Published on 10/23/09

In addition to providing days of relaxation and enjoyment, cruise vacations can be exactly what you need to boost your health! Cruise lines know that healthy vacations are important to you, and to make sure your next escape is rewarding in every way, they have established several programs and venues that are focused on improving your health and fitness.

On your next cruise vacation, you can indulge yourself in all of the onboard food and fun and be kind to your body, too! Fitness and health options onboard make it possible for you to travel guilt-free, as you ensure that you look and feel your very best as you travel.

State-of-the-Art Fitness Centers

Many cruise ships have dedicated areas onboard to providing expansive fitness centers for health-conscious guests. These venues are complete with the most up-to-date exercise machinery and equipment, and are often positioned so you can gaze out over the open ocean as you exercise!

Onboard the Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas, debuting in December, the Vitality at Sea Fitness Center features 158 cardio and resistance machines for continuing your healthy regimen as you sail. If gyms aren’t your thing, the Oasis of the Seas has several ways for you to get a workout while having a blast including enjoying a pick-up basketball game, going vertical on the rock climbing wall, or even showing off your surfing skills on one of the two FlowRider surf simulators!

Delicious Healthy Cuisine

Several cruise lines have extended their fitness options to include dining venues as well, offering cuisine that is both tasty and rewarding. With these special eateries, you can follow-up your workout or spa service with a tasty energy bar, a natural tea, a fresh smoothie, and more to have you feeling light and refreshed.

Onboard Celebrity Cruises you can toast to your health in the gym and at mealtimes, too! Celebrity Cruises’ Solstice-class ships feature special AquaClass Staterooms, where you will have exclusive access to eat at the delicious and healthy restaurant, ‘Blu’. With a savory menu that includes ‘California Crab Bisque’, seafood, a selection of meats from duck to lean strip steak, and much more, Blu also offers a wide selection of international and California wines to pair with meals.

Enriching Programs and Coaching

With plenty of healthy options and venues for putting your fitness first, many cruise lines also offer special programs and coaching to ensure your well-being and educate you on practices you can take home with you. Royal Caribbean offers the Vitality Wellness Program with seminars, advice from experts, fitness programs, spa treatments, and more to provide a holistic structure with your health as the focus. America’s Vacation Center guests can enjoy exclusive reduced pricing on select Royal Caribbean sailings to enjoy the cruise line’s Vitality Wellness Program and more.

Oceania Cruises has also developed several services to educate and share healthy practices and information with their guests, and America’s Vacation Center guests can receive exclusive amenities on select sailings. From private personal training sessions to fitness assessments, the expert trainers with Oceania Cruises’ Exercise and Wellness program can open up a world of knowledge and healthy possibilities for you on your next cruise vacation. Some highlighted services in this program include a helpful ‘Back Care’ session, tips for safe exercise during a pregnancy, a 25-minute class focused on ‘Foot-Fitness’, and more!

Cruise lines know that you want to have fun on your next vacation, and they’ve provided countless refreshing ways that you can enjoy the food, drinks, and entertainment while toasting to your health all along the way. Healthy vacations are an enticing option, and with the education and services now provided on many cruise ships, you’re vacation can be a truly rewarding experience.

Contact an America’s Vacation Center Personal Vacation Planner to discover what kind of health and fitness options are right for you, and begin planning your next guilt-free, healthy vacation today!

For more information, call 1-888-447-8459 and mention Discount Code 9094# to speak with an AVC Personal Vacation Planner today!