Photo Slideshow: Europa 2 Spa & Fitness

In an earlier post I wrote that Europa 2 had one of the best cruise ship gyms I’ve ever encountered. That was my conclusion after being on board for only 24 hours during a preview cruise this past spring. In July 2013, however, I cruised on Europa 2 and found a few flaws with the gym.

While Europa 2 features an attractive gym, it is not the best I’ve seen at sea in terms of equipment and offerings. For example, the fitness center could use more weight-training equipment. Dumbbells top out at 10 kilograms, about 22 pounds. I wasn’t the only one who asked if there were heavier weights available. At least two others did so on my sailing in July. On Royal Princess, by contrast, the dumbbells top out at 100 pounds (see Photo Tour: Royal Princess Spa & Fitness).
That said, Europa 2’s gym is certainly adequate to maintain a fitness routine and offset the excess calories that are so easy to consume, and the gym is as good as, or better, than gyms on other luxury cruise ships.
Europa 2’s spa is exceptionally well done, and I particularly enjoyed the aft-facing whirlpool and sauna.
I also appreciated the fact that I could maintain my healthy dining lifestyle on Europa 2. I enjoyed breakfast in The Yacht Club, where I found the healthful, trendy (and expensive) chia seeds on the breakfast buffet, as well as fresh fruits and juices — and lots of other healthy choices. In fact, breakfast in The Yacht Club wasn’t all that much different from my breakfast at Whole Foods when back home.
To get a feel for working out and relaxing in the spa on board, check out 13 photos in our Photo Slideshow featuring Europa 2’s Spa & Fitness.
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Welcome To The Spa
A warm welcome to the spa on Europa 2. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


Spacious Spa
Europa 2 features more than 10,000 square feet of space dedicated to wellness. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


Spacious Spa
Europa 2 features more than 10,000 square feet of space dedicated to wellness. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


Towels, Shampoo, Soap
All is provided at the spa. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


Sauna
The sauna on Europa 2 faces aft, with views. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


Eight Treatment Rooms
Treatments ranging from massages, to facials, to Thalassotherapy are offered in the eight treatment rooms at the Ocean Spa. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


Couples Treatment Room
Of the eight treatment rooms, one is for couples. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


Golf Simulators
Europa 2 features two golf simulators with video-based training. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


Kinesis
Kinesis on Europa 2. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


Free Weights
Europa 2 features free weights but only up to 10 kilograms. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


Fitness Studio
The fitness studio features fitness and cardio equipment, as well as kinesis walls by Technogym. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


Europa 2 Cardio Machines
Europa 2 features a variety of cardio machines. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


Spa
Spa On Europe 2. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle
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Be sure to also check out our Europa 2 ship review, as well as these posts:
- Photo Tour & Five Things I Like About Europa 2
- Seven Reasons Why Europa 2 Can Command The Luxury Cruise Segment’s Highest Prices — For Now
- Photo Tour: EUROPA 2 Restaurants
- Photo Slideshow: Europa 2 Dining & Lounges
- Photo Slideshow: Europa 2 Interior Beauty
- Photo Slideshow: Europa 2 Spa & Fitness
- Photo Slideshow: Europa 2 Exterior Decks & Pool
- Photo Slideshow: Europa 2 Staterooms & Suites