Jane Wilson is Editor of The Wellness Traveller and also writes travel features for national newspapers and magazines. She is also a contributor to the book The Wellness Bucket List. Her work explores cruising, wellness and distinctive travel experiences worldwide, from Mardi Gras in New Orleans, life onboard the Rocky Mountaineer, to sleeping under canvas in Saudi Arabia, husky tours in Swedish Lapland to barefoot luxury in Turks and Caicos. Cruising is a particular favourite, where she seeks out the wellness formula on every voyage, notably experiencing Crystal Cruises’ first wellness retreat at sea. With wellbeing firmly in focus, her next ambition is sailing around Japan, soaking in its restorative onsens.
From detox menus and meditation to spa rituals and fitness plans, I tested cruise wellness retreat cruises with Crystal, Cunard and Explora Journeys to see if they really work.
This fitness cruising guide reveals the coolest workouts at sea, from boxing and HIIT to surf simulators, outdoor training and adventure-led shore activities.