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Most ships will have at least one pool and deck space for sunbathing so you can do nothing but lounge around the pool with a drink if you so wish. However, for those who prefer to get active, there will be sports facilities, a Fitness Centre and organized outdoor activities on days at sea. Information about the facilities on each ship is provided on our Ship Details page.

Pools
The swimming pool will be the centre of your time outside on the ship. You may find that your ship has several pools either together or in different areas but most are at the top of the ship surrounded by protective screens and overlooked by a sun deck. Sometimes the pools are tiered decks at the stern. This is often called the Lido and is where you will find the jacuzzis and water slides on some of the very large ships. The pool and sun decks will be filled with sunbeds and finding an empty one can be difficult but there will be quieter areas where you can settle.

Some ships have one pool that is covered - usually by a sliding roof called a magradome - and some have an indoor pool lower in the ship. These are the ones to select if you like to swim and are planning to cruise in a region where warm weather is not guaranteed eg Alaska or Northern Europe.

Sports Facilities
Depending on the size of the ship, sports facilities may include badminton, basketball, golf driving nets, jogging or walking track, miniature putting green, paddle tennis, quoits, shuffleboard, skeet shooting, table tennis and volleyball. On larger ships you may also find an ice skating rink and a rock climbing wall.

Fitness Centre
Many ships now have a Fitness Centre with a gym and spa. The gym should offer modern equipment and exercise classes. Most classes are free but some ships charge for activities like yoga. The spa is the place for massages (extra cost), the sauna and steam room. There will probably be a beauty salon as well, where you can get your hair cut and styled - at extra cost, of course. The daily programme will give details of fitness classes, special offers and spa packages.