When a trend captures widespread attention, industries often rush to embrace it to ensure their share of the action.

Enter the travel industry, which has been luring pickleballers in many ways over the last two years.

Earlier this year, there was a story of the world's largest cruise ship, Icon of the Seas, that included a pickleball court on deck.

Now, there's a story of luxury cruise ships with inflatable courts floating on the sea.

The inflatable court takes four hours

If you thought blowing up that backyard inflatable pool took a long time, imagine spending hours – four hours, actually – trying to blow up an inflatable pickleball court.

It's worth it in the end, as the court appears almost like a mirage floating atop the water.

This floating court allows players to enjoy the sport against the backdrop of stunning seascapes. Gabriella Ribeiro, Chief Exploration Officer of Explorateur Journeys, emphasizes the crew's attentiveness in maintaining safety and retrieving stray balls, ensuring a seamless experience for all guests. The court is also not allowed for use when the water is choppy.

Maybe just don't go for any Ernes or you could end up washing ashore in Southern Europe somewhere.