6 Cruise Ships With the Best Waterslides

Are you a total slide junkie? You’ve come to the right place. Royal Caribbean has a long history of dreaming up bigger and better experiences for every kind of adventurer. That includes taking childhood favorites, like the classic slide, to the next level.

So if you’re looking for the jackpot of high-speed, bar-raising plummets, tag-team coasting and even slide experiences for the littlest daredevils, cruise with Royal Caribbean to enjoy the best and by far the boldest slide lineup.

Read on for your guide to six of the best cruise ships with waterslides. Are you daring enough to try all of them?

Key Takeaways

● Utopia of the Seas® hosts the tallest slide at sea, The Ultimate Abyss℠.

● Symphony of the Seas® is home to several amazing waterslides, including an Oasis Class exclusive, Supercell℠.

● You’ll find Riptide℠ and The Blaster® — the longest waterslide at sea — on Navigator of the Seas®.

● On Liberty of the Seas®, the Tidal Wave℠ holds the title of the only boomerang-style waterslide at sea.

● Freedom of the Seas® boasts The Perfect Storm℠, a duo waterslide that’s twice the fun.

● Thrill Waterpark® on Perfect Day® at CocoCay has 14 record-breaking slides, including the tallest waterslide in the Caribbean.

● Explore our cruises with waterslides to seek thrilling fun on your next trip.

Which Royal Caribbean Ships Have Waterslides?

While not all Royal Caribbean ships have waterslides, many do. It depends on the ship’s class and amenities. Larger ships in the Oasis and Icon classes generally have large waterparks with slides, while a few ships have smaller waterslides and others have amenities not including these features.

For example, some ships have smaller chutes designed for toddlers and young children, while the Enchantment of the Seas® doesn’t have slides since it’s a smaller, more intimate ship. On the other hand, a slightly larger ship like the Jewel of the Seas® has one. The Jewel of the Seas® waterslide is part of the family-friendly splash area, perfect for the older children — and adults — in your group.

Let’s look at the ships with the best Royal Caribbean waterslides:

1. Harmony of the Seas

Step into the mouth of a giant purple angler fish and hold onto your wits — you’re going to need them when braving one of the tallest slides at sea. If you’re a thrill seeker, you’ll definitely get your adrenaline fix while plunging 10 decks down on the Ultimate Abyss℠. Once you’ve made it to the bottom of this daring dry slide, you can cross one more first off your bucket list.

Also on board Symphony of the Seas.

2. Symphony of the Seas

A supercharged addition to The Perfect Storm℠ exclusively on the newest Oasis Class cruise ships, this ride starts off as a typical water slide — with a surprise ending. The real fun happens inside the ‘Supercell,’ a large bowl shaped like a champagne saucer. The current swirls you around and around in a tightening spiral before finally carrying you through the exit.

Also on board Harmony of the Seas.

3. Navigator of the Seas

Grab a mat and take on a wet and wild race to the bottom on Riptide℠, the only headfirst mat racer at sea and the longest of its kind. It’s a high-speed, twisting, turning, exhilarating plunge down a translucent tube that even sends you hurtling over the side of the cruise ship. Is your heart racing yet?

The newest addition to the Royal Caribbean lineup, The Blaster® uses a state-of-the-art hydraulics system with five waterjet blasters to propel you and a partner along 800 feet of dips, drops and straightaways. You’ll even race through the longest stretch of slide ever to be suspended over the side of a cruise ship, an open-air chute that scores you deck-defying views of the ocean below. This is the longest and best waterslide at sea — and the first Royal Caribbean aqua coaster — so expect larger-than-life thrills.

4. Liberty of the Seas

The first boomerang-style slide at sea, Tidal Wave℠ is an exhilarating experience unlike any other. First, you plummet down this cool slide on a raft before your momentum flings you up a ramp and into a moment of zero gravity. In the blink of an eye, you’ll find yourself racing back down on the rebound.

5. Adventure of the Seas

What’s three stories high and loaded with super-soaked twists and turns? The Perfect Storm℠ water slide duo. It’s made up of two high-speed slides — Typhoon℠ and Cyclone℠ — intertwined in one white-knuckle experience, which means you can dare a friend to join in the action and race them to the bottom. Some of the panels are even translucent, offering breathtaking views as you speed along on your journey.

Also on board Harmony, Independence, Liberty, Mariner and Symphony of the Seas.

6. Thrill Waterpark on Perfect Day at CocoCay

Calling all daredevils: the thrill’s about to get real. At Daredevil’s Tower, the main thing to remember is that the higher you climb, the bigger the rush— and Daredevil’s Peak® is the highest point of all. Standing at 135 feet, it’s the tallest waterslide in all of the Caribbean— and one that’s guaranteed to test your limits.

Dueling Demons — the Ultimate Altitude Adjustment

If you love the sensation of free-falling, this is the ride for you. The Dueling Demons are twin drop slides that launch riders from a vertical position 75 feet above the ground. Who’s ready for a little heightened adrenaline?

The Twister — Guaranteed To Give You Whiplash

Grab your bravest friend and board a tandem raft on The Twister, a massive winding tube at Thrill Waterpark®. It’s kind of like a lazy river slide — if you took out the ‘lazy’ and replaced it with rushing currents, exhilarating turns and a whole lot of speed.

The Slingshot — Free Falling Never Felt So Good

Like the Tidal Wave℠ on board Liberty of the Seas®, The Slingshot is all about momentum and gravity. Board a raft with three other daring riders and get ready for a zero-gravity rush as you boomerang from one end of the slide to the other. Think of it as the most adrenaline-charged way to experience the laws of motion first-hand.

Manta Raycers — From Tag-Team to Tag-Scream

If you’re the competitive type, grab a friend and race them to the finish line on the Manta Raycers, twin open flume slides that let you really feel the wind in your hair.

Splashaway Bay — for Little Adventurers

Even the smallest daredevils can get in on the slide action at Splashaway Bay℠ aqua park, where tots to tweens can enjoy colorful waterslides, fountains, pools, and whirlpools.

Also on board select Royal Caribbean cruise ships.

Thrill Seek in Style

Whether you’re craving a heart-pounding plunge, a gravity-defying coaster or a kid-friendly splash, Royal Caribbean waterslides deliver adventure on every deck — and even on shore at Perfect Day® at CocoCay. From record-breaking slides like The Ultimate Abyss℠ and The Blaster® to family favorites at Splashaway Bay℠, the lineup proves that nobody does thrills at sea quite like Royal Caribbean.

Note: Minimum height and weight restrictions apply for users of all slides. .