What’s more
relaxing than a cruise? That’s easy to answer – it’s a cruise that includes
some pampering in a shipboard spa. Cruise ship spas have stepped up in terms of
facilities and services, rivaling land-based spa destinations more than ever before.
In fact, one
of the most respected names in land-based spas, Canyon Ranch, provides spa
services on four cruise lines: Celebrity, Cunard, Oceania and Regent Seven
Seas. Canyon Ranch works with each line to create exclusive spa environments
and service menus.
For example,
Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria feature Mareel Wellness
and Beauty, which offer mineral-rich, marine-based treatments: try a sea algae massage
or a seaweed leg wrap.
On Celebrity’s
Solstice-class ships, Canyon Ranch creates a Zen-like atmosphere with a Persian
Garden relaxation lounge, aromatic steam rooms, herbal saunas and sensory
showers. If you crave better sleep, the Mindful Dreams program provides special
treatments, sleep aids, instruction sessions and advice on what to eat for
dinner.
All of Viking
Cruises’ oceangoing ships feature the LivNordic spa, operated by
Stockholm-based Raison d’Etre. The Nordic spa tradition is based on using hot
and cold therapies, so the spas feature thermal suites with thalassotherapy
pools, hot tubs, rustic cold-water showers, water-vapor fireplaces, warmed tile
loungers, and a snow grotto (yes, it’s filled with manmade snow!).
The Onboard
Spa by Steiner operates full-service spas on more than a dozen cruise lines,
including Royal Caribbean. In keeping with the line’s family-oriented vibe,
Oasis-class ships offer separate spas for teens, with “Acne Attack” facials and
“Beach Babe” deep-conditioning hair treatments.
If you’re
not looking for spa treatments but still desire some tranquility on your
cruise, adults-only quiet zones can be found on many ships. For example, some
Princess Cruises ships have a Sanctuary and Retreat Pool on the top deck, surrounded
by comfortable lounge chairs and cabanas that offer privacy and waiter service.
Four of
Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ships offer Spice H2O, where adults can enjoy
sunning, hot-tubbing and relaxing in the cool waterfalls of a grotto area by
day (it turns into a dance club at night).
Even the
family-oriented Disney Cruise Lines believes adults deserve some quiet time. Its
ships are equipped with Quiet Cove Pools where you can relax with a specialty
coffee, tea or cocktail.
To prepare
for a great spa or quiet zone experience on your next cruise, talk with Anita, your
professional travel advisor.
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