Wave Hello to the World's Splashiest Vacation
Imagine a world where the ocean is your back yard and epic waterslides are just a deck away. If your favorite way to spend a vacation involves getting in the water, a Royal Caribbean® cruise is the way to go. Forget the hassle of crowded land-based water parks; we’re talking about a wave of fun that sails with you! Picture this: You step out of your cabin and into a watery wonderland with epic slides and wave pools right at your doorstep. Between exploring onboard thrills and docking at Royal Caribbean’s exclusive island, Perfect Day at CocoCay, keep reading to discover why Royal Caribbean has rightfully earned all its superlatives as the top choice for splash-seekers everywhere.
Photo: Splash Summit at Perfect Day at CocoCay
Set Sail to Splash Paradise
There’s a reason everyone loves Perfect Day at CocoCay: Royal Caribbean’s private Island is home to some of the biggest and best water attractions in the region. The record-breaking 135-foot-tall Daredevil’s Peak® isn’t just one of the tallest waterslides in North America, it’s also one of 14 scream-inducing slides at Thrill Waterpark. But save some bravery, because more adrenaline adventures are in store. After you’ve conquered zero-gravity slides from the Slingshot to Tailspin, get rocked at the biggest wave pool in the Caribbean and dry off on the 1,600-foot zipline across the island.
Photo: Private lessons on the FlowRider® surf simulator
Get Drenched on Deck
On a Royal Caribbean cruise, you don’t have to wait to get to port to have fun, because there’s a different pool for every day of the week and plenty of exciting escapades along the way. These aren’t just little slides to pass the time, they are full-fledged thrills in their own right. The new Star of the Seas®, coming in summer 2025, and the newly launched Icon of the Seas® feature six record-breaking slides and the largest waterpark at sea. From the Pressure Drop, the first open freefall waterslide on a cruise, to the Frightening Bolt, the tallest waterslide to ever set sail, both the views and the drops are sure to get your heart pounding. No matter which ship you choose, you’ll find water features for all age groups, from the adults-only Solarium Pool to Splashaway BaySM aquapark for kids and the teen-favorite FlowRider® surf simulator.
Photo: One of many pool parties for adults
Not Just for Kids
These cruises aren’t just for kids. In fact, Utopia of the Seas® is a playground for adults, especially bachelor and bachelorette parties, girls’ trips and groups. Lounge in the adults-only Solarium pool, hit the onboard waterslides or grab a drink from the Lime and the Coconut and dance your way into a full-blown pool party on the top deck. With a whole menu of wild events and theme parties happening into the wee hours of the morning, they don’t call this ship the “World’s Biggest Weekend” for nothing.
Photo: Relaxing at Coco Beach Club
More to Do, Less to Queue
Whether you want to be right in the middle of the fun or simply kick back and observe from afar, a cruise lets everyone in your crew do exactly what they want, when they want. With shorter lines than a traditional waterpark, kids can make their rounds on the slides while parents sip drinks from a private cabana within eyesight. Best of all, you get to skip all the headaches of a trip to a typical land-based waterpark, from parking woes to stuffy transfers and expensive snacks. Instead, everything is included, there’s space to relax and it’s all set against a stunning ocean backdrop.