Royal Caribbean Cruises are quite probably the most imaginative and innovative cruise line out there. And just when you think they can’t possibly come up with another outstanding invention onboard, they break the boundaries again! As one of the world’s largest mainstream cruise lines, Royal Caribbean Cruises have been launching bigger and better ships time and time again over the last few years, with the crescendo being the most recently launched Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas, unbelievably featuring a Zip Wire, a Carousel, Loft Suites and an open air Aqua Theatre amongst a host of other cruise industry firsts and exciting facilities.
The only slightly older Freedom Class of ships incorporates Freedom of the Seas, Independence of the Seas, Liberty of the Seas and Independence of the Seas. They are jam packed with spectacular features including the FlowRider surf park, cantilevered whirlpools, ice-skating rink, full-size boxing ring and H2O Zone water park.
The Voyager Class family is made up of Adventure of the Seas, Explorer of the Seas, Mariner or the Seas, Navigator of the Seas and Voyager of the Seas. This class of ships changed the face of cruising when they launched Voyager of the Seas and introduced the first of their groundbreaking features with a rock climbing wall scaling the side of the ship’s funnel and an onboard ice skating rink where not only can passengers learn to skate, but where they also put on the most fantastic ice shows, featuring top class professional skaters for guests to enjoy. The Voyager class of cruise ships have everything from rock-climbing walls, miniature golf courses and ice-skating rinks to specialty restaurants and bustling boulevards lined with shops and cafés.
On a slightly smaller scale, with more open space, balconies and glass than any other cruise ships, Royal Caribbean also offer their Radiance Class ships. Encompassing Brilliance of the Seas, Jewel of the Seas, Radiance of the Seas and Serenade of the Seas – with their sophisticated yacht like design and more intimate atmosphere they appeal to a wide audience and the abundance of glass windows and elevators get you up close to your travel destination.
Vision Class ships, with their themed dining rooms and lounges, casinos, swimming pools, solariums, centrums, even a miniature golf course on some ships, have something to excite everyone. Made up of Enchantment of the Seas, Grandeur of the Seas, Legend of the Seas, Rhapsody of the Seas, Splendour of the Seas and Vision of the Seas, these vessels are fondly loved by all who cruise onboard as the original Royal Caribbean experience.
Sovereign Class are the oldest vessels in the Royal Caribbean cruises fleet although still popular with many cruises looking for the advantages that come with cruising on smaller ships. Majesty of the Seas and Monarch of the Seas, whilst not offering as wide a selection of innovative activities onboard, still boast a variety of features and won’t disappoint guests onboard. From sophisticated casinos and lounges for adults, to Royal’s award-winning Adventure Ocean youth programmes for children, they are a good family choice and visit some fantastic destinations as well as of course, the renowned high standard of guest experience, Royal Internationals’ award winning signature Gold Anchor