Icon of the Seas

When the sirens sound off, be ready to raft! Ignore the screams of your crew in a weightless mid-air hover before a massive drop delivers awesome views of the ocean below — on the first suspended family raft slide at sea.

Strap in and step onto the walkway for a fear-inducing challenge that's part skywalk, part obstacle course, part thrill ride and an all-out test of courage. But hurry - when you least expect it, the floor beneath your feet could disappear, leaving you dangling high over the ocean.

Go with the flow of 30,000 gallons of rushing awesome on the FlowRider surf simulator. This fleet favourite is the prime spot to show off your wave taming skills or challenge your bestie to a round of boogie boarding. 

When the forecast calls for the next-level thrills, gather your whole crew - and your courage - for Hurricane Hunter℠, the first family raft slide at sea. Hold on tight and keep an eye out. Between all the shrieks and laughter, there's a massive drop when you least expect it. 

A world of sensory discoveries awaits you at the AquaDome℠ — the most immersive scene at sea. From a towering shapeshifting waterfall that cascades into a dive pool to dining options designed to pique your culinary curiosity.

With our boldest entertainment lineup ever, the new Icon of the Seas℠ raises the bar on curtain raising. Like Broadway-style renditions of storytime classics, productions dreamed up for littles, adults-only comedy shows and live music for any mood. Plus, two new venues that set the stage for spectacular — from the largest ice skating arena at sea to a first-of-its-kind venue that takes the only aqua shows at sea to an unimaginable new level

The Wizard of Oz

Follow the yellow brick road to our biggest cast and orchestra ever in the Broadway hit musical, The Wizard of Oz. Sing along as Dorothy leads the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion and Toto somewhere over the rainbow on the most famous journey of all time. Just click your heels together three times, and you’ll be transported to the Emerald City with our most advanced production ever.

Aqua Action!

Futuristic technology and extreme athletic skills come together to blur the line between live action movie and live theater. Welcome to Aqua Action! Take your seats as our biggest cast of daredevils performs superhuman stunts and feats of cinematic proportions beneath a towering, shapeshifting waterfall. It all comes to life before your eyes, and the stakes are higher than ever before.

Pirates vs Mermaids

Who really rules the waves? It’s time to find out during Pirates vs. Mermaids, the newest AquaTheater show that's tidally for kids and grownups alike. Choose your side as these superstars of the sea battle it out along the breakwater and show off their splashiest skills, from acrobatics and diving to swimming and dancing — and even swabbing the deck. It's a high-energy, interactive show that doesn’t stop until the last drop.

Showband! Live. Music. Now.

All the best musical genres take center stage in Showband! Live. Music. Now. Your night hits a high note as phenomenal vocal artists accompanied by sixteen top- tier musicians — the largest orchestra at sea — take big band to a whole new octave of incredible. All while state-of-the-art sound and mesmerizing visuals create a fully immersive experience. You'll find yourself clapping along as soon as the band strikes up.

A New Spin on Storytime

Hear ye, hear ye — by His Majesty’s decree, you are hereby invited to Once Upon a Time: The King’s Royal Ball. For the first time ever, we've dreamed up an ice spectacular to take our youngest storybook readers to a land far, far away. And all the most famous fairytale superstars will be there, celebrating their fabled quests. When the final chapter closes, you’re sure to leave feeling happily ever after.

Step into Absolute Zero, our biggest ice arena ever, to watch all-star performers unleash maximum axels and supersize spins, all while an immersive, digitally mapped backdrop transforms this arctic arena to showcase story lines beyond any you've imagined. 

Shake up your sea day with ice-cold drinks and sun-drenched hangs.

Like the suspended infinity pool that bumps beach club beats. A swim-up bar that doubles as a dance party. And an elevated retreat that's in another stratosphere of chic. Plus, each poolside vibe overflows with lively music, signature cocktail menus and infinite views.

For a more mellow vibe at Chill Island℠, soak up ocean views from the disappearing edge of The Cove Pool℠ as you unwind to live Caribbean music. Grab a lounger or a daybed - there are plenty of covered areas for you to cool off here for that made in the shade sensation.

Located on Chill Island℠.

Make your wade to Swim & Tonic℠ — the largest swim-up bar at sea and the first ever in the Royal Caribbean® fleet. It's the most spirited spot on the ship, with bartenders shaking up gin-based drinks and a resident DJ spinning the hottest beats.

Located on Chill Island℠.

Floating in mid-air eight stories up, the first suspended infinity pool at sea brings beach club vibes to the back of the ship at this adults-only paradise. Spend the day sipping bubbly champagne cocktails while the DJ spins relaxing beach beats until after the sun goes down.

Located on Chill Island℠.

