Cruise Ship Activities for Seniors…More Than Just a Stroll Around the Deck!

Does a week or two at sea, onboard a cruise ship, sound a little too pedestrian for you?  Are you afraid boredom will set in, and then the pounds will pack on as you spend your days partaking in an endless array of foods offered non-stop during the cruise?

Well, it could be that way, but today’s cruise ship gurus are smarter than that.  They know today’s seniors are an active lot, generally speaking, and they know senior cruisers expect to be active.  So, as long as you are willing to leave your stateroom, you will find many engaging activities, from the sedate to the vigorous.

Here’s a sampling:

Golf Clinics:  Many of the big ships employ golf pros who will assist you with perfecting your swing.  Many have their own driving ranges, too.

Morning Jogs:   Most ships have open air jogging tracks that run the length of the ship.

Gym Workouts:  Like good hotels, the bigger ships have excellent gym facilities.  Remember, like any popular gym, there are traffic jams.  It’s better to book your time on the treadmill.

Shore Excursions:  Besides the fun of exploring a new environment, it is easy to walk in excess of 10,000 steps during a day in port.  In addition, some shore excursions are extreme adventures - everything from zip lining through the jungle to cave exploration.  Even the less-adventurous excursions, like a guided tour of ruins, or a new city will entail a lot of walking.

Swimming:  Most ships have several pools, including lap pools and “swim against the current” pools.  Many ships put some of their pools off limits to kids, so adults won’t be bothered by noise and splashing.

Exotic Activities:  Wall-climbing?  Ice-skating?  Skeet shooting?  Yes, you’ll find these activities onboard some ships, too.

Less Physical Activities:  Card games, board game tournaments, reading, educational lectures, movies, pool parties, scavenger hunts, trivia games, dance lessons, wine tasting.  Every cruise ship offers some form of these less taxing activities, including arts and crafts sessions.  Just go to the cruise ship’s web site, and click on onboard activities to see a complete list of that ship’s offerings.

If those activities don’t do it for you, there are always the bars, the nightclubs, the spa, the boutiques, and the casino.  However, the only thing that’ll get exercise in those places is your wallet.

Get more information on cruise activities for active seniors by clicking here for an article by Sheree Zielke.

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