Royal Caribbean Biggest Ships By Size
Here are the biggest Royal Caribbean ship classes in order of size, from largest to smallest, based on gross tonnage:
- Icon Class – 250,800+ GT (e.g. Icon of the Seas, Star of the Seas)
- Oasis Class – 226,838–236,857 GT (e.g. Wonder of the Seas, Symphony of the Seas)
- Quantum Ultra Class – 169,000–169,300 GT (e.g. Odyssey of the Seas)
- Quantum Class – 168,666 GT (e.g. Anthem of the Seas, Ovation of the Seas)
- Freedom Class – 154,407–156,271 GT (e.g. Freedom of the Seas)
- Voyager Class – 137,276–139,999 GT (e.g. Voyager of the Seas)
- Radiance Class – 90,090 GT (e.g. Brilliance of the Seas)
- Vision Class – 73,817–82,910 GT (e.g. Enchantment of the Seas)
Royal Caribbean Dining Options
Royal Caribbean takes you to the world of multi-cuisine. It has over 40+ dining options, including favorites, dining and beverage packages, complimentary dining, Specialty dining, and bars and lounges.
- The Main Dining Room is a two- or three-tier main dining room on all Royal Caribbean fleets. It features a grand staircase and huge windows, allowing for impressive views. It is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It also offers flexible “My Time Dining” to let guests eat whenever possible. Typically, it gives 4-12 people sitting at one table, and the limited seating for two is available upon request. Each ship has its main dining room – Aquarius, Mozart, Strauss, Vivaldi, Minstrel, Leonardo, Isaac, Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, King Lear, Tides, Rhapsody in Blue, Sound of Music, and Top Hats & Tails.
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- Coastal Kitchen is exclusively for Pinnacle Club members and suite guests. It serves delicious Mediterranean cuisine influenced by California's fresh-farm flavors.
- Dog House crafts hot dogs with a twist and serves classically.
- Mini Bites offers you a quick, delicious snack and a wide variety of grab-and-go favorites, including sliders, grilled cheese, mini cupcakes, pizza, and other delicious dishes.
- Park Café offers tasty and quick deli bites to please your taste palate. You can grab some fresh sandwiches, French-pressed Paninis, or your favorite, the legendary Royal Kummelweck roast beef sandwich. It is a perfect place to visit if you crave something light and green.
- Playmakers Sports Bar and Arcade’s menu of game-day favorites and signature tastes. You can experience the signature Playmakers Burger or the Buffalo Wings and finish off with the four-scoop touchdown sundae.
- Sugar Beach Candy & Ice Cream tells you to go ahead and get your treat on, and they won’t judge you for grabbing some extra candies.
- Windjammer Café has amazing views and a brilliant buffet breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Moreover, you will also get snacks throughout the day. You will get delicate Asian flavors, hearty all-American favorites, spicy Indian curries, authentic Italian pizza, and pasta.
- Chop's Grille is a high-end grill with a daily menu that includes filet mignon and mesquite-grilled salmon.
- Izumi offers Japanese Cuisine, pure and refreshing Japanese flavors with sashimi, sushi rolls, or Hot Rock (Ishiyaki) Plates or sukiyaki.
- Cafe Latte-Tudes serves Seattle’s best coffee at sea. It is the most happening coffee shop onboard Royal Caribbean cruises. Their menu also includes lattes, cappuccinos, and espressos, including beer, wine, pastries, and soft drinks in this informal café.
- Chef's Table is an intimate exclusivity and your very own chef's personal service in this wonderful culinary treat for up to 14 guests. There is a specially prepared menu for all gourmet food lovers along with paired wine.
- Giovanni's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar is a family-friendly restaurant at sea specializing in traditional Tuscan dishes.
- Johnny Rocket's Express is a fast and friendly 1950s-style diner serving traditional burgers, hamburgers, hotdogs, sodas, milkshakes, and more.
- El Loco Fresh offers your taste buds something to go wild over. It serves insanely delicious Mexican fare. Here, guests can grab mind-blowing guacamole and tangy salsa verde and classics like a beef burrito, fish tacos, and chicken enchiladas.
- Sorrento's Pizzeria offers a taste of New York and delicious wood-fired pizzas. Guests can try different types of pizzas every day, from Hawaiian to chorizo to Pizza Florentine. You can even customize your pizza with your own choice of toppings.
