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To accommodate the growing trend toward maximizing sensual fulfillment at sea, cruise lines have introduced various pampering amenities and services highlighted by spa suites. This type of accomodation is especially appealing to stressed out sixtysomething baby boomers who seek to escape the daily grind and rejuvenate both body and brain while at sea.
The newest Holland America ship - Eurodam - contains 56 spa suites located adjacent to its Greenhouse Spa that are looked after by a designated spa concierge who books treatments and responds to other guests' requests. Meanwhile Celebrity Cruises has introduced “Aqua-Class” on its trio of new ships (Solstice, Equinox and Eclipse)., Couples who reserve an Aqua-Class stateroom.have unlimited access to the spa’s relaxation and thermal rooms, plus the services of a spa concierge. Other perks include upgraded robes and slippers along with in-room aromatherapy.
Due to debut in November, the mammoth 3,646-passenger Carnival Dream, the largest ship ever build by Carnival, offers complimentary fitness classes and free access to the steam room and sauna to those who book a spa stateroom..Another new ship, the 450 capacity Seabourn Odyssey, claims to have the largest spa ever constructed on a luxury cruise ship. Measuring 11,400 square feet and spanning two decks, it contains seven ocean-view treatment rooms, plus a dry-float bed that envelops the user in a warm cocoon of bliss. One of the most popular treatments on the Odyssey and other Seabourn ships is the “Firmatone Aroma Spa Ocean-Wrap,” a healing ritual that combines the application of sea plants and marine algae with aromatherapy
