Royal Caribbean
The boldest ships at sea — Icon, FlowRider, CocoCay
The world's largest cruise line — 31 ships, 270+ ports, FlowRider surf simulators, the tallest waterslides at sea, and Perfect Day at CocoCay in the Bahamas. Family-friendly mega-ship cruising headlined by the new Icon-class Star of the Seas and the UK-friendly Anthem of the Seas from Southampton.
Where Royal Caribbean sails from
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Find a Royal Caribbean voyage
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Why a Royal Caribbean voyage?
Six reasons we recommend this line to the right kind of traveller.
The boldest ships at sea
FlowRider surf simulators, ziplines, ice rinks, rock-climbing walls, the tallest waterslides at sea, skydiving simulators, dodgem cars, North Star observation pod. Royal Caribbean ships are floating theme parks — every Icon and Oasis-class ship raises the bar.
The Icon-class ships
Icon of the Seas (2024) and Star of the Seas (2025) are the largest cruise ships ever built — 250,000+ tonnes, 7,600 guests, eight "neighbourhoods" including Thrill Island, Surfside (family zone), Suite Neighborhood, AquaDome and Central Park. Star of the Seas is the featured ship in your search above.
Perfect Day at CocoCay
Royal Caribbean's private Bahamas island, voted Best Private Destination by Travel Weekly readers three years running. Thrill Waterpark, helium balloon, ziplines, Coco Beach Club (suite-only), Oasis Lagoon swim-up bar — included on most Caribbean itineraries.
No-fly from Southampton on Anthem
Anthem of the Seas sails seasonal Southampton itineraries — Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Norwegian Fjords. Quantum-class ship with North Star pod, Two70 panoramic lounge, RipCord skydiving and bumper cars. Drive to the ship; no flights needed.
Family cruising at scale
Free supervised kids' clubs from age 3, dedicated teen spaces, family-size cabins and connecting rooms, family-pool zones, kids' menus in every restaurant, plus the Royal Tots nursery for under-3s on the Icon-class ships. Genuinely engineered for multi-generational holidays.
270+ ports worldwide
Caribbean (Eastern, Western, Southern, Bahamas, CocoCay, Labadee), Mediterranean, Northern Europe and the British Isles, Alaska, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, plus transatlantic and World Cruise sectors. Every major cruise region, every season.
Might not be for you if…
No cruise line is for everyone. Here's where Royal Caribbean might not fit. We'll point you elsewhere if so.
You want a small, quiet ship
Royal Caribbean ships are big — Icon-class carries 7,600 guests, Oasis-class around 6,000, Quantum-class around 4,200. If you want 200-guest small-ship cruising, look at Oceania, Viking Ocean or Sea Cloud.
You want adults-only
Royal Caribbean is family-first. Solariums on most ships are 16+ adults-only zones, but the rest of the ship is multi-generational. For genuinely adults-only cruising, Virgin Voyages, Saga or Viking Ocean is the fit.
You want all-inclusive
Royal Caribbean fares are not all-inclusive. Drinks, Wi-Fi, gratuities, speciality dining and shore excursions are all separate. The Royal Deluxe Beverage Package brings drinks under one fee, but the base fare is just the cabin and main dining. Saga or Marella bake more in.
You want refined, calm onboard atmosphere
Royal Caribbean is high-energy — pool-deck DJs, water parks, theatre productions, casinos, large guest counts in every venue. If you want a quieter, more refined atmosphere look at Celebrity Cruises (their premium sister-line) or Princess.
Meet the Royal Caribbean ships
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Speciality dining at theme-park scale
Multiple complimentary main restaurants per ship plus a deep speciality roster — steakhouses, Italian, Japanese, Mexican, hibachi, dedicated chef's-table tastings. The Ultimate Dining Package bundles multiple specialities for one fee.
What you actually do all day
Theme-park-scale activities
Twin FlowRider surf simulators, The Perfect Storm trio of waterslides, rock-climbing walls, zipline (Oasis-class), ice-skating rinks, mini-golf, dodgem cars (Quantum-class), skydiving simulator (RipCord), the Ultimate Abyss dry slide. Most are complimentary.
Broadway productions at sea
Royal Caribbean licenses full Broadway musicals — Cats, Mamma Mia!, Saturday Night Fever, Hairspray, Grease and originals — performed in 1,300-seat theatres. Plus AquaTheater diving shows, ice-skating spectaculars and headline live music.
Adventure Ocean kids' clubs
Royal Tots nursery (0-3), Aquanauts (3-5), Explorers (6-8), Voyagers (9-11), Navigators (12-14) and Teen Lounge (15-17). Free, supervised, themed daily programmes. The deepest kids' programme at sea.
Adults-only Solarium
16+ adults-only zone with pools, hot tubs, sun loungers and quieter atmosphere on every Royal Caribbean ship. The escape hatch from the family-pool zones, no upcharge.
What's included in your fare
Every Royal Caribbean fare bakes these in.
Main dining
Multiple complimentary restaurants on every ship
Adventure Ocean kids' clubs
All age bands, supervised, no charge
Theatre & shows
Broadway productions, AquaTheater, headline acts — included
Most onboard activities
FlowRider, rock walls, ziplines, slides — typically included
Solarium pool
Adults-only 16+ pool deck on every ship
Perfect Day at CocoCay
Island access on most Caribbean itineraries
Good to know
- Minimum age
- Infants from 6 months on most cruises; 12 months on transatlantic, transpacific and Hawaii. Royal Tots nursery from birth on Icon and Oasis-class ships.
- Drinking age
- 21+ on all Royal Caribbean sailings worldwide (US-style policy regardless of itinerary).
- Voyage length
- 3-night weekenders to 14+ night Mediterranean and transatlantic voyages, plus longer World Cruise sectors. Most are 7 nights.
- Dress code
- Casual by day, smart casual most evenings. One or two formal/dressy nights per cruise where collared shirts and slacks or dresses are encouraged but not strictly required.
- Service charges
- Daily service charges NOT included in base fare — added per guest per day at $18-$23 depending on cabin type. Pre-pay before sailing for budget certainty.
- Drinks packages
- Deluxe Beverage Package (unlimited spirits, cocktails, wine, beer, soft drinks) and Refreshment Package (non-alcoholic) available. Pre-purchase 30% cheaper than onboard.
- Wi-Fi
- VOOM Wi-Fi packages — Surf, Surf+Stream tiers. Streaming-fast across the fleet powered by Starlink on newer ships.
- Currency on board
- US dollars on every Royal Caribbean ship and itinerary, regardless of departure port.
Quick answers about Royal Caribbean
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Do I need a passport?
Crown & Anchor Society
Seven-tier loyalty programme — earn 1 point per cruise night, +1 per night for suites. Tier benefits start at Welcome and culminate at Pinnacle Club (700+ points).
Ready to sail with Royal Caribbean?
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