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11 Ways to Keep Your Cruise Adventure Exciting That You Can Enjoy Your Experience

Some might say: “I don't like cruises, that’s only for the elderly”, thinking about old stereotypes. These people likely haven't experienced the true essence of a cruise. Trust us, it's not about sunbathing by the pool all day, waiting to arrive at the next destination. A cruise ship is a floating city, where every day there are exciting programs and a festive atmosphere throughout. So, buckle up for these 11 awesome cruise activities:

 

  1. Culinary Courses: Some cruise ships offer culinary workshops where you can unleash your inner chef at onboard culinary labs. If you want to improve your culinary skills, it’s perfect for you. Or maybe you would like to impress your partner with newfound skills and he will be so happy to pay for the next cruise, is it smart?

 

  1. Spa & Relaxation: Cruise and relaxation go hand in hand. Treat yourself to massages, SPA treatments and more. Don’t forget that you'll receive a discount, and on some cruise ships, SPA treatments in designated areas are included in your package.

 

  1. Open Sea Climbing: Enjoy climbing in the open sea. Many cruise ships are equipped with impressive rock walls and panoramic elevators with breathtaking ocean views.

 

  1. Dance Lessons: Perhaps it’s the most classic activity, which is available onboard cruise liners. Choose from a variety of dance styles: salsa, cha-cha, waltz, and more. By the time you disembark, you'll be ready to debut as a true dancer.

 

  1. Cocktail Workshops: Learn to craft the perfect cocktail for you and enjoy your creation at the end of the workshop, all without spending a dime.

 

  1. Spectacular Shows: Fill your sailing days with Broadway-style shows, aquatic performances, or ice skating shows. Just enjoy unique spectacles, including parades, various performances of traveling musicians, acrobats at any time of day and anywhere on the ship.

 

  1. Sports Tournaments: engage in friendly soccer or volleyball tournaments, keeping active and happy while cruising. A bit of healthy competition is always beneficial; you grow up and improve your skills. At Berkeley University, on the course the Science of Happiness, a study has shown that the level of happiness also depends on sports activity. You will definitely be happier after this physical activity. Plus, you can be slim after eating delicious dishes from the cruise ship's restaurants.

 

  1. Casino Fun: Whether you're feeling lucky or simply want to spend some money, the casino is the perfect place to spend your days onboard. Who knows, you might even cover all your cruise expenses with a big win.

 

  1. Boutique Shopping: Onboard boutiques are perfect places to spend the money you haven’t spent in the casino. If traditional shopping isn't your style, you can explore boutiques for unique items or invest in valuable artworks. 

 

  1. Waterslides: Experience the thrill of waterslides. One of the most popular attractions, especially it’s well-known among young cruise passengers. Adventure seekers can also try freefall slides. Those who love thrills will definitely appreciate it.

 

  1. Bumper Cars: You can ride bumper cars onboard. Not all ships have this kind of attraction. But where they have, the attraction is considered relatively short, so plan your time accordingly.

 

 

So, whether you're seeking relaxation, adventure, or simply a good time, there's something amazing for everyone on a cruise vacation!

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586 cruises

Northern Europe: United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Guernsey, United States

Edinburgh Itinerary Northern Europe
from R 236 824
price per person Taxes included
Silver Endeavour | 03 May 2025
Duration: 10 nights
Departure from: Edinburgh
Itinerary:
1. Edinburgh,
2. Farne Islands,
3. Berwick-upon-Tweed,
4. Fair Isle,
5. St. Kilda,
6. navigation,
7. Shiant Islands,
8. Skye,
9. Inverie,
10. Gros Morne National Park,
11. Treshnish Isles,
12. Calf of Man,
13. Tresco,
14. Saint Peter Port,
15. Portsmouth (USA)

Northern Europe: Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Belgium

Civitavecchia Itinerary Northern Europe
from R 27 963
price per person Taxes included
Norwegian Dawn | 03 May 2025
Duration: 13 nights
Departure from: Civitavecchia
Itinerary:
1. Civitavecchia,
2. Livorno,
3. Cannes,
4. Barcelona,
5. navigation,
6. Cadiz,
7. Lisbon,
8. navigation,
9. Bordeaux,
10. navigation,
11. Amsterdam,
12. London,
13. Brussels,
14. Le Havre

