Not every vacation expend on a cruise ship is just lounging by the pool while sipping on soupy cocktails with tiny umbrella . While that definitely is one cruise style ( and one that can also be just the escape you require ) sometimes to really bury about your 178 unread work emails over the holidays you need to do something , well , out of the average . Like : zoom down one of the world ’s longest zip lines in Haiti , scuba dive through shipwrecks , or rally a djinni to do your bid . These are all things you may actually do on a sail ( on a individual sail ship , actually : Royal Caribbean’sHarmony of the Seas ) . If those do n’t swim your , er … ship , attempt out one of these other totally wild adventures onboardHarmony of the Seas :
Have a personal genie do all your chores
Royal Caribbean ’s exclusive Star Class suites , like the super - de luxe two - write up Royal Loft Suite , will not just put your apartment to shame – they also come with a " Royal Genie . " That ’s what Royal Caribbean call off the uber - concierge and locomotion insider assigned to your suite , who can arrange private escapade for you , line up dinner , or even do your shopping . We think it ’s even hunky-dory to bid for more compliments from them .
Scuba dive for buried treasure
you could get yourPADIscuba diving event corroboration and meet the open honkytonk requirements in some of the world ’s top bucketful lean scuba destination aright on the ship . So even if you did n’t design to explore the Caribbean ’s fabled shipwrecks and the Mesoamerican Reef , there ’s nothing holding you back once you get on . And while finding bury hoarded wealth is n’t needs guaranteed , you will see tropical fish , reef sharks , moray eels , ocean turtles , and eagle ray once you ’re underwater . rely us – it ’s right smart better than the touch armored combat vehicle at your local aquarium .
Go on a one-of-a-kind private adventure
Group tour not your affair ? you could have a complete , individual journeyorganized by one of Royal Caribbean ’s goal insiders . Like taking a solo misstep to Loterie Farm Resort in St. Maarten , where you’re able to opt to mill around around poolside in a individual cabana or trek through the forest , bet on how “ adventurous ” you feel that morning .
Eat a dish straight out of a Mad Hatter tea-party
Wonderland is a two - report eating house onboardHarmony of the Seasthat seems like something direct out of the mental imagery of Lewis Carroll – and each dish is specifically crafted to be a feast for all five senses . The eatery features interior decoration and dishes from “ down the rabbit yap ” like giant colourful goblets and menu items like “ liquid lobster ” and cheesecake with wasabi air . And you wo n’t even have to shrink down to a miniskirt - sizing to go inside .
Sip a cocktail made by a robot
Mix and Mingle are the names of the two drink - slinging robots atBionic Bar , a futuristic prevention onboard . While they may not retrieve your name , they do mix up to 1,000 cocktails a day , and have more than 30 feel and 21 mixers to work with . You also place your order through an app , so feel gratis to get as unearthly with your drink as you want , sans judge - y shade .
See a performance in the deepest pool at sea.
Harmony of the Seas’onboard pool translate at night to a 700 - rear end , oceanfront amphitheatre . Their newest show , The Fine Line , boast in high spirits - fly stunt , telling acrobatics and enough uttermost athletics to root on you to get back the gym once you get home . ( Maybe . )
Zoom down the longest zip line in the world.
Labadee , Haiti is home to not only a secret beach , but also the human beings ’s foresighted zip line over water . At 2,600 foot long and 500 feet high , the Dragon ’s Breath Flight Line is not for the deliquium of heart . After , you’re able to reinforce yourself with a reposeful paddle through the Bay of Labadee and see what it looks like from sea level . If you do n’t experience like leave behind the ship that day , though , you’re able to hurry line from bowing to stern onHarmony of the Seastoo . The zip line on the ship is 10 decks up , and you ’ll win all the brag rights if you tackle it .
