Royal Caribbean International is not only the largest global cruise brand; it's also the cruise line that builds and sails the largest ships at sea — including the 3,600-passenger sister ships Freedom of the Seas and Liberty of the Seas.
Thanks to Royal Caribbean ships' extensive and varied facilities, passengers can be as active as they want on a cruise and remain occupied from morning till night.
Onboard innovations include the Flowrider surf simulator, a miniature golf course, ice-skating rink, and rock-climbing wall. The ship also has a boxing ring adjacent to its extensive spa and vast fitness area, where daily classes are held at sea.
To help passengers keep their energy at its peak, Royal Caribbean recently introduced its Vitality program. The cruise line supports guests' wellness efforts in multiple ways that include the banning of trans fats from the kitchen and serving fat-free menu selections, establishing a Squeeze juice bar adjacent to one of three swimming pools, offering spa and fitness faciities, and featuring off-ship experiences that range from easy-going to extreme.
Couples who are more inclined to kick back and relax on a cruise will find padded lounge chairs ringing the swimming pools (one is adults-only), a soft ice cream dispenser steps away, a hammock for two, multiple hot tubs, a three-tier dining room as well as more intimate eateries, bars, in-cabin flatscreen TVs, a casino, karaoke kiosks where you can record yourselves, and nightly entertainment.
Royal Romance
Royal Caribbean's energetic approach to cruising extends to its aptly named Royal Romance wedding program. Although couples can opt to be married in the small and serene onboard chapel, they're not limited to using that facility. Through the ships' Explorer Weddings program, couples can also opt to tie the knot or renew vows:
- On the ship's Flowrider
- On the ship's ice skating rink
- On the ship's miniature golf course
- On the ship's rock-climbing wall
- On the ship's private island
- On the ship's basketball court
- On a hot-air balloon
- Atop a glacier
- Undersea
- On the beach
- In a castle