- Jamie's Italian is celebrity chef Jamie Oliver’s passion restaurant. It serves simple, delicious Italian dishes made with the best seasonal ingredients.
- 150 Central Park is an intimate surrounding dining area, savoring a six-course tasting menu and beautiful views. The menu includes fresh, seasonal, farm-to-ship ingredients. The award-winning chef Michael Schwartz does the art of cooking.
- Hooked Seafood offers fresh seafood at sea and gets the ocean's real taste in a casual atmosphere. Guests can grab classic starters and tasty soups, fresh fish and some raw bar favorites.
- American Icon Grill is the most favorite onboard restaurant, offering the taste of America at sea.
- Chic offers the height of modern cuisine, with fresh ingredients and some wild interpretations for the modern palate. You can grab the protein-packed punch of beef rib-eye, lamb chops, prime beef, and more.
- Seaview Café offers classic deli and bar food. The food is served outside in the air at any time of day. If you need a quick bite, you can head to this café.
- Samba Grill is a café where ‘gaucho’ cowboys offer service. It offers 13 different types of meats and seafood specialties they carve onboard.
- Boardwalk Hot Dog House features bratwursts, sausages, and other tasty toppings, all encased in a freshly baked bun.
- Cup & Scoops is an ice cream parlor that offers scrumptious sundaes, yummy shakes, delicious flavors, and toppings like whipped cream and hot fudge sauce.
- Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream can satisfy your sweet tooth carving – because they've got it licked when it comes to delicious flavors.
- Boardwalk Donut Shop asks its guests to start their mornings by strolling around the Boardwalk with java or simply grabbing a donut to tide them over.
- Island Grille is within the Windjammer Café and offers 454 guest seating. It is a casual café where eggs are cooked in the morning, and Thai and Asian dishes are served in the evening.
- Fish & Ships is an all-new eatery within Splashaway Bay Water Park's splashing distance on Royal Caribbean cruises board.
- Portofino is the chef’s creations and Italian classics that offer intimate settings. This venue is also for the Mystery Theatre Dinner nights.
- The Squeeze is a casual café where guests can grab their favorite, freshly made smoothie.
- Sabor Modern Mexican offers Spanish flavor and has a vibrant venue, serving up various delicious and authentic Mexican dishes.
- Wipeout Café is a little hide-out café where you can grab some sandwiches, salads, ice creams, and more.
- Starbucks is everyone’s favorite while on land as well as at sea. Guests can grab their favorite Starbucks coffee and enjoy it while looking at the sea.
- Teppanyaki offers authentic oriental flavors cooked in one of Japan’s traditional styles. Its menu includes top-grade steaks to succulent seafood right on the table. The expert chefs cook your dish right before your eyes on the table.
- Rita's Cantina is a colorful place surrounded by lively flavors of Mexican classics such as Margaritas, fajitas, and nachos. Guests consider this place for a fun fiesta.
- The Grande Restaurant is a luxury nod to a bygone era where every night is formal and special.
- Silk is an Asian complimentary restaurant that offers different cuisines. They have balanced their menu with Japanese, Thai, Chinese, Indian, and Vietnamese cooking.
- Windjammer Marketplace gives guests a complimentary dining experience. The crew prepares signature specialties tailored to your own taste – like fresh-pressed Paninis, juices blended before your eyes, and fluffy omelets.
- Solarium Bistro inspires guests to eat healthy by offering delicious dishes that are low in calories but high in flavor.
- Vitality Café is a chilled-out café that offers fresh fruits, smoothies, wraps, and more.
- Wonderland, experience an elaborate multi-sensory experience of never-seen-before fare. Guests can venture down the rabbit hole on the 12th deck and ask themselves whether they see it as real or imaginary
Royal Caribbean Drink Package
Satisfy your onboard thirst with Royal Caribbean's diverse beverage packages, offering excellent value on various drinks, including Coca-Cola®, fine wine, premium cocktails, beers, fruit juices, and water. Opt to purchase onboard or pre-reserve before your voyage, with packages applicable at bars, lounges, Windjammer Café, Main Dining Room, and private destinations during standard hours. Note that room service and minibar are not covered.
