The Best Cruise Boat Vacations for Pickleball

Cruise ships are a great way to see multiple destinations on one trip. It’s also a great way to play on some of the world’s most unique pickleball courts!

The good news is that there are plenty of options to play the fastest-growing sport in America, no matter your itinerary. What’s even better is that plenty of cruisers love pickleball, so you’ll undoubtedly meet some new friends.

With travel restrictions loosening and vaccinations on the rise, it’s time to start thinking about your next trip. When you’re ready, consider taking a cruise where you can play pickleball.

Is there an Official Cruise Line for the PPA Tour?

Yes. Holland America Line is the official cruise line for the Professional Pickleball Association. All of their cruise ships have full-size pickleball courts that were refreshed in February of 2023 and feature the PPA logo.

Image courtesy of the PPA

Holland America

All Holland American Line cruise boats have dedicated pickleball courts. Some cruise activity agendas offer complimentary beginner lessons and tournaments throughout the trip. If you forget your paddles, you can buy them in the gift shop and watch a “how to play pickleball” instructional video in the comfort of your stateroom.

Regent Seven Seas

For Regent Seven Seas, just remember these two words; Explorer and Splendor. Both the Seven Seas Explorer and the Seven Seas Splendor offer pickleball courts.

Princess Cruises

On Princess Cruises, choose the Sky Princess or the Enchanted Princess, which both have pickleball courts included in their sports courts.

Norwegian Cruise Lines

One of the most popular cruise lines in the world is Norwegian, and now you can enjoy pickleball aboard the Norwegian Viva and Norwegian Prima!

MSC Cruises

Pickleball has been added on several MSC Cruise ships as an amenity aboard the MSC Meraviglia, MSC World Europa, and the MSC Euribia.

Celebrity Cruise Line

Perhaps one of the reasons that so many celebrities play pickleball is that they’ve heard it’s being offered on several Celebrity Cruise Line ships! Passengers can enjoy pickleball on the following cruises: Celebrity Beyond, Celebrity Apex, Celebrity Constellation, Celebrity Eclipse, Celebrity Equinox, Celebrity Infinity, Celebrity Millennium, Celebrity Solstice, and Celebrity Summit.

Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival cruises have always been a name synonymous with fun and luxury on the high seas. In 2022, Carnival unveiled a full-size pickleball court aboard the Carnival Conquest. You can also play on a full court aboard the Glory.

Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean offers pickleball on several of their sport courts aboard the following ships: Adventure, Allure, Anthem, Explorer, Freedom, Harmony, Independence, Jewel, Liberty, Mariner, Navigator, Oasis, Odyssey, Serenade, Symphony, and Wonder of the Seas.

Amawaterways River Cruise

One of the largest riverboat cruise ships in Europe, the Amamagna offers a full-size pickleball court where players can enjoy a match while cruising the Danube River through Austria, Hungary, and Germany.

Virgin Voyages

While there are no dedicated pickleball courts on Virgin Voyages, you can still play pickleball on a shared sports court aboard the Valiant Lady. The best part is they offer adult-only voyages!

Final Thoughts

If you’re ready to set sail, look up the latest cruise news and choose a ship that offers pickleball. It’s a great way to have fun while staying fit and meeting new people on vacation. Just don’t forget to pack your paddles!

Let us know if we missed any new ships with pickleball courts by commenting below!