The Top Cruise Lines and All-Inclusive Resorts for Pickleball Players

🌊 Pickleball at Sea — Cruises With Courts & Programs

Cruising can be a wonderful pickleball-friendly vacation choice: you get changing destinations plus daily opportunities to stay active on deck. Many mainstream and luxury cruise lines now feature courts and even organized play times.

🚢 Cruise Lines With Pickleball Amenities

✨ Holland America Line

• Official partner of the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA).
• Most ships feature top-deck pickleball courts with ocean views.
• Complimentary beginner lessons and sometimes casual tournaments — a great mix for laid-back or social players.

⚓ Celebrity Cruises

• Pickleball is available on multiple ships, often outdoors as part of a spacious fitness deck.
• Open play sessions typically scheduled alongside other wellness classes.

🛳 MSC Cruises

• Ships like MSC World Europa and MSC Meraviglia include courts in the sport complex areas — versatile spaces used for pickleball, basketball, etc.
• Newer World Class ships continue this trend.

🏝 Virgin Voyages

• On adult-only ships like Valiant Lady, pickleball is offered in multi-use sports courts.
• Great choice if you want a more grown-up cruise atmosphere.

💎 Regent Seven Seas Cruises

• “All-inclusive at sea” luxury option with dedicated pickleball courts on several vessels.
• Equipment is usually provided onboard.

🌴 Margaritaville at Sea

• A fun, casual cruise with a regulation pickleball court on select itineraries — ideal for short breaks.

🏖 Pickleball-Focused Group Cruises
There are specialty group cruises organized around pickleball play and clinics — ideal if structured play, clinics, and meeting other enthusiasts are your priorities. These usually include scheduled sessions on board plus social events and excursions.

💡 Pro tip for retirees/active adults: Outdoor courts are fine on calm sea days, but indoor or sheltered courts (offered by some ships and group cruises) are a great choice to avoid wind, sun, or heat issues for longer rallies.

🏖 All-Inclusive Resorts That Embrace Pickleball

If staying grounded suits you better, there are several all-inclusive resorts with pickleball courts, clinics, and socials — perfect for active retirees who want daily play without planning logistics.

Caribbean & Mexico Pickleball-Friendly Resorts

🌴 Beaches Resorts (Turks & Caicos & Jamaica)

• USA Pickleball-approved courts with open play included in resort rates.
• Daily group sessions and lighted courts for morning or evening play.
• Family-friendly but with plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow pickleball lovers.

☀️ Sandals Resorts (Caribbean Adults-Only)

• Multiple Sandals properties offer professional-grade pickleball courts with organized clinics, mixers, and tournaments.
• All-inclusive luxury makes this a great option for those who love sport plus resort pampering.

🏝 The Verandah, Antigua

• Less well-known but respected for dedicated pickleball courts within its all-inclusive offering.
• Combines sport with gentle Caribbean scenery and watersports.

🏖 Elite Island Resorts (Caribbean)

• Offers pickleball within a group retreat setting, with court access, shaded seating, and social events planned.
• Especially good for groups or retreats.

Other Resorts With Pickleball

• Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda (Dominican Republic) has pickleball among many active lifestyle offerings (yoga, water sports, and more).
• Moon Palace Cancun (Mexico) and Majestic Elegance Costa Mujeres are options that include pickleball courts alongside other amenities.

📌 Note: Some popular resorts like Margaritaville Island Reserve Cap Cana also offer pickleball programs, and many chains are expanding court offerings rapidly.

Whether you’re dreaming of sunrise rallies under palm trees or sea breezes while you dink at deck level, the growing world of pickleball travel has something for every active player — especially those who love doing it together.

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