Explore the Beverage section or, if booked, visit Cruise Planner for details and pre-purchase options. While all-inclusive packages are available on every Royal Caribbean ship, some sailings may not offer them. Ensure alcoholic beverage packages are bought for all legal drinking-age guests sharing a stateroom. Individual guests can purchase other beverage packages used only by single guests. The Water Package allows ordering discounted water packages in various sizes delivered to your stateroom.
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The fountain soda package grants unlimited refills with a complimentary Coca-Cola® souvenir cup; its cost is based on the length of your stay (average daily fee $8* plus gratuity). Lost cups can be replaced through the bar manager or assistant bar manager for $9.95*. Note that Coca-Cola Freestyle machines require the souvenir cup. Beverage packages activate upon boarding. Guests with a reserved and paid reservation can contact 1-800-398-9819 for Pre-Cruise Planning Assistance.
Royal Caribbean Entertainment That Are Included
All cruises of the Royal Caribbean offer unbeatable entertainment onboard for all ages and preferences. These entertainment facilities are included in your Royal Caribbean cruise deals and packages, so you don’t need to spend a dollar more!
- AquaTheatre is only presented on Royal Caribbean’s Oasis Class cruises. It is the deepest pool at sea, with 30-foot diving platforms and some awesome dive spectaculars.
- At Pool Bars & Sand Bar, guests enjoy their favorite drinks at one poolside spot. This pool deck serves drinks like Mocktails, beers, wines, and delicious mixed drinks.
- At R Bar, guests can toast a vintage vibe to classic cocktails. You’ll find plenty of savors here, such as dry gin Martini or the perfect gin and tonic.
- Bass Bouncer is a musical world that powers up sound glyphs in the virtual reality Sky Pade game, which is entirely powered by futuristic music and technology.
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- Bionic Bar has robots at your service. The robotic bartender will code a unique cocktail drink that refreshes you onboard. This mecha technology can make endless combinations of cocktails, from classic cosmos to custom-crafted sips specially designed for you.
- Boleros is a place where guests can pair their mojito with some live merengue. You can stop here after your dinner for a fabulous salsa-stepping party and nighttime sizzle. This Latin-theme club serves Cuban mojitos, Brazilian Caipirinhas, and your favorite classic cocktails.
- Bumper Cars at Seaplex is the most adventurous, thrilling spin and the most significant indoor activity space. Buckle the car seat, and take the wheels for nonstop fun, bounce, and bang around the floor.
- Captain’s Reception would like to make a toast- to you. This is a special onboard reception dedicated to all guests sailing. So, ensure that you bring your cams along with you, and you’ll have the perfect opportunity to pose with the Caption and snap a shot.
- Card Room is a place where all card lovers delve into their favorite card and board games. This place is well-stocked with plenty of board games and spaces to play. This peaceful onboard oasis is perfect for recharge before your next big adventure.
- Casino Royale & Golden Room is your little slice of Vegas right at sea. It offers thousands of square feet of lights, action, slots, and tables along with several games that include three-card poker, let it ride, baccarat, roulette, craps, reel shots, and video shots.
- Central Park is a calm free space that syndicates nature and nature. This makes it an excellent place for relaxing, fabulous shopping, fine dining, and just strolling around.
- A cinema is an indoor theater that shows first-run movies daily.
- Clash for the Crystal City is the latest glow-in-the-dark laser tag faceoff. Kids must be at least five years old and 40 inches tall to play.
- Concierge Club is specially designed and reserved for Grand Suite-level rooms and higher. Guests who have reserved their suites in Diamond and Pinnacle Club Crown can get free access to this club.
- Cupcake Classes allow you to show your dessert cooking skills onboard and sprinkle some memories, but you don’t have to learn anything.
- Dazzles asks your fellow cruisers to sip and get on the dance floor. It is a multilevel entertainment venue where people can dance to the beat by holding their drinks and showing their moves.
- Diamond Club is for the people who love to treat themselves as royalty. This exclusive club is for those staying in the Diamond Plus and Pinnacle Club Crown & Anchor Society members only.
- English Pub is a place onboard where you can laugh, enjoy libations, and enjoy live music. The pub’s impressive drink menu offers a wide selection of beers, from ales to lagers.
- Escape the Rubicon is a puzzle room in which you will be transported to another world and another time. You will have only 60 minutes of life support.
