Posts Tagged ‘Onboard Activities’

Splish and Splash it Up on Royal Caribbean

What is your favorite thing to do when on a cruise? For me, I like to stay busy. I’m not one that will sit by the pool for hours.

That’s why I love sailing on Royal Caribbean.

They offer something poolside for people like myself, a busy-body, or for those that like to lounge with a good book (or now-a-days an electronic book!).

Royal Caribbean has six classes of ships, each offering the same simultaneous energetic and relaxing aqua-ambiance.

Sovereign Class –

  • Majesty and Monarch of the Seas are the 2 smallest ships in the fleet, weighing in at about 74,000 gross tonnage each.
  • There are 2 pools on each ship for you to swim your daily laps or just hang out with friends poolside.
  • There are also 2 whirlpools to soak your worries away.

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5 Reasons Cruising on Norwegian Cruise Line Today is Better Than the Old Days

For more than 40 years, Norwegian Cruise Line has been offering cruise enthusiasts innovative experiences at sea.  As the cruise industry has developed and changed over the years, NCL  has not only changed with it, they have driven the changes of what is now modern cruising.

Here are 5 of my favorite innovations:

1- Garden Villas -Three bedrooms, 5000 square feet, floor to ceiling windows, private Jacuzzi and steam room.  Sounds like a great home right?  Just ask your butler to have dinner delivered at sunset on your private terrace and you will know you have arrived.  The Garden Villa is all you can imagine and more.  A week in here and you will leaving feeling like royalty.  You will only wish home is this nice.

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Wipe Out! 5 Things To Know Before You Ride the FlowRider®

What is a FlowRider?!

This is a surf simulator where you can either ride a boogie board, or if you’re really brave a surf board.

The complimentary FlowRider experience is offered 5 of Royal Caribbean’s ships…Freedom, Liberty, Independence, Oasis and Allure of the Seas. Oasis and Allure each have two FlowRiders!

I have personally ridden the waves on three ships. I took my first ride on the Freedom of the Seas back in May of 2006, it’s hard to believe it’s been almost 6 years already. It is sooo much fun.

The one thing I noticed, both while riding and standing in line, is that everyone cheers for the person riding the waves.  Everyone is involved and cheering you on. That’s what makes it even more fun! You don’t have to worry about if people are going to laugh, because they don’t….really!

The staff working on each ship was always helpful and encouraging.

Here are my Top 5 suggestions on how to brave the waves on the FlowRider:

  1. Take the time to watch other people do it before you get on a board. It’s fun to watch and you will see what to do and what not to do
  2. If you haven’t been on a surfboard before, I would not suggest starting here. I would suggest getting a feel for the waves on a boogie board, you won’t have far to fall!
  3. When it’s your turn, listen carefully to the staff member on how to hold your board and where to aim when hitting the wave. It can seem intimidating, but if you listen to what they tell you it’ll work I promise.   Thankfully, I have never wiped out upon entering the wave.
  4. The one thing they don’t tell you—you can’t see!! The water is splashing up in your face so you can maybe see 2- 3 inches front of you.  Just be prepared for limited visibility. This is important when you need to steer, which you do simply by leaning either to the left or right, forward or backward.  If you go too far back…BAM! You are wiping out!  But, you get right back up and do it again!
  5. My top thing to know before riding the FlowRider? WOMEN: wear a one piece or a t-shirt and shorts on top of a 2 piece.  MEN: make sure your strings are tied tight!   I don’t think I need to say any more on this subject!

Whatever you do…HAVE FUN!! KOWABUNGA!!


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A Day Onboard Your Cunard Ocean Liner

When I think of the Cunard Ocean Liners (The Most Famous Ocean Liners In The World®), elegance and luxury come to mind. I usually don’t think about the casual activities available onboard.

Well, there is more to Cunard than dressing up for an elegant dinner or catching an outstanding after-dinner show.

When the weather is warm, head on up to Deck 9 where you have your choice of two inviting pools to cool you off. Or, if you prefer to just sit back and relax, soak in one of four whirlpools.

If pampering is more your idea of relaxation, then head to the Cunard Royal Spa and Fitness Centre to get that much need massage. Ahhhh, paradise!

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Norwegian – Spa and Fitness

Do you hit the gym every day?  Or go get your weekly or monthly massage? I do the former, but wish I could the latter more often!  When I go on a cruise I don’t want to get out of my routine of going to the gym. Thank goodness I don’t.  And I may even treat myself to the spa and then tell my husband about it (after he has had a cocktail).

Norwegian Cruise Line has plenty of ways to increase and/or decrease your heart rate.  All of the Norwegian ships have a jogging track high above the sea!  So you are getting fresh air while getting in a good run or walk, not to mention some of the best sights in the world of beautiful islands and the ocean.   Each ship’s track is a different length so be sure to ask one of the ship’s crew as to how many times around it takes to make a mile (most ships have a markers on the track as well).   Some of the ships have a rock climbing wall.  I don’t know about you, but just looking at it makes my heart rate increase!

If you prefer to get your exercise by playing a team sport, why not participate in a game of basketball, volleyball or tennis?   All of this is available on the sport deck of the Norwegian ships.

Some of the newer ships even have bowling alleys!  Although you may not get the most excruciating workout, it is some form of exercise and a lot of fun!

Now that you have had a good workout, it’s time to relax those muscles by going to the Mandara Spa for a massage, a facial or maybe you may want try acupuncture.  There are many types of massages including the hot stone massage that will relax even the stiffest of muscles.   I like the “Earth, Wind & Sky” massage, which is one that concentrates on your neck, scalp and face, followed hand and foot reflexology.  Sounds wonderful, right?

Along with the spa treatments there are several salon favorites available as well. Including a manicure and/or pedicure, or treat yourself to having your hair done for one of the formal nights. Be sure to make your appointments early for those days.  The spa can be a very popular place.  I know I love it!

Do you indulge in spa treatments on your cruise?  What’s your favorite?

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