ESPA: WELLBEING ON THE WAVES

Wellbeing on the waves

European Spa discovers how ESPA’s expanding luxury maritime spa partnership with Scenic Group is set to continue aboard the new Emerald Sakara and Scenic Eclipse II

The original holistic wellness partner with a portfolio of more than 450 spas in 55 countries, ESPA is further applying its experience to the floating spa market aboard two new ships with The Scenic Group in 2023. Emerald Cruises’ new

Emerald Sakara, and Scenic’s Scenic Eclipse II, both debuting next year, will offer a full complement of ESPA experiences, massages and facials in their on-board spas.

Holistic cruising On Scenic Eclipse II, a 550sqm spa will house three luxurious and generously sized treatment rooms providing holistic wellbeing on the water. Signature treatments will include Scenic Rejuvenate, a 120-minute therapeutic ritual that incorporates guided visualisation and breathing techniques, gentle yogic stretches and targeted massage. On Emerald Sakara, the spa will feature two treatment rooms and offer therapies including ESPA’s hero Back, Face & Scalp Ritual with hot stones. It will also offer facial rejuvenation treatments such as the powerfully age-defying Intense Regenerating Facial, which includes the brand’s Tri-Active Bio-Retinol formulations and targeted facial lifting techniques.

Wellbeing at sea ESPA’s maritime wellness ventures already include the indulgent 550sqm Senses Spa by ESPA on board Scenic Eclipse, the world’s first Discovery Yacht, as well as Elements Spa on the Emerald Azzurra. Senses Spa by ESPA offers guests a one-of-a-kind yoga studio – the first to offer aerial yoga at sea – as well as an infrared sauna, steam rooms, plunge pools, thermal loungers and experience showers.

The Senses Spa reception area

Meanwhile, Elements Spa on the Emerald Azzurra, with its infrared sauna, provides a peaceful sanctuary that combines new technology with ancient holistic therapies, based on the balance of the five Ayurvedic elements.

“ESPA is honoured to be expanding our luxury maritime partnership with Scenic Group in 2023,” says Hayley Warman, head of Europe and ROW spa operations. “Scenic and Emerald Cruises offer luxury cruising and on-board amenities, and we’re overjoyed to be providing guests with even more opportunity to discover

Above: the Senses Spa reception area on board Scenic Eclipse Left: the spa on Scenic Eclipse II will offer mindful massage treatments

Relaxation aboard Scenic Eclipse

ESPA’s wellbeing at sea

“Experiencing wellness at sea is a journey within itself, whether that’s yoga on an open deck while taking in the amazing views or simply relaxing in the infrared sauna,” says Warman. “ESPA will be offering a range of holistic therapies, each curated to balance mind, body and spirit while cruising to some of the world’s most beautiful destinations.”

A sustainable philosophy Guided by 30 years’ experience, the ESPA team has created deeply sensorial and personalised wellness experiences for both cruise ships, which will travel to destinations as diverse as Antarctica and Australia.

As an authority in spa creation and management, ESPA is offering full operational support to Scenic Group, from tailored pre-opening to ongoing management, recruitment and retention management, and business development.

“Scenic Group is thrilled to be partnered with world-renowned spa experts ESPA – a brand that fits well with our beliefs and natural, holistic and sustainable philosophy,” says Raj Dhariwal, director of fleet spa operations. “ESPA provides us with exceptional training and operational support, allowing us to choose from an array of treatments to develop a menu that fulfills the needs of our guests.”

Wellness at sea by ESPA

The partner of choice ESPA is well versed in creating deeply sensorial and uniquely personalised wellness experiences in diverse locations. Its leading aromatherapists and biochemists craft every product and treatment, combining natural wisdom with the scientific power of the purest ingredients to create a pioneering vision of holistic spa treatments and innovative skincare.

Partnering with ESPA ensures all elements in the spa work synergistically, according to Danny Golby, managing director of ESPA International. He says that the global nature of the business means the team has a profound understanding of requirements and considerations across the cultural spectrum.

“We have an intuitive understanding and creative adaptability, which allows us to develop excellent quality concepts into fully operational successful spa businesses,” says Golby.

“ESPA has the resources, the knowledge and the experience in the worldwide spa and wellness market to establish these maritime spas at the forefront of wellness, at the same time pushing the boundaries to drive our industry forward. “As a flexible spa partner, we have a proven track record of implementation, execution and commercial success.”

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Emerald Azzura at sea