Most cruises sell you sunsets, buffets and a towel folded into a swan. Wonderland sells something else! Today, November 9, Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas pulls away from PortMiami with 5,802 guests on board, and not one of them is looking for the kids' club. Wonderland is a couples-only "lifestyle" cruise run by Bliss Cruise. For people who don't know, it is a company that charters entire ships for open-minded couples. In plain words, "lifestyle" here means consensual non-monogamy, from swinging to open relationships. Bliss has taken over the whole ship for seven nights and is calling it the largest lifestyle event on the planet. Every cabin of this cruise was gone by March. Every night has a new theme. The week opens with Down the Rabbit Hole, a nod to Alice in Wonderland. Later come a Glow Party, a steampunk night and a Fetish Night. Guests pack to match, which means plenty of neon, leather and lingerie, and very few cardigans. By day, you set the pace. There are pool parties, speed dating, breathwork classes and workshops, including lots for first-timers who are curious but nervous. A Bliss app lets guests build profiles, check the hour-by-hour schedule and chat with others before they even board. Meet-and-greets are sorted by group, from Under 45 and Over 45 to Veterans, Sober & Sexy and Silver & Sexy. After two days at sea, the ship reaches Aruba on November 12 and Curaçao on November 13, then heads home to Miami on November 16. In port, local laws apply, so the outdoor decks go back to normal dress codes. In Curacao, though, Bliss has booked two cliffside resorts with pools for a clothing-optional party. That sold out too! All this freedom comes with a rulebook. Every guest signs a conduct and consent form before sailing, and its main message is simple: one “no” is enough. Sex is limited to cabins and marked play areas. Nudity is only allowed in set zones. Drugs and paid sex are banned. The crew is strictly off limits, and Bliss staff sailed a pre-cruise to give the ship’s team sensitivity training. Break the rules and you get put off the ship at the next port. Also Read: Best European Cities For Solo Travel Revealed! And Some Are Surprisingly Affordable None of this comes cheap. In late 2024, fares started at about $1,630 per person for an inside cabin and went past $21,000 per person for the Royal Loft Suite. Not long ago, lifestyle cruises drew around 800 people. Wonderland fills one of the largest ships afloat. Clearly, a lot of couples think the best way to see the Caribbean is with fewer clothes and more company. Travel News - Find latest news and tips based on Indian and World travel including top 10 travel destination, tourism information, how to reach visit and more at Times Now. Senior Copy Editor at Times Network, Akanksha Arora covers Lifestyle, Culture and everything that falls under its big umbrella. When not writing, she ... View More