2026 Bliss & Desire Cruise Guide: Dates, Ships & Full Itineraries | Travel with Nicole

Six sailings across the Caribbean, Mediterranean, and Southeast Asia — here is every 2026 Bliss and Desire cruise, with full itineraries, ship details, and what makes each one worth booking.

2026 is a milestone year for couples' lifestyle cruising. Bliss is hosting its first-ever three-charter season, Desire is venturing into Southeast Asia for the first time, and both brands are raising the bar on ship quality, destinations, and onboard experiences. Whether you're a first-timer or a returning guest, here is everything you need to know to start planning.

Bliss Cruise · 2026

1. Bliss "Sexy Sampler" — February 23–27, 2026

• Ship: Radiance of the Seas (Royal Caribbean)

• Departing: Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Duration: 4 nights

• Day 1 - Fort Lauderdale, FL — Departure

• Day 2 - Nassau, Bahamas

• Day 3 - Grand Bahama Island

• Day 4 - Sea Day

• Day 5 - Fort Lauderdale, FL — Return

Bliss's brand-new "Sexy Sampler" is a perfect entry point for couples who are curious about the lifestyle cruise world, but want to start with something shorter and more budget friendly. You still get all the signature Bliss elements — pool parties, theme nights, clothing-optional decks — just condensed into a 4-night sailing at a more budget-friendly price point.

2. Bliss "Beach Party" — April 26–May 2, 2026

• Ship: Celebrity Silhouette

• Departing: Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Duration: 6 nights

• Day 1 - Fort Lauderdale, FL — Departure

• Days 2 – 3 Sea Days

• Day 4 - Montego Bay, Jamaica — Clothing-Optional Beach Party Excursion

• Day 5 - Cozumel, Mexico — Clothing-Optional Beach Party Excursion

• Day 6 - Sea Day

• Day 7 - Fort Lauderdale, FL — Return

The Beach Party charter features: two back-to-back exclusive clothing-optional beach party excursions in Montego Bay, Jamaica and Cozumel, Mexico. Celebrity Silhouette's open deck design makes mingling effortless, and with nearly 1,500 couples onboard, the energy is unmatched.

3. Bliss "Wonderland" — November 9–16, 2026

• Ship: Wonder of the Seas (Royal Caribbean) — 3rd largest ship in the world

• Departing: Miami, FL at 4:00 PM

• Duration: 7 nights

• Day 1 - Miami, FL — Departure (4:00 PM)

• Days 2–3 - Sea Days

• Day 4 - Oranjestad, Aruba — 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM (extended for Bliss-only excursions)

• Day 5 - Willemstad, Curaçao — 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

• Days 6–7 - Sea Days

• Day 8 - Miami, FL — Return (7:30 AM)

Wonderland is the one of the biggest lifestyle cruise events ever. Wonder of the Seas carries more than 6,700 guests and with eight distinct onboard neighborhoods there is always something to discover. Theme nights, three separate pool areas, workshops and seminars round out one of the most exciting lifestyle cruises ever.

Desire Cruise · 2026

1. Desire West Indies Cruise — February 2026

• Departing: Bridgetown, Barbados

• Duration: 7 nights

• Includes: Clothing-optional areas, private playroom, premium beverage package

• Day 1 - Bridgetown, Barbados — Embarkation

• Day 2 - Fort-de-France, Martinique

• Day 3 - Gustavia, St. Barts

• Day 4 - Philipsburg, St. Maarten

• Day 5 - Castries, St. Lucia

• Day 6 - Kingstown, St. Vincent

• Day 7 - Bridgetown, Barbados — Return

Desire's first-ever West Indies sailing takes in French, Dutch, and Caribbean culture across six island stops. The premium beverage package, clothing-optional areas, and private playroom are all included, making this one of the best-values Desire offers. A wonderful option for couples who want to combine stunning port stops with a more intimate sailing atmosphere.

2. Desire Seductive Mediterranean — August 15–22, 2026

• Ship: Allura by Oceania (brand new ship)

• Departing: Trieste, Italy

• Duration: 7 nights

• Days 1–2 - Trieste, Italy — Overnight embarkation

• Day 3 - Sea Day

• Day 4 - Kotor, Montenegro

• Day 5 - Dubrovnik, Croatia

• Day 6 - Durrës, Albania

• Day 7 - Crotone, Italy

• Day 8 - Valletta, Malta — Disembarkation

The luxury pick of 2026. Desire brings its brand of erotic theme nights and clothing-optional freedom to the brand-new Oceania Allura, a ship with eight world-class dining venues and one of the most refined ships at sea. The beverage package is included, and the Adriatic itinerary is simply stunning. If you've ever wanted to combine a bucket-list Mediterranean voyage with a Desire experience, this is your sailing.

3. Desire Thailand Extravaganza — November 4 - 13, 2026

• Ship: Regatta by Oceania

• Departing: Singapore

• Duration: 10 Days

• Day 1 - Singapore — Embarkation

• Day 2 - Port Klang, Malaysia

• Day 3 - Langkawi, Malaysia

• Day 4-5 - Sea Days

• Day 6-7 - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

• Day 8 - Sea Day

• Day 9 - Ko Samui, Thailand

• Day 10 - Laem Chabang, Thailand

For the couple ready to go somewhere truly different, Desire's Southeast Asia cruise is calling. Desire's Thailand Extravaganza departs from Singapore and winds through Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand. All the signature Desire elements are onboard from clothing-optional areas, a private playroom, workshops, theme nights, and exquisite dining all including some of the most exotic port stops in the world.

Before You Book

• Book early. Bliss and Desire cruises often sell out months in advance. Wonderland especially with 6,700+ guests expected will be sold out well before summer.

• New to lifestyle cruising? The Bliss Sexy Sampler is a low-commitment, budget-friendly way to experience a full charter without a long sailing or a high price tag.

• Looking for luxury? Desire's Mediterranean sailing on the Oceania Allura is in a class of its own for 2026.

• Passports are required for all six sailings. All events are 21+ only and couples only.

• Not sure which sailing is right for you? That's exactly what I'm here for.

How Nicole Helps You Book

You don't have to sort through all of this on your own. When you reach out, I'll ask you about your travel style, your comfort level, your budget, what you want this trip to do for you as a couple, and your timing. From there, I'll match you with the right sailing, walk you through cabin categories, and make sure you feel confident and excited before you ever set foot on the ship.

If you're ready to start planning — or just want to ask a few questions first — I'd love to hear from you!