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Course in Wellness and Spa on Cruise Ships

Online course of 300 hours in cruise ship wellness and spa: 6 modules covering wellness in the cruise product, spa space design, spa technical installations, services and treatments, hygiene, safety and quality, and a cruise ship spa project, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Understand the role of wellness in the cruise product.

02

Design spa spaces adapted to the constraints of the ship.

03

Size water, HVAC and sauna installations.

04

Define a service menu and wellness programmes.

05

Apply VSP hygiene and safety protocols.

06

Evaluate the business model of an onboard spa.

07

Develop the project for a cruise ship spa.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Cruise ship spa directors.
  • Wellness space designers.
  • Water treatment technicians.
  • Onboard wellness therapists.
  • Wellness product managers.
  • Ship sanitation inspectors.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to join cruise lines.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • CDC Vessel Sanitation Program Operations Manual (US public health requirements for cruise ships)
  • SOLAS Chapter II-2 (fire protection on ships)
  • Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 (cosmetic products)
  • Regulation (EU) 528/2012 (biocidal products)
  • EN 15288-1 (safety requirements for the design of swimming pools)
  • ISO 17680 (thermal spas, thalassotherapy service requirements)
  • MLC 2006 (Maritime Labour Convention)
  • Regulation (EU) 2016/679 GDPR (personal data protection)
  • Book4Time
  • Autodesk Revit
  • SketchUp
  • Microsoft Excel
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Evolution of the onboard spa
  2. 1.2Wellness and longevity trends
  3. 1.3Profile of the wellness customer
  4. 1.4Management models: in-house and concession
  5. 1.5Spa revenue and profitability
  6. 1.6Thermal and relaxation areas
  7. 1.7Fitness, yoga and activities
  8. 1.8Healthy nutrition on board
  9. 1.9Medical tourism and its limits
  10. 1.10Case study: analysis of benchmark spas
  1. 2.1Spa space programme
  2. 2.2Reception, changing rooms and treatment rooms
  3. 2.3Saunas, steam baths and snow rooms
  4. 2.4Hydrotherapy pools
  5. 2.5Relaxation areas with views
  6. 2.6Gym and class studios
  7. 2.7Moisture-resistant materials
  8. 2.8Acoustics and lighting in calm spaces
  9. 2.9Fire safety in saunas
  10. 2.10Workshop: layout of a 1,000 m² spa
  1. 3.1Pool water treatment
  2. 3.2Disinfection and water chemistry
  3. 3.3HVAC for wet areas
  4. 3.4Dehumidification and condensation
  5. 3.5Water weights and stability
  6. 3.6Sauna and steam systems
  7. 3.7Energy and heat recovery
  8. 3.8Maintenance of thermal equipment
  9. 3.9Legionella control
  10. 3.10Practical exercise: water balance of a hydrotherapy pool
  1. 4.1Treatment menu
  2. 4.2Massages and therapies
  3. 4.3Cosmetics and product regulation
  4. 4.4Hairdressing and beauty
  5. 4.5Fitness programmes
  6. 4.6Mindfulness and mental wellbeing
  7. 4.7Personalised wellness programmes
  8. 4.8Contraindications and client health
  9. 4.9Therapist training
  10. 4.10Lab: designing a seven-day wellness programme
  1. 5.1VSP health protocols
  2. 5.2Cleaning and disinfection of treatment rooms
  3. 5.3Pool supervision
  4. 5.4Drowning prevention
  5. 5.5Incident management
  6. 5.6Protection of health data
  7. 5.7Customer satisfaction
  8. 5.8Management indicators
  9. 5.9Spa sustainability
  10. 5.10Case study: health inspection of the spa area
  1. 6.1Concept definition
  2. 6.2Target customer analysis
  3. 6.3Space programme
  4. 6.4Installation design
  5. 6.5Service menu
  6. 6.6Hygiene and safety plan
  7. 6.7Spa business model
  8. 6.8Staffing plan
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

The course is taught 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so you can combine it with your job.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standards and applied exercises. The working software is Book4Time, Autodesk Revit, SketchUp and Microsoft Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: designing the layout of an onboard spa, preparing a water treatment plan for hydrotherapy and drawing up a wellness service menu. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.

Standards covered: CDC Vessel Sanitation Program Operations Manual, SOLAS Chapter II-2, Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, Regulation (EU) 528/2012, EN 15288-1, ISO 17680, MLC 2006, Regulation (EU) 2016/679 GDPR.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of the CDC Vessel Sanitation Program Operations Manual, SOLAS Chapter II-2 and Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:Book4Time, Autodesk Revit, SketchUp and Microsoft Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Final project:the complete project for a cruise ship spa, from concept and space programme to installations, service menu and business model, reviewed by your tutor.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Concept and target customer
Define the spa concept and analyse the target customer.
Space programme and installations
Draw up the space programme and design the technical installations.
Service menu
Define the treatment menu and wellness programmes.
Hygiene, safety and staffing
Prepare the hygiene and safety plan and the staffing plan.
Final project
Present the business model, report and complete spa project for final review with your tutor.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Cruise ship spa directorWellness space designerWater treatment technicianOnboard wellness therapistWellness product managerShip sanitation inspector
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualification is required.
  • An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with Book4Time, Autodesk Revit, SketchUp and Microsoft Excel, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.

A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.

Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

No prior qualification is required; you need a computer able to run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.

Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.

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