This is not your average piano bar. This is a battle of the baby grands. Located in the lively Royal Promenade, Dueling Pianos℠ is a first-of-its-kind bar in the fleet, bringing a new scale of sing-alongs with nightly high-energy piano performances. Two talented pianists take your song requests and go key-to-key, tickling the ivories — and your funny bone. With a full catalog of toe-tapping tunes, belly-busting banter and musical mixology, this interactive show hits all the right notes.

A sprawling oasis awaits you at Royal Bay in Chill Island℠. With over 40,000 gallons of water, it's the largest pool at sea - complete with in-water loungers and raised whirlpools offering elevated views and plenty of space to soak up the sun or make a splash.

Located on Chill Island℠.

Tucked away on the top deck, this elevated oasis achieves a new stratosphere of chic with a secluded pool, cantilevered whirlpool and private access to The Lime and Coconut® bar — all while overlooking the ocean.

Located on Chill Island℠.

Welcome to Lou’s Jazz 'n Blues℠, an instrument addition to Central Park®. From soulful classics to jazz pop performances, sounds from the house band drift through the lush landscape of this open-air neighborhood. Swing by for cocktails that play ode to legendary favourites - and stay for live music from the Big Easy to the Big Apple. Whether you’re enjoying ragtime riffs from your table-for-two indoors or setting the mood on an evening stroll during Jazz in the Park, you won’t be able to resist jiving along.

From classic cups of joe to coffee-infused cocktails that’ll perk up your nights - this is anything but bean there, done that. Start your days and end your evenings at Rye & Bean℠, a transformative coffee shop that’s the perfect blend of cozy morning hangout and buzzing late-night bar. Whether your go-to is a flat white or an expertly made espresso martini, you’ll find yourself shipping on freshly brewed views at the AquaDome℠ from dawn until the very last drop.

Take your night out to new heights - and new sights - at The Overlook℠ lounge. With two levels of floor-to-ceiling wraparound windows, the ocean views from inside the awe-inspiring AquaDome℠ are unmatched.

Make your way to the glowing garden of Overlook Pods for your most elevated hangout ever. Challenge your friends to a classic board game, lounge around to the live music or cozy up with a cocktail before catching a show at the AquaTheatre show. Perfectly perched for prime panoramas, these next-level nooks are the first of their kind at sea - taking laidback to another level.

At Music Hall, no night sounds the same as the last. Get a front row view from anywhere on the dance floor while the industry’s best cover bands rock like the real thing. Or, take in the scene from the bar, pool tables and intimate lounge tables with your favourite cocktails. This premier place for live music lovers deserves a spot on your after-dark set list.

From hilarious to ridiculous, we’ve got the jokes. Modeled after Manhattan’s dark and intimate comedy clubs, the adults-only live show brings guest comedians whose only job is to make you laugh —seriously.

Stroll arm-in-arm along the winding pathways of Central Park® for a date night that goes all-in on al fresco. Nestled among thousands of tropical plants and living walls that soar high above, you’ll find the tucked away Trellis Bar. This enchanting escape offers an all-new menu of elegant pre-dinner appetizers for an outing that’s anything but ordinary. Paired with handcrafted cocktails, each delectable dish is plated to perfection - and best enjoyed under the stars.

Designed with vintage vibes to leave you with a first impression that lasts, 1400℠ Lobby Bar is your new meetup spot onboard. This bar is the closest you’ll get to the waves - and the first time the Royal Promenade has ever opened up to the outdoors. Kick back and soak up the energy of the bustling indoor boulevard or enjoy your drinks with a side of sea breeze on the ocean-facing terrace. And indulge in upscale cocktails inspired by the history of shipbuilding and developed with world-renowned mixologist, Tony Abou-Ganim.

Make your vacation pop at Bubbles℠, a new walk-up champagne bar in the heart of Central Park®. Order by the bottle or the glass — it’s always the perfect time for a chilled flute of brut. Start your morning with a mimosa or a bright-and-early Bellini. And celebrate moments big and small with a trickling champagne tower that sparkles. All while being serenaded by the soulful sounds of Jazz in the Park.

Choose your tune and grab the mic - it’s your time to shine at Spotlight℠ Karaoke. With thousands of popular song choices and all eyes on you, this just might be your big break. Do a soundcheck from the Royal Promenade at the bar that’s serving up lyrical courage. Step into the limelight or support your fellow superstars - future headliners can even rent a private room for an intimate show with your closest fans. Just be sure to rest up your vocal cords for an evening that deserves an encore.

Take your night out across the pond at Point & Feather℠, an English pub that’s pouring up perfect pints and stirring up an all-new menu of spirited sips. Challenge your crew to a game of darts to decide who gets the next round. Or take aim in a thrilling tournament where bragging rights are on the bullseye. Grab a seat wherever you like - with a guitarist’s stage that’s front and center, you’ll hear your song request all the way from the bar to the Royal Promenade.

