Cruise Ships with Pickleball

Pickleball is a popular sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, and it's become increasingly popular in recent years. Many cruise lines have recognized the growing interest in pickleball and have installed courts on their ships to cater to this demand.

Some of the cruise lines that offer pickleball courts on their ships include Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, Holland America Line, and Carnival Cruise Line. The number and quality of the courts can vary depending on the ship, but many are regulation size and made of a high-quality surface to ensure a good game. It's a great way to stay active while enjoying your vacation on the high seas!

If you're a fan of pickleball and want to play at sea, here are the cruise ships with a dedicated court area on deck. Be sure to check with the daily program for hours of availability as many of the courts are shared spaces with other activities. 

AmaWaterways

Currently, only one ship in the fleet, the new AmaMagna, offers pickleball on the Sun Deck. What better place to play or watch a match while sailing down the magnificent Danube River. 

Carnival Cruise Line

The first dedicated pickleball court on a Carnival ship was added to Carnival Conquest during its November 2022 drydock. The court is located on the ship’s top deck, allowing for great ocean views.

Pickleball is available on the following Carnival ships as a part of the Carnival SportsSquare areas: Carnival Breeze, Carnival Celebration, Carnival Horizon, Carnival Jubilee, Carnival Legend, Carnival Miracle, Carnival Panorama, Carnival Pride, Carnival Spirit, Carnival Splendor, Carnival Venezia, Carnival Vista, and Mardi Gras. These courts offer pickleball play, but they also have facilities for other games like volleyball, basketball, and mini-golf. 

Celebrity Cruises

As of February 2024, ten Celebrity Cruises ships offer pickleball – Celebrity Beyond, Celebrity Apex, Celebrity Ascent, Celebrity Constellation, Celebrity Eclipse, Celebrity Equinox, Celebrity Infinity, Celebrity Millennium, Celebrity Solstice, and Celebrity Summit.

The pickleball court locations vary by ship. Pickleball is played in the Rooftop Garden of Celebrity Beyond and Celebrity Apex. Pickleball is offered on the Sports Deck (Deck 15) on Celebrity Eclipse, Celebrity Equinox, and Celebrity Solstice. Celebrity Constellation, Celebrity Infinity, Celebrity Millennium, and Celebrity Summit’s pickleball areas are located on the Sports Court (Deck 12). Be sure to check the daily activities guide for court times.

Holland America Line

This past December, Holland America Line announced it would become the official cruise line partner of The Professional Pickleball Association (PPA). All ships in the Holland America fleet have been outfitted with pickleball courts featuring top-deck views and the addition of PPA Tour partner logos. 

By April 2023, Holland America will offer complimentary beginner pickleball lessons with knowledgeable instructors who will teach guests the game rules and all of its associated terminology. “How to Play Pickleball” tutorial videos are also featured in Holland America’s in-stateroom TV programming.

Read More: Holland America Line Named Official Partner of Professional Pickleball Association

Norwegian Cruise Line

Dedicated pickleball courts are located on Norwegian Cruise Line’s new Prima class vessels, Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva. 

Regent Seven Seas

Two of Regent Seven Seas' newest ships offer pickleball courts. The Seven Seas Splendor and Seven Seas Explorer both have a dedicated court located on Deck 12 aft that is fully screened and ready for play at any time. 

Royal Caribbean

Currently, 17 ships in the fleet offer pickleball as shared space with other activities and sports. The current list of ships are: 

Adventure of the Seas, Allure of the Seas, Anthem of the Seas, Explorer of the Seas, Freedom of the Seas, Harmony of the Seas, Icon of the Seas, Independence of the Seas, Jewel of the Seas, Liberty of the Seas, Mariner of the Seas, Navigator of the Seas, Oasis of the Seas, Odyssey of the Seas, Serenade of the Seas, Symphony of the Seas, and Wonder of the Seas

New ships Utopia of the Seas and Star of the Seas are also expected to have courts in shared space. 

Virgin Voyages

The only ship in the fleet to offer pickleball is the Valiant Lady, but the court is a shared space with basketball and dodgeball. Yes, they have dodgeball too! We expect the two new ships entering the fleet in 2023 and 2024 also to be equipped with pickleball courts.