The Cruise Extension: Why Your Resort Trip Should Not End at Checkout

The natural progression

Every couple who falls in love with Desire or Temptation eventually asks the same question: what next? The answer is the cruise. The Original Group operates adults-only cruise voyages that take everything you love about the resort and put it on the open sea. Same theme nights, same all-inclusive dining, same freedom, plus a new port every morning.

What the cruise adds

At the resort, you are in one beautiful location for your entire stay. The cruise gives you variety. Wake up in Barcelona, lunch in a Provencal harbour, dinner on a private deck watching the sunset over Sardinia. The itineraries are designed for couples who want to combine the adults-only atmosphere with genuine travel.

The onboard experience

Think of it as a floating Desire resort with better views. The ship has multiple restaurants (all included), entertainment every evening, theme nights, pool areas (clothing-optional sections included), and the same community of like-minded couples. The difference is the backdrop changes daily.

Current cruise options

Desire Mediterranean Cruise 2026

Sailing from Barcelona through the western Mediterranean. Ports include France, Italy, and the Balearic Islands. Seven nights of sunshine, culture, and the open sea. This is the flagship cruise and it sells out fastest.

Desire Thailand Cruise 2026

Southeast Asia from a completely different angle. Thailand's coastline, island stops, and world-class cuisine onboard. The most exotic itinerary in the lineup.

Temptation Grand Cruise

The Temptation energy on water. Higher party quotient, younger crowd, Caribbean itinerary. Two departures per year (March and October) give you options on timing.

Resort to cruise: the perfect combination

Many couples book a week at the resort followed immediately by a cruise departure. It is the ultimate adults-only holiday: land and sea, all in one trip. The resort eases you in, the cruise takes it further.

Practical considerations

• Booking early matters: cruises sell out faster than resort weeks because the capacity is limited
• Cabin categories make a difference: a balcony cabin transforms the experience. Book the best you can afford
• Port days are flexible: you can explore the port or stay onboard. Both are valid choices
• The community is tighter: a ship holds fewer guests than a resort, so friendships form faster

Our take

The first time we sailed with Desire, we understood why people call it addictive. The combination of new destinations, the floating resort atmosphere, and the intimacy of a smaller guest count is genuinely special. If you loved the resort, the cruise is the next chapter. We cannot recommend it strongly enough.