FAQ

Nearly everything! Your Cruise Ticket and Experience Deposit include not only your onboard accommodations and meals, but also essential beverages, access to top-tier amenities like pools, hot tubs, fitness centers, and entertainment options—including Broadway-style shows. Plus, you’ll enjoy all the exclusive Pickleball At Sea Group Cruise activities and events, such as expert training sessions, our one-of-a-kind local Pickleball experience(s), and so much more.

Items of a personal nature, such as: alcohol, specialty dining, WiFi, gambling, spa treatments, pre/post-cruise hotel stays, airfare, transportation to and from the cruise, trip insurance, and gratuities, are not included.

Solo Guests are welcomed into a warm, social community! We offer nightly meet-ups, group dinners, and plenty of opportunities to make new friends—many Guests return each year and cruise with the friends they met onboard.

We highly recommend arriving the day before your cruise—especially if you're flying. Boarding begins at 10:30 AM, and all Guests must be onboard no later than 90 minutes before sailing. Arriving early helps avoid travel delays, and you can even join our optional Day 0, Pre-Cruise experience to start your vacation stress-free.

While a passport is not required for all Guests, we strongly recommend traveling with one. If you do not have a passport and wish to cruise with us, please contact us for a complete list of acceptable travel documents. Please note that each Guest is individually responsible for ensuring they have the proper documentation.

Yes. To maintain the quality of our Pickleball programming and ensure ample playtime, each cruise has a limited group size. Once a sailing is full, we begin a waitlist.

Yes! Pickleball At Sea Group Cruise welcomes players of all skill levels. Various training sessions and group play will be offered to cater to different skill levels, ensuring every Guest can improve their game and enjoy the thrill of fair competition.

Most of our cruises start at around $1,000 per person. Reservations can be made by clicking here.

Yes! Trip Insurance can be added on for an extra fee when picking out your Stateroom. This takes place after paying for your Experience Deposit, during Step 2 of our 3-step booking process.

"We had the best time with Pickleball At Sea Group Cruise! We met so many fun people from around the country." - Past Guest, November 2024

"LOVED being able to play Pickleball on the ship and in port. Really unique experience!" - Past Guest, February 2024

"Instruction was phenomenal! I'm new to Pickleball, but my partner has been playing for years and is considered an advanced player; I was nervous if he or I would take anything away from the experience. We both loved it!" - Past Guest, November 2024

"Amazing experience! We already rebooked!" - Past Guest, November 2024

"Traveled with a group of Pickleball friends, we had the best time! Thank you for everything!" Past Guest, November 2024

"Was nervous about the amount of Pickleball time we'd have, but there was plenty and so much to do on the ship." - Past Guest, February 2024

"This was my second Pickleball vacation. I liked this one (Pickleball At Sea Group Cruise) so much better and it was half the cost!" - Past Guest, October 2024

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Pickleball At Sea Group Cruise is a curated vacation experience combining world-class Pickleball programming with the adventure of a Royal Caribbean cruise. Guests enjoy daily Pickleball play, instruction from a certified Pickleball Pro, exclusive group court time, ashore Pickleball experiences, social events, and more. You can learn more about the experience by visiting our Experience Overview page.

Every Pickleball At Sea Group Cruise includes at least one Exclusive Local Pickleball Experience ashore. Longer itineraries offer Pickleball opportunities in multiple ports, depending on logistics and facility availability.

Your Pickleball At Sea Group Cruise includes group lessons, drills, strategy sessions and more at no additional cost.

Not at all! Our cruises welcome all skill levels, including beginners. Instruction and play are grouped by skill level so every Guest has a comfortable and enjoyable experience.

Absolutely! Non-players are always welcome and can enjoy all the cruise amenities. They’re invited to join all group dinners, social events, shore excursions and more.

Not at all. This is your vacation. Join the sessions you love, relax when you want, or explore the ship—it’s totally flexible.

Pickleball At Sea Group Cruise offers private court access, structured lessons, exclusive ashore experiences, certified instruction, group dining, social events, curated programming, and a built-in community. It’s a full Pickleball vacation—not just a court on a ship.

Yes! Once your Experience Deposit and Stateroom Deposit are paid, you can make additional payments at any time before your final payment date. Monthly plans are also available by request.

Very rarely. The ship's Sports Court is well-protected, and the ship’s stabilizers keep things remarkably steady—similar to playing outdoors on land. We’re also very intentional about the ships we sail on, the time of year we travel, and the itineraries we choose to ensure the best possible playing conditions. And on the off chance something shifts, our Pickleball Pro adjusts with modified drills or fun group activities so you always enjoy a great Pickleball experience.

Not at all. Most people feel little to no movement onboard—and many forget they’re even on a ship while playing. The Sports Court is stable, the ship’s stabilizers and onboard technology keep things smooth, and we’re intentional about the ships, seasons, and itineraries we choose to ensure the best possible conditions.

We reserve a block of tables next to each other each evening in the Main Dining Room. You can sit wherever you'd like, meet new people, or stay with the same group—totally up to you.

Absolutely! We have many solo travelers. You’ll be matched with a skill group and are invited to nightly Group Dinners, meetups, and social time.

Yes! Intermediate players make up a large portion of our Guests, and our programming is designed to help you sharpen skills, build confidence, and elevate your game. You’ll enjoy dedicated drills, small-group instruction, and competitive-but-friendly match play with players at your same level.

Absolutely. We group Guests based on the skill level you provide in your Pre-Cruise Survey and confirm it on Day 1 during warm-ups and rally assessments. Intermediates are kept together to ensure balanced, competitive play all week.

Our Pickleball Pro who has competed at some of the highest levels of the sport and has coached, mentored, or trained some of Pickleball’s biggest names. Expect high-intensity drill sessions, advanced strategy work, speed-focused rotations, and competitive match play—designed to challenge experienced players while still keeping the environment fun, fast-paced, and inclusive.