Now you don't have to choose between watching the big game and playing your favorite games at Casino Royale℠. Keep your eyes on the prize — more screens means more sports, everywhere you look. Try your hand at nearly 30 table games, choose from over 370 hot slot machines and play bar-top video poker between sizzling sessions. Plus, a high-limit area ups the ante on action-packed. And you can always wager on a win with the best cover bands in the biz at the nearby Music Hall.

With a menu of game-day favorites and icy-cold draughts on top, anything you order at Playmakers℠ Sports Bar & Arcade is a winner. And while you’re working on a signature Playmakers Burger or the five-scoop Touchdown Sundae, you can catch your home team live on dozens of screens or face off against your friends in the arcade.

Gear up for a vertical scramble to the summit of Adrenaline Peak – the ultimate rock-climbing expedition and our highest vantage point yet. Located at Thrill Island, this craggy course rewards you with unmatchable views from the top of the ship.

Make the most of every minute together — at the new Surfside℠, the ultimate stay-all-day destination for families right onboard. From kid-approved waterslides and a pool for grownups to plenty of bites so you can fuel up for bolder bonding.

• RCI Icon of the Seas Surfside At A Glance.pdf

Unwind with the best seat under the sun at the new Water's Edge pool. Kick back on an in-water lounger or claim one of the islands dotting the pool for infinite ocean views between giggles by the gallon at Splashaway Bay℠ aquapark.

Located at at Surfside℠.

A dare defying decent.

Climb to the top and peek over the edge. You're now face to face with an epic near-vertical slide. But the chase of the thrill is stronger than you fear. Take a deep breath and let gravitiy take over on the Pressure Drop℠, the first open free-fall slide at sea.

The search for your favorite island bar is over. The Lime and Coconut® turns the vacay vibes way, way up with DJs, live music and two bars serving all your favorite poolside cocktails — including the signature Lime & Coconut. And when the sun goes down, this pool bar just might be the hottest spot onboard.

Designed with all ages in mind, the award-winning Adventure Ocean® is going bigger on adventure than ever — and kids are in for the playtime of their lives. Little ones can let their imaginations guide the way with plenty of whimsical rooms to roam and climbable creations to explore. Tall tales at a magical starry night themed theater. Interactive tinker time at Workshop. Friendly foosball competition and cozy spaces to call their own at Hangout. Plus dedicated programs that will engage all the senses for babies and younger kids at AO Babies and AO Juniors.

Open the floodgates on fun at the sprawling Splashaway Bay℠ aquapark with sprayers and a massive drench bucket. Plus, plenty of flowing fountains and sun-soaked slides keep the kids running back for more.

On Icon of the Seas℠, teens get an exclusive space that’s all their own — and the freedom to choose how they spend their time onboard. Social020 is their hidden hangout spot with music to jam out to, a lineup of movies, and plenty of comfortable places to kick back with new friends. Plus, it’s always game on with foosball competitions and all the latest consoles.

More information coming soon.

Little ones can dance to the beat of their own drum with fantastic fam jams and supersized festival games. Make new friends at Adventure Ocean® youth program with plenty of climbable creations to explore. And tuck in for nightly bedtime stories that'll leave you feeling happily ever after.

Whether you dream of trailblazing through the Alaskan tundra, learning how to whip up traditional Mediterranean dishes on the Greek isles, or sampling rum at centuries-old distilleries in the Caribbean, you’ll find the world is brimming with full day adventures — and nobody takes you deeper than Shore Excursions. Explore every shore your way with excursions and guided shore trips designed to thrill all kinds of traveler, from couples craving a little extra romance to families looking to bond over bucket list moments. No matter what kind of vacation experience you’re after, you’ll find new and exciting ways to make memories on your next getaway with a Shore Excursion. Unleash your inner explorer and discover bold new ways to connect with the people, culture and places around you as you cruise from one unforgettable port of call to another.

Take your adventure underwater and discover a whole world that’s teeming with life. Swim with turtles and manta rays, float over vibrant reefs and explore colorful coral forests on a snorkelling excursion designed to bring you up close with the ocean’s most beautiful natural treasures.  

There’s no better way to explore the beauty beneath the waves than on a guided scuba excursion. Dive deep below the surface of the sea with a certified expert and weave through brilliant coral colonies, scour centuries-old shipwrecks and come face-to-face with exotic aquatic critters.  

Assistance on & off the ship

We have personnel with wheelchairs who provide assistance with pushing wheelchairs on and off the ship using gangways and boarding bridges. Please note our personnel are not permitted to lift guests. During peak times there may be a wait for assistance. Please see Getting On and Off the Ship for additional information. If you need further assistance, please contact our Access Department at special_needs@rccl.com or 866-592-7225.

Wheelchair accessible staterooms

All of our ships have staterooms designed to accommodate guests with mobility disabilities and other disabilities that require the features of an accessible stateroom. Please see our Accessible Staterooms for more details. If you need additional information, please contact our Special Services team on (UK) 0344 493 4005 or (Ireland) 1800 555 604.

