Hands down, Royal Caribbean is my favorite line for family vacations. I prefer their amenities and service to Carnival and with the introduction of so many family friendly activities you really can't go wrong with Royal Caribbean if you're looking for a cruise that the whole family will enjoy! Splashaway Bay is found on 10 of their ships and will quickly become your little ones favorite place on the ship!
What is Splashaway Bay?
Splashaway Bay is a basically a waterpark for little ones. Kids from about 3 years old until 9 or 10 will love spending time here. While exactly what is at Splashaway Bay varies slightly by ship you can expect to find waterslides for pint-sized riders, water cannons, lots of fountains, pools and whirlpools from little ones through teens. Perhaps the most popular feature at Splashaway Bay is the drench buckets - it's where you want to be to cool off when it tips!
Splashaway Bay Rules & More
You're on vacation to have fun but Royal Caribbean has to have some rules to keep cruising safe and fun for everyone. The most important rule at Splashaway Bay is that kids playing must be potty trained. Diapers, even swim diapers, are not allowed at Splashaway Bay. This is a really important rule to follow because if feces gets into the play area it will need to be entirely shut down, which isn't fun for anyone!
While Splashaway Bay is fine for any little one who is potty trained, the minimum height for the slide is 42" and the maximum weight is 300 lbs. Swimwear is required while using Splashaway Bay and children must be supervised by a parent at all times.
What Ships Have Splashaway Bay?
The following Royal Caribbean ships have Splashaway Bay!
Adventure of the Seas
Freedom of the Seas
Harmony of the Seas
Independence of the Seas
Liberty of the Seas
Oasis of the Seas
Odyssey of the Seas
Ovation of the Seas
Symphony of the Seas
Wonder of the Seas
Upcoming Ships:
Icon of the Seas will have both a Splashaway Bay and a Baby Bay!
Utopia of the Seas is set to have TWO Splashaway Bays!
While Royal Caribbean is hands down my favorite line to cruise with kids, they do have A LOT of ships and each ship has different offerings and it can get confusing very quickly when you're trying an itinerary on a ship with all the things you just can't live without! We're here to help! Fill out this form or send us an email or call/text us at 800-368-3395 and we'll help you find the perfect ship for your next cruise. That's not all we do, we can also help you make your travel arrangements and even book dinner and show reservations for you and it doesn't cost you a single penny! Contact us today and learn more about how we can make your next cruise headache and hassle free!
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