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Entertainment - Royal Caribbean
Explorers, adventurers, daredevils, and relaxation seekers alike… this vacation is for you! Learn to surf far above the waves, climb higher than ever on the rock wall, and even ice skate your way across the Caribbean — and there’s always time for some relaxation at the spa and pool, or at our many shops onboard. From standing ovations to hot dance clubs, we keep you on your feet. Only Royal Caribbean brings Tony Award®-winning Broadway musicals to sea.
Plus ice-skating shows, high dive spectaculars, live comedy, live music, bars, and nightlife. With so much awesomeness on board, your kids will be smiling all day. Hang out with their favorite movie characters at the DreamWorks Experience. Or let them adventure on, all day long, at the award-winning Adventure Ocean youth program. Bring your celebration onboard and make it extra special. Birthdays, anniversaries, showers, weddings, and more become lifetime memories when you add a champagne toast, custom cake, rose petals, or other brilliant surprises.
At-Sea Entertainment Like You've Never Seen
Royal Caribbean International® sets the cruise industry standard with dazzling, full-scale productions, every night on every cruise – all included in your fare. We're the only cruise line offering awe-inspiring Tony Award®-winning Broadway musicals, as well as ice skating, dive shows, and original productions with a live orchestra, sweeping lights, intricate costuming, and incredible talent culled from across the globe.
Broadway at Sea
Sail with the only cruise line that offers Tony Award®-winning musicals at sea! As an official sponsor of the Tony Awards, we're proud to bring you the best of Broadway, including CATS, Mamma Mia!, We Will Rock You, and Grease.
Aqua Theater Shows
137,000 gallons of incredible. Only onboard Oasis-class ships, experience the AquaTheater – dancers, divers, and acrobats pull off stunts against a backdrop of backlit fountains, big screens, and the endless horizon of the sea.
Ice Skating Shows
Royal Caribbean is the first and only cruise line with ice skating rinks right onboard Oasis-, Freedom-, and Voyager-class ships – and complimentary ice spectaculars featuring professional skaters that amaze with jumps, lifts, and spins.
Original Productions
Royal Caribbean Productions, our own in-house production company, brings together world-class performers to star in awe-inspiring original shows from contemporary dance to headline musical acts, high diving, aerial acrobatics, and more
Guest Entertainers
We supplement a full-time roster of amazing singers and dancers with special guest performers that are loaded with talent – from well-known bands and vocalists to standup comedians, dance troupes, jugglers, magicians, and more.
Live Orchestra
The only "play" button we press is on an ensemble orchestra, accompanying every main theater performance on every ship.
*Venues, performers, and events vary by ship.
3D Movies
Whoa! Watch for dragons overhead and robots all around in the 3D movie theater, where you'll enjoy larger-than-life presentations of DreamWorks Animation films plus other first-run hit movies.
Dreamworks Experience
Everyone loves a parade! But a parade with Shrek, Fiona, Po, and Puss in Boots is certain to be unlike any you've ever seen before. Get ready to be doubled over with laughter at scene-stealing character antics and a crew of stilt-walkers, cyclists, and aerialists. In between nibbles, the whole family will be in giggles as DreamWorks characters drop by your table for some playful mealtime shenanigans.
CASINO
Try your luck in Blackjack, Texas Hold 'Em, or slot tournaments, offered during most cruises. Win a qualifying tourney and you could score a free cruise to compete in the final. Tournaments and entry fees vary by ship and sailing.
Prohibition Party
At this party, you'll step back in time to the days of the speakeasy and inconspicuous consumption. The Prohibition Event is a 1920's themed party featuring live jazz, dancing, handcrafted drinks from the period when alcohol was illegal, and a few surprises. On Oasis-class s ships.
Theme Nights
Whether you prefer the '70s and '80s, toga parties, or masquerade balls, take on a new look and time warp to a different era. Let loose with themed music and performances as our cruise staff ramps up the energy and gets the party started.
Game Shows
The formula for pure hilarity is one part you, one part cruise director, one part stunts that you won't believe. Be a spectator or join in shows like the Love & Marriage Game, Battle of the Sexes, and the adults-only Quest – you'll be talking about it long after your cruise is over.
Pool Parties
A quiet, starlit night at sea – the perfect opportunity to turn it up with club hits and classics, dancing, and midnight buffet madness on the pool deck.
Club Twenty
A cool, South Beach-style nightclub event in a venue transformed with billowing sheers from floor to ceiling, go-go dancers, living statues, and an amazing club DJ. On Voyager-, Freedom-, and Oasis-class ships.
Dive into dazzling cruise entertainment on every deck, from high-flying feats at the AquaTheater to extraordinary stunts on the ice at Studio B.
The best cruise ships in the world serve up the boldest shows at sea — including award-winning Broadway musicals like Hairspray, CATS, and Mamma Mia! Spotlight-stealing original productions in the Main Theater like Flight, Piano Man, and Gallery of Dreams. Spectacular showcases of acrobatics, synchronized swimming, and captivating high-dives at the open-air AquaTheater. And awe-inspiring shows on ice filled with mesmerizing spins, lifts, and jumps by world-class professional figure skaters. From musicals you can sing along to and stunt shows that will keep you at the edge of your seat, to cheeky adult game show and comedians that keep the belly laughs coming all night — this is entertainment on a cruise like never before.
ONBOARD ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT
INCREDIBLE IS ON THE ITINERARY
Whatever thrills you seek, you’ll find all sorts of ways to fill your days onboard Royal Caribbean®. Each day and night brings something new to do, see and explore. From the robot mixologists at Bionic Bar® to the FlowRider® surf simulators, and the tallest slide at sea, Ultimate Abyss℠, to hit Broadway musicals like Grease. And with the award-winning Adventure Ocean® youth program, kids and teens will have a blast— plus parents can get a little time of their own. The hardest part is deciding where to start.
BROADWAY SHOWS
Looking for a night filled with all your favorite live show tunes? Our cruises bring you some of the greatest hit Tony Award®-winning Broadway shows— including CATS, Saturday Night Fever, Mamma Mia!, Grease, and more — no matter where in the world your adventure takes you.
ORIGINAL PRODUCTIONS
When you combine world-class performers with a top-notch in-house production company, you get dazzling original shows designed to inspire and amaze guests. From contemporary dance to aerial acrobatics and jaw-dropping stunts on ice, every production is a showstopper.
AQUATHEATER SHOWS
If you’re craving a dose of adrenaline by way of incredible acrobatics and high dives, you’ll find plenty to feast your eyes on at the AquaTheater. Only on Oasis Class, the deepest pool at sea is also home to some of the most mesmerizing performances.
ICE SKATING SHOWS
Watch professional figure skaters leap, spin, and whirl across the rink in stunning original productions by our acclaimed choreographers and in-house production team. From dazzling costumes to wow-worthy moves, you won’t be able to tear your eyes from the magic on the ice.
BRING ON THE BOLD ONBOARD EXPERIENCES
YOUR BUCKET LIST STARTS HERE
Spend your days chasing thrills, like a surf session on the FlowRider® or a plunge down the tallest slide at sea, Ultimate Abyss℠. Refuel between onboard activities with dining that goes from casual bites to elevated eats. And continue the adventure after dark with a round of karaoke or a late-night whirl on the dance floor.
PLAY ALL-DAY
Feel your adrenaline level rise on a simulated skydive with RipCord® by iFly®, race your bravest friend down The Perfect Storm℠ dueling waterslides, or join a glow-in-the-dark laser tag face-off. On these cruise ships, adventure waits around every corner.
DIAL-UP DELICIOUS
Forget what you thought you knew about cruise restaurants. This is more like a world of boldness in every bite. From casual cuisine to elevated epicurean delights, both the complimentary and specialty dining options onboard spotlight dishes are designed to wow all kinds of palettes.
SENSATIONAL SHOWS
Be it a full-scale production of an award-winning Broadway musical in the theater, an awe-inspiring showcase of dazzling feats on ice, or a stunt-filled high-diving acrobatic display at the AquaTheater, this is onboard entertainment that sets the stage for spectacular with every show.
SUN-DRENCHED DAYS
TIDAL WAVE℠
Included
PLUNGE, PROPEL, REPEAT!
Get ready for a Tidal Wave℠ takeover on the first boomerang-style slide at sea. Plummet down then fling up into total tidal weightlessness and an exhilarating rebound down the other side. It’s a ricochet of riveting adventure.
RESTRICTIONS
Minimum height is 52" inches
Minimum weight is 75 lbs, and maximum is 280 lbs
FLOWRIDER®
Included
NOW BOARDING FOR ADVENTURE
The surf’s always up on the 40-foot-long FlowRider® surf simulator. Grab your board and get ready, 30,000 gallons of rushing awesome are headed your way. Carve like a pro — or just try to stay upright — while friends cheer you on from the stadium seating.
RESTRICTIONS
Boogie board height requirement: 52 inches, stand up 58 inches
PRIVATE SESSIONS
3 prices for sessions: $69, $345, $552
WHIRLPOOLS
ENJOY SOME BUBBLY
Discover a different type of hot spot. Each Royal Caribbean® ship has multiple whirlpools. Find the warm and bubbly whirlpool that’s calling your name.
TYPHOON℠ AND CYCLONE℠ DOUBLE THE THRILLS
Grab your bravest friend and challenge them to a test of speed. The ride of your life awaits on twin racers Typhoon℠ and Cyclone℠ — part of The Perfect Storm℠, the boldest waterslides at sea. As you speed through each white-knuckle twist and turn, long, translucent stretches offer sea views as exhilarating as the ride itself. These slides have everything it takes to keep even the most courageous daredevils’ adrenaline levels way, way up.
RESTRICTIONS
Minimum height is 48" inches
Maximum weight is 300 lbs
ZIP LINE
THE RIDE OF YOUR LIFE
Brace yourself for a spine-tingling rush as you race above the Boardwalk®, suspended on the Zip Line over nine decks up. Included in your fare, no reservation is required.
ULTIMATE ABYSS℠
ONLY FOR THE BRAVE
There’s a place where only the bold venture and only the bravest return. Step to the edge. Peer into the darkness. Listen to the call of the unknown. There's no turning back once you take the plunge. Plummet 10 stories into the mysteries of the deep on the tallest slide at sea. Are you brave enough— or will you become a permanent resident of the Ultimate Abyss?
RESTRICTIONS
Minimum height - 44"
Maximum weight - 300 lbs.
RIPCORD® BY IFLY® GRAVITY-DEFYING FUN
The wind in your face, no ground beneath your feet and the adrenaline pumping as you float weightless in the air — there’s no rush in the world like skydiving. On the RipCord® by iFLY® simulator, you can feel the freedom of freefall without even leaving the deck. Time to let your spirit soar.
RESTRICTIONS
Must be 3 years old, weigh less than 230 lbs. if shorter than 6’ or less than 250 lbs. if 6’ and taller.
Fees apply on sailings departing from the UK, CHINA, SINGAPORE, CARIBBEAN, and ALASKA. Prices are subject to change.
TRAPEZE SCHOOL GET IN THE SWING OF IT
Run away to the circus without leaving the ship. At SeaPlex®, a cutting edge indoor activity space, the complimentary Trapeze School offers lessons you’ll flip for. Take your first swing on the flying trapeze, with safety mats provided to cushion your landing.
RESTRICTIONS
6 years old
FENCING LOOK SHARP
Take advantage of your time in between ports to learn how to stop-hit and flunge in a fencing lesson taught onboard by seasoned experts. Whether you’re new at the sport or a practiced pro, you’ll get to pair up with someone at your skill level and work on your parries, point-in-lines, and the art of engagement. En garde!
THE PERFECT STORM℠
A TWISTING TURNING ADVENTURE
It’s time to put on your brave face because there are plenty of thrills on the agenda. Get ready to tackle hair-raising twists, turns, and adrenaline-amping fun on The Perfect Storm℠, the boldest waterslides at sea. From dual racers to the first boomerang-style and headfirst mat racer waterslides at sea, no matter which ship you sail on and what slides you take on, you’re in for the ride of your life — are you up to the challenge?
NOTE
Slides and restrictions vary by ship. Swimwear required.
