So, everything you think you know about cruising? Well, Royal Caribbean is about to shake it up (and so are their robotic bartenders). Get ready to say “goodbye” to road trips and “hello” to island hopping onboard the most revolutionary ships at sea. See the sea with Royal Caribbean.

AN ADVENTURE AWAITS

Conformity doesn’t exist on Royal Caribbean. Ingenuity is more like it. That’s why their fleet is filled from bow to stern with first-at-sea experiences, some so unique you’ll be hard pressed to match them on land. If you’ve dreamed of crossing skydiving off your bucket list, Royal Caribbean will hand you the pen! RipCord by iFLY^®, found on Quantum of the Seas, Anthem of the Seas and Ovation of the Seas, creates the sensation of soaring through the sky — without even leaving the ship. Afterward, perfect your surfing skills on the FlowRider^® surf simulator, where you can hang ten on 40-foot-long waves. And if that’s not enough, cool off at the only ice skating rink at sea (maybe even ziplining across deck to get there). The list goes on.

After a full day of adventure, take relaxation up a notch — literally. The North Star observation capsule, exclusive to Quantum Class vessels, allows guests to take in 360° views while soaring 300 feet above the sea. Or if retail therapy is more your speed, you can peruse the shops along the Royal Promenade or Royal Esplanade for your favorite brands — kate spade new york, Michael Kors^®, and Cartier^® just to name a few.

THE BIGGEST, BOLDEST SHIPS AT SEA

A journey on any member of the Oasis Class trio — Oasis of the Seas, Allure of the Seas, and Harmony of the Seas — rivals any cosmopolitan city on land. Seven distinct neighborhoods offer thrills and spills galore. Like high diving spectaculars at AquaTheater along the Boardwalk. A tranquil stroll through Central Park. Or head to the Pool Zone for gravity defying plunges down the tallest slide at sea known as the Ultimate Abyss, or the twisting and turning trio, the Perfect Storm.

BRILLIANT, BUOYANT NIGHTLIFE

Only one cruise line brings an evening on Broadway just steps from your stateroom. On Royal Caribbean you can catch full-scale productions of hit musicals like Mama Mia!, Grease, We Will Rock You and Tony Award^® winner CATS. Show off your dance moves at hotspots that range from jazz clubs to Latin lounges. Even the bars serve up entertainment that’s anything but dry — grab a drink at Rising Tides, the first moving bar at sea. Or have it handed to you by a robot at Bionic Bar, where mixology meets technology.

SHARE IT IN SECONDS

You may be thousands of miles away from home, but with VOOM, the fastest internet at sea, you’ll never feel disconnected from friends and family. Using new satellites that orbit much closer to Earth and beam straight to the ship, Royal Caribbean is able to offer internet speed and bandwidth that exceeds the capacity of all other cruise lines combined. That means you can share, surf, stream or video chat at the same time as everyone else onboard and never get jammed up — because traffic has no place on your vacation.

To change the way you see the sea, contact Covington Travel to choose a Royal Caribbean cruise for your next vacation.

Disclaimer: Covington Travel is pleased to recognize Royal Caribbean International a valued partner and author of this article.

*Features vary by ship. All itineraries are subject to change without notice. ©2017 Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Ships’ registry: The Bahamas.