Vacationing on a luxurious liner becomes a whole lot of fun, the experiences more enriching when you are able to partake in unique activities. Fine dining at an array of extravagant restaurants, partying beside the pool, decking up in formal attire for an event or just relaxing inside the confines of your lavish suite are indeed glorious options but there lies more within the ship.
The sites that get a lot of mention from travel guides or those that are highlighted on the ship’s map always tend to attract more clients leaving certain gems undiscovered. Stepping away from all the glitzy promotional ads for the exclusive new gaming parlour or yet another fancy dining area, you can indeed reward yourself by exploring certain nooks that are restricted to “crew only”. These remain off limits due to the ship’s policies or certain hazardous conditions but rest assured that the crew members do have their share of fun without coming in the way of passengers.
Training Centers
The crew live on the ship for the better part of the year. They work in shifts and the time they get off from their work is productively used. Though not a compulsion, the crew can better their on-board skills and proficiencies to become even more efficient through these centres. The training offered here is a great way to keep the crew on check and upgrade their existing expertise required to man the ship. Courses on foreign languages, computer language programming and even hospitality training boost the crew members’ morale, equipping them with enviable attributes.
Crew Mess And Restaurants
The crew mess and the few restaurants that are allotted for the officers, captains and the other crew members are always bustling with activity and also an important place on deck. The crew needs their adequate time off to catch a quick break anytime of the day and the places that are frequented most are the dining halls. Be it lunch, dinner or a quick midnight snack, a sudden craving or even the need to catch a televised update, the mess serves it all. The restaurants reserved for the captains and officers are more orderly and they are served and treated in the same indulgent way as the guests on board.
Gymnasiums
Built at the bottom of the main deck these gymnasiums are well equipped with all the modern amenities and equipments that are a prerequisite for a well functioning fitness area. Although not as lavishly decorated as the gyms that the passengers use these are adequately designed to suit the fitness needs of the crew members. From strength training to cardio exercises to yoga sessions, the gyms provide great workouts and improve the immunity of the most important members of a cruise vessel
Crew Pools And Crew Bars
The crew pools and bars are probably the favourite haunts for the onboard crew to frequent. And rightfully so. A shipping crew often work more than the standard working hours reserved for employees in other professions. A hard day or an entire week devoted solely to work is somehow compensated by the availability of these pristine pools and lively bars. These are also situated below deck and are not accessible to regular guests. Contrary to popular belief, the crew members do have a productive down time where they let loose and party quite a bit. These dens have a great line up of activities like karaoke, poker, pool and foosball and much more. Unwinding and relaxing at these entertainment spots ensure that the crew returns to work with an improved efficiency and vigour.
The ship broker companies in Norway efficiently list the ships that are for sale and the inventory also allows a peak into the interiors and specifications of the ship. The areas allotted for crews and the onboard activities that the crew enjoy can also be noted with a bit of research.
The long corridors and storeys and spacious chunks of the ship may be cordoned off from daily visits but special occasions arise when some of these secluded spots are open to a select few. All you need to do is be at the right place at the right time!