- Hit the mark at Archery. You can become champion with a bow and arrow as you practice your aim and technique on Royal Caribbean cruises.
- Gear up, grab a foil, and prepare for an introduction to the art of Fencing. In between ports, take some time to learn how to stop-hit and plunge in fencing.
- Ice Bar at Sea is located within the Two70° venue. It serves delicious cocktails and features a spiraling staircase around the bar leading up to the second level.
- Ice Skating Rink is the place for cold feet and an onboard excitement that comes complimentary. From beginners to masters, children and adults can strap on a pair of skates and show off their moves.
- Laser Tag is a face of challenge onboard all Royal Caribbean cruise ships. Two forces will face off – one will be the robot team, and another is the alien. Aim and find out in Battle Z about who will claim the last planet for light-years around.
- Latin Fiesta encourages cruisers to move their hips and find their Latin rhythm with their fellow steppers to the sounds of a live Latin band. There are special dance classes where you can become a Latin dancer.
- Let’s Celebrate is a parade where every holiday is celebrated at once. Whether it’s the cruiser's birthday, Halloween, New Year’s Eve, or something else, you don’t need an excuse to celebrate when you’re on vacation.
- The library is available on each Royal Caribbean ship. It offers classic and popular family titles in various languages and comfortable reading areas for kids to relax and dive into a book, individually or with a parent.
- Michael's Genuine Pub offers a wide range of homebrew cocktails, bourbon flights, wine, and a selection of craft beers.
- Mini-Golf Course is included in every guest’s fare, so they can enjoy as much as they want. Also, no reservations are required. Play on this small green field as you enjoy a comprehensive blue ocean view.
- Mystery Dinner Theater hosts an evening of intrigue, mystery, and fun. For example, solve the crime over an attractive multi-course dinner with fine wine.
- Outdoor Movie Screen shows the first-run movies and big-time sporting events and how they were meant to be seen just under the open sky on the poolside.
- Pacifica Theatre offers new and Broadway-inspired shows, headline musicals, and live comedy.
- Playmakers℠ Bar & Arcade is a winner because their menu is the game-changer. You can have their favorite Signature Playmaker Burger or the Five-scoop Touchdown Sundae while watching your hometown team live on dozens of screens.
- Pool Parties is the hot party where the DJ will be spinning club anthems and dance classics, and the drinks will be pouring to keep you fueled up, so you’ll be getting the energy to dance all night.
- RipCord by iFly simulator allows you to feel freefall without leaving the deck. Because it’s time to let your spirit soar.
- Rising Tide Bar is a wet elevator and the most relaxed way to move between Central Park and the Royal Promenade onboard all Oasis-Class ships. Here you can sip your favorite beer, wine, or cocktail while you enjoy a smooth ride and skylight views.
- Royal Caribbean Arcade is where your favorite games from the 1980s and 1990s and some modern games are found on royal cruises.
- Schooner Piano Bar is a lively late-night bar where you can have your favorite cocktail, cozy seating, portholes, and gleaming grand piano.
- Shops & Boutiques offers merchandise ranging from logo items to Jewellery, liquor, and famous brands' clothes, including swimwear.
- Sky Pad is a trampoline where people can have fun and enjoy their activities. So don’t forget to launch yourself into a virtual world on a bungee trampoline.
- Solarium Bar is a tranquil poolside retreat where you can have cocktails and other chilled tropical drinks. When you are enjoying your privacy at an Adult-only solarium, grab some refreshments from this bar.
- Spanish Classes is an interactive onboard class that teaches the cruisers the Spanish language.
- Spotlight Karaoke Show Lounge is an all-new venue where all eyes and ears are on the guests.
- Star Moment is a lounge where you can get everything from pop classics to rock ballads. This is the most unusual activity one must opt for when boarding the Spectrum of the Seas cruise.
- Starquest Nightclub organizes parties the night away. Make new friends, listen to the latest hits and tunes, and enjoy a late-night drink in an exciting nightclub.
- Suite Lounge serves serenity with a twist of lime. It is reserved especially for Grand Suite level accommodation and above. It serves complimentary continental breakfast and evening drinks.
- Sunshine Bar crafts smoothies to craft cocktails within the solarium and some tempting fresh and antioxidant-rich juices.
