Fitness center & classes on fitness cruise vacations
Cunard's Queen Mary 2 is the first cruise ship which features spa & fitness facilities, operated
by Canyon Ranch. The Canyon Ranch Spa Club offers a wide range of different
cardio machines (steppers, stationary bikes, rowing machines), together with a
huge strength-training area with weights and machines. Group classes with standard
offerings- Pilates, spinning, yoga, and more creative options like "Totally
Tubing" , "Dance to the Beat", "Cardio Blast" are also available. You can even book
private sessions in the gym on Pilates reformer machines. The vast wraparound
promenade is the best place for active jogging and walking. Another line providing innovative fitness options is P&O Cruises' Ventura.
Ventura is
marketed to U.K. cruisers and offers fitness facilities and spa more than what
you have ever imagined. Go and try the Tixter bikes, the latest type of indoor
cycling. These bikes have movable handlebars and imitate real biking routines
around the world- scenic roadways in highlands, deserts, city centers, with
video. An endless pool out is another innovation- it includes current
machine, training your strength against the current.
Jogging on fitness cruise vacations
Modern cruise ships often map out an area designated for
passengers who wish to walk or jog. Usually it is located on upper decks, allowing
to enjoy ocean views and time in the open air outdoors. The U.K. Fred.Olsen
is may be the best for walkers, being a Ramblers Worldwide Holidays partner-
a company, dedicated to exploring the world on foot. Ramblers guides offer exciting walks in each of the ports on "Cruise and
Walk" voyages.
Cycling on fitness cruise vacations
Thomson Cruises- a traditional British line, always
carries on-board own bikes. It provides bike rides in many
destinations, which include breaks for sightseeing and picture-taking. It doesn’t matter
if you are novice cycler or already experienced racer- you will surely find the
best biking excursion for you.
Swimming on fitness cruise vacations
Swimming pools on-board cruise
ships are often very busy during the sunny day. An excellent time for a swim are
the early mornings- you might also
try performing water aerobics.
May be once
being on a cruise ship you think that while sailing there would be enough saltwater
for everyone. Nowadays many cruise lines have turned on-board pools into saltwater
pools. Thus you could get a swim in the big ocean, but doing it quietly and
in the peace of the ship.
Dancing on fitness cruise vacations
Be sure that this is also an exercise! Take dancing lessons if you like so to be
able to do anything you choose- salsa, ballroom, and even more. The most
devoted to ballroom dancing are Cunard cruises. Professionals on-board teach
samba, tango, waltz and other during
the long cruise days. The new moves could be practiced at Royal Nights formal
balls every evening. If you cannot find a partner, this is not disturbing- gentlemen hosts will be glad to
accompany you to dance floor. Other options for on-board fitness include fitness
center classes, basketball, paddle tennis, shuffleboard, golf simulators. The
so called Games Deck on Queen Elizabeth offers bowls and croquet.
A Body
Sculpt Program is also provided on both Queen Elizabeth and Queen
Victoria- burning 700 calories in 30 minutes.
Rock climbing on fitness cruise vacations
A staple on many of modern cruise ships, funny and thrilling,
rock climbing is strenuous and challenging- the rock steady wall waits for you
on-board to try and tackle.
Golf on fitness cruise vacations
Available on a great number of modern cruises are the virtual
rounds at high-tech simulators. These combine using real clubs, balls, feeling
of hitting at driving range, and also the thrill of tournament PGA. Some ships feature
mini golf courses for casual golfers and kids.