CRUISING
WELLNESS
NATGEOTRAVEL.COM SEABOURN
Seabourn is one of
several cruise lines
putting a focus on
good times and
good health.
As a balm for busy,
stressful lives, travelers
are turning to trips
that bolster a sense
of well-being. The
wellness industry as a
whole is valued at more
than $4 trillion—and
counting. Riding this
wave, many cruise lines
are bringing health to
the high seas.
During the five-day
“Wild Baja Escape” with
National Geographic
Expeditions in Mexico’s
Sea of Cortez, passen-
gers practice seaside
yoga and meditation.
Heart-pumping options
include hikes along
pink ocean cliffs and
kayak paddles through
bays that are home to
sea lions and turtles.
In addition to the Zen
Wellness Studio on its
new ship, AmaMagna,
AmaWaterways now
has “wellness hosts”
throughout its Europe-
based river fleet who
guide fitness activities.
In the dining rooms,
travelers can opt for
health-focused menus,
sip various detox infu-
sions from hydration
stations, and down
vitamin shots.Seabourn partners
with integrative medi-
cine guru Andrew Weil
on itineraries such as
the 16-day “Wellness
in Australia and New
Zealand” departing
from Auckland in
February 2020. Weil
and his team will lead
active excursions and
give advice on topics
from mindful living to
healthy aging.
Also in February,
MSC’s Divina will sail
from Miami for the 17th
“Holistic Holiday at
Sea” with talks by heal-
ers and nutritionists,
plus cooking demos
and movement classes.
Taking it a step further,
Blue World Voyages
launches next year
aiming to keep cruisers
in top form with two
full decks devoted to
sports and wellness.
—Eric RosenHealth &
Happiness