Cruise Advice
7 of the best cruise ship spas
Published 11th of June 2025 | By Alex Loizou
Cruise Advice
7 of the best cruise ship spas
Gentle music, delicate aromas, a hushed spoken welcome... Stepping into a luxury spa is instantly relaxing and restorative. Read on to discover 7 of the best cruise ship spas.
If you want to be pampered on your next cruise then there are plenty of options to choose from, with many of our favourite small ship lines offering comprehensive wellness programmes, expansive spas and rejuvenating treatments. Here is our pick of the best spas at sea...
1. Silversea
Otium is Silversea's indulgent wellness concept. First introduced on Silver Dawn in 2022 it extends beyond the spa to include in-suite experiences including luxurious baths, a hot chocolate menu and cashmere blankets for your balcony, and even in-suite dining with luxury popcorn and nibbles delivered if a relaxing movie night appeals.
All this is in addition to the superb spa facilities across the Silversea fleet, particularly on the newer vessels of Silver Muse, Moon and Dawn, and Silver Nova and Ray, with plenty of treatment rooms for an extensive treatment selection plus all the usual trappings such as sauna and steam rooms. On board the Nova and Ray there is even an expansive Otium Suite with private whirlpool on the balcony.
2. Seabourn
Perfect for guests wishing to maintain a personal fitness regime or discover a new one Seabourn spas include a well-equipped ocean-view gym and Motion Studio. Treatments blend traditional practices from around the world with the most up-to-date techniques themed around a mindful living programme founded in collaboration with Dr. Weil, an expert in holistic wellness.
The spa treatment rooms are complemented by a large Thermal Lounge with heated stone loungers, and on the newer vessels, Encore and Ovation, personalised spa services are offered in a dedicated Spa Cabana at The Retreat, while Penthouse Spa Suites positioned at the aft of the ship have direct access to the spa just a floor below. For those looking to blend relaxation and adventure Seabourn's expedition vessels Venture and Pursuit have glass-walled saunas with expansive ocean views.
3. Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Regent's most recent additions to the fleet, Seven Seas Explorer, Seven Seas Splendor, and Seven Seas Grandeur each have an expansive spa area with adjoining aft deck space featuring an attractive infinity pool.
Relax before or after your restorative treatment, designed to enhance your whole being, with the multisensory aromatherapy steam room, chill room, infrared sauna, and experiential showers. Guests in the top Regent Suite enjoy their own in-suite spa with sauna, steam room, and heated stone loungers with fabulous sea views.
4. Explora Journeys
When Explora Journeys launched they touted their Ocean State of Mind concept - ocean-inspired wellness and restorative experiences that connect travellers to the relaxing rhythms of the sea.
This translates to one of the biggest and best spas at sea with single and double treatment rooms, two private spa suites with a dedicated outdoor relaxation area, and general outdoor relaxation area, plus a steam room, Finnish sauna, salt cave, ice fall, hydrotherapy pool, thermal lounge, and more. In-suite treatments are available, as are wellness destination experiences. Explora has even won awards, most recently the World's Best Cruise Spa at the World Spa Awards 2024.
5. Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
Hapag-Lloyd's MS Europa 2's Ocean Spa has much to offer. The sizeable sauna area gives you a plethora of choices with a herbal sauna, Deep Ocean sauna, Finnish sauna and steam bath plus an ice fountain.
The relaxation area, with whirlpool and loungers, connects to an aft deck area with additional seating accessed only from the spa. There is also a Personal Spa area with private sauna, its own whirlpool and massage tables.
6. Oceania Cruises
Oceania levelled up its spa offering when it launched its larger vessels, Marina and Riviera, and introduced the Aquamar Spa + Vitality Center, a hub for a range of wellness experiences. Featuring a large forward-facing Aquamar Spa Terrace, complimentary for all guests in Concierge Level Staterooms and Suites, with a sizable pool along with great views.
On board their Allura-class ships - Oceania Vista which debuted in 2023 and Allura which joins the fleet in 2025 - the offering has been enhanced further, with an expanded terrace and the Aquamar Kitchen, where the health conscious can enjoy lighter bites for breakfast and lunch, from energy bowls to seared tuna burgers.
7. Scenic
On Scenic's two luxury yachts, Scenic Eclipse I and II, the 550m2 Senses Spa is designed to help you relax and recharge including a Salt Therapy room, Vitality Lounge, steam rooms, saunas, vitality pool, and pool and spa terraces with sun beds alongside a dedicated gym, Pilates and yoga studio.
A multitude of treatments are available and special Wellness Retreat voyages in April and October 2026 focus wellbeing and rejuvenation, from fitness classes and nutritious cooking workshops to lectures led by wellness experts and relaxing treatments such as honey sauna and sauna ice rituals.
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