There's also a system inside the cabin which reduces the amount of vibrations that you feel, which leads to an incredibly smooth ride. Stored in a specifically designed cargo bay, two brand new Airbuses, H130s were top of the line choppers when they were bought and are some of the quietest ones available, meaning the disruption to other passengers and wildlife is minimal. You might think cruise ships have a variety of vehicles for you to be able to play with in port, such as jet skis or glass bottom boats, but the Australian based Scenic Eclipse has something far more exciting, its very own helicopter. The best time to experience it is when the liner is at sea and the water is relatively calm. With a capacity of up to 14 people, the 20 minute ride raises you as high as 300 feet above sea level, which leads to stunning views out across the vessel, the ocean or whichever port the ship is docked in. Guests are sealed inside the pod, then it's lifted up into the air and then over the side of the ship.

Each have an attraction called North Star.Įssentially, it's a glass pod that's attached to a mechanical arm. Their Quantum class vessels, which first set sail on 2014, are the third largest cruise ships in the world. Royal Caribbean is one of the largest operators in the world, and in recent years they've made a point of ensuring they install the most creative and often unbelievable features on their ships. Here is a look at the top 15 most amazing cruise ship activities.

In the competitive industry of cruise tourism, companies are pushing the limits with what can be built on their ships.įrom roller coasters to climbing walls, the things you can do on new cruise ships is incredible.

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