Whether you prefer a peaceful spot with a good book or a full day of activities and entertainment, life on board offers plenty of choice, all in the warm, welcoming atmosphere of our smaller ships. 

Once on board, you will find a copy of the Daily Times in your cabin every evening. This will tell you all about the activities and events available on the following day. But in the meantime, here is a taste of what you can enjoy.

Feed your curiosity with inspiring enrichment talks, arts and crafts workshops, cooking demos and dance lessons. Join behind-the-scenes ship tours or learn from our officers about navigation and chart-reading.

On selected cruises, you can stargaze with astronomy experts from Go Stargazing or look out for marine life with nature specialists ORCA and Ocean Wildlife Encounters, who join us on board to record sightings of the world’s ocean wildlife as part of their vital conservation work. 

Life on board can be truly relaxing. Take time out on our open decks, enjoy a dip in the pool, unwind in our Jacuzzis where, on Bolette and Borealis, our retractable roofs ensure you can do so all year round, or indulge in a treatment at The Atlantis Spa with our specialist beauticians, hair stylists and therapists.

Each ship also has a quiet library – perfect for catching up on the latest read from our Book Club – and cosy corners for coffee and conversation. For active relaxation, try yoga or Pilates in our ocean-view fitness centres. 

The entertainment on board is varied, vibrant and thoughtfully designed with our guests in mind.

By day, you can take part in guest speaker talks, quizzes, deck games and card tournaments.

In the evening, experience spectacular shows, performances by professional artists, comedians and illusionists, or classical recitals and live music from soloists, singers and bands. 

For those who love to dance, we hold plenty of classes. Our Dance Hosts are on-hand to accompany the more proficient or teach steps for those keen to learn.

Your days at sea, especially on longer voyages, are the perfect opportunity to try something you haven’t experienced before.

Learning to play the ukulele, learning to dance or singing in a choir with your fellow guests are not only enriching experiences but fun and sociable too.

On every ship, we have a beautiful, purpose-built studio space dedicated to art and craft, which is fully equipped with easels, paints and art materials.

Here, the lighting is excellent and you will find it the perfect environment to take part in drawing and painting classes and learn crafts like block printing.