Northern Europe: Switzerland, France, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium

Zurich Itinerary Northern Europe
from R 198 585
price per person Taxes included
Scenic Pearl | 03 May 2025
Duration: 18 nights
Departure from: Zurich
Itinerary:
1. Zurich,
2. Zurich,
3. Bern,
4. Montreux,
5. Basel,
6. Strasbourg,
7. Kehl,
8. Mannheim,
9. Rudesheim,
10. Cochem,
11. Bernkastel-Kues,
12. navigation,
13. Koblenz,
14. Dusseldorf,
15. Arnhem,
16. Antwerp,
17. Veere,
18. Utrecht,
19. navigation

Northern Europe: United Kingdom, Netherlands, Australia, Ireland

Dover Itinerary Northern Europe
from R 42 368
price per person Taxes included
Nieuw Statendam | 03 May 2025
Duration: 14 nights
Departure from: Dover
Itinerary:
1. Dover,
2. Rotterdam,
3. navigation,
4. Newcastle,
5. Invergordon,
6. Lerwick,
7. Stornoway,
8. Belfast,
9. Greenock,
10. Isola di Man,
11. navigation,
12. Cork,
14. navigation,
15. Dover

Northern Europe: Czech Republic, Hungary, Austria, Germany, Netherlands

Prague Itinerary Northern Europe
from R 176 097
price per person Taxes included
Scenic Jade | 04 May 2025
Duration: 17 nights
Departure from: Prague
Itinerary:
1. Prague,
2. Prague,
3. Prague,
4. Prague,
5. Budapest,
6. Vienna,
7. Vienna,
8. Krems,
9. Passau,
10. Regensburg,
11. Norimberga,
12. Mühlhausen/Thüringen,
13. Wurzburg,
14. Wertheim,
15. Rudesheim,
16. Koln,
17. Amsterdam,
18. Amsterdam

Northern Europe: Czech Republic, Hungary, Austria, Germany, Netherlands, France

Prague Itinerary Northern Europe
from R 221 507
price per person Taxes included
Scenic Jade | 04 May 2025
Duration: 20 nights
Departure from: Prague
Itinerary:
1. Prague,
2. Prague,
3. Prague,
4. Prague,
5. Budapest,
6. Vienna,
7. Vienna,
8. Krems,
9. Passau,
10. Regensburg,
11. Norimberga,
12. Mühlhausen/Thüringen,
13. Wurzburg,
14. Wertheim,
15. Rudesheim,
16. Koln,
17. Amsterdam,
18. Amsterdam,
19. Paris,
20. Paris,
21. Paris

Northern Europe: Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, Germany, Australia, United Kingdom

Genoa Itinerary Northern Europe
from R 28 223
price per person Taxes included
Costa Favolosa | 04 May 2025
Duration: 18 nights
Departure from: Genoa
Itinerary:
1. Genoa,
2. Barcelona,
3. navigation,
4. Malaga,
5. Cadiz,
6. navigation,
7. Oporto,
8. La Coruna,
9. navigation,
10. Le Havre,
11. navigation,
12. Hamburg,
13. navigation,
14. Newcastle,
15. Edinburgh,
16. Invergordon,
17. Lerwick,
18. navigation,
19. Hamburg

Northern Europe: Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Hungary

Amsterdam Itinerary Northern Europe
from R 158 390
price per person Taxes included
Scenic Crystal | 05 May 2025
Duration: 14 nights
Departure from: Amsterdam
Itinerary:
1. Amsterdam,
2. Amsterdam,
3. Koln,
4. Rudesheim,
5. miltenberg,
6. Wurzburg,
7. Mühlhausen/Thüringen,
8. Norimberga,
9. Regensburg,
10. Passau,
11. Durnstein,
12. Vienna,
13. Vienna,
14. Budapest,
15. Budapest

