Do you love cruising? It’s undoubtedly one of the best types of vacations. Not only is cruising very relaxing and hassle-free, but it also offers once-in-a-lifetime experiences that you can only do on cruise ships. Get ready to be blown away by some of the unique experiences you can have on board. Here are things you can only do on a cruise ship. Also, I’m sharing my travel loyalty program tracker as a free printable below.
Things You Can Only Do on a Cruise Ship
1. Admire a Glacier from Your Balcony
Admiring a glacier from your cruise ship balcony is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you can only experience from a cruise ship. Imagine the awe-inspiring experience of sitting in the privacy of your balcony while sipping a cup of coffee, watching glaciers calve, and feeling the thunderous roar. It’s truly an unforgettable experience that you can’t get anywhere else in the world.
2. Order a Drink from a Robot Bartender
One of the most unique experiences you can only enjoy on a cruise ship is sipping a cocktail served by a robotic bartender. On many Royal Caribbean cruise ships, you can order your favorite drink by swiping your key card, entering your order into the console, and then sitting back and watching your robot bartender mix it up.
It’s a very addictive experience! Even kids can join in on the fun by ordering their favorite beverages like Shirley Temples!
3. Watch Cirque du Soleil-Type Show from Your Balcony
Did you know that you can enjoy a Cirque du Soleil-style show while relaxing on your cabin balcony? That’s possible on some Royal Caribbean ships!
Instead of a typical ocean facing balcony, you can book an interior balcony with views of the boardwalk and aqua theater.
The outdoor aqua theater is equipped with a pool and stadium seating, where you can witness some incredible high diving stunts and trampoline acrobatics. These amazing shows are available on the Oasis of the Seas, Allure of the Seas, Harmony of the Seas, Symphony of the Seas, and Icon of the Seas.
4. Ride a Roller Coaster on the Top Deck of a Ship
Did you know that you can ride a roller coaster on the top deck of a cruise ship? That’s possible on Carnival cruise ships like Carnival Celebration, Carnival Mardi Gras, and Carnival Jubilee.
You can buckle up on a jet-ski type coaster and zoom off at full speed while enjoying the stunning views of the ocean. It’s a thrilling ride that can only be experienced on a cruise ship.
5. Order 5 Shrimp Cocktails without Paying Extra
One of the best things about cruising is the unlimited food. You can indulge in as many appetizers as you want without spending an extra dime!
The best part is it’s not just confined to the buffet area; the main dining room also offers unlimited dining. So, go ahead and don’t hesitate to ask your server for three appetizers, an additional entree, and that dessert extra dessert you’ve been eyeing! You won’t get a bill for it!
6. Sky Diving on a Ship
Did you know that you can experience the thrill of skydiving on the top deck of a cruise ship? That’s possible on some Royal Caribbean ships. The cruise line offers indoor skydiving, which is operated by iFly, a popular indoor skydiving chain in the US.
You can try skydiving on these Royal Caribbean ships: Ovation of the Seas, Quantum of the Seas, Spectrum of the Seas, Odyssey of the Seas, and Anthem of the Seas.
7. Bumper Cars on a Ship
Did you know that you can ride bumper cars on a cruise ship? This classic and old-fashioned activity is perfect for the whole family.
You can ride bumper cars on these Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships: Ovation of the Seas, Quantum of the Seas, Spectrum of the Seas, Odyssey of the Seas, and Anthem of the Seas. Kids as young as 5 years old can join in on the fun and ride a bumper car with an adult!
8. Watch a Broadway Show without Going to New York
Did you know that you don’t have to go to New York City to watch a Broadway show? On some Royal Caribbean cruise ships, you can watch Tony Award-winning Broadway shows. The best part is it’s included in your cruise fare!
The Broadway Show lineup on Royal Caribbean is impressive and includes popular shows such as Mamma Mia, Cats, We Will Rock You, Grease, Saturday Night Fever, and Hairspray.
9. Have a Cocktail in an Ice Bar on a Ship
You think you’ve seen it all, but wait until you step into a Norwegian cruise line’s ice bar. You’ll never think an ice bar is possible on a cruise ship.
Get ready to be amazed. These ice bars are inspired by Scandinavian ice hotels and are kept at a chilly 17F temperature. If you order a cocktail from the bar, it will be served in a glass made from ice! Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Breakaway, and Norwegian Getaway are the cruise ships that have ice bars.
10. Ziplining Over 9 Decks
Who knew you could zipline over nine decks on a cruise ship? Get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime experience! On some Royal Caribbean ships, you can zipline over nine decks above the Boardwalk for free.
Royal Caribbean cruise ships with ziplines are Harmony of the Seas, Allure of the Seas, Symphony of the Seas, Oasis of the Seas, Wonder of the Seas and Icon of the Seas.
Get Your Free Travel Loyalty Program Tracker
Sign up once and you will get access to ALL exclusive content on this website. After unlocking the printable, just save the printable image and then print it. Use it to keep track of all the loyalty numbers and passwords of various cruise, airline and hotel loyalty programs. I hope you like it!
Check out these cruise packing lists with free printables
42 Banned Items you can’t take on a cruise
12 Things You Should Never Do at a Cruise Buffet
9 Reasons Why I’m Skipping Port Days on My Next Cruise
9 Clever Ways to Increase Storage in a Small Cruise Ship Cabin