Latest Spa Trends for the Cruise Market
The oncoming wave of mature baby boomers favor a lifestyle emphasizing active travel experiences and rejuvenation of the mind, body and spirit. Cruise lines have positioned themselves to accommodate these trends, including the development of special spa cabins.
The newest Holland America ship - Eurodam - contains 56 spa suites located adjacent to its Greenhouse Spa that offer an assortment of special amenities, including a designated spa concierge who books treatments, and four exclusive spa packages. Guests also can reserve spa staterooms situated on Observation and Panorama Decks that come with verandas and floor-to-ceiling windows.
Celebrity established “Aqua-Class” for its trio of new ships (Solstice, Equinox and Eclipse). Guests who reserve an Aqua-Class stateroom. have unlimited access to the spa’s relaxation and thermal rooms, plus the services of a spa concierge. Other perks include upgraded robes and slippers along with in-room aromatherapy.
The newest ship in the Carnival fleet - Carnival Splendor - has 68 spa cabins connected to the ship’s 21,000-square-foot spa that include access to the spa’s relaxation suite. Meanwhile the new 3,646-passenger Carnival Dream (scheduled for a September launch) will include spa staterooms featuring complimentary fitness classes and free access to the steam and sauna in the thermal suite.
Two new ships from Costa Cruises, the Luminosa and the Pacifica, have special staterooms that allow guests to access a spa via private stairway or elevator. Two spa treatments are built into the cost of these rooms along with meals at the ship's restaurant, serving healthy cuisine.
Another new ship, the Seabourn Odyssey, has what it bills as the largest spa facility ever constructed (11,400 square feet) on a luxury cruise vessel. Spanning two decks, the spa has seven ocean-view treatment rooms, plus a dry-float bed that envelops the user in a warm cocoon of relaxation. One of the most popular treatments on all Seabourn ships is the “Firmatone Aroma Spa Ocean-Wrap,” a healing treatment that combines the application of sea plants and marine algae with aromatherapy.
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