- Supercell is the spin city onboard Royal Caribbean International Cruise. It offers adventure seekers a way to test their courage on selected ships.
- The Bamboo Room gives you throwback vibes, and some crazy good cocktails will whisk you away.
- The Centrum offers panoramic views, entertainment, casual eateries, and nighttime performances. It also includes high-flying aerial acrobatics and daytime enrichment programs.
- The Champagne Bar pops a bottle, raises a glass, and elevates your getaway. From bold brut to crisp cremains, discover your perfect pairing for good times at sea.
- The Colony Club is a customizable entertainment space with different clubs. For example, in Jakarta Lounge and Singapore Sling’s, the clubs are unique and fully packed with fun and amazing cocktails.
- The Lime and Coconut fill you with sun-soaked sips and Caribbean cool. It turns your vacay vibes way up with DJs, live music, and two bars serving all your favorite poolside cocktails, including the signature Lime and Coconut.
- The Music Hall aboard has a vast space specially designed for entertainment. There is a spacious dance floor where they host and play a great line-up of high-energy bands who’ll entertain you all night.
- As you wander, the North Star elevates you above the ship for unrivaled 360-degree world views. Just sit in the observation capsule, which will rotate you 360 degrees for some incredible shores from over 300 feet above sea level.
- The Royal Escape Room℠ is the royal society of puzzles. There are some puzzles you can solve and some puzzles you can solve. Your squad must find hidden clues, solve the riddles, and unravel the mysteries.
- The Royal Theatre is where the artists have danced, sung, and wowed audiences across six continents. It is available on three cruises: Anthem of the Seas, Ovation of the Seas, and Quantum of the Seas.
- Tidal Wave is the first boomerang-style slide at sea that flings up into total tidal weightlessness and an exciting rebound down the other side.
- Trellis Bar is a perfect place to sip, sit, and watch people while you listen to the soothing sound of the garden. A surprise guest performer will entertain you every time you visit.
- Tribute bands allow you to enjoy the beats of timeless entertainers from every era.
- Two70° Bar is set to deliver imaginative artistry with your favorite cocktail. This place has stunning views and sips, along with a floor-to-ceiling wall of windows. In the evening, it becomes a nightclub that keeps the party strong.
- Typhoon℠ and Cyclone℠ is the twin racers ride that lets you challenge your friends or family members on board to test the speed. This ride is part of “The Perfect Storm,” the boldest waterslides at sea.
- Ultimate Abyss is the longest slide on the Royal Caribbean fleet of ships. This ride is only for brave people who want to do some bold venture and only the most courageous return. It is ten stories long and is the mysterious, darkest, and most thrilling slide at sea.
- Viking Crown Lounge is the ultimate spot to soak up panoramic views while sipping your favorite cocktails.
- Vintage's Wine Bar is where wine lists and to-do lists overlap. Whether you want a glass of red or white wine, you’re sure to find both with a wide range of flavors here.
- Virtual Concert recreates the original performance on a stunning 4 K screen. It is unique to the Two70 Theater on Quantum Class Ships. The performance is recorded on five 4 K cameras to create a truly unique, immersive experience.
- Vistarama is a place onboard where 18 projectors combine to create an ambient surface over 100 feet wide and over 20 feet tall. It looks as accurate as the world you know but with fantastic scenes like nothing you’ve ever dreamed of.
- Wipe out the bar with a refreshing cocktail or sip a fabulous tropical concoction while you soak up the sun.
- Zip Line lets you see the whole ship from the ninth deck above the Broadwalk.
- Masquerade Theatre is a Broadway-style performance space that offers new and Broadway-inspired shows.
- Royal Promenade is two football pitches long and four decks high, lined with boutiques and 24-hour casual dining and drinking options.
- Studio B is famous for different activities all day long, from cooking demonstrations to ice skating.
- The Attic & Jazz on 4 offers family shows, late-night adult comedy, and guest entertainers. Passengers can also enjoy live jazz nights in the Jazz on Four lounges.
- Boardwalk Arcade, young cruisers try their luck at the ring toss, skeeball, and other beloved carnival games.
- Boot & Bonnet Pub is an authentic English pub that offers a great place to meet people, pints, performances, and more.
- Focus lets cruisers create an excellent souvenir for families and couples. Then, you can check out the moments that the ship photographers have captured onboard.
