Are you stuck in a vacation rut? Find yourself going to the same places again and again? You want to try some new adventures and do something different for your next special getaway? Try some of your unique “bucket list” items without having to plan multiple stops along the way? Well look no further than a cruise with Royal Caribbean.
Royal Caribbean International is one of the most popular cruise lines. With loyal fans and some of the most innovative vessels, there are plenty of great reasons to sail on one of the line’s 25 cruise ships. In fact, the cruise line has been busy building vessels with features you can’t find on any other cruise line. Here are some of the many venues you will only find on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship.
Tidal Wave - Is a boomerang style slide at sea. First you plummet down a water-filled slide, then fling up into total tidal weightlessness and an exhilarating rebound down the other side. It's a ricochet of riveting adventure.
SkyPad - Hop into the Sky Pad® for an out-of-this-world bungee trampoline experience. Strap in, put on your virtual reality headset and get transported to another time, place, or planet. Your virtual adventure will launch you high into the stratosphere and let your imagination soar.
NorthStar - Is an observation pod that is attached to a giant arm on top of Quantum class ships. North Star takes guests 300 feet above sea level and gives them views that have never been available until now.
RipCord - You have always wanted to go skydiving but could never work up the nerve to jump out of a real airplane. RipCord Is a skydiving simulator that allows guests to get the sensation of skydiving without the incredible risk of jumping out of a perfectly good airplane.
SeaPlex - Is the largest indoor active space at sea. The bi-level Deck 15 play zone offers a slew of fun activities, including first-at-sea bumper cars, roller skating, and even a circus school with a flying trapeze.
Escape Room - Is a real-life game of Clue, only you’re part of it. Team up with a group of friends, family, or fellow travelers, then board the S.S. Rubicon, a uniquely designed room, full of hidden clues. You’ll use your wits to solve a puzzle and unravel a mystery—then (hopefully) free yourself before time runs out.
Broadway Shows - Royal Caribbean offers the most variety of entertainment at sea. From the globally-acclaimed Broadway musicals like CATS and Hairspray to the musical toe-tapping disco beats of Saturday Night Fever, global smash MAMMA MIA! and now the smash hit Grease. Broadway's hit musicals, miles away from the mainland.
Bionic Bar - After a full day and you are a little thirsty, cruise on over to the The Bionic Bar which is Royal Caribbean’s watering hole that's straight out of "The Jetsons." Hundreds of bottles of booze hang upside down above a frosted bar, which is manned by two robotic arms. These robot bartenders mix and shake cocktails and "mocktails," then slide the finished drinks down a long slot to waiting human drinkers.
Virtual Balcony Rooms - Royal Caribbean's virtual balcony inside cabins feature floor-to-ceiling HD display screens that give passengers real-time views of the sights and sounds outside. Your actual view depends on which wall the 80-inch HD screen is affixed. If your screen faces the front of the ship, you will get the view from a high-quality digital camera mounted on the bridge. Facing back, you get the view of the ship's wake from the camera mounted on the rear of the ship. Curtains can be drawn to conceal the HD screen.
Rising Tide Bar - You could call it a wet elevator. It’s also the coolest way to get from Central Park to the Royal Promenade onboard all Oasis Class ships. Sip your favorite cocktail, beer or wine while you enjoy a smooth ride and skylight views on the Rising Tide Bar.
Flowrider - FlowRider is a surf simulator that allows participants to "bodyboard" (boogie board) or "flowboard" (same concept as surfing but with a smaller board), even if they're nowhere near the ocean. The simulator comprises a wedge-shaped area that's covered in thin padding (similar to a wrestling mat). Powerful jets spray a continuous stream of water over the surface, which is where passengers can hang ten.
So now you have no excuses for not trying something different on your next special vacation. Fun and adventure, along with your bucket list, awaits you onboard a Royal Caribbean cruise. Sign up, pack up then go have some fun!