Accessible staterooms

Our accessible staterooms are designed for guests with mobility disabilities and other disabilities that require the use of the features associated with accessible staterooms. Accessible staterooms range from 14.77 sq. m (159 sq. ft) to 27.68 sq. m (298 sq. ft), offer a 1.5 m (five-ft) turning radius in sleeping areas, bathrooms and sitting areas for easy manoeuvrability.

Accessible staterooms are held for people with disabilities until all other non-accessible staterooms in that category are reserved. Upon reserving an accessible stateroom, we require that our guests acknowledge the need for the accessible stateroom by completing a Guest Special Needs Form.

If a guest is booked in an accessible stateroom and they do not have a mobility disability or other disability that requires the use of the features that are provided in the accessible stateroom, they may be moved at any time to another non-accessible stateroom in order to accommodate a guest with a disability.

Please note that we investigate and take action on potential misuse of accessible staterooms where there is good cause to believe that such staterooms have been booked fraudulently.

We encourage you notify us of your needs at the time of booking, to guarantee the availability of specific equipment or services.

• 60 days for sign-language interpreting
• 30 days for special needs equipment or services
• 72 hours if travelling with a group of passengers with a disability

List of equipment and services requiring advance notice.

Accessible stateroom features:

• Stateroom door width: 81.3 - 86.4 cm (vessel-dependent)
• Bathroom door width: 81.3 - 86.4 cm (vessel-dependent)
• No doorsill to get into the stateroom
• Ramped bathroom thresholds
• Bathroom grab bars
• Lowered sink and stateroom dressing table
• Roll-in shower bench
• Fold-down shower bench
• Hand-held showerheads
• Lowered wardrobe rods
• Refrigerator in stateroom (upon request)
• Raised toilet seats (most are between 43.1 cm to 48.3 cm/17 to 19 inches high; commode chairs available – please request prior to sailing)
• Accessible balconies (selected staterooms)
• Lowered safes for easy access (not including Majesty of the Seas, where safes are located at Guest Relations)
• Please note: Accessible suites have roll-in showers, not baths, except on Quantum of the Seas.

Accessible Shore Excursions

Explore in Comfort with Accessible Shore Excursions

Immerse yourself in our destinations with Accessible Shore Excursions, unique cultural excursions that accommodate scooters, wheelchairs, walkers and more. These tours were designed with you in mind.

At Royal Caribbean, we are always excited to cultivate the best experiences possible – both onboard and on land for each of our guests every time we sail.

Accessible Shore Excursions reveal the authentic culture of the ports we visit for our guests with mobility disabilities. We're ready to provide comfortable, accessible transport and knowledgeable, local independent experts.

Going well beyond a quick drive around an island, small group tours provide in-depth holiday experiences with excellent accessibility features, such as…

1. Accessible vehicles with wheelchair lifts or ramps
2. Accessible attractions with flat or ramped entrances
3. Accessible bathrooms with wide doors for wheelchairs
4. Step-free routes that avoid steps, stairs and kerbs
5. Experienced local independent operators familiar with accessibility needs

Level 1 | Tours recommended for guests that are able to walk short distances, can navigate the steps of a coach, and/or travel with a standard-size manual collapsible wheelchair or scooter, that can fit into the coach luggage compartment.

Level 2 | Designed for guests unable to negotiate coach steps or full-time wheelchair/scooter users. The vehicle used on this type of tour is adapted with an access ramp (or lift where available) to accommodate a limited number of mobility devices. In order to use the ramp and/or lift, guests are required to be seated on a wheelchair or scooter.

A few things to keep in mind

• Accessible Shore Excursions are offered in certain destinations only.
• Accessible tours allow a limited number of participants; therefore we recommend you submit your request as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Requests must be submitted with the mobility device type, dimensions (L x W x H) and device weight.
• An able-bodied person should accompany a full-time wheelchair user at all times during Shore Excursions.
• Staff members are not allowed to lift or assist a guest in or out of a vehicle.
• Vehicles, ramps and lifts may vary depending upon the port and availability.
• Guests must be seated on the wheelchair or scooter at all times to use ramps and lifts.
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations and guidelines do not apply outside of the United States.
• Private Arrangements may be available in ports without Accessible Shore Excursions.
• We strongly recommend that Accessible Shore Excursions requests be received at least 10 working days prior to departure.

Our goal is to make all our guests as comfortable as possible, both on and off the ship. Our cruise ships have spacious corridors to accommodate 180 degree turns for wheelchairs. Most decks are accessible through automatic doors, and all public rooms feature entrances with gradual inclines.

