Looking for an adventure in far-flung destinations but backpacking is so NOT your style? A cheap cruise holiday with all the activities included is the answer! Swap hazardous hostels for comfort and style on the high seas. Forget about trekking overland, spending hours on tedious modes of transport. Instead, enjoy thrilling activities from sky-diving to zip-lining on high-end ships resembling floating hotels. Embark on a culinary odyssey, trying different themed restaurants every night. You can even enjoy a level of onboard service and attention to detail that is unparalleled while travelling to an array of incredible countries. You can experience all of this with Royal Caribbean Cruises – where affordable, cheap cruise holidays to exotic locations are what they do best!

Visit multiple destinations on one holiday

Royal Caribbean offers a vast selection of worldwide destinations; from Mediterranean cruises, Northern Europe, the Caribbean, Asia, Dubai and beyond. Always dreamed of a tropical getaway? Depart from Port Canaveral in Florida, making island stops in the Bahamas, St Thomas and St Maarten over 8 nights on an Eastern Caribbean cruise. Or experience the magic of Mexico and Central America, sailing to Honduras, Belize, Costa Maya and Cozumel. Explore the Far East, with amazing value cruise itineraries to Dubai, Japan, Malaysia and Thailand. If there’s a place you’ve always wanted to go, Royal Caribbean has the perfect cruise for you with unbeatable value.

Enjoy activities for thrill-seekers while you sail

As Royal Caribbean’s mantra “where extraordinary happens” suggests, there is a number of unique activities on their ships that you won’t find on other cruise lines. Your time at sea will be filled with endless amounts of fun!

FloRider

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The 40ft Flo Rider surf simulator is available on all Quantum, Oasis, Freedom class ships, Voyager, Explorer and Navigator of the Seas. With 6,000 gallons of fast-moving water, your attempt at surfing on the high-seas is televised on a huge TV screen in the adjacent Wipe Out bar!

The North Star

Royal Caribbean North Star cruise ship

The North Star is a futuristic viewing platform 300 ft above sea level (as tall as the statue of liberty!). Extending from a metal arm, this innovative capsule is located above the enclosed pool on deck 16, giving guests a breath-taking  360 degree view of the entire ship and the world beyond. (Available on Quantum, Anthem and Ovation ships).

RipCord by iFly

Royal Caribbean Ripcord by Iflyer skydiving simulator.

Feel the rush of free-falling without jumping from a plane in Royal Caribbean’s sky-diving simulator. Available on Quantum and Anthem of the Seas, the RipCord by iFly® is a first at sea, offering adrenaline junkies of all ages a unique flying experience without having to leave the deck.

Seaplex

Bumper Cars on Royal Caribbean Cruises

If you’re on a family cruise holiday, the Seaplex is a revolutionary indoor game centre that will keep the young and old entertained for hours. From bumper cars and a roller skating rink to Xbox Live and a Circus School, a floating DJ booth and the first food truck at sea – you’ll never get bored (available on Quantum and Anthem of the Seas).

Bionic Bar

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After all this adrenaline-fuelled excitement, adults can quench their thirst at the Bionic bar, where robotic bartenders serve up 2 drinks per minute from an extensive cocktail menu. A futuristic first at sea for Royal Caribbean cruises (Available on Quantum-class ships)!

Dining Options

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There are so many incredible dining options on Royal Caribbean ships, that you can try a different style every night. Partnered with celebrity chefs Jamie Oliver and Micheal Schwartz, the choice of restaurants onboard include:

  • Jamie’s Italian
  • Michael’s Genuine® Pub

Try cuisine from all four corners of the globe at…

  • Samba Grill Brazilian Steakhouse
  • Izumi (Japanese)
  • Rita’s Cantina (Mexican)
  • Portofino (modern Italian)
  • Ben & Jerry’s Ice-cream bar
  • Wonderland (experimental cooking served by theme rather than course)

And if you STILL haven’t had your fill, indulge in a sweet treat with free frozen yogurt machines on the pool decks.

Is a cruise holiday affordable?

Considering everything that’s included in our Royal Caribbean cruise deals, we offer amazing value on cruise holidays from Dublin, when compared to a traditional land-based holiday. Your return flights from Ireland, full cruise, all meals and entertainment are included in the price. And depending on the type of package or cruise promotions on offer at the time of booking, you can also avail of perks such as transfers to and from the ship, all-inclusive drinks, free onboard spend and more. Check out our current cheap cruise offers here for more details.

If you have further questions or would like to find out more about Royal Caribbean’s exotic fly-cruise holidays from Ireland, call our cruise experts on 01-5397770 or visit our Cruise FAQ.