Oceania Cruises has announced significant new offerings in the cruise and wellness sector: exclusive tours focused on healthy living from the Canyon Ranch SpaClub brand. These Wellness Tours, a series of excursions created in partnership with Canyon Ranch, will debut on the Riviera and Marina cruises on April 9 and 10, 2017. Initially, these tours will be offered in Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.
“Inspired by Canyon Ranch’s wellness philosophy, this series of exclusive tours extends the wellness experience available on board our ships to the best and most exciting ports in the Mediterranean,” said Bob Binder, President and CEO of Oceania Cruises. “Even for guests who have already visited these destinations, these excursions represent a new way to experience a unique itinerary.” “This initiative with Oceania Cruises helps us further our mission to transform wellness and highlight our brand pillars around the world,” said Kathleen Shea, Chief Marketing Officer of Canyon Ranch. “Wellness is a lifestyle, and these exclusive tours will allow travelers to experience those values aboard Oceania Cruises’ luxurious ships around the globe,” she added.
A complete wellness experience at sea
Passengers aboard Oceania Cruises can watch the sunrise over the ocean while savoring a variety of healthy breakfast options at Canyon Ranch in the Grand Dining Room, such as the Three-Egg White Omelette with seasonal vegetables and cheese. The morning continues with an enticing wellness excursion in Taormina. The visit includes a variety of activities, such as an invigorating yoga class set against the beautiful Sicilian landscape. Back on board, guests can complete the day with an advanced treatment at the Canyon Ranch SpaClub, such as a relaxing hot stone massage or a detoxifying seaweed wrap. For dinner, Canyon Ranch's selections ensure guests can enjoy healthy and delicious dishes, such as steamed Maine lobster accompanied by flavorful saffron rice from Castilla-La Mancha , and to finish, the decadent Chocolate Cake.
With the debut of these Wellness Tours, Oceania Cruises is offering special wellness experiences in partnership with Canyon Ranch, combining Canyon Ranch SpaClub treatments with new excursions. Reservations for the first wellness cruises will be available starting April 1, 2017.
Wellness Tours by Canyon Ranch
The Pope's Thermal Baths | Civitavecchia, Italy – Visitors can enjoy an afternoon of relaxation and the benefits of the Viterbo Terme dei Papi, or the Pope's Thermal Baths, in this famous city. Originating in the Etruscan era, these exclusive baths boast a centuries-old therapeutic tradition, championed by the presence of renowned kings, popes, and artists throughout history.
Vinyasa Yoga at Monte-Carlo Bay | Monte-Carlo, Monaco – Located on a beautiful peninsula overlooking the blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea, the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort offers views of paradise while guests enjoy a private Vinyasa yoga class, a dynamic style of yoga that brings a host of benefits for the mind and body.
The Greek God of Wellness | Corfu, Greece – Ambelonas, a company specializing in artisanal organic products and one of Greece's most impressive wineries, is the ideal setting to discover a fascinating vision of emotional, spiritual, intellectual, and physical well-being during a stroll through their lush vineyard and herb garden in Corfu. The experience culminates with a meditation and yoga session followed by a healthy lunch.
The Laughing Life | Palamós, Spain – This tour invites guests to discover the countless benefits of laughter, including stress reduction caused by endorphins, while enjoying a joyful laughter session in an elegant, restored rural hotel in the heart of the Costa Brava.
Amenities on board Canyon Ranch SpaClub
With nearly 40 years of experience, Canyon Ranch recognizes that healthy living and meditation go hand in hand. This is the philosophy behind its wellness centers, as well as the Canyon Ranch SpaClub aboard all Oceania Cruises ships. While the company's flagship product is relaxing massages, its revitalizing treatments extend far beyond those offered at a traditional spa. Canyon Ranch applies its holistic and wellness approach with healing therapies, state-of-the-art fitness training, nutritional consultations, and diverse Canyon Ranch healthy menus in its onboard restaurants to reset the body, mind, and spirit of its passengers.