Wheelchairs

We provide complimentary wheelchair assistance for embarkation and disembarkation only. If you would like to have a wheelchair or scooter during the cruise, you are welcome to bring your own or rent one from of the companies below who will deliver it your stateroom on the ship:

Scootaround (formerly CareVacations)

Phone: 888-441-7575
Local: 204-982-0657
Fax: 204-478-1172
E-mail: info@scootaround.com

Special Needs at Sea

Phone: 800-513-4515
Local: 954-585-0575
Fax: 800-513-4516
E-mail: info@specialneedsgroup.com

You may bring and use wheelchairs, mobility scooters and other assistive devices onboard our ships. Due to safety reasons, Segways may not be used onboard.

Assistive Devices

Assistive devices including mobility scooters must be stored and recharged in your stateroom so fire doors, corridors and elevator lobbies are kept clear for emergency evacuation. When parked throughout the ship, they must be parked out of the way to allow safe and easy access by other guests and crewmembers.

Assistive devices should fit through a standard stateroom entry doorway which is at least 23 inches wide. We offer accessible staterooms which have wider doors which are at least 32 inches wide and may accommodate larger devices. If you have an assistive device larger than 32 inches wide, please contact our Access Department for assistance.

Note: Crewmembers are not permitted to lift assistive devices.

Services provided:

• Early boarding
• Cruise transfers utilizing a specialized bus or van with a lift or ramp
• Boarding and departure assistance
• Lifts for one pool and one whirlpool on each ship in the fleet
• Accessible Blackjack tables in the casino
• Accessible Guest Relations Desk

There have been many technological advances developed to assist guests who are deaf and hard of hearing. We've made every attempt to employ them wherever and whenever possible. Our goal is that all guests enjoy their cruise holiday to the fullest.

Hearing features/accommodations available:

• A portable room kit in your stateroom is available upon request. It includes a visual-tactile alert system that provides alerts for door knocking, telephone ringing, alarm clock and smoke detector.
• A TTY (teletypewriter) in your stateroom is available upon request. The TTY in your stateroom interfaces with the TTY at the Guest Relations Desk to meet all your in-stateroom needs.
• Amplified telephones are available in the staterooms and public areas.
• Assistive Listening Systems are located in the main theatre on all ships and in Studio B on Voyager, Freedom and Oasis Class ships.
• Closed-captioned televisions are available in all staterooms across the fleet. Please note that only selected programs are captioned. All safety videos are captioned.
• Sign-language interpreting services will be provided upon request for deaf guests who use American Sign Language (ASL) as their primary means of communication. Sign-language interpreting services are provided for main production shows, port and shopping presentations and other major activities on a shared basis for all deaf guests on board. A request for sign-language interpreting services should be made with the Access Department at the time of booking but no later than 60 days prior to sailing. Requests are subject to the availability of interpreters. Sign-language interpreting services are provided on cruises that depart from and/or return to the U.S. and Canada.

We're determined to make the cruising experience as convenient and enjoyable as possible for guests who are blind or have low vision. Our ships have been designed to incorporate Braille in public areas and lifts.

Visual features/accommodations available:

• Large-print menus and Cruise Compasses
• Service animals welcomed onboard: a 1.2-metre by 1.2-metre relief area with cypress mulch is provided
• Braille/tactile signage
• Braille lift buttons/audio call signals
• Orientation tours
• Qualified Readers

Royal Caribbean offers an autism friendly initiative for families living with autism, Down Syndrome and other developmental disabilities. This includes sensory friendly films and toys, dietary menu options, and overall autism friendly training for Adventure Ocean staff and more.

• Royal Caribbean offers a wide range of autism friendly products and services, and they include:
• Priority check-in, boarding and departure
• Special dietary accommodations including gluten-free and dairy-free
• Adventure Ocean flexible grouping by ability for children 3 to 11 years old
• Adventure Ocean toilet-trained policy exception

Pagers/phones for parents of children in Adventure Ocean program while signed into our care (subject to availability) Availability: These Autism Friendly products and services are available on all cruises

The Autism Channel

Royal Caribbean International is the first in the hospitality industry to offer complimentary on-demand access to exclusive content from The Autism Channel® onboard most of its ships.

The Autism Channel is a streaming television service providing information and resources to families and professionals supporting and improving the lives of people with autism spectrum disorders. Educational and entertainment programming on The Autism Channel ranges from a look inside the daily lives of families with children on the spectrum, to interviews with medical and legal professionals.

The Autism Channel is available on all Quantum, Oasis, Freedom, Voyager and Radiance class ships. To access The Autism Channel content, select The Autism Channel folder under OnDemand Movies from the iTV (interactive TV) menu.

Autism Friendly Films

Autism friendly films are presented in a low-lit and low volume environment. Guests are encouraged to freely talk and walk around during the film. These films will be offered on all sailings on Oasis class ships and on other ships, when there are autism groups or at least five individuals with autism onboard. Dates and times will be highlighted in the Cruise Compass.

