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Here are 15 of the wildest cruise ship activities for thrill seekers, including a 400-foot zipline, a 'boomerang' slide, and a robotic arm that flies guests over the ocean

Sawdah Bhaimiya   

Here are 15 of the wildest cruise ship activities for thrill seekers, including a 400-foot zipline, a 'boomerang' slide, and a robotic arm that flies guests over the ocean
One of many wacky attractions designed to entertain guests on long cruises.MSC Cruises
  • Cruising experiences are evolving with cruise ships offering crazier activities by the year.
  • Cruise ships like Royal Caribbean, Carnival Cruise, and MSC offer some of the wildest experiences.
  • Thrill seekers can experience everything from roller coasters to two-story race tracks at sea.

Bolt is the first and fastest roller coaster at sea on Carnival Cruise ships Mardi Gras and Celebration. It zooms around an open-air course at 40 miles-per-hour, reaching as high as 187 feet above sea level, with 360-degree views of the ocean.

Bolt is the first and fastest roller coaster at sea on Carnival Cruise ships Mardi Gras and Celebration. It zooms around an open-air course at 40 miles-per-hour, reaching as high as 187 feet above sea level, with 360-degree views of the ocean.
Bolt: Ultimate Sea Coaster on Carnival Cruise Line      Carnival Cruise Line

Robotron is a robotic arm with an attached gondola that seats three people and flies them out 53 meters above the sea, whilst rotating riders and giving them a 360-degree view of the ocean. It is available on the MSC cruise ship Seascape.

Robotron is a robotic arm with an attached gondola that seats three people and flies them out 53 meters above the sea, whilst rotating riders and giving them a 360-degree view of the ocean. It is available on the MSC cruise ship Seascape.
Robotron, MSC Cruises      MSC Cruises

Source: MSC Cruises

A two-story race track with karts reaching speeds of 30 miles-per-hour features on Norwegian Cruise Line ships Encore, Joy, and Bliss, with Bliss sporting the longest race track at sea.

A two-story race track with karts reaching speeds of 30 miles-per-hour features on Norwegian Cruise Line ships Encore, Joy, and Bliss, with Bliss sporting the longest race track at sea.
Race track, Norwegian Cruise Line      Norwegian Cruise Line

The Himalayan Bridge is an 80-meter sky walk, 60 meters above sea level, and can be found on MSC cruise ships Grandiosa, Bellissima, and Meraviglia.

The Himalayan Bridge is an 80-meter sky walk, 60 meters above sea level, and can be found on MSC cruise ships Grandiosa, Bellissima, and Meraviglia.
Himalayan Bridge, MSC Cruises      MSC Cruises

Source: MSC Cruises

SkyRide is a monorail-style bike ride high above the sea, taking passengers on a tour around the ship on Carnival Cruise Line ships Horizon, Panorama, and Vista.

SkyRide is a monorail-style bike ride high above the sea, taking passengers on a tour around the ship on Carnival Cruise Line ships Horizon, Panorama, and Vista.
SkyRide on Carnival Cruise Line      Carnival Cruise Line

The Blaster is the longest waterslide at sea, according to Royal Caribbean, and has a 245 meter-long stretch of slide floating above the ocean. It is located on Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas.

The Blaster is the longest waterslide at sea, according to Royal Caribbean, and has a 245 meter-long stretch of slide floating above the ocean. It is located on Royal Caribbean
The Blaster, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line      Royal Caribbean Press

Galaxy Pavillion is a virtual reality gaming wonderland on Norwegian Cruise Line ships Encore, Joy and Prima. It includes immersive game play like a race track simulator and a drone race in VR.

 

Thrill Island is an adventure island aboard Icon of the Seas — a Royal Caribbean cruise ship set to sail in 2024. The island offers features like sky walking, a climbing wall, mini golf, and even an infinity pool.

Thrill Island is an adventure island aboard Icon of the Seas — a Royal Caribbean cruise ship set to sail in 2024. The island offers features like sky walking, a climbing wall, mini golf, and even an infinity pool.
Thrill Island, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line      Royal Caribbean Press

The Hideaway Pool is the first infinity pool at sea with disappearing edges, on Icon of the Seas.

The Hideaway Pool is the first infinity pool at sea with disappearing edges, on Icon of the Seas.
Infinity Pool, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line      Royal Caribbean Press

Crown's Edge is a sky walk and ropes course on the edge of Icon of the Seas. It is designed to test guests' courage, while obviously keeping them safe.

Crown
Crown's Edge, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line      Royal Caribbean Press

Riptide is a head-first mat racer water slide that hurtles guests through a translucent tube on the side of the ship, with a view of the ocean. It can be found on Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas.

Riptide is a head-first mat racer water slide that hurtles guests through a translucent tube on the side of the ship, with a view of the ocean. It can be found on Royal Caribbean
Riptide, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line      Royal Caribbean Press

Tidal Wave is a boomerang-style slide powered by high-pressure water that shoots guests upwards before they slide back down to earth. It features on Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas.

Tidal Wave is a boomerang-style slide powered by high-pressure water that shoots guests upwards before they slide back down to earth. It features on Royal Caribbean
Tidal Wave      Royal Caribbean Press

MSC cruise ships Seaside and Seaview feature an almost 400 foot long zipline which drops three decks.

MSC cruise ships Seaside and Seaview feature an almost 400 foot long zipline which drops three decks.
Zipline, MSC Seaside      MSC Rights

Source: MSC Cruises

RipCord by iFLY is a sky diving simulator that makes guests feel like they are flying by blasting a high-powered curtain of air upwards. It features on Royal Caribbean ships including Quantum of the Seas and Anthem of the Seas.

RipCord by iFLY is a sky diving simulator that makes guests feel like they are flying by blasting a high-powered curtain of air upwards. It features on Royal Caribbean ships including Quantum of the Seas and Anthem of the Seas.
RipCord by iFLY, a sky diving simulator on Royal Caribbean cruise ships.      Royal Caribbean Press

A game of augmented reality laser tag can be enjoyed on Norwegian Cruise Line ships Encore, Bliss, and Joy.

A game of augmented reality laser tag can be enjoyed on Norwegian Cruise Line ships Encore, Bliss, and Joy.
Augmented Reality Laser Tag, Norwegian Cruise Line      Norwegian Cruise Line

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