Lifestyle Cruises
Reference for the 3 major lifestyle cruise brands operating in 2026. Each entry covers parent company, founding year, ship roster, sailing schedule, on-board policy, themed nights, price band, and how the brand compares to its competitors. Side-by-side comparison on the comparison page.
Bliss Cruise
Couples-only, clothing-optional, full-ship Caribbean charters since 2014.
Founded 2014 · Clothing-optional · Couples-only · $$$ (premium) · 5–7 nights
Desire Cruise
Couples-only clothing-optional luxury sailings — Caribbean, Mediterranean, Thailand.
Founded 2008 · Clothing-optional · Couples-only · $$$$ (luxury) · 7–10 nights
Lifestyles Cruises
Independent lifestyle cruise booking agency — handles cabin blocks on the major charters.
Founded 1993 · Lifestyle takeover · Couples + singles · $$ (moderate) · 5–10 nights
Editorial guides on lifestyle cruising
- Choosing your first lifestyle cruise or resort — the full primer on what to expect, what it costs, and which sailing is right for first-timers.
- Desire vs Hedonism — head-to-head on the two flagship bridge resorts that frequently host post-cruise after-parties.
- Lifestyle travel planning — passports, timing, what to pack, and how to combine cruises with resort stays.
- Glossary: lifestyle cruise — definition + community conventions.
Looking for resorts? See lifestyle resorts. Booking through an agency? See lifestyle travel agencies.