Life on board a cruise ship is a totally unique experience, and there’s so much you can do to enjoy fun and enriching days at sea. From splashing around in the pool to enjoying a quiet massage at the spa, you won’t be disappointed with the variety of activities and facilities available on board your next cruising adventure.
If you’re wondering what to do on a cruise ship, this guide covers all the activities you’ll have at your disposal on your next cruise, as well as all the information you need to know to give you an insight into what life will be like on board a cruise ship.
For those looking to fill their days at sea with non-stop action, there’s plenty to look forward to. For starters, there’s the swimming pool area – guaranteed to be one of the most popular spots on deck – with most ships featuring a number of pools with relaxed swimming, speedy slides, and kids’ play areas for complete family cruise fun.
Once you’ve dried off, exploring your ship will lead to the discovery of much more fun. Many ships feature on board shopping – where guests can peruse clothing, perfume, jewellery, and much more – as well as gym facilities for keeping fit. Cruise lines often furnish these gyms with weight rooms, yoga sessions, spin classes, cardio machines, and more for working up a sweat.
For little ones, life on board a cruise ship is jam-packed with adventure. With many cruise lines like Royal Caribbean and MSC Cruises offering kids’ clubs to keep children of all ages entertained and looked after during their journey, there won’t be a single “I’m bored” all cruise long!
As the sun sets, the question of what to do on a cruise ship gets a range of new and exciting answers! With a variety of dining options, guests can enjoy meals before heading out to see what each evening has in store for them.
Looking for the best cruise ship entertainment? Many cruise lines dedicate themselves to providing nightly shows and productions that rival the very best musical and dramatic performances found on land. From award-winning musicians and Broadway-style productions to deck-top cinema screenings and laugh-out-loud comedy shows, evening life on board a cruise ship is sure to impress.
For adults looking to add that extra dash of excitement to their evenings, some cruise ships also feature casinos. Only available while ships are out of port (and outside of UK Territorial waters), casinos allow guests to purchase chips and play classic games like blackjack, poker, and roulette.
For those who cruise to escape the pace of everyday life, life on board a cruise ship can also take things slow. Relaxation is the aim of the game for many leading cruise lines, and there are facilities and amenities located throughout each ship to ensure guests can kick back, relax, and sail the seas in bliss.
Cruising warmer waters, guests can soak up the sun with the range of complimentary sunbeds located around their ship. Both indoor and outdoor, these sunbeds are the perfect spot for catching up on some reading, chatting with friends, or taking a nap. If more intense relaxation is desired, many cruise ships feature a spa or salon for relaxation and restoration. Depending on the cruise line, these facilities can host some awe-inspiring equipment and treatments, such as hydrotherapy suites, hydropools, hot tubs, aromatherapy rooms, massage rooms, and a range of grooming treatments like manicures and hairstyling.
In addition to relaxation, cruises also provide guests with unrivalled opportunities to discover more about the world. Many ships will offer an enrichment programme, designed to stimulate the mind and enrich every cruise experience. Guest lectures, culinary tours, and local wildlife excursions – these activities take things slow, granting guests an in-depth perspective on the places they experience.
When the day is done and the thought of heading back to the cabin sounds divine, many cruise ships provide room service. Order a delightful meal straight to your door or pop a bottle of your favourite drink in the comfort of your pyjamas – evenings at sea have never been so sweet!
Almost all modern cruise ships will feature a medical centre, stocked with all the equipment and medications on board that doctors require to provide short-term care while at sea. Guests who need prescription medications are advised to bring them themselves and keep them safe at all times.
Much like at any hotel or resort, cruise ships have rules that guests must abide by. For example, there are often age restrictions for boarding certain ships or participating in onboard activities, and individual ships will have their own smoking policies outlining where and when (if at all) guests can smoke cigarettes.
In order to ensure each cruise is as safe as possible, cruise lines also introduce guests to safety procedures such as muster drills in preparation for an unlikely emergency.
Whether guests will need to buy anything on their cruise will depend on what’s included in their package. Cruise lines can include meals, drinks, gratuities, WI-Fi, and a range of other extras within the initial cruise fare, or they can allow guests to purchase what they require while on board.
Cruise lines will have their own method of payment when it comes to onboard purchases. Many ships operate a cashless system that utilises onboard accounts, which sees guests put money on cruise cards that are then used for making purchases throughout the ship.
Get ready to book your next cruise getaway with all of the major cruise lines available here at Bolsover Cruise Club. If you need help booking a cruise, please don’t hesitate to contact us. One of our Cruise Experts will be happy to assist you.
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