Long the bastion of buffet's and overindulgence, Cruising is fast emerging as a perfect option for travellers searching for nourishment of both the Mind and Body.
Many of the top cruise lines around the world now offer wellness programs or inclusions that enable it's passengers to truly return from their sailing a better version of themselves. Some of these include exclusive areas onboard, extensive yoga and meditation programs, wellness workshops, specialist healthy dining restaurants and menu's and day spa's that rival many of the world's best on land.
So here are our Top 4 Cruise lines for the Wellness focused traveller.
1. Celebrity Cruises
'Aqua Class' which is available on all Celebrity Solstice and Millennium Class Ships is an innovation that infuses Wellness and Spa elements into your stateroom experience.
Key inclusions over and above the normal stateroom or cruise fare are:
Unlimited Access to the Relaxation Room and Persian Garden: including aquatherapy benefits such as Aromatic Steam and Tropical Rain Showers to add a relaxing and rejuvenating experience to your cruise
Personal Spa Concierge: As an Aqua Class guest you will enjoy priority booking and 10% off (pre-booked) salon and spa services with your concierge available to discuss all your wellness goals.
Blu Restaurant: Aqua Class guests enjoy exclusive access to Blu Restaurant, which focuses on clean, crisp flavours, freshest of ingredients and sustainable and biodynamic wines. For the heath conscious traveller, Blu Restaurant makes healthy eating and cruising a great partnership!
2. Norwegian Cruise Line
Hidden away at the top of the ship is "The Haven", an exclusive area with luxurious and spacious accommodation as well as inclusions to ensure your cruise holiday see's you return relaxed and re-energised. The beauty of The Haven is that you can still experience everything the ship has to offer and always come back to your own exclusive area that only The Haven guests can access. Dubbed a 'Sanctuary at Sea' Key highlights for The Haven guests are:
Be a Priority: You can relax knowing that you'll always be a priority as a Haven Guest. From Priority Boarding and Disembarkation at Pier and Ports, 24 Hour Butler and Concierge Service, Priority reservations at Restaurants, VIP seating at entertainment venues and White Table Cloth in-suite dining, you are free to focus on you!
Luxury: Your well appointed stateroom is a true home away from home. Enjoy your best nights sleep on the Bliss Collection by Norwegian pillow top mattress with fine linens, feather duvet and pillow menu. Soak up the ocean view from your own Spa Bath or merely relax with a good book on your own balcony while you enjoy the complimentary in-suite mini bar and espresso machine.
Private Haven Lounge and Restaurant: Relax with friends in the Haven Lounge over a cocktail and enjoy an exclusive array of dishes in the Haven Restaurant. These private areas ensure you can relax and enjoy your cruise in intimate and private surroundings. For an even more intimate dining experience, ask your Butler to serve your dinner in the privacy of your suite.
The Haven Courtyard and Sun Deck: Avoid fighting the crowds for a sun lounge with your exclusive Haven Sun Deck. The attendants in this sanctuary will ensure every whim is taken care of so that you can relax and enjoy the sun and fresh ocean air.
Mandara Spa: Enjoy priority reservations at the onboard Mandara Spa for some much needed 'me time'. Madara's signature treatments have been deployed on all Norwegian Ships and include a Spa Menu to ensure every guest can select treatments specific to them. Your onboard concierge will happily book your treatments.
3. Seabourn
Already one of the top luxury cruise lines in the world, Seabourn has partnered with Dr Andrew Weil M.D, world-renowned pioneer and leader in the field of integrative medicine to design a world class wellness program for every sailing. Each Seabourn ship has a Mindful Living Coach on board, a certified yoga and meditation practitioner who will inspire and educate you with orientations, seminars and classes throughout the voyage. The Spa menu is also designed by Dr Weil to ensure that the wellness needs of all guests are truly catered for.
You will likely never see a more comprehensive Day Spa menu on land, let alone at sea! As expected there is an excellent range of massage, facials, body polishes and wraps and detoxifying therapies however additions such as Sound Therapy and personal Mindful Living Consultations really deliver a holistic range of options to suit any guests specific needs.
In addition, each year on select key sailings, Dr Andrew Weil selects key sailings that he and a handpicked team of health and wellness experts join guests onboard hosting workshops, discussions and events that promote physical, social, environmental and spiritual well-being. The range of education and learning allows each passenger to choose sessions that are relevant to them.
Look for this sailing on February 21, 2020, Auckland to Sydney, sailing the inspiring New Zealand Coastline for 16 days. Combine amazing scenery with an on board program that will see you return a better you!
4. Heritage Line
Setting Sail this August is a brand new addition to the Heritage Line fleet - The Ylang which will be sailing the picturesque Lan Ha Bay in Vietnam offering guests an intimate and luxurious experience with only 10 spacious suites across 2 decks.
Heritage Line have designed both the vessel and onboard experience with a total wellness experience. A few highlights of what you can expect on The Ylang are:
Yoga and Tai Chi: The commitment to wellness shows with the addition of a dedicated Yoga Room onboard with a daily program and offering. In addition to Yoga, Tai Chi is also offered on the top deck each morning so ensure you start your day with clarity and focus ready to absorb everything this amazing destination has to offer.
Dining: A fresh and local approach to food onboard combined with a menu designed from a fusion of Vietnamese and International ensures a dining experience that is delicious and healthy. Lunch and Dinner are served in the main restaurant however breakfast can be enjoyed from the comfort of your luxury suite
Day Spa: The Ylang Spa is spacious and offers a comprehensive range of treatments to satisfy any wellness or pampering needs. Sailing the picturesque Lan Ha Bay combined with a massage or spa treatment is guaranteed to nourish the body and soul.
To learn more about how you can incorporate wellness into your next cruise holiday please contact our team and we will design the perfect itinerary for your needs! It's time to get Sailing.
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