Spas at Sea
Many cruise ships nowadays have luxurious and expansive spas on board, run by such esteemed names such as Steiner, Clarita Spa, Samsara, Canyon Ranch and Mandara Spa. They all offer a superb spa experience in beautiful surroundings and are comparable to top-rated land based spas.
Here is our round up of the lines that feature outstanding spas and some of the treatments you can now find on board cruise ships.
Ayurvedic Spa Treatments – Indian Ocean Cruises specialise in this 5,000 year old Indian treatment, combining the use of essential oils with medicinal herbs to massage your energy centers.
Yoga Classes – Most of the major cruise lines offer complimentary Yoga lessons on board, with some taking you to a beach to relax by the sea, enjoying the revitalizing sea air and invigorating breezes.
Thalossotherapy – Relax in an indoor pool of warm ionised seawater as jets of water massage your body. Available on most cruise ships.
Rock Sauna – More invigorating than the classic Finnish sauna it purifies the body and prepares it for the Spa treatments. Available on Costa Cruises and others.
Turkish Bath - Relax and steam in a Turkish Bath with essential oils
Aromaplasty – face oils and face balms are used to deeply balance the skin
Aroma Stone Therapy - based on heated scented oils and basalt stones, complemented by a menu of body and scalp massages, seaweed wraps, mudpacks, and slimming and toning therapies. Available on Crystal, Regent, Silversea and many other cruise ships
Tai Chi – An ancient Chinese discipline of meditative movement’s practised as a system of exercises to condition the mind and mind. Available on SeaDream Yacht Club
Superb sea spa experience in one of the most famous spas such as Steiner, Clarita Spa, Samsara, Canyon Ranch and Mandara Spa. Enjoy the Ayurvedic Spa Treatments, Yoga Classes, Thalossotherapy, Rock Sauna, Turkish Bath, Aromaplasty, Aroma Stone Therapy, Tai Chi.
The cruise lines that offer second to none spa treatments are:
