23 Things That Will Make You Say, "I Didn't Know You Could Do That On A Cruise"

Ice-skating school or robot bar?

Living your best cruise life may be a more varied existence than you expected. There are so many things to do on a Royal Caribbean cruise – your whole family will enjoy the adventure.

For real!

1. You can learn to surf!

The FlowRider surf simulator lets you catch waves, right onboard the deck.

2. Zip-line across the cruise deck.

Relive everyone's favourite school camp activity, only better because you're on a cruise ship.

3. Order a drink from a robot.

Head to the Bionic Bar, where a robot will make your drink of choice. It's enough to make Siri and Alexa jealous!

4. Improve your circus skills.

The Seaplex indoor activity space has a flying trapeze school!

5. Defy gravity.

Take it one step further than trapeze school with the RipCord by iFLY skydiving simulator. Suit up!

6. Chill out in the Adults-only solarium.

Perfect for parents who are craving a little downtime. Nab a cabana, and kick back by the pool.

7. Drop the kids off at the Adventure Ocean Youth Programme.

The Adventure Ocean Youth Programme has enough to keep kids entertained for hours, including games, sports, and activity sessions - leaving parents free to chill!

8. Have an outdoor family movie night.

There's always something magical about watching a movie under the stars, and even more so when you're surrounded by ocean.

9. Relax with your favourite spa treatment.

The Vitality Spa offers everything from hot stone massages, to facials, and acupuncture, all geared towards max relation.

10. Celebrate every holiday at once.

Yep, you read that right. The epic "Let's Celebrate" parade on the Royal promenade celebrates Christmas, New Year's, Halloween... You name it, they celebrate it.

11. Team up with your family members for a game of laser tag.

You're never too old for a game of laser tag! Get the whole family involved.

12. Hit up Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade for a bit of friendly competition

Challenge your fam to a game of Pac-Man, then settle into a comfy booth to watch your favourite sports teams dominate while you tuck into a delicious pub-style menu.

13. Catch a professional ice-skating show.

Yep, there's even an ice-skating rink on a Royal Caribbean Cruise ship.

14. Learn to ice-skate yourselves.

If you were inspired by watching the pros!

15. Bounce on a virtual reality bungee trampoline.

Strap in to the Sky Pad and experience a virtual adventure to another time, place, or planet.

16. Go head-to-head with your fam on the dodgems.

A great way to diffuse any family competition.

17. Dine at Jamie’s Italian.

Craving some delicious pasta? Jamie Oliver has you covered with his Jamie’s Italian restaurant. All pasta is made fresh daily onboard Royal Caribbean cruise ships!

18. Go rock climbing.

Great fun, and a great core exercise. Win-win!

19. Chill out in the Ultimate Family Suite.

The Ultimate Family Suite onboard Symphony of the Seas is two whole stories of awesomeness. There’s even an in-suite slide.

20. Catch an AquaTheatre performance.

The 600-seat AquaTheatre is the deepest pool at sea, featuring two 30-foot diving platforms ready for your entertainment.

21. Brave the Ultimate Abyss slide.

The Ultimate Abyss is the tallest slide at sea, plummeting down over 10 stories. Try it if you dare!

22. Balance out all the adventure with some yoga.

So you all stay zen on your cruise adventure.

23. Get a bird's-eye view of the ship.

The North Star is a giant glass globe that raises passengers up for a bird's-eye view of the cruise ship and surrounding ocean. An impressive way for the whole family to get their bearings!

All images courtesy of Royal Caribbean.

Considering cruising? Find out even more at the Royal Caribbean website. It's where adventure begins!