LASER TAG: BATTLE FOR PLANET Z℠
AIM FOR THE STARS
Two forces are facing off and you’re about to be recruited. Whether you join the remnant of a robot civilization, or the alien scouting party looking for refuge from a mega nova, only one force can take control in this glow-in-the-dark laser tag faceoff. Will your team be the one to claim the last planet for light years around? Take aim and find out in Battle for Planet Z℠.
RESTRICTIONS
5 years old
40" minimum
ARCHERY
HIT THE MARK
Become an ace with the bow and arrow as you practice your aim and technique in our onboard archery experience. Offered indoors with cutting-edge equipment designed to be safely enjoyed by all ages, this unique activity is something the whole family can get behind.
NOTE
Closed-toe shoes are required
LASER TAG: CLASH FOR THE CRYSTAL CITY℠
FUN THAT’S BOLD AS ICE
Eons in the future, Earth is an unforgiving place. The sun has burned out, casting the solar system into an endless winter night. Mankind long since evacuated and two lifeforms remain in the frozen wasteland — the Yetis, mountain beasts who evolved into highly intelligent beings. And the Snowshifters, mysterious creatures once able to assume any form. After millennia without light, both clans are on the brink of extinction. Unless one can claim a mythical ice city and its sustaining inner light in the latest glow-in-the-dark laser tag faceoff: Clash for the Crystal City℠.
RESTRICTIONS
Must be at least 5 years and 40 inches tall
BUMPER CARS BUMP FOR JOY
The rush hour gets a thrilling spin at the largest indoor activity space ever to set sail — SeaPlex®. Buckle up and take the wheel for nonstop fun on the only bumper cars at sea. Get ready to bump up your game as you speed, bounce and bang around the floor.
RESTRICTIONS
Must be 5 years old and 42 inches tall to ride with a guardian or 8 years and 48 inches tall to ride alone
INSIDER TIPS
*Fees apply to China sailings. Prices are subject to change.
ESCAPE THE RUBICON
WHO'S THE PUZZLE MASTER?
There are some puzzles you solve and there are some puzzles you ESCAPE! In the new and exclusive Escape The Rubicon, you will be transported to another world and another time. Collaborate with friends, old and new, as you attempt to find the hidden clues needed to solve a collection of puzzles that will eventually unravel the mystery of the Rubicon! With only 60 minutes of life-support, the suspense builds with every tick of the clock. The final seconds will decide your fate. Question: Will you escape? And if not, what then?
RESTRICTIONS
12 and older
ROCK CLIMBING WALL A BOLDER BOULDER
The view alone is worth every step. Climb forty feet above deck on the signature Rock Climbing Wall, where everyone from beginners to speed climbers can strap in and go vertical. With no reservation required for this complimentary activity, you could visit the view again and again.
RESTRICTIONS
6 years old
SUPERCELL℠ SPIN CITY
Part of The Perfect Storm℠ — the boldest waterslides 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 waterslide, then shoots you into a champagne bowl you’ll loop around before racing out toward the pool down below. Are you brave enough to take a whirl around the spin city?
RESTRICTIONS
Minimum height is 48" inches
Maximum weight is 300 lbs
ROYAL ESCAPE ROOM℠ — THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF PUZZLES
Included
STATE OF THE SMARTS
There are some puzzles you solve and there are some puzzles you escape. In the newest Royal Escape Room, you and your squad are in the hot seat as you attempt to find the hidden clues, solve the riddles and unravel the mysteries of The Royal Society of Puzzles. With only 50 minutes to unlock the secrets, the suspense builds with every tick of the clock. Grab the smartest people you know, turn on your thinking caps, and get ready for an adrenaline rush. Here comes a mind-bending team puzzle experience you'll never forget.
RESTRICTIONS
12 years and older
SCUBA CERTIFICATION BE A PRO BELOW THE WAVES
Discover the underwater world on a PADI® scuba diving expedition— exclusively offered on Royal Caribbean. PADI dive instructors will lead you on underwater adventures with a range of courses offered, so you can get certified right onboard. Fee applies.
THRILL ISLAND 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 favorites 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.
CATEGORY 6 WATERPARK TAKES 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 headfirst, 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.
RESTRICTIONS
Height and Weight restrictions vary by slide.
CROWN'S EDGE℠ 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 — 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.
RESTRICTIONS
Height, weight, age, and medical condition restrictions may apply.
