As river cruising becomes
more popular, river cruise lines are enhancing their ships and itineraries to provide
more of what their passengers are asking for. That includes more opportunities
to maintain or improve fitness and wellness, both on board and on shore.
River cruises are active
vacations in general; daily port calls mean there’s an opportunity each day to
get off the ship and walk to see the sights on shore. And, many river cruise
ships have small but well-equipped fitness centers, plus spas where you can get
relaxing, rejuvenating massages and other treatments. Some ships have walking
tracks and swimming pools for more gentle exercise. Still, many passengers are
looking for more so that they can match – or even step up – the intensity of their
regular exercise routines.
Some river cruise lines offer
shore excursions with tiered activity levels to suit all tastes. For example, passengers
on Tauck’s “Danube Reflections” cruise can enjoy an easy walking tour of the
village of Durnstein, Austria, or get a more intense workout by hiking up to the
ruins of a medieval castle, perched 719 feet above the river. Tauck also offers
onboard yoga classes, so you can gently stretch and warm up before you walk or hike.
The Uniworld Boutique River
Cruise Collection offers TRX suspension training, which uses gravity and your
body weight to deliver a whole-body workout. If you haven’t used a TRX
suspension system before, a personal trainer is available to guide you through
it.
AmaWaterways offers a series
of wellness-focused cruises that include guided biking and hiking tours that
visit scenic and historic sites. Sometimes, there’s a stop along the way at a local
winery or pub where you can enjoy local tastes and refuel your body.
Avalon Waterways offers a
series of “active discovery” river cruises, which include selected sailings on
the Danube and the Rhine. Along the way, there are opportunities to step up
your level of activity. For example, at Germany’s Xanten Archeological Park – the
remains of a historic Roman settlement –take part in authentic Roman games and
try your hand at being a gladiator. Or, experience Amsterdam in a unique way via
a running tour.
To explore river cruise
lines, cruise ships and itineraries that will meet your need to take a wonderful
vacation and improve your well-being, talk with Anita, your Cruise Holidays
personal cruise expert.
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