- The Photo & Art Gallery showcases some of the original artwork for you to view, browse, admire, and enjoy. You can even pop in to buy something for your home or to gift someone.
- Sabor Taquería and Tequila Bar have much more to offer to fellow cruisers. They can enjoy a long heritage of fresh, simple ingredients reimagined in full bloom.
- On-Air Club is a place where a guest can grab a mic, make new friends and bring their voice to the hottest onboard karaoke bar in the Royal Promenade.
- Video Arcade offers timeless games, including Xbox, table hockey, and more including Pacman.
- Coral Theatre has up to three decks and a fantastic atmosphere. It hosts Broadway-inspired shows, live comedy, headline musicals, and contemporary.
- Dog & Badger Pub is an authentic British ale that is cozy and a traditional pub.
- Open Air Cinema is along the poolside on a sunny day while enjoying a cocktail or wrapped up at night under the stars. Don’t forget to enjoy blockbuster movies and major sporting events with a twist at this spectacular open-air poolside cinema.
- The Raven is a two-story Gothic nightclub with a bar on each of its two levels. This place is the most happening place on the Royal Caribbean deck, with a large dance floor and live DJ programming in the evenings. Cruisers can enjoy dance classes, game shows, quizzes, and trivia hosted here during the daytime.
- Hollywood Odyssey is a cigar bar onboard the Royal Caribbean cruises with a live entertainment atmosphere.
- Hoof & Claw Pub is a British ally traditional pub that offers entertainment and drinks.
- Olive or Twist is a small jazz club with a dance floor, bar, and live performances. It also has a silent disco and special themed nights, such as Murder Mysteries.
- Pit Stop Sports Bar is just like your favorite sports bar at home. Travelers can grab a beer and catch all the big matches here.
- The Safari Club is a customizable entertainment space with four clubs: The Congo Bar, Zanzibar Lounge, Serengeti Card Club, and the Game Reserves. All the clubs are unique, just like their names, and fully fun-packed.
- Platinum Theatre offers Broadway-style musical shows, live comedy, and headline musicals that will leave cruisers breathless.
- Dragons Lair Nightclub is a club on board where passengers can party the night away by making new friends, listening to the latest tunes, and enjoying a late-night drink in the exciting atmosphere.
- Globe & Atlas Pub is an excellent meeting and get-together place for pints, people, performances, and more.
- Blaze is a great onboard club where passengers can grab a drink, meet other shipmates, and dance until close.
- Comedy Club organizes fast-paced comedy shows or improvised performances in one of the onboard theatres or tries some live underground comedy in a comedy show.
- Boardwalk Bar attracts cruisers who want to enjoy a drink in the fabulous neighborhood and watch the world go by after spending a whole day enjoying the fairground attractions.
- Pinnacle Lounge has floor-to-ceiling glass windows and a small, intimate area. It is generally used for small celebrations or private functions.
- Connoisseur Club offers a place where one can play the gentleman or gentlewoman with a selection of fine cognacs and cigars in this sophisticated venue.
- Quill & Compass offers a British pub atmosphere with a solid selection of traditional ales and lagers.
- Explorers Lounge overlooks the ship's centrum. It provides a comfortable place to sit and relax on a large brown leather sofa and enjoy the views.
- Jakarta Lounge offers guests a wonderful space to relax, with polished and luxury furniture, brass work, and tables inlaid with chess boards for guests.
- Singapore Slings has 90 cruise members who can enjoy relaxing and panoramic views from floor-to-ceiling window seats. Guests can also enjoy cocktails such as Blue Lagoon or Margaritas at a table near the window while watching the sea.
- Bombay Billiard Club is located at the Colony Club entrance. It has a large sitting area with a large TV screen, where Nintendo Wii competitions often occur.
- Vortex Nightclub lets the cruiser party all night in their way. The DJ keeps spinning the latest hits and some golden remixes so guests can dance until late at night.
- Café Promenade offers a delicious breakfast and lunch. Guests can grab their coffee or a tasty snack at this laid-back café.
- Crown & Castle Pub has a British atmosphere with a solid selection of traditional ales and lagers.
- The Game Reserve is home to the ship’s self-balancing Gyro pool tables and a large TV screen where guests can watch their favorite Nintendo Wii competitions.