Northern Europe: Germany, Czech Republic

Berlin Itinerary Northern Europe
from R 82 541
price per person Taxes included
Viking Beyla | 05 May 2025
Duration: 9 nights
Departure from: Berlin
Itinerary:
1. Berlin,
2. Berlin,
3. Wittenberg,
4. Wittenberg,
5. Meissen,
6. Dresden,
7. navigation,
8. Prague,
9. Prague,
10. Prague

Northern Europe: United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Ireland

Southampton Itinerary Northern Europe
from R 29 179
price per person Taxes included
Norwegian Star | 05 May 2025
Duration: 12 nights
Departure from: Southampton
Itinerary:
1. Southampton,
2. Le Havre,
3. Brussels,
4. Amsterdam,
5. navigation,
6. Edinburgh,
7. Inverness,
8. navigation,
9. Dublin,
10. Belfast,
11. Cork,
12. Portland (GB),
13. Southampton

Northern Europe: Czech Republic, Germany

Prague Itinerary Northern Europe
from R 82 541
price per person Taxes included
Viking Astrild | 05 May 2025
Duration: 9 nights
Departure from: Prague
Itinerary:
1. Prague,
2. Prague,
3. Prague,
4. navigation,
5. Dresden,
6. Meissen,
7. Wittenberg,
8. Wittenberg,
9. Berlin,
10. Berlin

Northern Europe: Portugal, Spain, France

Lisbon Itinerary Northern Europe
from R 255 835
price per person Taxes included
SeaDream II | 05 May 2025
Duration: 10 nights
Departure from: Lisbon
Itinerary:
1. Lisbon,
2. Oporto,
3. Vigo,
4. Bilbao,
5. Bilbao,
6. San Sebastian,
7. St. Jean De Luz,
8. Bordeaux,
9. Bordeaux

Northern Europe: Netherlands, United Kingdom, Norway, Iceland, Greenland, Denmark, Canada, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, United States

Amsterdam Itinerary Northern Europe
from R 137 315
price per person Taxes included
Volendam | 05 May 2025
Duration: 33 nights
Departure from: Amsterdam
Itinerary:
1. Amsterdam,
2. navigation,
3. South Queensferry,
4. navigation,
5. navigation,
6. Eidfjord,
7. navigation,
8. navigation,
9. Trondheim,
10. navigation,
11. Tromsoe,
12. navigation,
13. Honningsvåg,
14. navigation,
15. navigation,
16. navigation,
17. Djupivogur,
18. navigation,
19. Akureyri,
20. navigation,
21. Isafjordur,
22. Reykjavik,
23. Reykjavik,
24. navigation,
25. navigation,
26. Nanortalik,
27. Qaqortoq,
28. Paamiut,
29. navigation,
30. St Anthony,
31. Saint John's,
32. Saint Pierre,
33. navigation,
34. Halifax,
35. Portland (GB),
36. Boston,
37. navigation,
38. navigation,
39. navigation,
40. Fort Lauderdale

Northern Europe: Switzerland, Germany, Netherlands

Zurich Itinerary Northern Europe
from R 95 164
price per person Taxes included
Scenic Jasper | 05 May 2025
Duration: 7 nights
Departure from: Zurich
Itinerary:
1. Zurich,
2. Kehl,
3. Rastatt,
4. Mannheim,
5. Koblenz,
6. Koln,
7. Amsterdam,
8. Amsterdam

Northern Europe: United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway

London Itinerary Northern Europe
from R 191 176
price per person Taxes included
Viking Sky | 06 May 2025
Duration: 14 nights
Departure from: London
Itinerary:
1. London,
2. London,
3. Dover,
4. navigation,
5. Dublin,
6. Holyhead,
7. Liverpool,
8. Belfast,
9. Ullapool,
10. Kirkwall,
11. Edinburgh,
12. Invergordon,
13. Lerwick,
14. Bergen,
15. Bergen

Northern Europe: Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, Switzerland

