Consider the joy of taking a journey to engage your mind and delight your spirit where you return home from your dream holiday in better shade physically and mentally than when you left.
This is not only possible but by indulging in the centuries-old Nordic bathing ritual of hot and cold therapy during your voyage you will be booking your next vacation before you leave the ship.
Following Nordic tradition, Viking’s onboard Badestamp, a traditional wooden-sided hot tub, is perfect for relaxing after a day of exploration. Try the longstanding Scandinavian practice of alternating between hot and cold when bathing to relax and rejuvenate.
Or spend time discovering the benefits of utilising the world’s first snow grotto at sea aboard all Viking cruise ships.
As Steve McKenna discovered on his fifteen-day voyage on Viking Jupiter from Barcelona to Copenhagen, the snow grotto is among the most irresistible features of the Viking Cruise Line.
“The key to the Nordic bathing ritual, we’re told by the spa’s therapists, is not necessarily how long you spend in each place, but how often you repeat the process. Warming the body opens the pores; the cold rinses the toxins and closes pores,” he said.
“The spa area has other wellness diversions, including a free-to-use gym with weights and cardio machines, daily yoga and stretching classes and a hair salon offering everything from trims to Nordic scalp treatments.”
As spa designer Raison d’Etre explained these relaxation therapies are onboard to help you rejuvenate the body and calm the mind enhancing your health and well-being, with the entire process designed to detoxify, energize, and restore balance.
“Connectivity to nature, a healthy lifestyle, beauty, and sound mindfulness are characteristics of the Nordic people. The LivNordic Spa pursues holistic wellbeing by drawing on the rich resource that Nordic culture–traditional and contemporary, has to offer.”
For the second consecutive year, Cruise Critic editors awarded Viking Best for Light Expedition and Best Spa.
“The LivNordic Spa is among the most gorgeous and serene spas we’ve seen at sea. The spa, found aboard all of Viking’s oceangoing vessels, is inspired by Nordic traditions, which offer a balance between hot and cold therapies that are said to stimulate the circulatory system,” Cruise Critic said
“The pretty thermal suite features a beautifully designed thalassotherapy pool with an adjacent hot tub. They’re backed by a fireplace, which uses flame-like water vapor and is the first we’ve seen in a cruise ship spa.”
“In keeping with hot and cold traditions, other features include warmed tile loungers, a rustic Norwegian-style shower that features a bucket that dumps cold water on your head, a steamy sauna and a snow grotto.”
“Even better, whereas most cruise lines charge a premium for thermal spa time, Viking has bucked the trend, making access complimentary. Viking sets the bar sky-high for cruise ship spas.”
Viking thrives on being the number one destination focused and culturally enriching cruise line. Is it time for you to discover what makes Viking the world’s leading small ship cruise line?
Book your therapeutic cruise today by visiting www.viking.com or by phoning (AU) 138 747.
