The best cruise ship spas are so tranquil and relaxing, they can become not only your personal sanctuary at sea, but also the “happy place” you envision the next time you visit the dentist. .
Like most spas on board, these meditation retreats typically have hot and cold water rooms with saunas, steam rooms, and possibly hot tubs; a menu of massages and facials; and a hair salon and manicurist. However, our favorites go beyond spa-inspired beachside excursions, soothing accommodations, and unique programs and treatments that promote physical health and wellness. your spirit.
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Here are our picks for the best cruise ship spas that are sure to take all your stress away.
LivNordic Spa, Viking Ocean Cruises
Upper heater VikingIts adults-only ocean liner ships are notable not only for their stunning designs and unique hot and cold treatments, but also because they’re free for every passenger on board. You don’t have to reserve a spa treatment or buy a day pass to relax in the calming space with its gray stone interiors and beautiful faux fireplace.
The Viking men’s spas are distinctly Scandinavian and include resistance pools, saunas, heated tiled loungers, steam rooms, bucket rock showers, and snow caves. The Snow Cave is what it sounds like — a snow-covered, neon-lit space designed to cool you down, thus mimicking the Scandinavian tradition of rolling around in the smooth whites of time you are in the sauna.
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If you’re willing to open your wallet for some extra pampering, you’ll find an impressive list of spa treatments, including a selection of Scandinavian nighttime spas and a range of hard-to-find Norwegian spa products that take advantage of natural ingredients. regional ingredients, such as raspberries.
The line’s two expedition ships have the added benefit of floor-to-ceiling windows, so you can watch whales splash while relaxing in the pool.
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Spa in Seabourn
seaportHer spa stands out from the crowd thanks to the line’s signature Mindful Living program, paired with renowned integrative medicine expert, Dr. Andrew Weil.
The program includes yoga, guided meditation, “grounding” massage, acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine consultation and even a crystal sound bath. Other lines also offer oriental-inspired wellness lifestyle options, but the Dr. Weil on Seabourn’s ships gives an air of authenticity.
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The rest of the spa is also impressive. Seabourn’s newest ships offer spacious spa areas with fitness centers and beauty salons, as well as heated suites with steam rooms, showers and heated tiled chairs.
Even the line’s exploration ships, the Seabourn Venture and the Seabourn Pursuit, have 3,700-square-foot Adam Tihany-designed spas. Each room has an airy sauna with floor-to-ceiling windows.
Cost of Mindfulness Living program: Some activities — such as workshops, meditation, and yoga — are included in the cost of your cruise. Other services — such as acupuncture ($29) and grounding massage ($179) — require a surcharge.
AquaSpa, Famous Cruises
ABOVE Celebrity‘ amazing Edge-class ships – Celebrity Edge, Celebrity Apex, Celebrity Beyond and Celebrity Ascent coming soon – you’ll find everything you imagine in a major city’s premier spa and fitness center. Imagine a lavish spa with cutting-edge treatments, such as anti-gravity massages, and a hot tub with infrared sauna and room designed for rocking meditation.
The salon area includes a teeth whitening program and the first hair salon at sea under the brand name of the Parisian Kerastase line. The 24-hour fitness center is also impressive — with Peloton bikes, high-intensity interval training and barbell classes, and even bungee jumping classes.
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Book an AquaClass cabin, and you’ll get amenities that take the experience to the next level.
Expect free fitness classes and a Sea Thermal Suite pass, access to spa instructors, healthy room service options, and yoga mats for in-flight use. You’ll also find wellness offerings curated by Goop (Gwyneth Paltrow’s lifestyle brand; she acts as a wellness advisor for the line)), including signature smoothies and Fitness menu in the room.
Finally, AquaClass offers guests exclusive access to Blu — a restaurant that focuses on healthy “clean cuisine” options and vegan options. Don’t miss the muesli, the table is prepared, it’s the best I’ve ever had.
Sea Thermal Suite ticket and fitness class ticket cost: Sea Thermal Suite one week ticket is $219; Fitness class cards come in a variety of prices depending on the type of class included.
Serene Spa, Regent Seven Seas Cruise
The Serene Spas on Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ newest ships are particularly impressive — the numerous marble floors, curved wooden tables and Swarovski crystal sculptures. You may never want to leave the beautiful infinity pool set on the teak deck at the back of the ship.
