Award-Winning Pickleball Vacation November 9th - 13th, 2026

Everything. While many Pickleball vacations offer courts and instruction at a single destination, Pickleball At Sea Group Cruise is built entirely differently—and the difference is something our Guests feel from the very first day.

Every cruise features a dedicated Trip Leader who guides the group experience from start to finish—building community, bringing people together and making sure every single Guest feels included and part of something special. Combined with a small and intentionally intimate group size, this creates a warmth and camaraderie that simply cannot be replicated at a resort or on a standard cruise.

On the court, you play onboard AND ashore—at world-class facilities across the Caribbean and Bahamas, including on select cruises the very same top resorts and facilities that some land-based Pickleball vacation companies use as their sole destination. Off the court, exclusive Pickleball Seminars, our famous Photo and Video Scavenger Hunt, Pickleball Trivia nights, Nightly Group Dinners, our beloved 70s and 80s Dance Party and the incredible amenities of a Royal Caribbean cruise ship ensure the fun never stops.

And perhaps most surprisingly—all of this comes at a price that is significantly lower than comparable land-based Pickleball vacation alternatives. More Pickleball. More destinations. More memories. For less.

Learn more about the experience by visiting our Experience Overview page.

Yes. Pickleball At Sea Group Cruise welcomes every skill level, from newer Players to experienced competitors. Sessions are grouped by ability, so you're challenged without feeling out of place.

Before your cruise, you'll complete a brief Pre-Cruise Survey about your playing experience. Our Pickleball Pro reviews it and adjusts groups throughout the cruise based on how you play, so you're always matched with the right group.

A lot—both onboard AND ashore!

The Pickleball starts before you even board the ship, with a morning of play at The Fort in Fort Lauderdale, the official home of the APP Tour. With 43 courts across 10 acres, it's a great way to kick off your cruise. Add our optional Day 0, Pre-Cruise Offering and you'll play there the evening before, too.

Then we take Pickleball to sea. Onboard, you'll have reserved court time, Pro-Led lessons, Open Play, and organized sessions exclusively for our Guests.

And when we reach Nassau, the Pickleball continues at Baha Mar Resort. We'll have courts reserved for our group throughout the day, giving you the freedom to play as much—or as little—as you'd like. Jump into organized play, come back for more later, or take a break and enjoy everything Nassau has to offer before picking up your paddle again.

One Pickleball vacation. Three completely different places to play. And plenty of court time along the way.

The price you see covers both your Royal Caribbean cruise fare and your complete Pickleball At Sea Group Cruise experience, with all mandatory taxes and fees included.

That includes your room, onboard dining and entertainment, reserved court time, Pro-Led lessons, Open Play, organized Pickleball sessions, group activities, Nightly Group Dinners, and our Exclusive Local Pickleball Experiences Ashore at The Fort in Fort Lauderdale and Baha Mar Resort in Nassau—with group transportation included.

What’s not included? Transportation to the cruise, travel insurance, alcohol, spa treatments, shopping, and other personal purchases.

No surprise fees from us. No required upgrades. Most of our Guests spend nothing additional with us beyond the price shown. Just one price for your cruise and your complete Pickleball vacation—at sea AND ashore.

Not at all. Many of our Guests travel solo or join us without a set partner. Our sessions make it easy to meet and play with other Guests, so you can get on the court and start playing right away.

Off the court, Nightly Group Dinners and group events mean you'll have plenty of company throughout the cruise.

Absolutely! Many of our Guests travel with a spouse, friend, or family member who doesn't play—and they're just as much a part of the group experience.

There's plenty to enjoy beyond the courts, from Nightly Group Dinners and social events to everything the ship and destinations have to offer. Non-playing Guests are welcome at all of it, and they often form friendships of their own along the way.

They're included in our Exclusive Local Pickleball Experiences Ashore, too. In Nassau, transportation to Baha Mar Resort is included, where they can spend the day enjoying the resort while the players hit the courts.

So bring them along! They don't need to play Pickleball to have a great vacation with the group.

A passport isn't required for every Guest, but we strongly recommend traveling with one. It's the simplest way to board, and it gives you the most flexibility if your travel plans change along the way.

If you don't have a passport, you may still be able to sail with other approved travel documents. Call us at 812-827-8473 or send us a message and we'll tell you exactly what you need.

Each Guest is responsible for having the proper documents on sailing day, so we suggest checking well before your cruise.

Give us a call at 812-827-8473, send us a message, or email us at Fun@EscapeGroupCruises.com. Our team is happy to walk you through the experience and answer any questions you may have. You can also visit our expanded Frequently Asked Questions section for more details. We can’t wait to “sea” you onboard—paddles up!