Amsterdam Itinerary Northern Europe
from R 198 585
price per person Taxes included
Scenic Ruby | 07 May 2025
Duration: 18 nights
Departure from: Amsterdam
Itinerary:
1. Amsterdam,
2. Utrecht,
3. Veere,
4. Antwerp,
5. navigation,
6. Dusseldorf,
7. navigation,
8. Cochem,
9. Bernkastel-Kues,
10. Koblenz,
11. Rudesheim,
12. Mannheim,
13. Kehl,
14. Strasbourg,
15. Basel,
16. Montreux,
17. Basel,
18. Zurich,
19. Zurich

Northern Europe: Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic

Amsterdam Itinerary Northern Europe
from R 176 097
price per person Taxes included
Scenic Jewel | 07 May 2025
Duration: 17 nights
Departure from: Amsterdam
Itinerary:
1. Amsterdam,
2. Amsterdam,
3. Koln,
4. Rudesheim,
5. miltenberg,
6. Wurzburg,
7. Mühlhausen/Thüringen,
8. Norimberga,
9. Regensburg,
10. Passau,
11. Durnstein,
12. Vienna,
13. Vienna,
14. Budapest,
15. Budapest,
16. Prague,
17. Prague,
18. Prague

Northern Europe: Hungary, Austria, Germany, Netherlands, France

Budapest Itinerary Northern Europe
from R 203 799
price per person Taxes included
Scenic Jade | 07 May 2025
Duration: 17 nights
Departure from: Budapest
Itinerary:
1. Budapest,
2. Budapest,
3. Vienna,
4. Vienna,
5. Krems,
6. Passau,
7. Regensburg,
8. Norimberga,
9. Mühlhausen/Thüringen,
10. Wurzburg,
11. Wertheim,
12. Rudesheim,
13. Koln,
14. Amsterdam,
15. Amsterdam,
16. Paris,
17. Paris,
18. Paris

Northern Europe: Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Hungary

Amsterdam Itinerary Northern Europe
from R 158 390
price per person Taxes included
Scenic Jewel | 07 May 2025
Duration: 14 nights
Departure from: Amsterdam
Itinerary:
1. Amsterdam,
2. Amsterdam,
3. Koln,
4. Rudesheim,
5. miltenberg,
6. Wurzburg,
7. Mühlhausen/Thüringen,
8. Norimberga,
9. Regensburg,
10. Passau,
11. Durnstein,
12. Vienna,
13. Vienna,
14. Budapest,
15. Budapest

Northern Europe: France, Germany, Czech Republic

Paris Itinerary Northern Europe
from R 76 023
price per person Taxes included
Viking Longship Idi | 07 May 2025
Duration: 11 nights
Departure from: Paris
Itinerary:
1. Paris,
2. Paris,
3. Reims,
4. Mehring bei Trier,
5. Cochem,
6. Koblenz,
7. Mannheim,
8. Wurzburg,
9. Mühlhausen/Thüringen,
10. Norimberga,
11. Prague,
12. Prague

Northern Europe: Finland, Svalbard, Iceland

Helsinki Itinerary Northern Europe
from R 184 658
price per person Taxes included
Ocean Explorer | 07 May 2025
Duration: 9 nights
Departure from: Helsinki
Itinerary:
1. Helsinki,
2. Longyearbyen,
4. Hornsund,
9. Longyearbyen,
10. Helsinki

Northern Europe: Czech Republic, Germany, France

Prague Itinerary Northern Europe
from R 76 023
price per person Taxes included
Duration: 11 nights
Departure from: Prague
Itinerary:
1. Prague,
2. Prague,
3. Norimberga,
4. Mühlhausen/Thüringen,
5. Wurzburg,
6. Mannheim,
7. Frankfurt,
8. Cochem,
9. Mehring bei Trier,
10. Reims,
11. Paris,
12. Paris

Northern Europe: Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, Switzerland

