Top 9 Thrills on Royal Caribbean
By Sarah Etinas
Top 9 Thrills on Royal Caribbean
By Sarah Etinas
Royal Caribbean’s fleet of ships – and its picture-perfect Bahamian Island – are jam-packed with adrenaline-pumping activities.
If you’re looking for a vacation filled with thrills, look no further than a Royal Caribbean cruise. With superlative-claiming slides, onboard ziplines, and even hot air balloon rides on a private island, there’s no shortage of heart-racing adventures for you to experience.
Spend a Day at Thrill Waterpark
Located on Royal Caribbean’s private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay, Thrill Waterpark is a must-visit for thrill seekers. This colorful water park is home to ten epic slides, along with the incredible Wave Pool and obstacle-course filled adventure pool. Go for a ride on the 135-foot Devil’s Peak, the tallest waterslide in North America. Try a drop slide with the heart-racing Dueling Demons. Or go for something more family-friendly with the four-person raft ride known as the Sling Shot.
Spend a Day at Thrill Waterpark
Located on Royal Caribbean’s private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay, Thrill Waterpark is a must-visit for thrill seekers. This colorful water park is home to ten epic slides, along with the incredible Wave Pool and obstacle-course filled adventure pool. Go for a ride on the 135-foot Devil’s Peak, the tallest waterslide in North America. Try a drop slide with the heart-racing Dueling Demons. Or go for something more family-friendly with the four-person raft ride known as the Sling Shot.
Hop Aboard a Hot Air Balloon
Take to the skies on Perfect Day at CocoCay with Up, Up and Away, a breathtaking helium balloon ride. Reach heights of up to 450 feet high and soak in the incredible views below you – from the vibrant slides of Thrill Waterpark to the island’s picture-perfect beaches.
Hop Aboard a Hot Air Balloon
Take to the skies on Perfect Day at CocoCay with Up, Up and Away, a breathtaking helium balloon ride. Reach heights of up to 450 feet high and soak in the incredible views below you – from the vibrant slides of Thrill Waterpark to the island’s picture-perfect beaches.
Peak Over the Edge with Riptide
While there are loads of exciting slides on land at Perfect Day at CocoCay’s Thrill Waterpark, Royal Caribbean’s ships have quite a few slides for some onboard fun too. One of the most adrenaline-pumping slides is Riptide. This head-first mat racer water slide takes you on all sorts of twists and turns – and it even takes you over the side of the ship for a few seconds!
Peak Over the Edge with Riptide
While there are loads of exciting slides on land at Perfect Day at CocoCay’s Thrill Waterpark, Royal Caribbean’s ships have quite a few slides for some onboard fun too. One of the most adrenaline-pumping slides is Riptide. This head-first mat racer water slide takes you on all sorts of twists and turns – and it even takes you over the side of the ship for a few seconds!
Experience the Longest Waterslide at Sea
With all of Royal Caribbean’s onboard slides, there are simply so many to choose from. But if there’s just one you won’t want to miss out on, it’s The Blaster. As the longest waterslide at sea, this 800-foot slide is filled with electrifying dips and drops. You’ll find yourself wanting to ride it over and over again!
Experience the Longest Waterslide at Sea
With all of Royal Caribbean’s onboard slides, there are simply so many to choose from. But if there’s just one you won’t want to miss out on, it’s The Blaster. As the longest waterslide at sea, this 800-foot slide is filled with electrifying dips and drops. You’ll find yourself wanting to ride it over and over again!
Test Your Surf Skills on the FlowRider
After riding down countless slides, there’s still more water fun for you to enjoy on your Royal Caribbean ship with the FlowRider. This artificial wave pool of sorts is a fantastic place to surf while aboard the ship. Are you ready to take on some epic swells?
Test Your Surf Skills on the FlowRider
After riding down countless slides, there’s still more water fun for you to enjoy on your Royal Caribbean ship with the FlowRider. This artificial wave pool of sorts is a fantastic place to surf while aboard the ship. Are you ready to take on some epic swells?
Take a Ride on the Longest Slide at Sea
You don’t have to get wet to have fun on your Royal Caribbean cruise. As a matter of fact, this cruise line is home to the Ultimate AbyssSM, the longest (dry) slide at sea! This dark and starry tunnel plummets a full ten stories – all in just 13 seconds! It’s safe to say that you’ll get quite a thrill out of this ride.
Take a Ride on the Longest Slide at Sea
You don’t have to get wet to have fun on your Royal Caribbean cruise. As a matter of fact, this cruise line is home to the Ultimate AbyssSM, the longest (dry) slide at sea! This dark and starry tunnel plummets a full ten stories – all in just 13 seconds! It’s safe to say that you’ll get quite a thrill out of this ride.
Test Your Luck at Casino Royale
Speedy slides aren’t the only thing that’ll get your blood racing. Sometimes a nerve-wracking, luck-chasing game of cards will do the trick too! At Casino Royale, you can try your hand at all sorts of invigorating games – from table games to slot machines.
Test Your Luck at Casino Royale
Speedy slides aren’t the only thing that’ll get your blood racing. Sometimes a nerve-wracking, luck-chasing game of cards will do the trick too! At Casino Royale, you can try your hand at all sorts of invigorating games – from table games to slot machines.
Soar through the Skies on an Onboard Zipline
Would you believe that Royal Caribbean has a zipline at sea? That’s right, you can soar over the Boardwalk of your Royal Caribbean ship at breathtaking speeds. Talk about the thrill of a lifetime!
Soar through the Skies on an Onboard Zipline
Would you believe that Royal Caribbean has a zipline at sea? That’s right, you can soar over the Boardwalk of your Royal Caribbean ship at breathtaking speeds. Talk about the thrill of a lifetime!
Skydive on RipCord by iFly
Don a jumpsuit, goggles and helmet to get the rush of skydiving while safely gliding inside a 23-foot-tall glass wind tunnel on the skydiving simulator RipCord by iFly. The best part? The backdrop of endless ocean views and the varying shades of blue they offer.
Skydive on RipCord by iFly
Don a jumpsuit, goggles and helmet to get the rush of skydiving while safely gliding inside a 23-foot-tall glass wind tunnel on the skydiving simulator RipCord by iFly. The best part? The backdrop of endless ocean views and the varying shades of blue they offer.
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