Have you ever wondered how cruise ships run successfully throughout the many years its on the water? This gigantic ship holds about five thousand guests per week and about two thousand crew members onboard at all times! With a home-port in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, this massive ship alternates routes between the Eastern and Western Caribbean islands. Switching between Jamaica, Saint Thomas, Saint Martin, Haiti and Mexico, you can never go wrong with either of these itinerary choices!
Royal Caribbean is the largest cruise line, and they have ships all over the world! It’s a great all-inclusive family vacation idea. I, personally, see this as a great trip option, especially for those traveling with younger children. There are things for everyone to enjoy. From children, teens, young professionals and even the elderly!
They always have games and activities going on! Harmony of the seas has an ice skating rink, nightclubs, over thirty bars and restaurant options and an escape room! Throughout the day there are many activities for all ages, some include: trivia, Mario kart challenges and scavenger hunts. They also have music mania themed games and celebrity night, which includes a video game challenge and a prom disco! These activities are fun for everyone and really helps you meet other kids and teens on board.
For families, the #1 activity is bingo and lets be honest, this is my favorite activity hands down. Also, movies are played out by the pool each evening, which is a great way to kick back and relax after a day in the sun. There is a zip line on the fifth-teenth floor, overlooking the boardwalk, which is ten stories below! Do you dare go on the scariest slide at sea? Only for the brave! The Ultimate Abyss is a ten-story slide with tons of twists, turns and flashing lights! The three waterslides, also known as the perfect storm, are a fun and daring way to keep the Caribbean sun off you. Once you are done on the slides, check out central park, which is a soothing deck full of trees and wilderness and it is a great place to relax. I found it peaceful. Trivia, karaoke, aqua theatre shows and the comedy club are just a few other daily activities that are available to everyone!
For those 21 and older, I highly suggest buying the unlimited drink package. This is a great way to try a few different specialty drinks that the ship offers. There are bloody mary and mimosa bars usually in front of the Scooner bar! Talk about a Sunday funday in full effect! I suggest grabbing a drink from the bionic bar (yes, a complete robotic bar)! Place your order on the electronic pad and watch your drink being made right in front of your eyes! Remember to drink responsibly and enjoy! Non-alcoholic soda packages are available upon request! Water, tea and coffee are offered throughout the day for everyone.
Worried about keeping in touch with your family members while onboard? There’s an app for that! Royal IQ is an app that’s available ($7.95 per person) which allows those onboard to call and text each other throughout the ship. This app also allows those to look up all daily activities and adventures that awaits for the day.
More importantly the delicious food options! There are over 25 restaurants, cafes and bars all throughout the ship. A few that stood out to me were the Wonderland Restaurant, Chops Steakhouse and Izumi’s Hibachi. These specialty restaurants are well worth the price and are fine-dining at its best! Of course, you can’t forget about the main dining room, who is always offering superb five course meals. Those with special dietary restrictions, don’t worry, there are options for everyone! Vegan, gluten free, and vegetarian are just a few meals the chefs can make!
Ready to book your next vacation? Join me at www.royalcaribbean.com to find the best rates and deals for ships all over the world!
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