Lotus Spa & Fitness Centre 

Woman enjoying hot stones treatment Whether you're in the mood for a quick detox, an invigorating workout, or a full day of pampering, the Aqua Health, Spa & Fitness® (currently Lotus Spa® on Pacific Sun and Pacific Dawn) is dedicated to renewing your body, mind and spirit. You'll find a full range of personalised spa and treatments including facials, massages and sensuous wraps.

The Aqua® is open daily; however we suggest you make arrangements on embarkation day for an appointment time that suits you.

The fitness centre is professionally staffed, with weight and aerobic conditioning equipment, sauna/steam rooms and classes ranging from aerobics to pilates. Or do a circuit of our jogging track, with some of the best views on the ship! Passengers using the fitness centre must be 16 years or over.

Charges apply at the Aqua® and some fitness classes.

Cruise Personaliser

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Nautical Glossary

Abaft the beam
Further aft than the beam: a relative bearing of greater than 90 degrees from the bow: "two points abaft the port beam".
Abeam
On the beam, a relative bearing at right angles to the centerline of the ship's keel.
Daggerboard
A type of centerboard that is lifted vertically; often used in pairs.
Dayboard
The daytime identifier of an aid to navigation presenting one of several standard shapes (square, triangle, rectangle) and colors (red, green, white, orange, yellow, or black).
Handy billy
A loose block and tackle with a hook or tail on each end, which can be used wherever it is needed. Usually made up of one single and one double block.
Hand bomber
A ship using coal-fired boilers shoveled in by hand.
Astern
Any distance behind a ship, as opposed to A-Head.
Beating to windward
Making progress against the direction of the wind, by steering alternately close-hauled on the starboard and larboard tacks.
Lee-side
The half of a ship, lengthwise, which lies between a line drawn through the middle of her length and the side, which is farthest from the point of wind.
Fresh away
When your ship increases its velocity.

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Find answers to all your questions.

What payment options do I have to pay for my cruise?
Accepted payment methods include; cash, cheque, direct bank deposit and selected credit cards (1% surcharge applies). More info here.
Once onboard, how do I pay for extra items?
Multiple ways of purchasing goods onboard are available to you - from Credit Cards to cash. More info here.
I have kids. What facilities do you have for children?
Qualified staff run a great choice of awesome activities for kids of all ages, giving you the option to spend the day child-free. Here's how it works.
What's actually included in the cruise price?
Accommodation, all main meals, entertainment and use of facilities such as swimming pools, gym, spas, table tennis, children's centres (excluding late night group child-minding) and library are all included in your cruise package.
What are the different types of cabins available? What's the difference between them?
Choose from outstanding balcony cabins with ocean views, great-value internal cabins, 4-berth options to share with family or friends or outside cabins with windows. Click here for more information.

For the answers to many other questions check out our Frequently Asked Questions

Internet Access

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Internet access is available on all P&O Cruises ships in our on-board Internet Café.
Internet Access