The spacious spas have all the usual fixes – yoga classes, sauna and steam rooms, a full list of facials and massages, nail and hair salons . Single-sex, dual-hot spring suites and bathing suit options, feature a sauna, steam room, shower, and cold room.
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You could easily spend an entire day at the spa, but you can also enjoy pampering while disembarking. Regent offers premier wellness tours with relaxing experiences at the destinations their ships visit. Look for a visit to the Thermal Baths of the Popes in Viterbo, Italy – just outside of Rome – or a meditation class on the Mediterranean island of Palma de Mallorca.
Healthcare tour cost: Some excursions are included in the cost of your cruise (such as sunset yoga in Tenerife and meditation in Mallorca). Others have an extra charge, such as $139 for a hot tub experience in Italy.
Senses Spa, Sightseeing Cruise
The spa on board Scenic’s ocean liner, the Scenic Eclipse, is a great place to retreat after a day of exploring on land — whether you’re in the Northwest or Antarctic Corridor.
Hang up your adventure gear in the mud bath (a place to take off your muddy boots after a day of hiking in the tundra) and make your way to the hot tub, with its beautiful sauna, Scandinavian plunge pool indoor and outdoor swimming pool. (We understand if you skip the outdoor swimming pool in Alaska.)
The beautiful slate-lined thermostat is available to all passengers on board, free of charge, regardless of cabin type or whether or not they have booked treatments. The spa and salon menu includes facials, salt scrubs, manicures, hair washes and hot stone massages — these will be especially welcome after the trudge. through the snow to see penguins in Antarctica.
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Like the impressive amenities on board—including a submarine and helicopter—the spa goes above and beyond with its spa suites. The exquisite spa suites on decks 8 and 9 of the Scenic Eclipse feature Philippe Starck-style bathrooms with mist showerheads in a choice of colors, and giant whirlpool tubs overlooking the ocean via private verandas. and glass wall separating the main room. becomes opaque when a button is touched. Of course, they offer special access to the spa.
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Redemption Spa, Virgin Journey
Virgin Trip has worked hard to add a playful experience to the adults-only ships, and its spa is no different. In addition to spa treatments, healthy juices, and smoothie bars, the line’s “happiness” program introduces the most exciting, most talked about feature on board – the Squid Ink tattoo parlor. Because we all know that expressing ourselves is another way to promote health.
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If the thought of needles makes you sweat, you can heat up with Virgin’s free fitness classes and outdoor yoga instead. Or feel the heat rise in Virgin’s thermal suites, which beckon with heated loungers, indoor hydrotherapy pools, hot tubs, unusually large saunas and steam rooms.
Afterwards, cool down in the two cold plunge pools, the mud room (like where you put therapeutic mud all over your body) and the salt room. The three-hour ticket to the spa is $39 per person on docking days and $59 on ocean days.
Another cool feature is a small men’s salon called Stubble & Groom, which features hot foam shaving and pedicure. You’ll definitely want some manscaping to complement your new tattoo.
Tattoo cost at Ink Ink: $150 (and up).
Otium Cruise, Silversea
silver sea yacht‘ the new Otium (pronounced aught-zium) spa concept extends health and luxury living from the spa to your suites. The best part is that most experiences beyond the actual spa treatment are included in your ticket price.
The signature Otium experience is 100 minutes of heavenly immersion, combining aromatherapy, massage, and body treatments inspired by the gods. Your happiness does not end with the conclusion of your massage. You’ll be taken to a relaxation room with indoor and outdoor loungers, access to steam baths and saunas, and delicious snacks including sparkling wine, cocktails, marshmallows and candies homemade pliers.
You can maintain the hedonistic vibe back in your apartment by requesting an aromatherapy bath with scents of your choice. Or, wrap yourself in a cashmere blanket on your balcony and order lobster and caviar in brioche with lemon mayonnaise or fries with truffle oil and Parmesan cheese, all on our menu. Otium Comfort Food Dining.
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When you’re ready for bed, you’ll find the spa’s reach extends all the way to your bed. The Otium Soft Touch mattress, with its 400-pocket spring system impregnated with essential oils and 400-strand Egyptian cotton bed sheets, by Italian luxury designer Rivolta Carmignani, will soothe your tired limbs and beat Get rid of any lingering stress you might be feeling on vacation.
Otium Spa can be found on Silversea’s Silver Dawn and the upcoming Silver Nova.
Cost of spa facilities in Otium room: $0
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