Cruise Lines Put Health On The Itinerary

Cruise lines have certainly adapted their product over the years and to no one’s surprise, they’ve certainly taken advantage of the health-conscious travel trends that have become a big deal for travellers.

Today, cruise companies offer a range of specialty cruises focused on everything from well-being to onboard spa treatments and a host of other options to help passengers stay fit and healthy on their sailings.

And with October being National Plan a Cruise Month, CLIA is offering a number of tips on the healthy options that passengers can take advantage of on their cruise.

Cindy D’Aoust, acting CEO of CLIA, observed: “For years, there has been a misconception that going on a cruise meant leaving your healthy living regimen at home. Cruise lines offer a variety of options that allow you to customize your experience, whether a guest wants to focus on health, relaxation, indulgence, or all the above.”

CLIA’s tips include:

• Make a Healthy Plate: Cruise lines today, provide lots of healthy cuisine options, with passengers being able to opt for lighter plated choices to accommodate every diet from gluten-free and low-carb to vegan and buffets that are full of locally-sourced fruits, vegetables and lean proteins.
• Get Moving: Some of the best fitness programs and activities can be found on board a cruise ship, plus passengers have the chance to participate in land-based excursions designed to keep them fit.
• Soak, Scrub & Sparkle: It’s all about pampering these days and without a doubt, there’s no better place to indulge than on a cruise ship where passengers will find a host of top notch spa treatments.
• Enlist the Experts: Many cruise lines have top healthy living experts and professionals available for passengers, ranging from personal trainers and spa specialists to chefs focused on healthy cuisine.
• Relax! Relaxation is the key to overall wellbeing, and cruising offers travelers a truly stress-free experience. Cruising allows travellers to unpack their bags and settle in which means there’s more time to meditate in the sunshine and breathe in the salt water air. Stress-free planning and all-inclusive travel make for a relaxed, at peace traveller.

For more, go to http://www.cruisesmile.org .