Autism Friendly Toy Lending Program

Autism friendly toy lending is available in our Adventure Ocean Youth Program on all ships. Upon request, we will provide a tote bag of autism friendly toys that may be used in Adventure Ocean or in their stateroom. Parents may select other autism friendly toys that are more appropriate for their child. Examples of Autism Friendly Toys include: non-toxic crayons, markers, water colors, building blocks, dominoes, and picture books.

Autism Friendly Activities

We offer activities for children of all abilities. Families are encouraged to consult with Adventure Ocean staff regarding any special needs that their children may have in order to identify which activities are appropriate for their child and any possible modifications.

Teens with Autism are offered:

• Expedited check-in, boarding and departure
• Special dietary accommodations including gluten-free
• Autism Friendly Toy Lending
• Autism Friendly Films
• Social Story
• Our Teen Program with teens-only hangouts and activities. Please note while some activities are hosted, they do not provide supervision or one on one attention.

Adults with Autism are offered:

• Expedited check-in, boarding and departure
• Special dietary accommodations including gluten-free
• Autism Friendly Toy Lending
• Autism Friendly Films
• Social Story
• Our Cruise Activities Program. Please note while some activities are hosted, they do not provide supervision or one on one attention. (Adults are not permitted in Teen or Adventure Ocean spaces.)

Royal Caribbean International welcomes service dogs on all ships.* Please note we do not accept pets.

A service dog is defined as 'any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of a person with a disability'. Service dogs are not considered pets.

Evidence that a dog is a service dog is helpful but not required (such as identification cards, other written documentation, presence of harnesses and/or tags or the credible verbal assurance of the person with a disability using the dog).

We provide 1.2 metres by 1.2 metres (4 feet by 4 feet) relief areas with cypress mulch to accommodate service dogs. Sod for sailings from the U.S. can be provided if ordered in advance and is available. Relief areas are provided on a shared basis with other service dogs onboard. Please note that Central Park on OasisSM class ships is not designated as a relief area.

Please notify our Access Department at time of booking but no later than 30 days prior to sailing if a service dog relief area is needed.

Service dogs are permitted to accompany the person with a disability in all public areas, including dining venues. While in public areas, service dogs must be on a leash, harness or another restraining device. Due to health regulations, service dogs are not permitted in pools, whirlpools or spas.

Care and supervision of the service dog is the sole responsibility of the owner. The ships are not required to provide food or care for the dog.

Guests may bring a reasonable quantity of food and bowls for the dog onboard the ship at no additional charge. If refrigerated space is needed, notify our Access Department at the time of booking but no later than 30 days prior to sailing.

If the guest chooses to disembark the ship at a port at which the service dog must remain onboard, the guest must make arrangements to ensure that the dog is cared for. Note that the ship's staff is not required to care for the dog, nor can the dog be left in the stateroom unattended.

Guests are responsible for obtaining all required documents for the animal to depart the ship in ports of call and at the final destination.

For more information click here.

We make every effort to accommodate our guests' dietary requirements whenever possible.

We can accommodate dietary needs such as: Food allergies, Gluten-free, Kosher, Low-fat, and Low-sodium.

A variety of vegetarian Meals are available on all menus in the Main Dining Room and Windjammer Cafe every day. Guests do not need to make a special request for these meals.

Lactose-free/soy milk, ensure, and kosher meals are available at no extra charge. All you have to do is notify us at least 45 days prior to sailing (90 days for European/South American Itineraries).

Vegan menus are available upon request at the Main Dining Room.

Kosher for Passover meal requests MUST be received 90 days in advance in order to be accommodated. Contact your travel advisor or Certified Vacation Planner and request that the remark be noted in your reservation details. If you made your reservation online at royalcaribbean.com you may add your request to the "update personal information." section.

You may also send an e-mail request to special_needs@rccl.com; please include in the e-mail the guests' names, booking number, ship name and sail date. E-mails will receive an automated response. We kindly ask that guests do not call Royal Caribbean International suppliers with specific questions.

Special meal requests that are received less than 45 days of sailing (90 days for European/Asian itineraries) are dependent on the ship's product availability. We will try to accommodate to the best of our ability.

When you’re onboard, the right look will vary by venue. But here are a few types of suggested attire you’ll see, grouped by item.

• Casual: You’re on vacation – relax! Jeans, polos, sundresses and blouses are all the right amount of laid back. Please keep swimwear to the Pool Deck. Shorts are welcomed for breakfast and lunch.
• Smart Casual: Think of this as a step up from your typical dinner wear. Dress to impress with collared shirts, dresses, skirts and blouses, or pantsuits. Jackets, sports coats and blazers are snazzy and welcomed.
• Formal: Make it a night out in your best black-tie look – suits and ties, tuxedos, cocktail dresses or evening gowns. There can be 1-3 formal nights during a sailing and is at the ship’s discretion.