Amsterdam Itinerary Northern Europe
from R 154 044
price per person Taxes included
Scenic Ruby | 07 May 2025
Duration: 14 nights
Departure from: Amsterdam
Itinerary:
1. Amsterdam,
2. Utrecht,
3. Veere,
4. Antwerp,
5. navigation,
6. Dusseldorf,
7. navigation,
8. Cochem,
9. Bernkastel-Kues,
10. Koblenz,
11. Rudesheim,
12. Mannheim,
13. Kehl,
14. Strasbourg,
15. Basel

Northern Europe: Portugal, Spain, France, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Germany

Lisbon Itinerary Northern Europe
from R 9 321
price per person Taxes included
Costa Diadema | 07 May 2025
Duration: 9 nights
Departure from: Lisbon
Itinerary:
1. Lisbon,
2. Lisbon,
3. Vigo,
4. navigation,
5. Le Havre,
6. Southampton,
7. Rotterdam,
8. navigation,
9. navigation,
10. Kiel

Northern Europe: United Kingdom, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Norway

Southampton Itinerary Northern Europe
from R 47 213
price per person Taxes included
Emerald Princess | 08 May 2025
Duration: 14 nights
Departure from: Southampton
Itinerary:
1. Southampton,
2. navigation,
3. Skagen,
4. Copenaghen,
5. navigation,
6. Visby,
7. Stockholm,
8. Stockholm,
9. Helsinki,
10. Tallinn,
11. Visby,
12. navigation,
13. Kristiansand,
14. navigation,
15. Southampton

Northern Europe: Ireland, United Kingdom, Australia, Iceland

Dublin Itinerary Northern Europe
from R 210 752
price per person Taxes included
Seabourn Venture | 08 May 2025
Duration: 10 nights
Departure from: Dublin
Itinerary:
1. Dublin,
2. Calf of Man,
3. Isola di Man,
4. Rothesay,
5. Tobermory,
6. Shiant Islands,
7. Stornoway,
8. St. Kilda,
9. Lerwick,
10. Isle Of Noss,
11. navigation,
12. navigation,
13. Heimaey,
14. Reykjavik

Northern Europe: United Kingdom, Ireland

Southampton Itinerary Northern Europe
from R 26 920
price per person Taxes included
Regal Princess | 09 May 2025
Duration: 12 nights
Departure from: Southampton
Itinerary:
1. Southampton,
2. Portland (GB),
3. navigation,
4. Cork,
5. Holyhead,
6. Liverpool,
7. navigation,
8. Belfast,
9. navigation,
10. navigation,
11. navigation,
12. navigation,
13. Southampton

Northern Europe: Netherlands, Germany, Belgium

Amsterdam Itinerary Northern Europe
from R 76 023
price per person Taxes included
Duration: 9 nights
Departure from: Amsterdam
Itinerary:
1. Amsterdam,
2. Amsterdam,
3. Hoorn,
4. Rotterdam,
5. Kinderdijk,
6. Oberwesel,
7. Nijmegen,
8. Maastricht,
9. Antwerp,
10. Antwerp

Northern Europe: Netherlands, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Estonia, Finland

Amsterdam Itinerary Northern Europe
from R 45 084
price per person Taxes included
Celebrity Eclipse | 09 May 2025
Duration: 13 nights
Departure from: Amsterdam
Itinerary:
1. Amsterdam,
2. navigation,
3. Oslo,
4. Skagen,
5. navigation,
6. Stockholm,
7. Visby,
8. Tallinn,
9. Helsinki,
10. navigation,
11. Copenaghen,
12. Copenaghen,
13. navigation,
14. Amsterdam

Northern Europe: Czech Republic, Hungary, Austria, Germany, Netherlands

Prague Itinerary Northern Europe
from R 176 097
price per person Taxes included
Scenic Opal | 09 May 2025
Duration: 17 nights
Departure from: Prague
Itinerary:
1. Prague,
2. Prague,
3. Prague,
4. Prague,
5. Budapest,
6. Vienna,
7. Vienna,
8. Krems,
9. Passau,
10. Regensburg,
11. Norimberga,
12. Mühlhausen/Thüringen,
13. Wurzburg,
14. Wertheim,
15. Rudesheim,
16. Koln,
17. Amsterdam,
18. Amsterdam
586 cruises