Published on 11/06/09

One of the best feelings in the world is waking up in the morning on a cruise ship and having a cruise day at sea, full of activities and dining options to explore as you sail toward your next destination. Today, cruise lines offer more than ever before to ensure that you have the time of your life every day at sea. Below is our guide to what you can expect to find on one of these cruise days at sea, with our ‘Editor’s Picks’ for some our favorite attractions.

Morning

Vacations can seem so much longer when you start your day early, and cruise lines have made it easy to hop out of bed by giving guests tons to look forward to each morning.

• Start your day with a fresh stroll or a jog around the deck, or wake-up with a fitness class such as yoga or Pilates.
• Enjoy complimentary room service, generous breakfast buffets, or being served in the main dining room.
• After breakfast, you can undergo a relaxing massage, facial, body wrap, and more at the spa. Insider Secret – book spa reservations before your cruise sets sail. Spa appointments often fill up quickly for at-sea days.

Afternoon

Afternoons onboard cruise ships are perfect for participating in top-deck fun, lounging by the pool, sampling tasty treats, and much more.

• Enjoy a delicious lunch in the main dining room or sit by the pool with your favorite beverage, a fresh salad, a burger, or a grilled sandwich.
• For relaxation, sunbathe on deck and take a dip in the pool, peruse the onboard shopping, or cozy-up with a good book in front of the expansive ocean.
• For adventure, explore all of the activity onboard from waterslides to sports facilities. Afternoon fun is also found throughout the ship including art auctions, huge bingo tournaments, lectures and enrichment classes, and much more.

Evening

The night comes to life each evening on a cruise ship. From dinners and parties to unforgettable theater shows, when the sun goes down the day at sea is still far from over!

• Formal nights typically occur on sea days, giving you the opportunity to dress up and enjoy gourmet cuisine.
• A variety of specialty restaurants are also available each evening including delicious steak houses, international selections, and more prepared by world-class chefs.
• After dinner, catch Las Vegas and Broadway style shows, throw the dice at the onboard casino, dance at a sparkling disco club, or sip outstanding cocktails with travel companions – or enjoy all of the above!

Cruise ships offer an array of things to see and do making each cruise day at sea a new and unforgettable experience. With America’s Vacation Center, guests can receive several specials on some of the most exciting cruise ships in the world.

• Onboard the fun-filled ships of Royal Caribbean, you can enjoy Exclusive Reduced Pricing on select sailings.
• Celebrity Cruises is offering $100 Shipboard Credit on specific sailings on their innovative ships when you book an oceanview cabin or higher.
• With MSC Cruises, you can enjoy all of the onboard excitement and what’s more, Kids Sail Free!

Contact your America’s Vacation Center Personal Vacation Planner to take advantage of these offers and to begin planning your next dream cruise vacation today!

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