Formal nights:

• 3/4/5 night cruises - usually on Day 2
• 6 night cruises - usually on day 2 and 5
• 7 night cruises - are usually on Day 2 and 6
• Oasis and Allure use Day 2 and 5 on Western itineraries and Day 2 and 6 on Eastern itineraries.
• Formal Night will not be offered on any of the currently scheduled Empress of the Seas sailings.

Please note that bare feet are not allowed at any time in any venue and tank tops are not permitted in the Main Dining Room or Specialty Dining venues for dinner.

Personal Items:

We suggest that guests transport all their medications in their carry-on luggage to minimize the potential for diversion or loss of medications and advise that all medications remain in their original, labeled prescription containers. It is also advisable to pack at least three days of extra medication in the event of an unexpected change in the itinerary of the voyage.

Clothing:

When you’re on board, the right look will vary by venue. But here are a few types of suggested attire you’ll see, grouped by occasion. Shoes should be low-heeled for deck activities. Bring a few swimsuits (so you will always have a dry one). Ashore, you’ll need comfortable walking shoes.

If you're cruising to the Caribbean, Mexico or other warm weather destinations, bring a hat for protection from the sun. If your cruise vacation will take you to Alaska, Canada & New England or Northern Europe, be sure to pack a jacket and several sweaters.

Casual: You're on vacation – relax! Jeans, shorts, tees, tank tops, polos, sundresses and blouses are all the right amount of laid back. Please keep swimwear to the Pool Deck.

Smart Casual: Think of this as a step up from your typical dinner wear. Dress to impress with jackets, sports coats, blazers, collared shirts, dresses, skirts and blouses, or pantsuits.

Formal: Make it a night out in your best black-tie look – suits and ties, tuxedos, cocktail dresses or evening gowns.

Last Night of Cruise: Bring an overnight bag for your last night at sea. Staff will collect your luggage the night before disembarkation and you will need an overnight bag to carry your nightclothes and toiletries.

Fitness Center

Guests must be 16 years and over to use the fitness center.

YSPA

YSPA is a special spa menu for our guests ages 13 to 17 that offers a choice of massages, facials, hair and treatments, as well as “Fitness Frenzy” classes.

Legal drinking age onboard

Effective immediatly on all sailings, the minimum drinking age for all alcoholic beverages on all Royal Caribbean International is as follows.

• The minimum age to consume alcohol on Royal Caribbean International ships on sailings originating in North America is twenty-one (21).
• The minimum age to consume alcohol on Royal Caribbean International ships on sailings originating in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is twenty-one (21).
• The minimum age to consume alcohol on Royal Caribbean International ships on sailings from South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand is eighteen (18).
• The minimum age to consume alcohol at all private destinations remains twenty-one (21) without regard to where the sailing originated.

The Company retains the right, on rare occasions, to raise the minimum age of alcohol consumption on any sailing when local laws require or permit such a modification.

Guests are not allowed to bring beer or hard liquor onboard for consumption or any other use.

Alcoholic beverages (beer, seltzer, or hard liquor) seized on embarkation day will be returned at the end of the voyage provided that they are in the original sealed package. Security may inspect containers (water bottles, soda bottles, mouthwash, luggage, etc.) and will dispose of containers holding alcohol. Guests who violate any alcohol policies, (over consume, provide alcohol to people under the legal drinking age, demonstrate irresponsible behavior, or attempt to conceal alcoholic items at security and or luggage check points or any other time), may be disembarked or not allowed to board, at their own expense, in accordance with our Guest Conduct Policy. Guests who are under the permitted drinking age will not have alcohol returned to them. Please Note: All guests must comply with TSA guidelines for transporting liquids.

On embarkation day, each guest of drinking age may bring one (1) sealed 750 ml bottle of wine or champagne. Boxed wine and other containers are prohibited. Guests who purchase alcohol bottles onboard, in a port-of-call, or bring more than the one permitted bottle on boarding day, will have their items safely stored by the ship. These bottles will be returned on the last day onboard for enjoyment once home.

For consecutive sailings, guests of drinking age are allowed to bring one (1) 750 ml bottle of wine or champagne for each individual sailing. Additional bottles will be stored by the ship and delivered, one bottle at a time, to the stateroom on the first day of each new voyage. Guests bringing more than one bottle at the start of the first sailing should have documentation for any consecutive sailings available to share with security.

For the comfort and enjoyment of our guests, our ships are designated as non-smoking; however, we recognize that some of our guests do smoke. Therefore, to provide an onboard environment that also satisfies smokers, we have designated certain areas of the ship as smoking areas.

Cigarette, cigar, e-cigarette and pipe smoking is permitted in designated outdoor areas. To assist in locating areas where smoking is permitted, guests will find visible signage posted within all smoking areas and ashtrays that are provided for use. Outdoor areas near restricted areas, food venues, and kids play areas and pools will not allow smoking. On Oasis class, smoking is not permitted in Central Park or the Boardwalk neighborhoods.