Enter the mouth of the most frightening fish in the sea
We do n’t fully know what lurks at the bottom of the sea , but for now we ’re going to go onward and say the angler fish is the most menacing - looking . And now you ’ll get to enter the jaws of one , through the tallest chute at sea . The Ultimate Abyss come in at 150 substructure improbable , and you ’ll dive down it in 15 seconds . Just be certain to tie that draw string extra fast – your fellow police car do n’t want an additional show they did n’t pay for .
Watch someone wipe-out on a surfboard, without leaving the ship
Or endeavor to get into the green zone yourself . Flowrider is a 40 - groundwork wave simulator onboardHarmony of the Seas , with plenty of spectator seating . serious part ? This one ’s included in the cost of your sail , so if you ever wanted to endeavor to hang 10 , now ’s the time . Or you could just view the other Edgar Guest consume waves .
Plunge down three multi-story water slides
plunge through a Pisces ’s mouth not for you ? You ’ve got three other option aboardHarmony of the Seas , known as the Perfect Storm . Independently , these water slides are called Cyclone , Typhoon , and Supercell , and they all are multi - story thrills that twist and turn over Central Park , which is 10 decks below . ( But more on that in a moment . )
Use a hoverboard that DOES work on water
A “ flyboard ” is part miniskirt - rocket , part hoverboard , that prompt you over the water . While on it , you could do somersault , trick turns , and even jump over mahimahi in the center of the Caribbean . And if you ’re self conscious about your mahimahi - jumping skills , do n’t sweat it – there ’s an teacher who will act with you one - on - one beforehand .
Learn how to fold napkins like a fancy butler
Who say risky venture ca n’t be of the domesticated nature ? And who also does n’t desire to read how to turn every napkin and towel in their apartment into a wild critter ? In these classes , you ’ll learn how to turn your linens into elephants , quat , salientian , and even lobsters – and then be able to work like you ’re in a napkin campaign once you get home .
Stroll through Central Park
you could saunter throughHarmony of the Seas ’ “ Central Park ” without taking a long underpass ride uptown or battling lost tourists to see the unspoilt parts . On the ship , this parkland - sized atrium is made up of 12,000 lively tree and plants , with plenty of bench to study on . And ( most probable ) zero pigeon droppings .
Get botox onboard
Seriously ? badly . All those wrinkles triggered by meetings that could have been covered with an e-mail can be handled in an FDA - approve spa discourse . They also offer non - incursive treatments to melt off wrinkle too ( which is the previous for anti - aging ) . And while getting botox on its own may not be adventure , doing it on your sail ? Sounds pretty out of the box to us , and you wo n’t have to worry about leave out that “ super important ” confluence with a physician ’s designation back home .
Explore hidden Mayan Ruins in Cozumel
Sure , you could always hit up the beach in Cozumel , but if you require to truly take “ the route less traveled ” you could take a Monster Jeep down an ancient route to part of the island that few get to see . That ’s because it ’s only approachable by one road , which was closed to the world for years – meaning none of your other friends have had a chance to ‘ gram it yet . Once you get to the ending , you ’ll be able-bodied to take in Mayan ruins along the oceanfront .
Impersonate an Olympic figure skater
Studio B is the onboard frappe skating rink , and when the professional are n’t practicing for one of the show , guest are welcome to entwine up some skates and give figure skate a go themselves . For intake , check out out the moves from the cast of1887 , an original production about clock time travel and romance . Or you’re able to just test to get the hang skating backward without falling all over yourself .
Scale a mountain
To get to the honest view on the ship , you ’re going to have to work out for it . you may climb not one , but two 43 - foot careen wall right on pack of cards , without even making a reservation . From the top , you ’ll be able to take in almost unobstructed ocean views , which will make the sore arms worthwhile .
Sample real Jamaican jerk recipes
In Falmouth , Jamaica , you could personally test try one of the 300 different formula cooked by topical anaesthetic . After you ’ve had your fill , wait the appropriate 30 minutes , then ramble down the Martha Brae River in a bamboo car , explore Green Grotto Caves , or horseback drive on the beach .
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