4 wellness cruises that rejuvenate mind and body
Themed cruises are the new way cruise lovers are travelling the globe. There are political cruises, food and wine cruises, photography cruises, comedy cruises and the list goes on.
One of the most popular themed cruises, however, are wellness cruises. Wellness cruises focus on helping passengers find mind and body balance while they are away. These cruises are offering facilities and programs that are competitively priced against wellness retreats on land that offer a similar experience. Whilst paying a similar cost to an on-land retreat, a wellness cruise allows you to experience new countries and enjoy the cultures that are at your fingertips on port stops.
Those who love wellness cruises believe it offers a journey of reflection and discovery like no other holiday they could go on. Here are four wellness themes cruises that have been successful in the cruising industry.
1. UnCruise Adventures is offering three wellness cruises this year in Alaska and one in Mexico’s Sea of Cortez. Each of these cruises will have two experts on board leading the passengers in special programs focused on holistic wellbeing through fitness, nutrition and mental health.
Some classes even include cooking classes and core strengthening. In Alaska, the cruises will take place on the Wilderness Explorer and the Wilderness Adventurer. The Safari Endeavour will be hosting the wellness cruise in the Sea of Cortez.
2. The Seabourne Encore is the first of its fleet of four to embark on wellness cruises. Celebrity American doctor Andrew Weil, has partnered with Seabourne to launch the program that focuses on physical, social, environmental and spiritual health. The itinerary includes daily meditation and yoga classes for passengers.
3. MSC Cruise is launching a Wellness Experience Powered by Technogym. This program involves on-board consultations with a doctor and a personal trainer. A personal wellness program is tailored to an individual’s fitness levels using the gym facilities.
4. Caribbean Running Cruise allows passengers to travel on the Jewel of the Seas to Dominica, Barbados, Grenada and other Southern Caribbean ports. While on this cruise travellers can do a rainforest hike, run 10km or 5km on the beach and four mile “Amazing Race” activity. Running cruises are also held in other parts of the world include two happening this year in Alaska and the South of France.
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