Royal Caribbean Cruise Health and Fitness
RCCL ships features a fantastic array of health and fitness facilities, including a spa, fitness center, rock-climbing wall, and much more.
- An adults-only Solarium offers a calm, quiet, peaceful atmosphere for adults to relax. The solariums are indoors and outdoors. A large glass roof covers the lounger area during cooler weather.
- Amplified Pool Deck is a next-level pool game. The pool is overflowing with new ways to spend the day in the sun. They have doubled the pool’s surface area to cover the deck with tons of space to lounge, swim, and keep guests connected with the pool.
- Flowrider is a 40-foot-long surf simulator onboard Royal Caribbean cruises. You can grab your board and get ready because 30,000 gallons of water can rush anytime on the way.
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- PADI Scuba Diving Expedition encourages you to go and spend some time underwater and discover it. PADI dive instructor will lead you on an underwater adventure with a range of different courses so that you can get certified right onboard for diving.
- Pools give you plenty of chances to make a splash and bask in the sun or relax in the shade while having your favorite cool tropical cocktail and enjoy the complimentary loungers and live music.
- Rip Tide plunges their riders into new thrills on the only headfirst mat racer waterslide at sea that will take you twisting, exhilarating plunge and turning to the bottom.
- The Rock Climbing Wall is worth climbing because it offers unbeatable sea views. It rises forty feet above the deck on the signature rock-climbing wall. Everyone, even beginners or experts, can strap in and go vertical.
- Sports Court allows all guests who are sportsholics to enjoy their favorite sports. Here, you can play 3-on-3 with an ocean view. Cruisers can play one-on-one games such as volleyball and basketball at sea but with an energizing ocean view.
- The Blaster is the longest water slide at sea. So, get ready to chart a thrill-filled course for adventure on this aqua coaster. This blaster is more than 800 feet of drops, dips and straightaways with five waterjets.
- The Living Room is a place on board the Royal Caribbean Cruise where kids can chill out and spend time with other kids onboard.
- The Perfect Storm is the onboard slide, the boldest twisting adventure at sea. So, get ready to tackle hair-raising twists, turns, and adrenaline-pumping fun on this bold slide.
- Vitality Spa & Fitness Centre offers a range of services and relaxation treatments, including massages, facials, body wraps, reflexology, and acupuncture.
- Walking & Running Track is a great way to explore the ship and take sea air.
- Whirlpools give you vibes to soak up the relaxation and the horizon on each cruise.
Royal Caribbean Cruise for Kids and Teens
Fun isn’t just for adults, says the Royal Caribbean, as it offers many kids and teens activities on the cruise.
- A fun family place where they can take a nostalgic turn on the Handcrafted Carousel. It is colorful and charming, bringing your beloved infant remembrances to sea.
- Adventure Ocean Teens & Kids Club offers a UP and Away in the first-ever glow-in-the-dark musical at sea. Here, you can follow the puppets Max and Mia, who are landing on the ocean floor, searching for treasure hidden deep beneath the waves.
- Adventure Ocean Youth Program is specially designed to ignite the imagination. Here, kids have plenty of options for their own immersive adventure. These spaces are to be called their own at the hangout.
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- Adventure Ocean Youth Programs not only entertain kids on board, but it is educational too!
- Aquanauts (3-5 Years) give endless ways to keep the little cruisers busy while their parents want quality time. It offers bubbling science experiments and dino-size secrets just waiting to be uncovered.
- At H20 Zone, kids can get drenched, splashed, and sprayed all day, including interactive geysers, climbable sculptures, water cannons, pools, and waterfalls.
- Explorers (6-8 Years) have no end to activities that engage young imaginations. These include science experiments, Fossil Fever, Space Mud, Meteorology Madness, Art and Crafts activities, and deck parties.
- Fuel Teen Club shows some great comedy movies and other fantastic action films brought to life in their 3D theatre or your stateroom.
- Guests can bump up their game at Seaplex. Have the playtime of your life at the most revolutionary indoor active space at sea. It has a full-size basketball court and bumper cars at sea.
- Royal Babies and Tots® Nursery offers interactive classes for its tiniest guests and parents, filled with enriching activities to develop their early childhood. This service is only available on Empress, Majesty, Adventure, Jewel, Explorer, and Voyager of the Seas.
