Best 5 Cruise Ship Activities
• Eat. You could say this is obvious. We need food to live right, so what’s so great about cruise food? Well cruise ships often have a huge range of different restaurants on board and will frequently change their menus to match the current location of the ship. Make the most of having some world class chefs all in the same place by trying out food from all the eateries.
• Swim. You will more often than not find some great swimming pools on board that are perfect for getting some lengths in, having a play around or spending hours on a lilo soaking up the rays. You can enjoy the sun from it’s rise to fall as well because there are no buildings or trees around to block it out. More modern liners even have wave-riding machines or flumes on board so make the most while you can.
• Casino. You should definitely experience the buzz of the casino, even if they whole thing is a little bit out of your comfort zone. With an atmosphere you simply cannot beat, casinos are a great place to make friends and brush up on your betting skills. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to enjoy yourself but if it’s your first time then Blackjack is a good place to start. It’s easy to pick up and blackjack players are some of the friendliest around. Cunard cruises are well known for their excellent casino facilities.
• Bar. There will be a number of different bars all over the ship and some luxury cruise ships are all inclusive, so there is no excuse not to sample some liquid delights. The bar staff are often well travelled and will welcome a break from making martinis all day if you ask them for something exotic. Get them to shake up your favourite tipple or put a twist on a classic drink. Drinking something traditional to country you are stopping of at is a great way to sample what you have in store for you.
• Shows. Cruise ships often book top performers to entertain their guests so you’re guaranteed to leave with a smile on your face if you take a seat at one of the on-board shows. Rhine River cruises often have shows twice a day. Ask the staff around the ship for their recommendations and cruise reviews. They’ve likely seen many of the acts a number of times so can give you the insider info.
