Royal Caribbean Cruise Guide
Royal Caribbean built and operates the largest cruise ships on Earth — genuine floating resorts with waterparks, surf simulators, ice rinks, and full Broadway-caliber productions. If your family wants a cruise that feels like a destination unto itself, Royal Caribbean is usually the first name that comes up. The line also owns Perfect Day at CocoCay, widely regarded as the best private island experience in the Caribbean, with the tallest waterslide in North America and a genuine theme-park feel.
Who is Royal Caribbean best for?
- Active families and teens who want nonstop activities and thrill factor
- Multi-generational groups who need variety for every age group on one ship
- Travelers who want the biggest, newest ships in the industry
- Groups celebrating milestones who want showstopping entertainment
Popular Royal Caribbean destinations
- Perfect Day at CocoCay — Royal Caribbean's signature private island in the Bahamas
- Eastern & Western Caribbean sailings from Port Canaveral and Miami
- Alaska's Inside Passage from Seattle and Vancouver
- Mediterranean and Greek Isles seasonal sailings from Barcelona and Rome
Dining
Beyond the main dining room, Royal Caribbean's specialty lineup includes Chops Grille steakhouse, Izumi for hibachi and sushi, and Wonderland — a whimsical, theatrical tasting menu unlike anything else at sea. On Oasis and Icon-class ships, Central Park adds an open-air dining district lined with additional restaurants.
Entertainment
This is where Royal Caribbean separates itself: AquaTheater diving and acrobatic shows, real ice-skating rinks, zip lines, escape rooms, and full-scale musicals like Hairspray and Grease performed in dedicated Broadway-style theaters. Icon-class ships add entire neighborhoods, including the largest waterpark at sea.
Family cruising
Royal Caribbean's Adventure Ocean kids clubs and teen-only spaces are consistently rated among the best in the industry, and with six distinct "neighborhoods" on Icon-class ships, there is genuinely enough to keep every age group entertained without anyone getting bored on a seven-night sailing.
Adults-only spaces
Royal Caribbean does not operate adults-only ships, but Suite Class guests gain access to a private adults-leaning sundeck and lounge, and the Solarium pool area on every ship is reserved for guests 16 and older for a quieter alternative to the main pool deck.
Loyalty program
Crown & Anchor Society
What is Perfect Day at CocoCay?
CocoCay is Royal Caribbean's private island in the Bahamas, featuring North America's tallest waterslide, a massive waterpark, cabanas, and a helium balloon ride — widely considered the best private island stop in the Caribbean.
Which Royal Caribbean ships are the biggest?
Icon of the Seas and the Oasis-class ships (Wonder, Symphony, Harmony, Allure, Oasis of the Seas) are the largest cruise ships in the world, each carrying more than 5,000 guests with resort-scale amenities.
Is Royal Caribbean good for teenagers?
Yes. Teen-only lounges, sports activities, escape rooms, and thrill attractions like zip lines and surf simulators make Royal Caribbean one of the strongest choices for families traveling with teenagers.
Does Royal Caribbean have a quiet adult area?
Yes, the Solarium is an adults-leaning pool deck (16+) found on every Royal Caribbean ship, offering a calmer alternative to the main family pool deck.