Top 10 Romantic Activities For Couples To Enjoy On A Cruise Ship

Sailing with your partner gives you plenty of time together, surrounded by only sea and with plenty of opportunities for intimate moments enjoying spending time with your loved one away from all the stresses of everyday life.
If you are sailing for a special occasion, such as a honeymoon, anniversary or for valentines or if you are you just want to make for a special memory on your next getaway, there are plenty of activities that you can partake.
In this list, we take a look at what we believe to be the top 10 romantic activities for couples to enjoy on a cruise ship.
Our Top 10 Romantic Activities For Couples To Enjoy On A Cruise Ship
Movie Under The Stars
This is one of those activities that you can really only do at sea and one that is becoming popular on a number of different lines and for us it is one of the best things to do at sea.
If you have not had the pleasure of enjoying a movie under the stars at sea experience, it is basically exactly what you would expect.
Most modern ships have huge screens on the top deck, often around the pool area, that when the sun goes down and the stars come out are often used to show the latest blockbusters or popular movies from the past.
Whilst sitting next to a loved one under the stars is already a romantic experience in itself, some ships go the extra mile to make things even more special by offering things such as blankets, popcorn and extra padding on seats.
Renewal of Vows
Whilst this one is more on the extreme end of things; it is well deserving of its place on this list as what could be more romantic than standing in front of friends and/or family or just your partners and declaring to everybody listening just how much you love them.
By renewing your wedding vows onboard a cruise ship, you have a fanstic setting, often with incredible views, that as part of an incredible cruise holidays, it becomes something so much more than the words exchanged.
A Night Under The Stars
If you are sailing somewhere warm, a great way to spend a romantic night with a loved one is to grab a drink and somewhere to sit on the outside decks and simply enjoy spending time together under the stars.
Been at sea is already a romantic time but when you add in the quietness of outside decks on a night as the feeling of remoteness you get form sailing at night and you have all you need to spend some quality time together.
Even if you are sailing in a colder part of the world, it can actually make things better if you are sailing on a one that offers free blankets, as you can grab a seat and snuggle up with your loved one.
A Meal To Remember
If you have cruised before, you will know it is all about food and drink from bragging a quick bite from a café, stuffing yourself in the buffet or enjoy a scrumptious sit-down meal in the main dining room.
One of the downsides to all of those options is you will be surrounded by people, but it is possible to enjoy a much more private, and intimate, experience and that is by booking into a speciality restaurant once onboard.
Not only are these usually quieter and offer much more space between tables but you can pick to eat at a restaurant offering your favourite cuisine to make it a night to remember.
Couples Spa Treatment
Visiting a spa is all about relaxing, removing the stresses of everyday life form your mind and body and whilst it is usually a very personal experience, it can quickly become a very intimate experience with a loved one.
Most ships will offer plenty of experiences that can be enjoyed with your partner and best of all , most options in the spa mean that you are spending time secluded with your loved one for some quality time together.
Balcony Breakfast
If you are staying in a cabin with a balcony, it is not just somewhere to relax and enjoy the views, but it can also be somewhere to enjoy a breakfast to remember.
There are few places in the world where you can enjoy private dining with a such an incredible view as the open ocean but that is exactly what you can do onboard a cruise ship and best of all, on mot lines, breakfast in your cabin is include in the price of your getaway.
Stateroom Snacks
If you are looking for a quick, relatively cheap but memorable and romantic surprise for a loved one, why not get a snack delivered to your room?
From chocolate covered strawberries to a cheeseboard and from sushi to a charcuterie board, depending on the cruise line you are sailing with there are plenty of options available that make for a perfect accompaniment to some quiet time together.
In your downtime before a night out, why not order a snack delivered to your room and enjoy it together on the balcony, maybe whilst watching the sun set if you time it right.
Surprise Gift
The shops onboard your cruise ship have a wide range of romantic gifts that you grab in a spare moment without your partners knowledge that will make for a great surprise gift.
Whilst it does depend on the ship you are sailing on, most will offer things such as jewellery, perfume, watches and spirits that are ideal for anniversary, valentine or birthday gifts.
Best of all, if you have been given some onboard credit when you booked your cruise, that can be used towards any gifts for a special treat on a budget.
Professional Photo Shoot
If you have cruised before, there is a good chance that you have had your photo taken by one of the onboard photographers, but did you know that many lines offer the chance to take that one step further by allowing you to have a professional photo shoot?
This is a great way to perverse a special occasion such as a wedding anniversary and whist what is offered varies ship to ship, some even allow you to board early to get photos with nobody else around you.
A Day At Sea To Remember
A sea day gives you plenty of opportunities to spend time together with a loved one, but it can often be difficult to find a quiet place with the feeling of been alone.
On a number of ships there is the chance to splash out on a ‘first class’ area on the sundeck where you can hire things such as cabanas with a constant stream of food and drink whilst some Celebrity ships offer Alcoves int their lawn club area where you can enjoy a picnic at sea.