Alternative treatments

Additional cost

Wellness and beauty

From acupuncture to reflexology, we offer a myriad of alternative treatments that heal and repair – transporting you to a moment of oceanic-inspired bliss.

Combining age-old practices with innovative new technology, these treatments can bring about a heightened state of serenity while relieving you of troubling aches and pains.

Women having acupuncture needles applied.

Revel in the natural healing powers of acupuncture. Practiced in China for centuries, this ancient art targets energy blockages in the body, leaving you in a state of blissful realignment. Choose our introductory session to get a flavour of what acupuncture is all about or opt for a 50-minute treatment that targets pain, weight loss, seasickness, smoking, or stress. We also offer a detox acupuncture treatment, designed to remove toxins, boost metabolism, and cleanse the body.

A foot being massaged.

If you’re suffering from muscle fatigue or pockets of inflammation, we also offer treatments that can holistically soothe your ailments whilst nurturing the body back to health. Any areas of overexertion or tenderness will gently melt away in the hands of our expert therapists.

Complimentary consultations for all alternative therapies are bookable on board. Please note, only selected treatments are bookable online.

Book online.

To give you a real sense of holiday and escapism on your voyage, you can book a spa treatment before you embark. Choose from our stunning selection, including nourishing facials and marine-based massages, on My Cunard up to six months before you sail. Simply log in with your cruise booking reference and enjoy the added peace of mind, knowing this little indulgence is ready and waiting for you.

Frequently asked questions.

Acupuncture is an alternative form of physical therapy treatment, originating in ancient China. Fine needles are inserted into the skin at targeted anatomical points in the body to provide therapeutic or preventative treatment.

The insertion of these needles stimulates nerves under the skin and in the muscles, so it is often used to treat chronic pain and headaches. Traditional acupuncture is based on the belief that the treatment is restoring the correct flow of Qi or “life force” throughout the body.

Acupuncture is not supposed to hurt. The needles are very thin and are used at targeted anatomical points in the body, so insertion usually causes little discomfort. A mild tingling or a dull ache may be felt after the needles have been inserted to the correct depth, but most people would describe the sensation as relaxing or even energising.

You should not experience any significant pain; if you do, inform the treatment staff immediately.

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Fitness

Wellness and beauty

With a fully equipped gym on board each of our ships, and exercise classes guided by expert instructors, you don’t have to abandon your fitness regime when you holiday with us.

Salon services

At additional cost

Wellness and beauty

For a treatment as relaxed and leisurely as waves lapping at the shore, through to immersing yourself in full glamour as the sun sets on the horizon, our Salon team is here to assist with hair and nail treatments and indulgences.

Barber services

At additional cost

Wellness and beauty

Visit our expert barbers for a variety of services to stay perfectly groomed, each day of your voyage.

Queen Anne's wellness studio (render) at dusk, showing spacious room with yoga mats

Wellness and beauty on Queen Anne

At additional cost

Wellness and beauty

On Queen Anne, Mareel Wellness & Beauty is at once a tranquil sanctuary and a place in which to feel radiant and renewed.

Massage treatments

At additional cost

Wellness and beauty

Let go of the world, and let us transport you into pure, oceanic bliss – in our hands, your aches and pains will melt away.

The Aqua Therapy Centre

At additional cost

Wellness and beauty

Let the healing properties of heat and water ease tensions away in our soothing hydrothermal environments.

Ocean Odyssey

At additional cost

Wellness and beauty

Feel revitalised and illuminated from the glow of the ocean with our signature marine-based treatments, tailored to your skin’s specific needs.

Facial treatments

At additional cost

Wellness and beauty

At Mareel, beauty is more than just skin-deep. Featuring treatments inspired by the shimmering glow of the ocean, our facial experts are on hand to ignite your radiance and help you look and feel your best.

Treatments for two

At additional cost

Wellness and beauty

There's little better than sharing a moment of absolute bliss with a loved one. Enjoy one of our specially designed treatments for two at Mareel Wellness and Beauty.

Aesthetic rejuvenation

At additional cost

Wellness and beauty

Experience Medi-Spa: safe and effective aesthetic treatments to revitalise the appearance with little to no downtime. Complimentary consultations are also available and bookable on board.

Body therapies

At additional cost

Wellness and beauty

Nourishing therapies relax the body and rejuvenate the skin whilst soothing the mind.