Testing for Thrills at Sea: Taking Quantum of the Seas Bumper Cars for a Spin

The largest indoor active space at sea, SeaPlex on Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas and Anthem of the Seas is a distinctive sporting venue with thrilling new features that will inspire guests to let loose and connect with their playful sides. Featuring first-ever at sea experiences such as bumper cars, roller skating and a circus school with trapeze and even a food truck, SeaPlex is fun for all ages.

Royal Caribbean International has teamed up with athlete and adventurer Dhani Jones as the Quantum Experience Advisor for Sports and Fitness to create a game plan for active cruising onboard its newest ship, Quantum of the Seas.

April 2024 – Two iconic family brands, Royal Caribbean International and The Wiggles, are coming together to create the ultimate family holiday in Australia. In the summer of 2025-2026 on Anthem and Voyager of the Seas, Wiggles fans and adventurers alike can set their sights on making memories with the popular cast of the Wiggly Friends on exclusive Wiggles Sailings that feature special experiences for the whole family.

April 2024 – Royal Caribbean International and Make-A-Wish come together in a multiyear partnership to support the nonprofit’s mission of granting life-changing wishes for children living with critical illnesses around the world. The cruise line’s Wishes at Sea program involves fundraising efforts, Walk for Wishes 5Ks and walkathons, auctions for exclusive experiences and in-kind donations of Royal Caribbean’s most impactful asset – memorable family vacations.

POV B-roll footage on Icon of the Seas

B-roll footage of Entertainment on Icon of the Seas

A new era of vacations is here: Royal Caribbean International’s Icon of the Seas, the first-of-its-kind combination of the best of every vacation, debuts its all-encompassing lineup of firsts and next-level favorites for every kind of family and vacationer. On 7-night vacations from Miami to the Caribbean, adventurers can experience highlights like six record-breaking waterslides, an adults-only retreat, seven pools, the first neighborhood designed for young families, 40-plus ways to dine, drink and be entertained; and more.

Overview B-roll footage of Icon of the Seas

December 2023 – For the first time since the introduction of the Royal Promenade in 1999, the vibrant, all-time favorite debuts floor-to-ceiling ocean views on Royal Caribbean International’s Icon of the Seas. Behind the architectural and engineering feat, and front and in center in the boldly reimagined neighborhood, is The Pearl. Get a look behind the scenes as the experts share what the journey was like to design and build a key structure that could support three decks and open up the neighborhood in a whole new way for vacationers, creating what is now the world’s largest kinetic art sculpture.

October 2023 – It’s showtime on Royal Caribbean International’s Icon of the Seas. “Making an Icon: Creating Show-Stopping Entertainment” pulls back the curtain on what it takes to bring to life full-scale productions across four stages – air, ice, water and theater – live music from every genre, and activities for all ages in one vacation. The experts show and tell the details about the process, from designing the venues to casting and rehearsing with skateboarders, high divers and even the first cast of “The Wizard of Oz” at sea. More than five years in the making, the playbill of entertainment on the first-of-its-kind combination of every vacation is a show-stopping lineup for everyone.

October 2023 – *Episode 14 Teaser* It’s showtime on Royal Caribbean International’s Icon of the Seas. “Making an Icon: Creating Show-Stopping Entertainment” pulls back the curtain on what it takes to bring to life full-scale productions across four stages – air, ice, water and theater – live music from every genre, and activities for all ages in one vacation. The experts show and tell the details about the process, from designing the venues to casting and rehearsing with skateboarders, high divers and even the first cast of “The Wizard of Oz” at sea. More than five years in the making, the playbill of entertainment on the first-of-its-kind combination of every vacation is a show-stopping lineup for everyone.

July 2023 – *Episode 11 Teaser* Memorable vacations start with memorable first impressions, and Royal Caribbean International delivers that from the very first step onto Icon of the Seas. In “Making an Icon: Creating Royal Promenade,” the experts show and tell how the heartbeat of the ship has transformed in 25 years since its introduction in 1999. The next generation of Royal Promenade comes together with revolutionary feats in engineering, architecture and design to create a place with experiences for everyone day and night. From the neighborhood’s first ocean views to the seamless connection between two floors of 15-plus new and returning restaurants, bars and lounges, alongside dedicated areas for kids and teens, shows, activities like ice skating, and more, it’s the place to be and be seen.

July 2023 – Memorable vacations start with memorable first impressions, and Royal Caribbean International delivers that from the very first step onto Icon of the Seas. In “Making an Icon: Creating Royal Promenade,” the experts show and tell how the heartbeat of the ship has transformed in 25 years since its introduction in 1999. The next generation of Royal Promenade comes together with revolutionary feats in engineering, architecture and design to create a place with experiences for everyone day and night. From the neighborhood’s first ocean views to the seamless connection between two floors of 15-plus new and returning restaurants, bars and lounges, alongside dedicated areas for kids and teens, shows, activities like ice skating, and more, it’s the place to be and be seen.