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Why the Regent Seven Seas Grandeur made me fall in love with solo cruises in my 30s

The Independent·Deborah Cicurel·28 days ago
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H ere’s a travel riddle for you: I’ve been to four cities in five days, but I haven’t had to pack and repack my suitcase or check in and out of hotels. Even better, I haven’t had to organise plane tickets or figure out visa requirements, run to make connecting trains, or worry about delays. How have I done it? I am, of course, on a cruise . The Regent Seven Seas Grandeur, which sails from Livorno to Alicante, to be exact. Far from only appealing to retirees – as the stereotypes may go – the convenience of cruises has led to an increase in bookings from millennials such as myself, drawn by the appeal of all-inclusive food and drink, hassle-free destination hopping, and pre-planned excursions. Millennials are burned out, overworked and overwhelmed, and we suffer from decision paralysis. The constant buzz of notifications, an endless flow of information at our fingertips, and a culture of instant gratification can lead to overthinking about the smallest of decisions.…

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