A virtual reality trampoline experience, a surf simulator, winding water slides — wait, are we talking about a cruise ship here? The colorful vessel on the Royal Caribbean fleet is bringing adventurous travel to the sea, recently undergoing a $120-million renovation to add action-packed amenities like the Sky Pad (the bungee trampoline experience that transports cruisers to a virtual world), a glow-in-the-dark laser-tag emporium, and a planetary Royal Escape Room challenge.
If you're new to the world of cruising and this sounds a bit intimidating, you don't have to make a huge commitment — Royal Caribbean offers a ton of two- or three-day options out of Miami.