4. Swing From the Ropes
Carnival keeps upping the ante on their family-friendly activities, and now they have a ropes course on some of their cruise ship. Naturally, safety harnesses are worn by all ages, but that doesn’t take the challenge out of balancing (or dangling) on the beams, bridges and wires. As you make your way around the multiple tracks and elements of the SkyCourse, stop to enjoy the sea breezes and views along the way. Norwegian Cruise Lines also has a challenging ropes course onboard.
5. Scale the Wall
Royal Caribbean pretty much pioneered adrenaline rushes to experience on a cruise. When they introduced rock climbing walls back in 2002 it ushered in a new era of shipboard diversions, each line trying to outdo the other with their outlandish offerings. Now lots of lines let you climb the walls. While no longer a cutting-edge novelty, it’s still a thrill to shimmy up a 200 foot vertical wall, gecko style, and rappel back down while floating on the high seas.
6. Get a 360 View
One of Royal Caribbean’s latest enticements is their sky-high glass observation pod that soars on a mechanical arm high above the Quantum of the Seas. This North Star capsule is modeled after the London Eye, taking 14 passengers over 300 feet above the ocean and beyond side of the ship, offering an adrenaline-pumping birds-eye view. What will they think of next?
