Is there enough to do on a cruise with a family?
So you’re wondering whether there’s enough to do on a cruise ship if you take the family? Well, if you’re jumping on board Royal Caribbean, most of their ships have the following to keep the kids occupied, while you take in the last option below.
CLAIM THE CROWN
Do you dare step to the edge of bravery? Only on Icon of the Seas℠ will you encounter the Crown’s Edge (see video above) a fear-inducing challenge that’s part skywalk, part ropes course, part thrill ride and an all-out test of your courage. Strap in and step onto the walkway. Dare to look down at the crashing waves below – but keep moving. Because when you least expect it, the floor beneath your feet could collapse and leave you dangling high over the ocean. When the moment of truth comes, only the courageous will conquer. Looks like it’s awesome to do at night too.
TAKE ADVENTURE BY STORM
Brace yourself for Category 6, the largest waterpark at sea, with six record-breaking slides. Roaring thunder means the Frightening Bolt is close – and this drop waterslide is the tallest at sea. Once your stomach lurches, it’s too late. You’re caught in the Pressure Drop℠: the first open freefall waterslide at sea. And if you’re still determined to charge in head-first, grab a friend and take on the first mat racing duo ever to sail, Storm Chasers℠. Or gather your whole crew – and your courage – for Hurricane Hunter℠ and Storm Surge℠, doubling up the firsts with not one but two new raft slides you can ride with the whole family.
WHERE THRILLS COLLIDE
There’s a place you won’t find on any map, where the most adrenaline-amping adventures converge — Thrill Island on Icon of the Seas℠. Face the wrath of Category 6, the largest waterpark at sea with six record-breaking slides. Find the courage to conquer the Crown’s Edge, a test of bravery like nothing you’ve ever dared, dangling high above the ocean. And see how your favourites have grown wild – like Adrenaline Peak, a high-scoring new twist on the rock climbing wall. Plus, our most mind-bending mini-golf course ever, Lost Dunes. When it’s time to fuel up, discover bites bold enough for the hungriest explorers.
HOUSTON, WE HAVE A PUZZLER
The year is 1973, and you and your elite space squad are in the hot seat. It’s your job to get the Apollo 18 spacecraft to the moon. But if you think it’s as easy as saying 'cleared for liftoff', think again. You and your team will need to scour the command centre for clues and solve complex puzzles to pull this lunar expedition off. And time is running out fast as the final countdown approaches in the newest and most exciting Royal Escape Room challenge yet – Mission Control: Apollo 18.
SPIN CITY
Part of The Perfect Storm℠—the boldest water slides at sea—Supercell℠ offers adventure seekers a way to test their courage on select ships. This one-of-a-kind ride is unlike any other slide at sea. It starts off like a normal water slide, then shoots you into a champagne bowl you’ll loop around before racing out towards the pool down below. Are you brave enough to take a whirl around spin city?
NOW BOARDING FOR ADVENTURE
The surf’s always up on the 12-metre-long FlowRider® surf simulator. Grab your board and get ready, 100,000 litres of rushing amazingness are headed your way. Carve like a pro – or just try to stay upright – while friends cheer you on from the stadium seating.
Seriously, there is a lot of activity to do as a family, or that they can do by themselves. Here’s a few more below.
Once you’ve found some activities to keep the kids entertained, you might like to sneak off to this little gem.
A SUSPENDED REALITY - Adults only area (age 18+)
Floating in mid-air eight storeys up, the first suspended infinity pool at sea brings beach club vibes to the back of the ship at this adults-only paradise. Spend the day sipping bubbly champagne cocktails while the DJ spins relaxing beach beats until after the sun goes down. And whether you’re popping bottles from your full-sized daybed in the middle of the water or kicking back at the wraparound bar – every view is the best view at The Hideaway. Adults only area (age 18+)