Cruisers on Carnival Cruise Line’s two Australian ships will have plenty of opportunity to burn off the buffet food when fitness guru Shannan Ponton returns to the high seas.
The Biggest Loser trainer made his debut with Carnival last year when he launched ‘Biggest Bootcamp at Sea’ – a program designed to help guests find a balance between holiday fun and a healthy lifestyle.
As part of the program, Ponton has introduced healthy alternatives aboard the line’s two Australia-based vessels, Carnival Spirit and Carnival Legend.
They include teaming up with the line’s chef to create nutritious food onboard such as a turkey burger using choa and quinoa buns. He has also provided samples of his trademark workouts in the onboard fitness centre.
In addition to onboard changes, Ponton joined a few cruises last year during which he ran sunrise workouts, which attracted active guests.
This year, he’ll once again take his workouts out to sea, on cruises departing 8 July and 4 November.
On top of his legendary larger-than-life Bootcamp at Sea sessions, Ponton will also conduct motivational seminars to inspire cruisers with goal setting advice for fitness and life.
Guests are advised to keep their sneakers close, with Ponton also likely to surprise guests by leading one of his trademark spin classes or turning up for an early morning run around the outdoor jogging track.
Ponton said his involvement with Carnival’s Biggest Bootcamp at Sea had been a highlight of last year.
“To see well over 500 people of all sizes, ages and abilities having an absolute blast on the top deck of Carnival Spirit blew me away. The energy, fun and passion was contagious and this year I’m keen to smash the record and get even more passengers involved.”
Shannan Ponton, Carnival Cruise Line Fitness Ambassador
He said he is looking forward to presenting a motivational seminar to help his fellow cruisers get the most from life.
Both local ships feature a world-class two-deck fitness centre with regular fitness classes, an outdoor jogging track and a sports court, as well as more than 45 daily activities offering something for everyone, no matter their holiday speed.
An eight-night Carnival Legend cruise to New Caledonia with Shannan departs Sydney on 4 November.
He will also be onboard Carnival Spirit during a nine-night cruise to New Caledonia departing Sydney on 8 July.