- Splashaway Bay is an aqua park that’s cool, colorful, and has all kinds of crazy waterslides along with pools and whirlpools.
- Teen Disco is the hot spot for all teens onboard Royal Caribbean cruises aged 13 to 17. It includes a themed dance party in the evening.
- Teen Spaces gives the vibes that are always on this off-the-grid. It is also known as a hideout-hangout space and is the best part of being on board, as it allows you to choose how you spend your time between family time.
- The Arcades offers a classic atmosphere with timeless games like Pacman and table hockey, the latest Guitar Hero, Fast and Furious Drift, and more.
- Trapeze School teaches how to flip. It is a runaway activity and a cutting-edge indoor activity space. Guests can take the first swing on the flying trapeze with all safety mats for a safe landing.
- Tween & Teen Programs allow older kids to come and go as they please. Whether your teens are looking for some games or hanging out with other cruisers, this program has everything in between.
- Voyagers group (9-11 Years) is an adventure ocean activity that offers different gaming tournaments and showdowns. Kids can join in a scavenger hunt around the ship and much more.
Royal Caribbean International Cruise Amenities
Royal Caribbean International is one of the top cruise lines, offering fantastic activities, excellent rooms, and exciting dining and entertainment options. They’ve made sure everyone can enjoy these features with ease.
For example, the RCCL ships have been designed to be wheelchair-friendly, allowing specially challenged guests easy access to suites, dining areas, and other spots. Guests can also let the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line ships know about food allergies or special diets when booking, and the menu will be adjusted to meet their needs.
There are exclusive areas for adults, like some pools, lounges, and spas. Certain restaurants also have dress codes, so check ahead to plan for a great experience.
Other Details of Royal Caribbean Cruise
- Disabled Facilities: All Royal Caribbean ships have wheelchair-accessible doors and elevators, including staterooms on request. The staterooms are also designed with electric entrance doors and wheelchair-accessible shower facilities. Please note that guests should manage their wheelchairs/scooters or hire them from vendors outside.
- Special Dietary Requirements: Guests will get all special meals, including a wide variety of vegetarian and gluten-free meals available onboard as standard. And ensure that as a guest, you provide your particular dietary requirement 60 days before sailing.
- Dress Code: Royal Caribbean's dress code is casual during the day. At night, guests can wear casual, semi-casual, or formal dress codes. It depends on the schedule. The casual attire includes jeans and collared shirts for men and sundresses or pants with blouses for women. At the same time, semi-casuals mean shirts, skirts, blouses, or dresses. People can wear suits, tuxedos, cocktail dresses, or evening gowns for formal. Moreover, avoid wearing tank tops and bathing suits in the main dining room or some specialty restaurants because it is prohibited. Even shorts are not permitted during dinner, and footwear is compulsory.
- Age Restrictions: Suppose you’re sailing from the ports in Europe, New Zealand, Australia, South America, and Asia. In that case, the minimum age should be 18 for the consumption of alcohol. Apart from the above ports, the minimum age is 21, even in the North American port. For cruisers who wish to take services such as spas, casinos, or adult nightclubs, the cruisers must be 18 years or older. To use pools and solariums, guests must be 16 or older; if they are under 16, they should be accompanied by an adult.
- Smoking & E-Cigarette Policy: RCCL ships cares about its guests' comfort, so it has created some designated smoking zones. However, it also knows that some cruisers smoke. All interior public spaces are smoke-free, while places like dining venues, theaters, bars, lounges, hallways, elevators, and jogging tracks don’t have smoking permission.
- Drinks Packages: Different types of drinking packages are available onboard Royal Caribbean cruises. These include non-alcoholic drinks packages, complimentary drinks, classic soda packages, refreshment packages, café select coffee cards, alcoholic drinks packages, and deluxe beverage packages. Each package costs different and offers different offerings.
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Wi-Fi and Internet Access: To keep their guests connected with their friends and family onboard, Royal Caribbean offers two types of options:
1. VOOM Wireless Internet Access (Wi-Fi) guests need a wireless device with Wi-Fi capability.
2. Wired (iCafes) Internet stations are available on all Royal cruises, and their number varies depending on the ship.
The VOOM is available on all boats fleetwide, and the prices vary and change accordingly.