Spas at Sea
Americans (both men and women) spend more money on professional pampering than at the box office or amusement parks.
With spas the fourth favorite leisure activity of Americans, cruise lines have established on-board spa opportunities for passengers to pamper themselves with. Different cruise lines work with different spa vendors to ensure the best possible spa experience at sea is available for their esteemed passengers. Wondering what type of spa experience is available on cruise ships these days? Here is some up-to-date information on a few of the current spa experiences available at sea on a few cruise lines highly recommended by Incredible Journey.
Crystal Cruises offers Steiner's Elemis products and treatments in their spas designed according to Feng Shui principals. In fact, Crystal recently received Conde Nast Traveler's "Best Cruise Line Spa" readers' award.
Cunard offers the Canyon Ranch Spa Club aboard the Queen Mary II in a 20,000 sq. ft. spa offering indigenous treatments and hydrotherapy from Vichy showers to Watsu pools.
Disney Cruise Line offers Visa Spa Villas.
Holland America operates The Greenhouse Spa and Salon on all 13 ships and utilizes the Elemis and La Therapie treatment lines.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises offers Carita of Paris Spa featuring various state of the art treatments and health-based programs.
When Seabourn Odyssey debuts in June 2009, she will have a two-story 8,500 square feet space to attend to just 450 guests.
Whether you prefer spa treatments from France, Bali or anywhere else in the world where the senses are indulged, you can be assured that the ship you choose will be sure to have a first-rate spa. Best advice? Reserve your spa experience as soon as you board as appointments fill quickly!
Pat Ellington - Master Cruise Counselor
Incredible Journey
pat@incrediblejourney.net
