RaufFor many, travelling is like candy for the soul. It’s an outlet for relieving stress, having new experiences and learning more about the world we live in. However, one of the universal problems faced with vacations is the inordinate amount of time spent trying to get from place to place and being exhausted by the time you reach your destination before having the opportunity to do anything at all. Thankfully, in this day and age, human ingenuity is at a peak and this has brought with it a multitude of innovative ways for travellers to turn their journey into an experience in and of itself.
For a lot of people, the idea of being stuck on a cruise ship in the middle of the ocean may not seem like the most thrilling thing in the world. However, cruise ships today can be found chock full of exciting activities. These range from courses and classes to performances, water slides, and trivia contests. By the time you reach your destination, you may not even want to leave the ship! Let’s have a look at some of the more interesting things you can now do onboard.
Carnival Cruise: Waterworks
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It doesn’t get any zanier than a water park on top of the ocean. Carnival Cruise offers just that with WaterWorks, the Carnival’s onboard waterpark. Splash the day away with the Twister Waterslide, hundreds of feet of spiraling awesomeness that starts you off high in the air and gets you down low with one of the fastest, wettest rides out there. Other attractions include the PowerDrencher, DrainPipe and the Speedway Splash. Park layouts differ according to the ship, so no two Waterworks are the same.
Royal Caribbean: FlowRider
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Did you ever think the day would come when surfing on a cruise ship would become possible? Onboard the Royal Caribbean, it is! With FlowRider, one of the ships most popular onboard activities, passengers get a taste of body-boarding and surfing on a simulator that can reach water speeds of up to 40mph.
Seabourn: Marina Water Sports
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No longer are cruise ships limited to miniature golf as the only exciting activity on-board. Seabourn offers passengers a marina that lowers from the back of the ship while anchored, so you can waterski, kayak, sail or take the popular banana boat out for the afternoon.
Norwegian Epic: Climbing Wall
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Holding claim to the first rappelling wall on a cruise ship, the Norwegian Epic accommodates thrill seekers looking for ways to quench their thirst for excitement with some extreme challenges. This wall also functions as a rock climbing wall so that adventurous guests can get their fix both ways.
Costa Cruises: An Extensive Experience
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Hop onto one of Costa Cruises’ routes, and travel in absolute comfort as you go to sleep each night and wake up each morning in a new destination.
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You’ll be spoilt for choice with the sheer number of options for food and activities. The ships are fitted with amenities such as pools, a luxury spa with a Turkish bath, built-in jacuzzis, saunas, theatres and more. There’s even a shopping centre in this extensive cruise that combines elements of absolute comfort with variations in activities.
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If you want to stay in shape while onboard, Costa Cruises has you covered with an Indoor gymnasium, multi-purpose sports court, and outdoor jogging track to keep your training in check. So run a lap or two at the track, get a workout in at the gym or work on perfecting your smash at the court. Costa Cruises also has just the right amount of co-curricular activities to keep you on your toes, including dancing classes, sports tournaments, and Italian cooking classes, as well as performances and impressive acrobatics from Sapori d’ Italia and Feel the Beats shows.
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As expected of a cruise experience, here, you can also indulge in a romantic getaway with your significant other. With Costa neoRomantica, quality is redefined. The Costa neoRomantica also boasts a panoramic Samsara spa across the whole fleet equipped with a tepidarium, Japanese tea house and a two-level pool for thalassotherapy all facing a majestic sea view. This elegant ship satiates the senses and if you lovebirds begin to feel famished, grab some freshly baked pizza by the sea.
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Are you an art or history fanatic? The Costa Fortuna may be the perfect cruise for you. Featuring more than 4,680 pieces of paintings and sculptures, this ship is known for being “The Museum at Sea”. A grand thematic décor transforms the cruise ship into an exhibition of World masterpieces & Antiques that bring you back to the glory days of Italian Renaissance & Seafaring history.
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If being on a large moving ship in the middle of the sea isn’t exciting enough for the kids, Costa Cruises adds a little more with the Squok club. Offering a range of fun activities for your little tots, it includes pirate parties, treasure hunts, dance sessions and more.
The winner of TripZilla Excellence Awards in the Best Cruise Entertainment and Best Cruise Activities categories, Costa Cruises has proven itself as a vessel where boredom is never part of the itinerary.
So do yourself a favour and book the next Costa ship that comes docking at your city! With Costa Cruises, the journey might just be more exciting than the destination. |
