I often get questions about cruising. In this post, I will address many of those questions.
Q: Is there much to do on board? I'm afraid I'll just get bored. There is so much to do on board a ship, you can do as little or as much as you'd like. If you want to just sit on deck, read a book or people watch GREAT. If you are worried about your daily workouts, there are gyms onboard where you can cycle or treadmill or use free weights. Like to play basketball? Yep, there are courts for that too. Most ships also have walking/jogging tracks and mini golf course too. On some ships you can find bowling allies, rope courts, rock climbing walls and more.
Q: I'm really not into physical activities, what is there for me to do? Daily options might include fancy napkin folding or animal towel creation classes. Trivia quiz competitions, mixology classes, wine tasting/pairing or yoga. Live music abounds on board! The production shows are fantastic, and some ships even have ice shows!
Q: Music? Tell me more. All over the ship you can find different types of music on most ships. Piano bars, karaoke, jazz, disco and more. I've even found a string quartet on one ship. Music isn't confined to nighttime. Active all day in various parts of the ship.
Q: I like to watch movies though. Ships have HUGE screens up on deck so you can watch recent released movies along with classics. AND you can lounge around in the hot tub or sit on the deck chairs sipping your favorite beverage and eating popcorn while you watch. Sometimes special screenings are offered in the ship's theatre.
Q: But I like to eat, I don't want just burgers every day. No problem. While each ship and cruise line will have different offerings, you always have several options on each cruise. Typically, you will find a buffet for each meal, many open 20-24 hours. The buffet options change daily so always something new and fresh available. The formal dining room is something that I encourage everyone to experience at least once. It so nice to be waited on. You will select items from the menu. Most ships have a three-course dinner but know that you can have as many items as you'd like. For example, you can order 3 appetizers, 2 entrees and 4 desserts if you'd like! Some items change daily, and a few items are available every day.
Other options vary by ship, but you will typically find pizza, gourmet burgers, BBQ, deli's and more. And of course, there is always room service.
Ships now also offer 'upscale' dinning for an additional fee. Your travel agent can help you in booking those dining options if you are interested.
In short, there really is no limit to onboard activities. When you add on the wide range of offerings when in port, your vacation can be as busy, or as relaxing as you want. Keep in mind that each cruise line has its own 'flavor' if you will. Your travel agent can help you in choosing the best option to fit your lifestyle.
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