| Staying on a ship for few days seems boring as | | | | the whole family. |
| nothing to do but here are some of the activities you | | | | Sports Activities |
| can experience on-board. From the moment you step | | | | Many cruise ships have different sports facilities |
| on-board for the first time your senses tell you that | | | | depending on the size of the ship. These include |
| you are in for a ride. | | | | basketball courts, volleyball courts, golf driving nets, |
| Swimming Activities | | | | shooting, jogging or walking track, miniature putting |
| The swimming pool and sunbathing area will be usually | | | | green, badminton, quoits, shuffleboard, skeet, paddle |
| be where the majority of your time is spent. Poolside | | | | tennis and table tennis. You may also find an ice |
| is always a loaded place with peoples swimming, | | | | skating rink and a rock climbing wall. The ship |
| hanging out near hot tubs or pools, sitting around a | | | | provided all the safety gear including helmets and |
| table with friends any talking, or sitting at the bar | | | | harnesses and trained crew members took care of |
| enjoying drinks. Many ships will contain several pools | | | | belaying for each climber. There usually a basketball |
| either together or in spate areas. Throughout the | | | | court where you can shoot a few hoops or play a |
| day there will be organized events on the stage by | | | | full game in an event arranged by the crew, play |
| the pool. Most ships have their pools located at the | | | | some volleyball. |
| top surrounded by protective screens and | | | | SPA and Gym Activities |
| overlooked by sun decks. This is where the band is | | | | Most ships now have a Fitness Center which includes |
| setup and it is common to see people being lead into | | | | a gym and spa. The gym will offer modern |
| some sort of dance by a crew member. | | | | equipment and exercise classes. Working out you will |
| Our days usually start and end around the pool deck. | | | | find a well complimented gym containing various |
| Sometimes the pool decks are tiered at the stern. | | | | pieces of exercise equipment such as treadmills, |
| This is usually called the Lido and is where Jacuzzi and | | | | exercise bikes, elliptical trainers, weight machines and |
| water slide can be found. This could be a special | | | | free weights. The spa may consist of massages, |
| dance, a hairy chest contest - usually for the men, a | | | | sauna, steam room and a beauty salon. |
| man against the women challenge which usually | | | | Cruise liners offer aerobic classes and for any who |
| involves some silly activity that both parties attempt, | | | | decide to start an exercise regime on-board you can |
| or some other fun event. Mind you that these | | | | have one of the personal fitness trainers guide you |
| activities are always tasteful and can be enjoyed by | | | | through a program designed for your fitness level. |