Making the Most of Sea Days: 20 Ideas for Every Type of Cruiser

The Gift of a Day at Sea Sea days — days where the ship doesn't call at any port — are beloved by experienced cruisers and sometimes dreaded by first-timers. "But what will we DO all day?" The answer: anything and everything. A sea day on a modern cruise ship is a day with more to do than you can possibly fit in. Here are 20 ideas organized by how you're feeling. For the Active Cruiser Hit the gym early. The fitness center is often quietest from 6–8am on sea days. Take advantage of the equipment and the ocean view. Attend a fitness class. Yoga on the deck at sunrise, spin, or aqua aerobics in the pool — most ships offer at least a few classes per sea day. Challenge yourself to a FlowRider or climbing wall. On Royal Caribbean ships, sea days are ideal for mastering the surf simulator or the rock climbing wall. Play pickleball, mini-golf, or shuffleboard. These outdoor activities are perfect on sea days when port crowds aren't competing for your energy. Walk the jogging track. Many ship…