OUR AWARD-WINNING ADVENTURE YOUTH PROGRAM
With our Adventure Ocean® youth programs, not only will your children's time on board be fun, it will be educational too! Aquanauts (ages 3-5 years) will have fun conducting cool experiments and becoming Certified Jr. Adventure Scientists. Our specially designed Explorers program (ages 6-8 years) is packed with exciting cruise activities for kids, which includes themed parties. Voyagers (ages 9-12 years) will explore a range of activities that puts the "cool" back into learning.
- ADVENTURE SCIENCE
- ADVENTURE ART
- ADVENTURE THEATER
- STORYTIME
NIGHT OUT FOR ADULTS
LATE NIGHT PARTY ZONE
Kids and teens can enjoy activities into the late evening with extended hours in the Adventure Ocean and teen-only spaces. An hourly rate applies after 10:00 p.m. After Dark Fun for Kids on Royal Caribbean After a special family dinner, what better way for kids on Royal Caribbean ships to spend the night than partying with new friends at the Late Night Party Zone!
FOR OUR TINIEST GUESTS
BABIES & TOTS PROGRAMS
Cruising with your baby was never easier. Our Royal Babies & Tots program (ages 6-36 months) offers nursery drop-off sessions filled with age-appropriate activities and toys. All programs are hosted by our trained youth staff. (Nursery drop off not available on: Adventure, Explorer or Jewel of the Seas).
FUN ISN'T JUST FOR ADULTS
TEENS & TWEENS PROGRAM
Whether hanging out with other cruisers or checking out games, sports and parties, our teen-only spots are the places to be. Our Teen Program also allows older kids the freedom to come and go as they please. They’ll love it so much the only thing you might wish for is a little more time with your kids.
THE LIVING ROOM
Go ahead and put your feet up — this is a teens-only space where you can hang out and just chill, play games and video games, and even compete in tournaments.
FUEL TEEN CLUB
Teens get their own late-night party on the dance floor with a DJ spinning all the best bangers.
THE ARCADES
Blips, bleeps, clangs and cheers. Play to win in a classic arcade atmosphere with timeless games like Pacman and table hockey, plus the latest – Guitar Hero, Fast and Furious Drift and more.
ADVENTURE SCIENCE LAB
SCIENCE SCENE
Fossil digs. Junior chemistry. Space Mud making. At the Adventure Science Lab at Adventure Ocean®, there's no limit to the discoveries budding scientists and curious kids alike can make as they try their hand at all sorts of engaging experiments.
AQUANAUTS
After 10:00pm:
LITTLE KIDS. BIG TIME THRILLS.
Bubbling science experiments. Dino-sized secrets just waiting to be uncovered. Adventurers ages 3 - 5 are engaged and entertained any time of day in the Adventure Ocean® Aquanauts group.
AGE RANGE
3-5 years
NOTE
All children must be fully toilet trained (no diapers or pull-ups) to participate in Adventure Ocean activities.
IMAGINATION STUDIO
FREE YOUR CREATIVITY
Kids ages 6 - 12 can feel free to create anything they want at Imagination Studio, the ultimate creative space at Adventure Ocean®. From paintings to sculptures to crafts, there's no end of ways to let their imagination play.
ADVENTURE OCEAN THEATER
ROLE CALL
Adventure Ocean® Theater is where kids make their dreams of stardom a reality. They can play the lead in the Circus Show or Pirate Show. Show off their dance moves in the Talent Show. Join in countless theater games and act in plays with other stars their age.
BABIES AND TOTS PROGRAMS
A PINT SIZED PARTY
Cruising with your baby was never easier. Our Royal Babies & Tots program offers nursery drop-off sessions filled with age-appropriate activities and toys. All programs are hosted by our trained youth staff.
AGE RANGE
6-36 months
NOTE
Nursery drop off not available on: Jewel, Adventure or Explorer of the Seas®.
ADVENTURE ART
ARTY PARTY
At Adventure Art, kids can exercise their creativity with cool crafts and culturally inspired projects, like mask and pottery making. Projects vary by sailing itinerary, so kids can learn about the cultures, art and history of the places they'll visit. From the Caribbean to Mexico, Alaska to Australia and Europe to Asia.