Solo at Sea: Why Sailing Alone Might Be the Most Luxurious Thing You’ll Ever Do

The Quietest Table on the Ship Might Just Have the Best View

There’s a kind of luxury that doesn’t come with a price tag. It comes with freedom—the freedom to wake up when you want, order coffee for one, and take your time over brunch without apology.

On my last Virgin Voyages cruise, I slipped into Razzle Dazzle for a late brunch—just me, my cappuccino, and the gentle hum of the ocean outside. I didn’t rush. I didn’t compromise. And in that moment, I realized: solo travel isn’t about being alone. It’s about being limitless.

Brunch on Your Own Terms

When you’re traveling solo, brunch becomes more than a meal—it’s a mindset.

No waiting for anyone else to decide. No negotiating between sweet or savory. Just you, the menu, and your morning mood. On a solo cruise, you can start your day with pancakes and coffee or skip straight to champagne and a view.

That’s the beauty of it—you get to choose the rhythm of your day.

Spa Days and Soft Power

There’s power in choosing peace.

Sea days are made for spa robes and slow exhalations. No chatter, no guilt, no need to fill the silence. You walk out of the spa lighter—not just from the massage, but from realizing how rare it is to be still.

Solo travelers often say they find the best version of themselves on the water. I believe that’s because the ocean mirrors what we crave most: space to breathe and permission to rest.

Sunset for One (and That’s Enough)

There’s a quiet kind of joy in sitting at the deck bar, drink in hand, watching the sun drop below the horizon.

Nobody’s asking what’s next. Nobody’s scrolling. It’s just you, the soundtrack of waves, and a sky that looks like it was painted just for you.

When you travel solo, you stop waiting for the “right time” or the “right person” to make the moment special—because you realize it already is.

Strolling into Freedom

Every port day brings possibility. You wander down cobblestone streets or sip espresso at a café without worrying if anyone else is ready to go. You follow curiosity, not compromise.

That’s the magic of traveling solo: you rediscover your own rhythm—one beautiful step at a time.

You’re Never Truly Alone with EPIC

Our Ladies Exploring Together community was built for travelers just like you—women who crave connection but don’t want to give up independence, luxury, or safety.

When you join an EPIC hosted sailing, you travel solo but never unsupported. You’ll have your own stateroom, your own schedule, and the company of like-minded explorers who understand exactly what it means to want both freedom and belonging.

Because at sea, there’s room for both.

Ready to Make It EPIC

Join our Ladies Exploring Together Facebook community or explore upcoming hosted trips at www.3E-Travel.com.

Let’s plan your next solo adventure—one where you don’t wait for the perfect companion to see the world.

Because you are the companion you’ve been waiting for.