Casino Royale allows smoking and has a designated area for non-smoking guests. There will be visible signage indicating the non-smoking area in the casino. All cruises departing from China and Hong Kong will not have a non-smoking area in the casino. Smoking is not permitted in the casino for any ships departing from Australia and the United Kingdom.

Onboard all interior public spaces are smoke free*. Smoking is not permitted in any dining venue, theater, bar, lounge, hallway, elevator, and jogging track.

Smoking is not permitted inside any stateroom and any stateroom balcony. This applies to all stateroom categories onboard. If a guest is in violation of this stateroom policy, a cleaning fee of $250 USD will be applied to their SeaPass® account and may be subject to further action pursuant to the "Consequences Section" of the Guest Conduct Policy.

Cigarettes, cigars and pipe tobacco must be properly disposed of and never thrown overboard. Cigar and pipe tobacco is limited to designated outdoor areas and Cigar Bars**. You must be at least 21 years of age to purchase, possess, or use tobacco on sailings beginning in U.S. ports. For sailings beginning in all other ports, the minimum age is 18 years old.

Electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes are only permitted within the designated smoking areas.

Royal Caribbean International kindly asks all guests to please observe the smoking policy. These requests are made to provide a comfortable cruise for everyone. Guest may also inquire at Guest Services for the location of the designated smoking areas onboard.

Guests who violate this smoking policy may be subject to further action pursuant to the "Consequences Section" of this Guest Conduct Policy.

There are 2 options to stay connected while onboard.

1. VOOM Wireless Internet Access (Wi-Fi) All you need is a wireless device with wifi capability.

2. Wired (iCafes) Internet stations are available onboard, the location of which vary depending on the ship.

VOOM is available onboard all ships fleetwide. Prices for internet access vary and are subject to change. Log on to the to the network ""royal-wifi"" using your device, open your browser and follow instructions to log on.

VOOM is the name of our high-speed internet service, the fastest internet at sea.

With the installation of VOOM, you are no longer confined to a specific location on the ship to have connectivity. You can now stay connected from the comfort of your own stateroom, while you lounge by the pool and even while having a drink at the bar.

VOOM is 6x faster than any other internet at sea! For the first time you will be able to stream music and movies, upload pictures, video chat with family and friends using FaceTime or Skype, check your email, look your stock prices, surf the web and stay connected with work.

Royal Caribbean is the only cruise line with high speed internet at sea. Whether you have your phone, tablet, or laptop, VOOM allows guests to stay connected. VOOM is available onboard all ships fleetwide. Each one of our VOOM ships gets its signal directly from a satellite beam dedicated to our ships that orbits close to the Earth allowing us to offer fast and reliable service.

The cost of VOOM varies by the number of devices and the service package purchased. We recommend that guests purchase VOOM pre-cruise to enjoy the biggest discount from onboard prices. Simply log in to My Cruises, and go to Cruise Planner.

Quench your thirst onboard with a beverage package that gets you the best value on your favorite drinks, from Coca-Cola® to fine wine, premium and frozen cocktails to a full selection of beers, fruit juices to Evian® water. Purchase onboard or pre-reserve before you set sail. The beverage packages are honored at any of our bars or lounges, Windjammer Café, Main Dining Room, and our private destinations during normal business hours. Room service and minibar are not included. You can visit our Beverage section or if you are booked, visit Cruise Planner for more information and to pre-purchase. The all-inclusive beverage packages are sold onboard all sailings.

Onboard, the all-inclusive packages are available for purchase throughout the voyage with at least 4 days remaining. Must be purchased for the duration of the cruise; prorated price based on date of purchase. Any guest wishing to purchase an alcoholic beverage package must do so for all guests of legal drinking age in the same stateroom, for sailings on or after December 31st, 2017.

All other beverage packages can be purchased by individual guests, however all packages are for single guest use and cannot be shared by multiple people.

The Water Package is an option for guests sailing with Royal Caribbean to order water in various package sizes at a discounted price. The Water Package will be delivered to your stateroom on the date you request. You can choose between 12 or 24 one liter bottled water packages.

The fountain soda package entitles you to unlimited refills at any of our bars or lounges, Windjammer Café, Main Dining room, and our private destinations. A complimentary Coca-Cola® souvenir cup is included as part of every fountain soda package. The cost of a fountain soda package is determined by the length of your stay, with an average daily cost of $8 plus gratuity. If you lose your Coca-Cola® souvenir cup, you'll need to reach out to the bar manager or assistant bar manager and purchase a new souvenir cup for $9.95.

The Coca-Cola Freestyle machines require the Coca-Cola souvenir cup to operate. Souvenir glassware is excluded from the all inclusive beverage packages.