Take advantage of our group travel deals and get 10% off each cabin and up to $300 bar tab per cabin, dedicated group dining, and expert planners.
10. Say 'yes' to love
Let love flow in 2025 and beyond! Resolving to get married in 2025 is a beautiful way to start your journey of love and commitment together. Finding a way to celebrate your unique love story can be time-consuming, especially if you want a destination wedding to create lasting memories with family and friends. A personalized wedding experience is also important to start your new chapter in life, one that you'll remember with a unique wedding venue.
How to do it with Virgin Voyages: We offer a unique and unforgettable approach to weddings with several personalized cruise wedding packages whether saying I do onboard one of our cruise ships with your partner or a destination wedding with up to 50 guests on the waves with elevated dining experiences and a honeymoon all in one if you choose. Enjoy stylish and luxurious accommodations and entertainment for everyone in a unique kids-free environment. Sail the seas after an unforgettable ceremony for a truly unique and exceptional wedding experience. And if you're not ready to tie the knot in 2025, check out our Valentine's Day getaways for a sea of love!
Check off your New Year’s travel resolutions with us – whatever they may be
We know that “travel more” is a common New Year’s resolution, but what makes travel – particularly cruise travel – so appealing? Well, it’s no surprise that a floating almost all-inclusive luxury experience has many benefits for would-be travelers. Whether it’s our adult-only offering, dedication to creating rejuvenating spaces, shore adventures, or onboard culinary experience, our cruise ships are the perfect way to get all the benefits of an epic vacation all in one place.
Exploring new cultures and landscapes is arguably the most enjoyable part of traveling and why most people decide to get a passport in the first place. A cruise is perhaps the best way to see as many new places as possible in a vacation’s typically short time frame. From shorter itineraries visiting 2-3 ports to longer ones hitting upwards of 10, trying to cover that much ground on your own would prove nearly impossible as well as costly. And we don’t just bring you to new lands; we give you epic experiences to choose from while you’re there. Whether you’re soaring over jungles, exploring ancient Grecian ruins, or partying the night away in Ibiza, we’re not just checking destinations off a list; we’re making memories while we’re there.
Let us help you keep your travel resolutions
New Year’s resolutions are very personal. No one can tell you what they should be, and no one can fulfill them except you. All we can do is create the opportunity for you to follow through by traveling more with Virgin Voyages, and make it as easy (and fun) as possible to start the new year off right. Whether you’re focused on wellness, quality couples time, meeting new friends and lovers, or exploring new destinations, cruising with us is the perfect way to accomplish some of your new years travel resolutions.
SEA your New Year’s Resolutions through this year with one of our 2025 cruises.
