Jane Archer looks at what’s new in the world of wellness, from fitness classes to healthy food choices


The wellness trend


Food on tap, bars open around the clock and zero concerns about who’s driving home after a night out – it’s little wonder passengers often come off their cruise feeling like a new person. Unfortunately, that ‘new me’ might not be quite the one they were hoping for, as the reality of those too-tight trousers hits home. But those stereotypes are fast changing, and the jokes that comedians love to tell about cruise passengers piling on the pounds are becoming increasingly out of date – now it’s all about health and wellness, both on board and on shore.


26 September 2019


EMBRACING THE TREND For years, ships have had state-of-the- art gyms where passengers can sweat off calories on running machines, exercise bikes and cross-trainers. They’ve always been able to swap a lunchtime pasta for a salad, but that’s no longer enough. Cruisers want to eat healthily and exercise more, and many are seeking excursions that require a bit of effort, whether that involves running, cycling, hiking or some other activity. It’s been a learning curve for cruise lines, but most have stepped up to the challenge by signing up celebrity


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