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wellness
ships
What it looks like
Global Examples
On the ocean side of the
• Virgin Voyages o昀昀ers a
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equa琀椀on, we’re seeing a ra昀琀
“Wellbeing Season” where
of wellness-focused sailings,
sailings are curated with
where the ship is not simply
extra wellness ac琀椀va琀椀ons,
a 昀氀oa琀椀ng hotel but a curated
healthy dining, workshops
wellness environment.
and spa focus.
Highlights include:
• Sunrise yoga on deck,
• Viking Cruises o昀昀ers
Nordic-inspired spa
Pilates with panoramic
experiences on its ships,
views, medita琀椀on and
featuring steam rooms,
breathwork sessions.
snow gro琀琀oes, badestamp
• Culinary programs
pools and more.
emphasising plant-based
menus, clean cuisine,
Why travellers like it
personalised nutri琀椀on.
For travellers, wellness
• Spa and thermal suites with
ships combine the best of
hydrotherapy, salt lounges,
both worlds: escape from
saunas, in some cases zero-
everyday life and access to
gravity massages.
holis琀椀c care. The movement,
• Shore visits and excursions
the fresh air, and the water
that are wellness
all help shi昀琀 mindset. Plus,
oriented—forest bathing,
because you’re “in transit”,
mindful walking, nature-
you don’t feel the pressure of
based immersion.
daily demands.
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AS SP
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It’s
especially appealing
for those who want to unplug,
recalibrate, and return home
with a renewed sense of self.
Considerations for booking
• Choose sailings with
dedicated wellness
programming (not just
a spa onboard but a
holis琀椀c design)
• Look into the shore
experiences —
are they more than
standard sightseeing?
• Check dietary and
movement o昀昀erings —
how inclusive and tailored
are they?
• Factor in travel 琀椀me to
departure and seasonality.
• Budget accordingly wellness cruises can cost
signi昀椀cantly more, but also
come with added value.
